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Occidental Petroleum (OXY) reached $64.17 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +2.67% change compared to its last close.

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) scores a perfect 10 technical rating with an 8/10 breakout setup, offering a defined entry and risk plan near resistance.

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Occidental (OXY). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

Analysts cut targets for WING, ELAN, SBAC and RH; raised targets for TRV, OXY and GILD, with ELAN downgraded to Hold.

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

Stephens & Co. analyst Mike Scialla maintains Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $78 to $80.

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Occidental (OXY) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Morgan Stanley analyst Devin McDermott maintains Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $69 to $71.

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) generates free cash flow equal to 7.8% of its market value per year. That compares with 4.4% for the median S&P 500 company. A yield this high presents a clear binary. Either the shares are cheap for what the business makes, or the market expects that cash to fall. So can Occidental keep that cash coming while it pays down its debt.

UBS analyst Josh Silverstein maintains Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $67 to $73.

Residents in West Texas describe noise, odors and health concerns from a gas flare operating near their homes as oil producers face scrutiny over pollution and their commitments to curb emissions. Oil giants including ExxonMobil, Occidental Petroleum and others have pledged to reduce or eliminate the flaring practice, but a new investigation by Bloomberg News and The Examination found persistent flames at sites tied to companies participating in the World Bank's Zero Routine Flaring initiative. For more, we speak with Ben Elgin, Bloomberg News ESG Reporter & Will Evans, Senior Reporter for The Examination.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY) was trading at around $58.50 on October 5, up 1.62% on the day and 27.93% over twelve months. An oil producer sells a commodity at a price set elsewhere. On the usual definition that leaves no room for a moat at all. What Occidental has instead is a cost position, and […]

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Berkshire Hathaway has a history of thinking long-term, while Occidental Petroleum is focusing more on near-term growth.

HOUSTON, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Occidental (NYSE: OXY) will announce its third quarter 2026 financial results after close of market on Monday, November 9, 2026, and will hold a conference call to discuss the results on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 1 p.m. Eastern/12 p.m. Central. The conference call may be accessed by calling 1-866-871-6512 (international callers dial 1-412-317-5417) or via webcast at oxy.com/investors. Participants may pre-register for the conference call at https:/

Over the past six months, Occidental Petroleum’s shares (currently trading at $55.30) have posted a disappointing 11.1% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 16.6% gain. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

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Occidental’s oil recovery capabilities and debt reduction plan can help its cheap stock to rally, analyst Neil Mehta says.

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) is a wildcard amid challenging oil industry conditions. Read here for a detailed investment analysis.

Cooke & Bieler, an investment management firm, released its second-quarter investor letter for “Mid Cap Value Equity Strategy.” The letter can be downloaded here. U.S. equities rallied significantly in Q2, driven by shifting geopolitical risks and strong investor appetite for high-beta stocks, particularly in the tech sector, contributing to the S&P 500® and Nasdaq’s best […]

In the latest trading session, Occidental Petroleum (OXY) closed at $54.94, marking a -2.07% move from the previous day.

Chevron's global scale and 6.7% net margin contrast sharply with Occidental's higher profitability but elevated debt, and valuation metrics tell different stories.

Key Stats for Occidental StockCurrent Price: $58. 84Target Price (Mid): ~$63Street Target (Mean): ~$68Potential Total Return: ~7%Annualized IRR: ~2% / yearWhat Happened?Occidental Petroleum (OXY) has a gap that most investors don’t know how to read.

In the most recent trading session, Occidental Petroleum (OXY) closed at $57.25, indicating a -2.7% shift from the previous trading day.

A large energy stock is running hot on real operational strength, forcing investors to decide if the ticket price for this momentum is already too high.
Wrapping up Q2 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the diversified upstream e&p stocks, including Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) and its peers.

Occidental (OXY) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

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While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.
The low valuation multiples for value stocks provide a margin of safety that growth stocks rarely offer. However, the challenge lies in determining whether these cheap assets are genuinely undervalued or simply on sale due to their potentially deteriorating business models.
Value stocks typically trade at discounts to the broader market, offering patient investors the opportunity to buy businesses when they’re out of favor. The key risk, however, is that these stocks are usually cheap for a reason, and a low valuation can reflect underlying business challenges rather than a genuine bargain.
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BP, Excelerate Energy, and Occidental Petroleum raised dividends in 2026 amid strong sector gains, offering solid yields and sustainable payout ratios backed by rising cash flow.
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