20 Stocks with the Biggest Share Buybacks

11. Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX)

Stock Buybacks in 12 Months Through September 2025: $13.42 billion

Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) CEO Mike Wirth said on April 27 that recent changes to Venezuela’s oil policy represent progress, though additional reforms are still needed to attract meaningful foreign investment, according to Bloomberg. His comments suggest Chevron continues to monitor opportunities that could eventually unlock new international production growth.

On April 22, Scotiabank raised its price target on Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) to $187 from $168 while maintaining a Sector Perform rating. The firm updated views across the U.S. energy sector and noted that investors are likely to focus on whether recent oil market volatility will influence industry activity levels in 2026 and beyond.

Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) is an integrated energy company engaged in crude oil and natural gas exploration, production, transportation, refining, fuels marketing, lubricants, petrochemicals, and energy technology development. Headquartered in San Ramon, California, the company’s roots trace back to 1879.

Chevron’s global asset base and exposure to potential new production regions provide strategic optionality, while higher analyst targets reflect confidence in its earnings durability. Supported by $13.42 billion of share repurchases over the prior twelve months, CVX remains attractive for investors seeking income, scale, and shareholder returns.