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Occidental Petroleum Corporation(OXY)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
3-STAR RATING
WEAK BUY
BUY for 16 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-9.62% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$56.38
11/06/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for OXY

11/06/2026: OXY (3-star) is a WEAK-BUY. BUY for 16 days. Simulated Profits (-9.62%). Updated daily EoD!

Occidental Petroleum is an integrated energy company with a major presence in Permian Basin oil production and North American chemical manufacturing. The company is actively positioning itself for the future by investing heavily in carbon capture and sequestration technologies. While its core operations generate significant cash flow, the company carries a substantial debt load from strategic acquisitions like Anadarko and CrownRock. Key risks include exposure to volatile oil prices, high leverage, and the execution challenges of scaling new decarbonization technology. Occidental may suit investors comfortable with cyclical energy exposure who are looking for a hybrid play between traditional production and the energy transition.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitWhile the carbon capture segment offers long-term growth potential, the core business remains tied to cyclical commodity prices.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveMomentum investors often engage with OXY during periods of rising oil prices and positive sentiment surrounding its energy transition projects.
Value investorMixed fitValue investors assess OXY based on its ability to generate free cash flow and deleverage relative to its current market valuation.
Dividend investorMixed fitThe dividend is reliable but competitive energy sector payouts often fluctuate with commodity-driven capital allocation priorities.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh exposure to commodity price volatility and a significant debt load make this stock unsuitable for conservative, low-risk portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighProfitability is directly tied to global oil and gas prices which can be highly unpredictable.
Valuation riskMediumThe stock price often reflects market expectations for future oil prices and successful deleveraging.
Competition risk (energy production)Medium / highStrong competition from global majors limits pricing power and market share dominance.
Business qualityMediumWhile operations are robust, the debt burden from acquisitions weighs on overall quality metrics.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends are dependent on commodity cycles rather than fixed, guaranteed growth.
Execution riskMedium / highScaling new technologies like Direct Air Capture involves significant technical and financial uncertainty.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 9.57%
Avg. Invested days 42
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 11/06/2026

Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
OXY receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, solid quantitative characteristics, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
OXY has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, moderate growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, strong cash generation (FCF margin 19.0%) and solid profitability (net margin 11.0%) are partially offset by negative earnings growth (-22.1%), slightly negative revenue growth (-1.9%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
OXY's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $4.1B (19.0% of revenue). Liquidity is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
OXY's growth profile is soft, with the least-weak measure being revenue growth at -1.9% FY2025 versus FY2024. By comparison, while earnings growth (-22.1%, negative) and free-cash-flow growth (-7.1%, negative) hold the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 59.0% and approximately 99.6% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 26.81% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Berkshire Hathaway Inc 26.50%
Dodge & Cox 7.28%
BlackRock Inc 5.59%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.81%
State Street Corp 4.62%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
OXY generates approximately $338 of gross profit, $172 of operating income, and $190 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Solid margins and strong cash conversion support the rating, although capital efficiency remains weak.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 32.64%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
OXY has a high-quality, large-cap, liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedQuality TiltLow VolatilityLarge / Mega Cap StabilityHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 56.36B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 16.02
1Y Target Price 70.74
Price to earnings Ratio 16.02
1Y Target Price 70.74
Volume (30-day avg) 9.1M shares
Beta 0.15
52 Weeks Range 38.26 - 66.83
Updated Date 11/08/2026
52 Weeks Range 38.26 - 66.83
Updated Date 11/08/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 1.77%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.52

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Oil & Gas Exploration and ProductionExtraction and sale of crude oil, natural gas, and NGLs, primarily in the U.S. and Middle East.This is the core engine; money is made by producing barrels of oil efficiently and selling them at market prices.
OxyChemProduction of chemicals such as PVC, chlorine, and caustic soda.This segment acts as a counter-cyclical buffer to the oil business, providing steadier cash flows from industrial chemicals.
Low Carbon VenturesCarbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects and DAC technology development.This is a long-term strategic bet on becoming a provider of decarbonization services to heavy industry.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2026-11-09
When After Market
Estimate 1.43
Actual -

Profitability

Profit Margin 30.32%
Operating Margin (TTM) 45.44%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.68%
Return on Equity (TTM) 10.63%

Valuation

Trailing PE 16.02
Forward PE 10.93
Enterprise Value 75.12B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.36
Enterprise Value 75.12B
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.36
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.14
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.29
Shares Outstanding 999.64M
Shares Floating 995.46M
Shares Outstanding 999.64M
Shares Floating 995.46M
Percent Insiders 26.81
Percent Institutions 59.01

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

Information icon Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.

EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

Information icon Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.

Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

Information icon Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.

🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

Information icon Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.

Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

Information icon Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.

Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

Information icon Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.

🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

Information icon Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.

Total Assets (Asset Base)

Information icon The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.

Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

Information icon Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.

⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

Information icon Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.

Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

Information icon Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.

Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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