New York, Feb 6, 2026, 14:41 EST — Regular session
- Chevron shares climbed roughly 0.9% in afternoon trading, moving up as crude prices bounced back.
- Oil prices jumped over $1 a barrel as tensions between Iran and the U.S. flared up again, giving energy stocks a boost.
- Chevron announced a string of executive retirements and internal promotions set to begin March 1
Chevron picked up 0.9% to $180.80 by Friday afternoon, boosted by stronger oil prices though lagging a few major U.S. rivals. The stock’s range stretched from $179.50 to $182.08, and roughly 6.3 million shares had traded by the middle of the afternoon.
Oil added over a dollar a barrel, with traders eyeing the U.S.-Iran negotiations and potential for broader conflict. Brent climbed $1.21 to $68.76 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) moved up $1.01, hitting $64.30 as of 11:30 a.m. CST; WTI remains the key U.S. crude benchmark. “Going into next week, you don’t know if there is going to be an attack or not,” said Phil Flynn, senior analyst at Price Futures Group. 1
Stocks rebounded in late morning, with the Dow climbing roughly 1.8% and the S&P 500 adding 1.4%, as traders snapped up riskier assets following a rough patch for tech. “We’re going to continue to see these ebbs and flows,” said Ben Falcone, managing director at Kayne Anderson Rudnick, flagging persistent concerns that haven’t faded. 2
Chevron on Thursday laid out a string of top management moves stretching through 2026, as a number of longtime leaders prepare to exit and up-and-comers step in. Chief executive Mike Wirth credited Frank Mount—Chevron’s corporate business development head, who plans to retire in November 2026—with playing a major part in the company’s progress. Wirth also offered praise for Patricia Leigh, who leads Supply & Trading, and Bruce Niemeyer, chief of Shale & Tight, as both look toward retirement. The first handoffs start March 1: Molly Laegeler, currently chief strategy officer, will run Supply & Trading, while Hess integration leader Kevin Lyon moves into the chief strategy officer role. 3
Chevron trailed its peers Friday. Exxon Mobil climbed roughly 2.3%, ConocoPhillips advanced 2.4%, and Occidental Petroleum picked up 2.1%.
Timing is key for investors. Chevron’s trading and supply unit operates right alongside daily cash flows — buying, selling, moving crude and products. Even minor margin changes can surface fast.
A leadership shakeup comes as producers stick to their script on spending restraint, following a year when crude prices lost steam. On Thursday, ConocoPhillips pledged to slash $1 billion from capital and operating expenses in 2026, after falling short on fourth-quarter profit forecasts—a sign of how tighter margins are weighing on the sector. 4
The oil rally isn’t locked in. Should worries over Iran subside or supply jitters cool, crude prices may quickly retreat, dragging energy stocks down as well. Chevron faces added pressure with its leadership changes—investors haven’t hesitated to react harshly to any missteps lately.
Looking ahead to next week, traders are set to watch headlines from Iran-U.S. talks while also tracking crude’s weekly moves. Energy stocks continue acting as a stand-in for oil itself. For Chevron, the next clear event comes from within: a March 1 transition in Supply & Trading and strategy, kicking off the bigger 2026 leadership overhaul.
