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OXY·Occidental Petroleum Corporation

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After Hours
High
$56.52
Open
$55.54
Market Cap
55.29B
52W High
$67.45
Low
$54.90
P. Close
$56.50
P/E
11.68
52W Low
$38.80
Fwd P/E
14.35
DailyIQ Est.
$64.61
Technical Score (1D)
77
BUY
News Sentiment
57
BULLISH
OXY announced an 8 % reduction in its 2026 capital spending to $5.5‑$5.9 billion, even as crude prices have risen 30 %, underscoring a cautious stance on new drilling. The capex cut signals management’s priority on risk management over rapid output expansion, which could temper near‑term production growth. This conservative approach may keep OXY’s debt profile tighter, potentially improving its credit metrics in the short term. Earlier this year, OXY highlighted its Permian Basin expansion, noting lower well costs and technology upgrades that should sustain production growth over several years. The juxtaposition of a capex reduction with a focus on Permian efficiency indicates a shift toward more cost‑effective growth rather than volume‑driven expansion. OXY’s Q1 earnings beat consensus by roughly twice, driving a 32 % YTD gain, which underlines the company’s ability to generate strong cash flow even with restrained capex. Traders should watch the August 5 earnings release for guidance on future production levels and any adjustments to the 2026 capex plan. Analysts have trimmed price targets to $69 or $60 and shifted ratings to neutral or hold, reflecting uncertainty about debt and market volatility. Additionally, options volume spiked 5.4 times the average with a put/call ratio of 0.07, indicating bullish sentiment that could influence short‑term price action. Monitoring the interplay between OXY’s capex discipline, Permian output trajectory, and upcoming earnings will be key to assessing its near‑term valuation path.
Earnings Summary
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) is a global energy enterprise focused on exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas, while also manufacturing and marketing chemicals such as chlorine and vinyls and operating midstream gathering, processing, and transportation. The company’s integrated model spans the entire value chain, positioning it as a significant player in the oil & gas E&P sector. In the most recent reporting cycle, OXY posted earnings per share of $1.06 in Q1 2026, up from $0.31 in Q4 2025, and revenue of $5.11 billion versus $5.42 billion in the prior quarter, reflecting a modest revenue decline but a sharp EPS improvement. Compared with the two quarters earlier (Q3 2025 and Q4 2025), EPS rose from $0.64 to $1.06 while revenue fell from $6.72 billion to $5.11 billion, indicating a shift toward higher profitability per dollar of sales. Across the seven quarters with data, OXY has consistently beat consensus EPS estimates, achieving a 100 % beat rate, though revenue growth has been uneven, with a 5 % decline in Q4 2025 and a 6 % drop in Q1 2026. Historically, the company has shown a volatile EPS trajectory but maintained a pattern of earnings beats, even as revenue has fluctuated, underscoring management’s focus on margin expansion. Recent news highlights a 8 % cut in 2026 capital spending to $5.5‑$5.9 billion, a cautious stance amid a 30 % rise in crude prices, and a continued emphasis on Permian Basin expansion driven by lower well costs and technology upgrades; these developments suggest a strategic pivot to cost‑effective growth rather than volume expansion. The capex reduction, announced in early 2025, trims the 2026 budget by 8 % to $5.5‑$5.9 billion, a move that aligns with management’s risk‑management focus and could tighten the company’s debt profile, potentially improving credit metrics. Options volume spiked 5.4× the average with a put/call ratio of 0.07, indicating bullish sentiment, while analysts have trimmed price targets to $69 or $60 and shifted ratings to neutral or hold, reflecting uncertainty about debt and market volatility. The company’s Q1 earnings beat consensus by roughly twice, driving a 32 % YTD gain, underscoring its ability to generate strong cash flow even with restrained capex. Investors should watch the upcoming August 5 earnings release for guidance on production levels, capex adjustments, and the impact of the Permian strategy on future cash flows, as these factors will shape OXY’s near‑term valuation trajectory.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.06$0.47$1.01$1.54$2.08Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.83 - -
Q1'26$0.59$1.06+80.3%
Q4'25$0.19$0.31+65.5%
Q3'25$0.50$0.64+26.8%
Q2'25$0.31$0.39+24.8%
Q1'25$0.76$0.87+14.0%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$4.8B$5.5B$6.1B$6.7B$7.4BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$7.1B - -
Q1'26$5.7B$5.1B-9.8%
Q4'25$5.7B$5.4B-5.4%
Q3'25 - $6.7B -
Q2'25 - $6.5B -
Q1'25 - $6.8B -
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Market Data

OXY Stock Snapshot

OXY is currently trading at $56.49, giving Occidental Petroleum Corporation a market cap of 55.29B and a P/E ratio of 11.7. Today's range spans $54.90–$56.52, with shares opening at $55.54 and moving down $0.01 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 77/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 57/100.

Over the past year OXY has traded between $38.80 and $67.45 - the current price is +45.6% off the 52-week low and -16.2% from the high. 30 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $64.26 (range $55.00–$75.00), implying upside of +13.8%.

Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) is a large-cap in Energy with 55.29B in market cap, and the current setup is one of the cleaner bullish reads in the space. Technical score: 77/100 (BUY). Sentiment: neutral at 57/100. Price: $56.49 (in the middle of its 52-week range). The current P/E ratio stands at 11.7. The 52-week range of $38.80–$67.45 provides structural context - and the current technical/sentiment alignment is the type of setup that attracts both momentum and growth-oriented capital.

The combination of a BUY signal (77/100) and neutral news sentiment (57/100) puts OXY on the screens of active managers who run quality-momentum overlays — a cohort that can build meaningful positions at 55.29B in Energy market cap without immediately moving the stock. At $56.49 (in the middle of its 52-week range in the $38.80–$67.45 range), the entry discipline is clean and the potential re-rating if sentiment continues to improve is meaningful.