Better Buy for 2026: ExxonMobil or Chevron?

The two largest U.S.-based integrated energy companies are interchangeable in some ways, but not in others.The energy sector is renowned for its high volatility, largely because of the importance of oil and natural gas to the top- and bottom-lines of most energy businesses. However, there are some companies that have proved they have what it takes to survive the energy cycle while still rewarding investors well with dividends. Two of the best are ExxonMobil (XOM 0.53%) and Chevron (CVX 1.51%). Which one cou ...