CVX

Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX) is one of the world's largest integrated oil and gas companies, tracing its roots back to 1879 when it was founded as the Pacific Coast Oil Company. The company was formerly known as ChevronTexaco Corporation following its 2001 merger with Texaco, before adopting its current name in 2005. Headquartered in San Ramon, California (with plans to relocate to Houston), Chevron has evolved into a global energy giant operating across the entire petroleum value chain, from exploration and production to refining and marketing. The company has maintained a dividend for 38 consecutive years and is recognized as one of the major integrated oil companies alongside ExxonMobil, Shell, BP, and TotalEnergies.