Occidental Petroleum Corporation

OXY

Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) is an international oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Houston, Texas. It is involved in the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbons, as well as the manufacture of petroleum products. Occidental also engages in chemical manufacturing and has a significant presence in the Permian Basin. The company is known for its focus on upstream operations and efforts to incorporate sustainable practices in the energy sector.

$54.86 +1.27 (2.37%)
Dividend Yield 1.82%
Payout Frequency Quarterly

Dividend History

Pay DateAmountEx-DateRecord Date
July 15, 2026$0.262026-06-102026-06-10
April 15, 2026$0.262026-03-102026-03-10
January 15, 2026$0.242025-12-102025-12-10
October 15, 2025$0.242025-09-102025-09-10
July 15, 2025$0.242025-06-102025-06-10

Dividends Summary

Company News

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The Motley Fool • Reuben Gregg Brewer • July 10, 2026

United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) lost a bidding war to acquire Two Harbors Investment Corp to privately-held CrossCountry Mortgage. While UWM's final offer of $12.50 per share was higher than CrossCountry's winning $12 per share bid, analysts view UWM's decision to walk away as prudent. Given UWM's unsustainably high 20% dividend yield and earning...

Why Occidental Petroleum Stock Crushed it on Wednesday
The Motley Fool • Eric Volkman • July 8, 2026

Occidental Petroleum stock surged nearly 4% after analyst Stephen Richardson from Evercore ISI upgraded the company from underperform to outperform with a price target increase to $65 from $58. The upgrade was driven by the company's significantly improved balance sheet through debt reduction, which should boost free cash flow. Richardson also ci...

ConocoPhillips or Occidental Petroleum: Which Oil Stock Should You Buy Now?
The Motley Fool • Neha Chamaria • July 1, 2026

The article compares two major oil producers: ConocoPhillips, a globally diversified company with strong financials and cash flow projections, and Occidental Petroleum, which is pivoting toward carbon capture technologies after divesting its chemical business. The author recommends ConocoPhillips due to its lower debt, higher returns on capital, ...

This 3% Yielding Energy Stock Has Hiked Its Dividend for 43 Straight Years. Here's Why I'd Buy It Without Hesitation Right Now.
The Motley Fool • Leo Sun • July 1, 2026

ExxonMobil has raised its dividend for 43 consecutive years and is on track to become a Dividend King. The company's diversified business model across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, combined with geographic diversification across 56 countries, provides resilience against oil price volatility. Trading at 12x forward earnings with ...

Berkshire Hathaway has 9% of its Portfolio in These Oil Stocks. Should it Sell Now That the War With Iran is Winding Down?
The Motley Fool • Reuben Gregg Brewer • July 1, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway's energy holdings in Chevron and Occidental Petroleum have declined from 13% to 9% of its portfolio due to stock price movements and strategic trimming under new CEO Greg Abel. Despite the winding down of Middle East conflict, the article argues these investments are based on long-term strategic value rather than geopolitical t...

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