the gap between themXOM ahead by $8,870
XOM solid · CVX dashed · weekly closes, dividends reinvested
Even at 2 each. The difference is in the details below.
- Grew more over five yearsXOM +253% · CVX +165%
XOM
- Fell less at its worstXOM −20% · CVX −23%
- Calmer rideXOM 28% vol · CVX 27% vol
CVX
- Pays more incomeXOM 2.52% · CVX 3.40%
move together · correlation 0.84
Side by side, line by line
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | $163.54 | $209.51 |
| Market value | $672.46B | $410.98B |
| 1-year return | +49.2% (ahead) | +39.4% |
| 3-year return, a year | +15.6% (ahead) | +12.6% |
| 5-year return, a year | +28.7% (ahead) | +21.5% |
| Volatility, a year | 28% | 27% (ahead) |
| Worst drawdown | −20% (ahead) | −23% |
| Worst week | −14.3% (ahead)Jun 2022 | −15.4%Jun 2022 |
| Beta | 0.17 | 0.49 |
| P/E ratio | 21.0× | 20.2× |
| Dividend yield | 2.52% | 3.40% |
Do XOM and CVX move together?
Correlation compares XOM’s and CVX’s weekly returns from Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Two holdings near +1 fall on the same weeks, so owning both doesn’t cushion anything. Your portfolio has more than two lines, and Portfolio Terminal runs this check across every pair you hold.
How far each one fell
XOM
−20%
From its Mar 2026 high to Jun 2026. Still 3% below it today.
CVX
−23%
From its May 2022 high to Jul 2022. Back at that high by Oct 2022.
Worst peak-to-trough fall on weekly closes · dividends reinvested
XOM vs CVX: what people ask
Is XOM better than CVX?
Over the past five years, XOM delivered the higher return: +28.7% a year against +21.5% for CVX, dividends reinvested. Its worst fall was also shallower (−20% against −23%). Which is better depends on the job it does in your portfolio, and past returns don’t predict future ones.
What is the difference between XOM and CVX?
XOM is Exxon Mobil Corporation (Oil & Gas Integrated), worth $672.46B. CVX is Chevron Corporation (Oil & Gas Integrated), worth $410.98B.
Should I own both XOM and CVX?
Their weekly returns had a correlation of 0.84 over the past five years. Most weeks they go the same way. Owning both spreads company risk, not market risk. Whether that suits you depends on everything else you hold, which is the check Portfolio Terminal runs across a whole portfolio.
Which is riskier, XOM or CVX?
XOM swung more: 28% annual volatility against 27% for CVX. At their worst, XOM fell 20% and CVX 23% from a previous high. Against the broad market, their betas are 0.17 and 0.49.
Which pays a higher dividend, XOM or CVX?
CVX currently yields 3.40%, against 2.52% for XOM. Yields move with price, so a higher yield can also mean a falling price.
Compare something else
Any two stocks or ETFs. Keep XOM or swap both.
Returns use weekly closes adjusted for dividends and splits, from Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Quotes, fees and holdings come from public market data and refresh hourly. This page describes what happened; it is not investment advice, and past performance doesn’t predict future returns.