Chevron stock price forecast: $196 resistance in focus as CVX rallies 1.93%

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Chevron rises 1.93% to $188.36 today

Highlights

Chevron is set to report first-quarter 2026 earnings on May 1, with consensus expecting $47.4 billion in revenue and $0.92 EPS.
The company is finalizing the $1 billion sale of its 50% stake in Singapore Refining Company to ENEOS Holdings amid ongoing industry adjustments.
Chevron trades below short- and medium-term averages, with consolidation likely between $187 and $192, and a very high probability of near-term upside.

Earnings anticipation and asset sale underpin sentiment amid sector strain

Chevron is preparing to release its first-quarter 2026 earnings on May 1, with consensus estimates at $47.4 billion in revenue and earnings of 92 cents per share. The company is also finalizing the sale of its 50% stake in the Singapore Refining Company to ENEOS Holdings, a transaction valued at close to $1 billion. Additionally, CEO Mike Wirth highlighted continued strain on global jet fuel supplies from Middle East disruptions and noted incremental regulatory advances in Venezuela’s oil sector.

Mixed momentum signals as key resistance weighs and sellers dominate

On the technical front, CVX is positioned below the SMA-20 at $191.74 and the SMA-50 at $192.31, but remains well above the SMA-200 at $165.74. The Ichimoku Kijun stands at $196.24, acting as immediate resistance. Today’s session saw an upward gap at the open, with CVX trading between an intraday low of $186.56 and a high of $189.95. Momentum indicators present a mixed picture: MACD and ADX highlight ongoing short-term weakness, while RSI near 40 and BBP at -0.86 indicate mild oversold conditions and seller dominance, respectively. Stoch RSI gives a strong buy signal, diverging from the negative reading of CCI at -65.50.

High odds of rangebound trading with breakout risks influencing direction

In the short term, CVX is expected to remain within a typical volatility band of $186.95 to $191.67 over the next five days. The probability of near-term price appreciation is very high (over 80%), with sideways trading between $187 and $192 as the base case scenario. A break above $196 would point to further upside potential, while a move below $187 could lead to additional profit-taking toward the long-term support levels.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees Chevron maintaining resilience above its long-term supports despite remaining under short- and medium-term averages. He notes that technical signals are mixed, with short-term weakness outweighing any immediate upside, while mild oversold readings keep downside risks in play. Base case is for sideways movement between $187 and $192, with a break below $187 likely leading to further profit-taking. "Until Chevron reclaims $196, any rallies are likely to be met with resistance, so I remain cautious on the near-term outlook."

Previously it was reported that Chevron's outlook was mixed, with positive corporate developments tempered by technical resistance and lingering bearish momentum. The current combination of a technical rebound, upcoming earnings, and major asset sales introduces fresh catalysts, making a decisive move above $196 the key signal for a potential trend shift.

Source of Data: CVX Price Analysis by TU

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