Occidental Petroleum's balance sheet deleveraging—total debt down 43% from $27.6B in 2024Q3 to $15.7B by 2026Q1—combined with a sharp 2026Q2 operational inflection (revenue up 31.8% quarter-over-quarter to $8.3B, gross margin at 81.0%) suggests a strengthening...
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Revenue and margins are highly volatile, with 2026Q2 showing a 31.8% revenue jump to $8.3B and an 81.0% gross margin, contrasting sharply with the prior quarter's 11.9% margin and $5.2B revenue.
Occidental Petroleum's efficient operations in the Permian Basin provide a competitive cost advantage in oil production.
The company's diversified operations across upstream, midstream, and downstream segments reduce reliance on any single market segment.
Occidental's Stratos project positions it as a leader in carbon capture technology, aligning with future energy transition trends.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 5, 2026 | $2.40+31.1% vs $1.83 | $8.1B+14.0% vs $7.1B |
Q2 2026 May 5, 2026 | $1.06+76.4% vs $0.60 | $5.2B-3.9% vs $5.4B |
Q1 2026 Feb 18, 2026 | $0.31+88.0% vs $0.16 | $5.1B-7.9% vs $5.5B |
Q4 2025 Nov 10, 2025 | $0.64+25.0% vs $0.51 | $6.6B-1.9% vs $6.8B |
In the most recent trading session, Occidental Petroleum (OXY) closed at $57.25, indicating a -2.7% shift from the previous trading day.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY) shares are trading lower Monday afternoon as a broad sell-off in global crude oil benchmarks erases recent geopolitical risk premiums following the stabilization of Middle Eastern supply routes.
Chevron maintains a highly diversified global business model with an exceptionally strong balance sheet. Occidental Petroleum is aggressively expanding its carbon management technologies alongside domestic oil production.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $56.31 | $56.01B | 34.98 | -20.32% | 10.97% | 6.67% | 2.83% | |
| $202.43 | $403.16B | 30.53 | -4.64% | 9.87% | 10.66% | — | |
| $125.27 | $152.62B | 19.73 | 7.51% | 14.87% | 14.32% | — | |
| $139.52 | $74.31B | 15.32 | -3.47% | 25.71% | 22.38% | — | |
| $46.93 | $32.86B | 11.17 | 7.83% | 16.67% | 14.9% | — | |
| $42.30 | $14.95B | 10.60 | -8.39% | 18.99% | 22.97% | — |
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Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) reported $25.19B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 139% increase from $10.56B in 1996.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) saw revenue decline by 20.3% over the past year.
Yes, Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) is profitable, generating $7.25B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (11.0% net margin).
Yes, Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.83%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) has a return on equity (ROE) of 6.7%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) generated $5.01B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
