CVX · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report
Operating Cash Flow Trends
CHEVRON CORP · 2026-08-06 · Importance 69 · Surprise 64 · No source text
Cash provided by operating activities increased to $25.1 billion in the first six months of 2026 from $13.8 billion in the year-ago period. The improvement primarily reflected higher commodity prices and increased cash distributions from TCO. Capital expenditures increased to $8.6 billion from $7.6 billion. Proceeds and deposits from asset sales and returns of investment declined to $355 million from $990 million, while TCO loan repayments contributed a $979 million net inflow compared with a $176 million net outflow in the prior-year period.
Key facts
- Operating cash provided by operating activities in the first six months of 2026: $25.1 billion, compared with $13.8 billion in the year-ago period. source
- Six months ended June 30, 2026 net cash provided by operating activities: $25,147 million. source
- Free Cash Flow for six months ended June 30, 2025: $6,126 million. source
- Six months ended June 30, 2025 net cash provided by operating activities: $13,765 million. source
- Free Cash Flow for six months ended June 30, 2026: $16,546 million. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | positive | realized | +7.6% | Six months ended June 30, 2026 net cash provided by operating activities: $25,147 million. |
| cash | positive | realized | +3.4% | Operating cash provided by operating activities in the first six months of 2026: $25.1 billion, compared with $13.8 billion in the… |