Earnings Per Share

Shares (Diluted)

Chevron Shares (Diluted) increased by 2.0% to 2B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 13.4%, from 1.8B to 2B. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2015
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates potential dilution from employee compensation or convertible instruments, which can reduce earnings per share.

Detailed definition

The weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of all potentially dilutive securities, such as...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for all public companies; essential for understanding the impact of equity-based compensation.

Metric ID: weighted_shares_diluted

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value1.9B1.9B1.9B2B1.9B1.9B1.9B1.9B1.8B1.8B1.8B1.8B1.7B1.9B2B
QoQ Change-0.0%+1.2%+0.6%-0.9%-2.0%-1.3%+0.1%-1.5%-0.8%-1.4%-3.1%-1.5%+12.9%+2.0%
YoY Change+1.8%+1.0%-2.3%-4.2%-3.2%-2.7%-2.2%-3.7%-5.3%-5.9%+7.7%+13.4%
Range1.7B2B
CAGR+0.9%
Avg YoY Growth-0.5%
Median YoY Growth-2.5%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chevron's shares (diluted)?
Chevron (CVX) reported shares (diluted) of 2B in Q1 2026.
How has Chevron's shares (diluted) changed year-over-year?
Chevron's shares (diluted) increased by 13.4% year-over-year, from 1.8B to 2B.
What does shares (diluted) mean?
The average number of shares outstanding including all potential shares that could be created.