Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)

US — Energy Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol OXY
  • Rev/Share 29.2712
  • Book/Share 37.2942
  • PB 1.1243
  • Debt/Equity 0.7486
  • CurrentRatio 1.0097
  • ROIC 0.0492

 

  • MktCap 40802154180.0
  • FreeCF/Share 4.7392
  • PFCF 9.1464
  • PE 12.5729
  • Debt/Assets 0.3058
  • DivYield 0.0217
  • ROE 0.0916

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade OXY Scotiabank Sector Outperform Sector Perform -- $40 April 11, 2025
Downgrade OXY TD Cowen Buy Hold -- $45 April 8, 2025
Downgrade OXY Raymond James Strong Buy Outperform $81 $64 March 10, 2025
Downgrade OXY Goldman Neutral Sell $54 $45 Jan. 31, 2025
Resumed OXY BofA Securities -- Neutral -- $57 Oct. 17, 2024
Resumed OXY Goldman -- Neutral -- $55 Oct. 2, 2024

News

Occidental vs. Hess: Which Energy Stock Deserves a Spot in Your Folio?
HES, OXY
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Occidental Petroleum and Hess Corporation are strong operators in the oil and gas industry. OXY currently has the edge over HES with a higher dividend yield and lower valuation.

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Occidental Petroleum: Why This Could Be A Treasury Alternative
OXY
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Occidental Petroleum stands out with its Permian Basin dominance, global diversification, and leadership in low-carbon technology, making it a compelling energy investment. OXY's operational efficiency, cost reductions, and disciplined capital allocation—highlighted by buybacks and dividends—underscore its financial stability and appeal to value investors. Despite short-term oil price volatility and competitive risks, OXY's strong cash position, Buffett's backing, and acquisition potential provide resilience and upside catalysts.

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Occidental Petroleum: Why Warren Buffett Kept Buying
OXY
Published: May 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway continues to accumulate Occidental Petroleum (OXY) shares, now holding over 28% of its outstanding shares. This signals Buffett's strong confidence in the company's long-term value. The confidence is well placed judging by the total shareholder yield implied in OXY's Q1 2025 earnings report.

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The Billionaire Portfolio: 3 Stocks Wealthy Investors Can't Get Enough Of
AMZN, CART, OXY
Published: May 20, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Negative

Picking through the proverbial haystacks to find the needles smart-money investors are targeting is a difficult task to do on one's own.

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OXY Trading at a Premium at 4.99X: Time to Hold or Sell the Stock?
OXY
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Occidental's strong presence in the Permian Basin and contribution from international assets are boosting its performance amid its exposure to the fluctuating commodity prices.

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Occidental and ADNOC's XRG Agree to Evaluate Joint Venture to Develop South Texas Direct Air Capture Hub
OXY
Published: May 16, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

HOUSTON, May 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Occidental (NYSE: OXY) and its subsidiary 1PointFive today announced an agreement with XRG, ADNOC's investment company, to evaluate a potential joint venture to develop a Direct Air Capture (DAC) facility in South Texas. As part of the joint venture, XRG will consider investing up to $500 million for the development of a DAC facility designed to capture 500,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year.

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Occidental: Cash Inflection Coming, But Is It Enough
OXY
Published: May 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Occidental's 2025 plan shows rig reductions are driven by efficiency, not production cuts, with volumes maintained and well costs declining. Despite improved free cash flow prospects from non-oil projects in 2026, meaningful shareholder returns are unlikely before 2027. Occidental's balance sheet and shareholder returns lag peers, making it less attractive than majors like Chevron, Exxon, or Shell for diversified exposure.

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Buffett Is Stepping Down, But His Blessing Still Means a Great Deal for These 3 Stocks
DPZ, OXY, VRSN
Published: May 13, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Well, we finally got the news everyone was kind of half-expecting (and half-hoping wouldn't be true for a long time to come).

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) is a Trending Stock
OXY
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Occidental (OXY) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Occidental Petroleum: What Buffett May Know That Surprised The Market
OXY
Published: May 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Occidental Petroleum reported strong Q1 results. Acquisitions are made to improve results. However, benefits may take time to materialize. Effective management sets and often exceeds goals.

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OXY Stock Rebound Begins Following Solid Earnings Beat
OXY
Published: May 09, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Occidental Petroleum's NYSE: OXY stock price correction hit bottom in April, and the rebound gained momentum in May after a solid earnings beat. Headwinds exist for this and other energy companies, but their leaning into increased production and operational quality is paying off.

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Occidental Petroleum Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y
OXY
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

OXY reports better-than-expected first-quarter earnings. The company benefits from higher domestic realized commodity prices.

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Warren Buffett's successor is 'slightly bullish' for Occidental
OXY
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Yahoo Finance
Sentiment: Positive

Oil drillers Occidental Petroleum and ConocoPhillips both beat first quarter estimates, but only one may be better positioned for what's coming next. Hedgeye Risk Management energy analyst Fernando Valle joins Morning Brief to break down why capital discipline sets Conoco apart from its shale-heavy rival.

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Occidental Petroleum's Q1 Proves It's A Cash Flow King
OXY
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Occidental Petroleum's Q1 results show strong cash flow and earnings, with EPS beating expectations and a stable dividend, despite weaker commodity prices. OXY's production increased significantly, driven by U.S. operations, while cost reductions in the Permian Basin improved operational efficiency. Valuation remains attractive with a forward EV/EBITDA of 6x, suggesting a potential total return of ~10% over the next 12 months.

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3 Warren Buffett Stocks You Can Buy on the Dip
AAPL, AXP, OXY
Published: May 08, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

If you're looking for possible blue chip stocks to buy, a great place to start is by looking in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio. Warren Buffett's company includes many safe investments that you can hang on to for not only years, but potentially forever.

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Compared to Estimates, Occidental (OXY) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
OXY
Published: May 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Occidental (OXY) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

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Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates
OXY
Published: May 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.87 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.73 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.65 per share a year ago.

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Unveiling Occidental (OXY) Q1 Outlook: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
OXY
Published: May 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Besides Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates for Occidental (OXY), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended March 2025.

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Occidental Set to Report Q1 Earnings: How Should You Play the Stock?
OXY
Published: May 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

OXY's first-quarter production benefits from contributions from domestic assets. Severe weather in January and unplanned outage of the Ingleside facility will also adversely impact performance.

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Unlocking Q1 Potential of Occidental (OXY): Exploring Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
OXY
Published: May 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Beyond analysts' top -and-bottom-line estimates for Occidental (OXY), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended March 2025.

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Occidental Announces Dividend
OXY
Published: May 01, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

HOUSTON, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Occidental (NYSE: OXY) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share on common stock, payable on July 15, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 10, 2025.

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Devon Energy vs. Occidental: Which Energy Stock Has More Growth Ahead?
DVN, OXY
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

DVN and OXY remain strong performers in the oil and gas sector, with significant potential for further growth from current levels.

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Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
OXY
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Occidental (OXY) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Where Will Occidental Petroleum Stock Be in 1 Year?
OXY
Published: April 30, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Occidental Petroleum (OXY -0.47%), commonly known as Oxy, gets a lot of attention because it's one of Warren Buffett's favorite energy stocks. Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 0.53%) (BRK.B 0.74%) started investing in the oil and gas producer in the first quarter of 2022, and it increased its stake to $10.77 billion -- or 28.2% of its outstanding shares -- over the following three years.

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Occidental's Hidden Gem: How OxyChem Could Boost Profits
OXY
Published: April 29, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

The company is also building major growth engines outside traditional energy, including its fast-moving direct air capture (DAC) business, 1PointFive, and its highly profitable chemical division, OxyChem, which provides steady, cash-generating support across economic cycles.

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Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
OXY
Published: April 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Occidental (OXY) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Occidental Petroleum: $65 Oil Price Won't Last
OXY
Published: April 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

The selloff on OXY since my last writing was overdone for several reasons. The sharp drop in oil prices (currently around $65 only) is unlikely to sustain, creating a large bias for OXY's earning prospects. Potential catalysts that lead to an oil price recovery include record low level of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve and also multi-year low level of crude oil inventory.

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Occidental Stock Down 20% in a Month: Time to Hold or Fold?
OXY
Published: April 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

OXY is exposed to commodity price fluctuation, but investors can remain invested, given its strong Permian Basin assets and free cash flow generation capacity.

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Warren Buffett's OXY stock bet is down this much
OXY
Published: April 11, 2025 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Positive

Warren Buffett's high-conviction bet on Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) is facing one of its toughest tests yet.

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Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
OXY
Published: April 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Occidental (OXY) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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About Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)

  • IPO Date 1981-12-31
  • Website https://www.oxy.com
  • Industry Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
  • CEO Ms. Vicki A. Hollub
  • Employees 13323

Occidental Petroleum Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and gas properties in the United States, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. It operates through three segments: Oil and Gas, Chemical, and Midstream and Marketing. The company's Oil and Gas segment explores for, develops, and produces oil and condensate, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and natural gas. Its Chemical segment manufactures and markets basic chemicals, including chlorine, caustic soda, chlorinated organics, potassium chemicals, ethylene dichloride, chlorinated isocyanurates, sodium silicates, and calcium chloride; vinyls comprising vinyl chloride monomer, polyvinyl chloride, and ethylene. The Midstream and Marketing segment gathers, processes, transports, stores, purchases, and markets oil, condensate, NGLs, natural gas, carbon dioxide, and power. This segment also trades around its assets consisting of transportation and storage capacity; and invests in entities. Occidental Petroleum Corporation was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.