Who Owns Caltex?

What does Chevron own?
Chevron owns an integrated portfolio of energy assets including oil and gas exploration and production facilities, refineries, retail fuel stations, and petrochemical manufacturing operations through Chevron Phillips Chemical Company. The company's major brands include Chevron, Texaco, Caltex, Havoline, Delo, and Extra Mile. Following the July 2025 acquisition of Hess Corporation, Chevron also owns a 30% stake in the Stabroek Block off Guyana with more than 11 billion barrels of recoverable oil.

Is Chevron publicly traded?
Yes, Chevron is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CVX. The company has been publicly traded since the early 20th century and is one of the largest energy companies by market capitalization in the United States. It is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Who founded Chevron?
Chevron traces its origins to the Pacific Coast Oil Company, founded in 1879 in San Francisco by California entrepreneurs. The company became part of Standard Oil in 1900 and operated as Standard Oil of California until the Standard Oil breakup in 1911. The Chevron name was adopted in 1984 following the acquisition of Gulf Oil.

Where is Chevron headquartered?
Chevron is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA. The company relocated its headquarters from San Ramon, California, to Houston in 2024, with the move effective January 1, 2025. Chevron had approximately 7,000 employees in the Houston area at the time of the announcement. Positions supporting California operations remain in San Ramon.

How many brands does Chevron own?
Chevron owns 6 major brands across its energy portfolio: Chevron (premium fuel), Texaco (fuel brand), Caltex (international fuel brand), Havoline (motor lubricants), Delo (heavy-duty lubricants), and Extra Mile (convenience stores).

Who owns Chevron?
Chevron is publicly owned with no controlling shareholder. Ownership is broadly distributed among institutional investors, mutual funds, and individual shareholders. Major institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and State Street Global Advisors, typical of large-cap U.S. corporations.

What is Chevron's revenue?
For FY2025, Chevron reported total revenues and other income of $189.0 billion, down from $202.8 billion in FY2024. Net income attributable to Chevron was $12.3 billion, or $6.63 per diluted share. The decline reflected lower crude oil prices, partly offset by higher production from the Hess acquisition and record Permian Basin output.

Has Chevron made major acquisitions recently?
Yes. Chevron completed its acquisition of Hess Corporation on July 18, 2025, for approximately $53 billion in an all-stock transaction. The acquisition gives Chevron a 30% stake in the Stabroek Block off Guyana, with more than 11 billion barrels of recoverable oil. The deal faced an arbitration challenge from ExxonMobil and CNOOC, which the International Chamber of Commerce resolved in Chevron's favor.