Occidental Petroleum consensus picture, shares trade on NYSE with mixed ratings

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-28, 09:54.

Occidental Petroleum (US6745991058) sits in the Oil & Gas Exploration & Production sector, with its shares listed on the NYSE under the ticker OXY. The stock carries a broad analyst coverage universe, with a distribution of Buy, Hold and Sell ratings reflecting a mixed consensus on valuation and earnings prospects.

What analysts report on OXY

StatsAlpha data show Occidental Petroleum classified as a large-cap Oil & Gas E&P name, with the stock last highlighted as trading at around 51.21 dollars and assessed as roughly 47.6 percent overvalued versus a modeled fair value. The same source cites a 20.2 percent one-year return for OXY shares, ranking the company 99th out of 260 sector peers in its framework. StatsAlpha’s company analysis on Occidental Petroleum summarizes several valuation metrics and sector comparisons.

MarketBeat’s overview of analyst opinions on Occidental Petroleum points to a mix of ratings, including several Buy and Hold recommendations, alongside price targets that cluster around the current share price region. While individual target levels vary by research house, the aggregated consensus according to MarketBeat suggests limited upside from recent trading levels, reflecting cautious expectations on medium-term oil prices and Occidental’s leverage profile. MarketBeat’s latest news and analyst commentary on OXY also note recent trading moves and institutional positioning.

How the consensus compares in the sector

Within the global integrated and independent oil group, Occidental Petroleum often appears in investor discussions alongside majors such as Exxon Mobil and Chevron, which also feature extensive analyst coverage and large free floats on the NYSE. In StatsAlpha’s sector ranking, OXY’s 99/260 placement indicates a mid-field position compared with exploration and production peers, neither among the strongest performers nor at the bottom of the pack, based on one-year returns. This ranking gives retail investors a numerical anchor for evaluating the stock within the broader Oil & Gas E&P landscape.

MarketBeat’s data on institutional ownership for OXY show that a significant proportion of the free float is held by institutional investors, including asset managers and hedge funds, reflecting the company’s status as a liquid NYSE constituent. According to the same source, Occidental Petroleum shares closed at 49.93 dollars on 2026-06-26, down 2.50 percent for that session, with an extended-hours indication at 50.32 dollars later that evening. MarketBeat’s institutional ownership data for OXY underline the stock’s role in diversified energy portfolios.

The business behind the stock

Occidental Petroleum generates its revenues primarily from the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas, alongside midstream and marketing activities and a chemicals segment. A central operating pillar is its portfolio of upstream assets in the United States, the Middle East and other regions, where the company develops oil and gas fields and sells production into global markets. In addition, Occidental has been active in carbon management initiatives and enhanced oil recovery, aiming to manage emissions and extend reservoir life in certain operations.

Where the stock trades today

Occidental Petroleum shares (US6745991058) trade on the NYSE, with the last regular-session close reported by MarketBeat at 49.93 dollars and an extended-hours indication at 50.32 dollars on 2026-06-26. These prices reflect trading in US dollars in New York.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer to buy or sell securities. All data were obtained from sources believed to be reliable but are not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness. Past performance is not indicative of future results.