Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) is included among the Best Low Risk Stocks for a Retirement Stock Portfolio. Morgan Stanley Updates Chevron (CVX) Valuation on Lower Oil Price Assumptions Morgan Stanley cut its price target on Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) to $174 from $180 on January 23. However, the firm reiterated an Overweight rating on the stock. The adjustment followed an update to the firm’s 2026–2027 oil price assumptions, based on futures pricing as of January 7, and was released alongside its fo ...

Refining Operations - HollyFrontier aims to operate its refineries at a crude charge rate of 450,000 to 470,000 barrels per day[37] - HollyFrontier targets mid-cycle Refining EBITDA of $1.0 billion to $1.2 billion per year[132] - HollyFrontier is implementing cost-saving initiatives to achieve a target operating expense of $5.50 per throughput barrel[40] - HollyFrontier has increased its refining capacity by 15% since 2015[27] Holly Energy Partners (HEP) - HollyFrontier owns 59% of the LP Interest in HEP[15] - Over 80% of HEP's revenues are tied to long-term contracts and minimum volume commitments[15, 62] - HEP is targeting a distribution coverage ratio of 1.0 to 1.2x[62] Lubricants & Specialty Products - HollyFrontier Lubricants & Specialty Products (HF LSP) is the largest North American group III base oil producer[15] - HF LSP's Rack Forward business consistently generates EBITDA margins of 10-15%[114] - HF LSP targets Rack Forward EBITDA of $175 million to $200 million in 2018[135] Financials & Valuation - HollyFrontier's sum-of-the-parts valuation estimates a total share price of $60, based on a $37 valuation for Refining & Marketing, $12 for Holly Energy Partners, and $11 for Lubricants & Specialty Products[129] - HollyFrontier targets a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 1x (excluding HEP)[141]