Occidental Petroleum Corporation

OXY · Energy

About Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)

Occidental Petroleum Corporation is a Oil & Gas E&P company operating in the Energy sector.

OXY trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas E&P

Key Statistics

Current Price
$60.31
Market Cap
$59.81B
52-Week High
$61.37
52-Week Low
$34.78
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas E&P

$1,000 Invested in Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)

1 Year
$1,285
+29%
3 Years
$1,086
+9%
5 Years
$2,214
+121%
10 Years
$1,171
+17%
Since IPO
$36,710
+3571%

How much would $1,000 invested in OXY be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in OXY 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) in 2025 would be worth $1,285 as of May 2026, representing a +28.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in OXY 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) in 2023 would be worth $1,086 as of May 2026, representing a +8.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in OXY 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) in 2021 would be worth $2,214 as of May 2026, representing a +121.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in OXY 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) in 2016 would be worth $1,171 as of May 2026, representing a +17.1% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in OXY at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) at IPO would be worth $36,710 as of May 2026, representing a +3571.0% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.16%
Positive Months
290
55% of 531
Negative Months
234
44% of 531
Data Period
44+ years
531 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Nov 2020 (+72.6%)
Best month on avg: April (+3.3%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2020 (-63.6%)
Worst month on avg: July (-1.7%)

Over the past 44+ years (531 months), Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) has averaged a monthly return of +1.16% with a median return of +0.66%. The stock had 290 positive months (55%) and 234 negative months (44%). The best month in OXY's history was November 2020 with a +72.6% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -63.6%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.3%), and July the weakest (-1.7%).

OXY's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2022 with a cumulative return of +95.2%, and the worst was 1998 at -42.1%.

Annual Returns

Over 45 years of trading history, Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) has delivered an average annual return of +12.58% with a median return of +13.47%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +8.34%. The stock posted gains in 29 years (64%) and losses in 16 years (36%).

OXY's best year was 2022 with a +119.10% gain, while the worst was 2020 at -56.63%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. OXY achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 24 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 10 years.

Avg Return
+12.58%
Best Year
2022 (+119.10%)
Worst Year
2020 (-56.63%)
Positive Years
29/45
Year Return Start End
2026 +47.36% $40.93 $60.31
2025 -14.95% $48.12 $40.93
2024 -15.91% $57.22 $48.12
2023 -4.08% $59.65 $57.22
2022 +119.10% $27.23 $59.65
2021 +67.71% $16.23 $27.23
2020 -56.63% $37.43 $16.23
2019 -28.28% $52.20 $37.43
2018 -13.05% $60.03 $52.20
2017 +8.49% $55.34 $60.03
2016 +9.97% $50.32 $55.34
2015 -12.65% $57.61 $50.32
2014 -8.93% $63.26 $57.61
2013 +27.75% $49.52 $63.26
2012 -16.10% $59.02 $49.52
2011 -2.62% $60.61 $59.02
2010 +22.78% $49.36 $60.61
2009 +38.35% $35.68 $49.36
2008 -20.66% $44.97 $35.68
2007 +60.28% $28.06 $44.97
2006 +24.27% $22.58 $28.06
2005 +39.14% $16.23 $22.58
2004 +41.28% $11.49 $16.23
2003 +53.07% $7.50 $11.49
2002 +11.07% $6.76 $7.50
2001 +13.47% $5.95 $6.76
2000 +17.60% $5.06 $5.95
1999 +35.01% $3.75 $5.06
1998 -39.80% $6.23 $3.75
1997 +30.38% $4.78 $6.23
1996 +13.97% $4.19 $4.78
1995 +16.30% $3.61 $4.19
1994 +19.24% $3.02 $3.61
1993 +5.03% $2.88 $3.02
1992 +0.13% $2.88 $2.88
1991 +1.98% $2.82 $2.88
1990 -32.48% $4.18 $2.82
1989 +27.28% $3.28 $4.18
1988 +14.51% $2.86 $3.28
1987 -6.45% $3.06 $2.86
1986 -2.98% $3.16 $3.06
1985 +19.78% $2.64 $3.16
1984 +22.45% $2.15 $2.64
1983 +40.39% $1.53 $2.15
1982 -6.69% $1.64 $1.53

Frequently Asked Questions: OXY

What sector is OXY in?

OXY operates in the Energy sector, specifically in the Oil & Gas E&P industry.

How has OXY performed historically?

Over 45 years of trading history, OXY has posted gains in 29 years (64% of the time). The best year was 2022 with a +119.1% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in OXY?

You can invest in OXY through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold OXY.

Last updated: 3/24/2026