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Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)



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Upturn Advisory Summary
03/13/2025: OXY (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -25.13% | Avg. Invested days 28 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 46.75B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 22 | 1Y Target Price 58.74 |
Price to earnings Ratio 22 | 1Y Target Price 58.74 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 12329732 | Beta 1.54 | 52 Weeks Range 44.47 - 69.95 | Updated Date 03/27/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 44.47 - 69.95 | Updated Date 03/27/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.93% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.25 |
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 - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 11.6% | Operating Margin (TTM) 12.19% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.12% | Return on Equity (TTM) 8.93% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 22 | Forward PE 14.1 | Enterprise Value 79787634446 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.75 |
Enterprise Value 79787634446 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.75 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.99 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.32 | Shares Outstanding 939782976 | Shares Floating 934362176 |
Shares Outstanding 939782976 | Shares Floating 934362176 | ||
Percent Insiders 28.51 | Percent Institutions 49.5 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3.43 | Target Price 62.18 | Buy 4 | Strong Buy 5 |
Buy 4 | Strong Buy 5 | ||
Hold 18 | Sell - | Strong Sell 1 | |
Strong Sell 1 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Occidental Petroleum Corporation

Company Overview
History and Background
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) was founded in 1920. It has grown through exploration, acquisitions, and technological advancements, becoming a major player in the oil and gas industry and chemicals manufacturing.
Core Business Areas
- Oil and Gas: Exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.
- Chemicals (OxyChem): Manufactures and markets basic chemicals, including chlorine, caustic soda, and PVC.
- Midstream and Marketing: Gathers, processes, transports, stores, purchases, and markets oil, natural gas, NGLs, carbon dioxide (CO2), and power.
Leadership and Structure
The CEO is Vicki Hollub. OXY operates with a functional organizational structure, dividing its operations into the core business segments mentioned above, each with its own leadership team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Crude Oil: A significant portion of OXY's revenue comes from crude oil production. Market share varies geographically and fluctuates with prices; competition comes from ExxonMobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), and other major oil producers. Revenue is largely dependent on price of WTI and Brent crude oil prices.
- Natural Gas: OXY also produces and sells natural gas. Competition is from companies such as EQT Corporation (EQT) and Chesapeake Energy (CHK). Market share varies geographically.
- Chemicals (Chlor-Alkali Products, PVC): OxyChem is a leading producer of chlor-alkali products and PVC. It competes with companies like Westlake Chemical (WLK). Market share details are not readily available for specific product lines, but OxyChem is a major player in the North American market. Revenue from this segment is significant, contributing to overall profitability.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The oil and gas industry is cyclical and heavily influenced by global supply and demand, geopolitical events, and technological advancements. The chemical industry is also influenced by global economics and is highly competitive.
Positioning
OXY is a large, integrated oil and gas company with a significant presence in the Permian Basin. Their focus on enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and carbon capture technologies differentiates them. They also have a strong chemical business. Competitive advantages come from economies of scale and technological expertise.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for oil and gas is trillions of dollars globally. The chemical market is in the hundreds of billions of dollars. OXY holds a small but significant percentage of the oil and gas TAM, and a larger percentage of the specific chemicals market it serves. Positioning is focused on low-cost production in key areas and leveraging its chemical business for stability.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large-scale operations
- Significant presence in the Permian Basin
- Technological expertise in EOR and carbon capture
- Integrated business model (oil and gas and chemicals)
- Strong free cash flow generation
Weaknesses
- High debt levels (related to the Anadarko acquisition)
- Exposure to volatile commodity prices
- Environmental risks associated with oil and gas operations
- Reliance on a limited number of key assets
- Relatively high breakeven costs compared to top competitors
Opportunities
- Increasing global demand for oil and gas
- Expansion of carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects
- Further development of Permian Basin assets
- Growth in the chemicals business
- Potential acquisitions to expand reserves and production
Threats
- Fluctuations in oil and gas prices
- Increased regulation of oil and gas industry
- Growing competition from renewable energy sources
- Geopolitical risks in key operating regions
- Environmental liabilities and climate change concerns
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- XOM
- CVX
- COP
- EOG
Competitive Landscape
OXY competes with major integrated oil companies and independent producers. It distinguishes itself through its focus on EOR and carbon capture, but faces challenges related to its debt load and relatively high breakeven costs.
Major Acquisitions
Anadarko Petroleum
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 38000
- Strategic Rationale: Acquired Anadarko for its Permian Basin assets, increasing OXY's production and reserves.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: OXY has grown through acquisitions and organic development, particularly in the Permian Basin. The Anadarko acquisition significantly increased its size, but also its debt load.
Future Projections: Analysts project modest growth in production and earnings, driven by Permian Basin development and potential carbon capture projects. Growth is dependent on oil prices and successful execution of its strategic plan.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include debt reduction, streamlining operations, expanding carbon capture projects, and focusing on low-cost production in the Permian Basin.
Summary
Occidental Petroleum Corporation is a major player in the oil, gas, and chemical industries, with a substantial presence in the Permian Basin. The company's strength lies in its large-scale operations and technological expertise. The debt from the Anadarko acquisition is a weakness, but management is focused on reduction. Future growth depends on oil prices, Permian development, and success in carbon capture initiatives.
Similar Companies
- XOM
- CVX
- COP
- EOG
- MPC
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
- News Articles
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Financial data is based on publicly available information and is subject to change. Market share estimates are approximate.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
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About Occidental Petroleum Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Houston, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1981-12-31 | President, CEO & Director Ms. Vicki A. Hollub | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas E&P | Full time employees 13323 | Website https://www.oxy.com |
Full time employees 13323 | Website https://www.oxy.com |
Occidental Petroleum Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and gas properties in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Oil and Gas, Chemical, and Midstream and Marketing. The Oil and Gas segment explores for, develops, and produces oil and condensate, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and natural gas. The Chemical segment manufactures and markets basic chemicals, including chlorine, caustic soda, chlorinated organics, potassium chemicals, ethylene dichloride, chlorinated isocyanurates, sodium silicates, and calcium chloride; and vinyls comprising vinyl chloride monomer, polyvinyl chloride, and ethylene. The Midstream and Marketing segment purchases, markets, gathers, processes, transports and stores oil, condensate, NGLs, natural gas, carbon dioxide, and power. This segment invests in entities. Occidental Petroleum Corporation was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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