Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.59
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) Dividend History
Income profile from 1982 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.9%
Payout Ratio
67.3%
Watch
Dividend Streak
4 years
OXY Dividend Income Check
Safety
67.3% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.5% and trend is rising.
OXY Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.9%
Trailing DPS$1.59
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout67.3%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout44.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR22.7%
5Y CAGR3.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.9%
1Y Total Return42.6%
5Y Total Return119.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$21,91610Y ago$9,30920Y ago$17,875
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). OXY's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
OXY Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (45 years of payments)
OXY Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Occidental Petroleum Corporation distributes 67.3% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 44.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
OXY has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 22.7% and 5-year CAGR of 3.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, OXY returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.9% dividend yield, 2.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 119.2%, with dividends contributing 12.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,309 today.
OXY Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$3.37
Avg/Payment$0.1685
Latest Change+8.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026Latest | $0.2600 | ↑ +8.3% | 1.84% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 2.30% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 2.03% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | $0.2400 | — | 2.10% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.2400 | ↑ +9.1% | 1.90% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.2200 | — | 1.83% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 10, 2024 | $0.2200 | — | 1.63% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | $0.2200 | — | 1.32% | Jul 15, 2024 |
OXY Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.9%
#4 of 9
Safety
Watch
67.3% payout
Streak
4Y
3.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.9%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OXYOccidental Petroleum… | $54.6B | 2.9% | 67.3% | 4 | Watch |
2nd  CVXChevron Corporation | $369.4B | 3.7% | 1.0% | 8 | Sustainable |
 COPConocoPhillips | $144.9B | 2.7% | 50.0% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  EOGEOG Resources, Inc. | $72.2B | 3.0% | 43.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 DVNDevon Energy Corpora… | $29.0B | 2.1% | 23.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 APAAPA Corporation | $13.5B | 2.6% | 25.1% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st  LYBLyondellBasell Indus… | $23.7B | 7.5% | — | 2 | Unknown |
 FANGDiamondback Energy, … | $54.9B | 2.0% | 69.5% | 0 | Watch |
 CTRACoterra Energy Inc. | $24.7B | 2.8% | 39.7% | 1 | Sustainable |
OXY Annual Dividend History (1982–2026)
45 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.26 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2025 | $0.96 | 9.1% | 4 | $1.61 | 59.6% | 1.68x | 5.5% |
| 2024 | $0.88 | 22.2% | 4 | $2.44 | 36.1% | 2.77x | 5.0% |
| 2023 | $0.72 | 38.5% | 4 | $3.90 | 18.5% | 5.42x | 4.1% |
| 2022 | $0.52 | 1200.0% | 4 | $12.40 | 4.2% | 23.85x | 3.0% |
| 2021 | $0.04 | -95.1% | 4 | $1.58 | 2.5% | 39.50x | 0.2% |
| 2020 | $0.82 | -73.9% | 4 | $-17.06 | — | — | 4.7% |
| 2019 | $3.14 | 1.3% | 4 | $-1.22 | — | — | 18.0% |
| 2018 | $3.10 | 1.3% | 4 | $5.39 | 57.5% | 1.74x | 17.8% |
| 2017 | $3.06 | 1.3% | 4 | $1.70 | 180.0% | 0.56x | 17.5% |
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Start ComparisonOXY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying OXY stock.
How much dividend does OXY pay per share?
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.59 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is OXY's next ex-dividend date?
OXY's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. OXY typically pays dividends Annual.
Is OXY's dividend safe?
OXY's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +67.3% and FCF payout ratio of +44.3%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is OXY a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Occidental Petroleum Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.2%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does OXY pay dividends?
Occidental Petroleum Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.59 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 44+ years from 1982 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in OXY grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in OXY five years ago would be worth approximately $21,916 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is OXY's yield on cost for long-term holders?
OXY's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.