Chevron stock price forecast: $170.35 support in focus as CVX declines 2.19%

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Chevron drops 2.19% after Microsoft deal

Highlights

Chevron secures a 20-year power supply deal for Microsoft’s $7 billion data center in Reeves County, ensuring substantial long-term offtake for its power business.
Chevron expands its West Texas presence through Project Kilby with Texas Pacific Land, while insider selling by Director John Hess may pressure sentiment.
Chevron shares face short-term bearish momentum, trading below key averages, with a high likelihood of remaining between $170.35 and $177.17 over the next sessions.

Long-term power deal offsets insider selling as sentiment fluctuates

Chevron has secured a 20-year agreement to supply natural-gas-fired power for Microsoft's upcoming $7 billion data center project in Reeves County, Texas, an arrangement set to ensure stable long-term offtake for its power business, according to Barchart. This deal is accompanied by the announcement of a partnership with Texas Pacific Land Corporation for the development of Project Kilby, expanding Chevron's energy infrastructure in the same region as reported by Gurufocus. Market sentiment may also have been affected by recent insider selling activity, including the sale of 380,000 shares by Director John Hess last month, according to Theglobeandmail.

Oversold technicals signal persistent weakness amid low volatility

On the H1 timeframe, CVX trades below both its MA-20 and MA-50, while on the daily chart it remains above the MA-200. The Ichimoku Kijun level at $175.24 serves as immediate resistance. Intraday, momentum indicators show strong negative signals: MACD issues a 'Strong Sell' reading, ADX points to further weakness, and oscillators, including RSI (29.45), Stoch RSI, CCI, and BBP, all confirm an oversold condition and seller dominance. The Awesome Oscillator is neutral, providing no additional bias. No divergences are observed, and volatility is low as CVX stays within its mid-range levels.

Downside risk dominates as price hovers near support levels

For the next 2–3 sessions, CVX is projected to move within a typical volatility band from $170.35 to $177.17. The probability for a further decline remains very high, with limited chances for a short-term reversal. A break above resistance at $175.24 would open the way to a bullish scenario, whereas a breakdown below support at $170.35 could prompt additional downside within the short-term range.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, views the recent Chevron news as supportive for the long-term but not enough to offset near-term bearish dynamics. He sees persistent technical weakness, negative sentiment from insider selling, and limited prospects for a quick reversal. Base case remains for continued downside unless resistance at $175.24 gives way. "Until Chevron breaks above the immediate resistance level, I remain cautious and see no compelling reason to chase the upside here."

Previously it was reported that Chevron deepened its presence in utility-scale power supply through a long-term agreement with Microsoft, while technical signals suggested a period of cautious consolidation. The current analysis reinforces this cautious outlook, as persistent negative momentum and oversold conditions highlight the need for traders to monitor the $170.35 support closely for signs of renewed weakness or a potential exhaustion of selling pressure.

Source of Data: CVX Price Analysis by TU

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