Chevron posts investor presentation highlighting free cash flow growth strategy and shareholder returns focus
CVX•Chevron outlines free cash flow and shareholder return targets
Chevron outlined a strategy centered on sustained free cash flow growth, capital discipline, lower costs, shareholder returns, and lower carbon intensity.
- Capex guidance was cut to USD 18-21 billion per year, with affiliate capex of USD 1-2 billion.
- Share repurchase guidance was set at USD 10-20 billion annually for 2026-2030, implying about 3% to 6% of shares outstanding per year.
- Dividend plus capex breakeven is targeted below USD 50 per barrel Brent on a 2026-2030 average basis.
- Chevron is targeting more than 3% ROCE improvement by 2030, with expected average annual growth above 10% for adjusted free cash flow and EPS.




