I Said I'd Buy Chevron Over ConocoPhillips in 2026, and Chevron Is Already Up 19% This Year. Is the High-Yield Dividend Stock a Buy Near Its All-Time High?
The Motley Fool·2026-02-12 07:05Chevron is up big in 2026 as part of a rip-roaring rally in energy stocks.In December, I said that Chevron (CVX +1.94%) stood out as a top high-yield dividend stock to buy before 2026 -- even better than what I consider to be the best U.S. energy exploration and production company, ConocoPhillips.Both stocks have done phenomenally well year to date, with Chevron up 18.7% and ConocoPhillips rising 15% compared to just a 1.3% gain in the S&P 500.With Chevron hovering around an all-time high, some investors ma ...