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
$64.00
Market Cap
$63.98B
52-Week High
$67.45
52-Week Low
$38.80
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas E&P

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

1 Year
$1,604
+60%
3 Years
$1,069
+7%
5 Years
$1,953
+95%
10 Years
$1,127
+13%
Since IPO
$39,315
+3832%

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 $1,604 as of November 2026, representing a +60.4% 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 $1,069 as of November 2026, representing a +6.9% 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 $1,953 as of November 2026, representing a +95.3% 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 $1,127 as of November 2026, representing a +12.7% 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 $39,315 as of November 2026, representing a +3831.5% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.17%
Positive Months
293
54% of 538
Negative Months
238
44% of 538
Data Period
44+ years
538 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Nov 2020 (+72.6%)
Best month on avg: March (+3.2%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2020 (-63.6%)
Worst month on avg: July (-1.3%)

Over the past 44+ years (538 months), Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) has averaged a monthly return of +1.17% with a median return of +0.65%. The stock had 293 positive months (54%) and 238 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, March tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.2%), and July the weakest (-1.3%).

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 +12.81% with a median return of +13.47%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +8.50%. 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
+12.81%
Best Year
2022 (+119.10%)
Worst Year
2020 (-56.63%)
Positive Years
29/45
Year Return Start End
2026 +57.82% $40.55 $64.00
2025 -14.95% $47.68 $40.55
2024 -15.91% $56.70 $47.68
2023 -4.08% $59.11 $56.70
2022 +119.10% $26.98 $59.11
2021 +67.71% $16.09 $26.98
2020 -56.63% $37.09 $16.09
2019 -28.28% $51.72 $37.09
2018 -13.05% $59.48 $51.72
2017 +8.49% $54.83 $59.48
2016 +9.97% $49.86 $54.83
2015 -12.65% $57.08 $49.86
2014 -8.93% $62.68 $57.08
2013 +27.75% $49.06 $62.68
2012 -16.10% $58.48 $49.06
2011 -2.62% $60.05 $58.48
2010 +22.78% $48.91 $60.05
2009 +38.35% $35.35 $48.91
2008 -20.66% $44.56 $35.35
2007 +60.28% $27.80 $44.56
2006 +24.27% $22.37 $27.80
2005 +39.14% $16.08 $22.37
2004 +41.28% $11.38 $16.08
2003 +53.07% $7.44 $11.38
2002 +11.07% $6.69 $7.44
2001 +13.47% $5.90 $6.69
2000 +17.60% $5.02 $5.90
1999 +35.01% $3.72 $5.02
1998 -39.80% $6.17 $3.72
1997 +30.38% $4.73 $6.17
1996 +13.97% $4.15 $4.73
1995 +16.30% $3.57 $4.15
1994 +19.24% $3.00 $3.57
1993 +5.03% $2.85 $3.00
1992 +0.13% $2.85 $2.85
1991 +1.98% $2.79 $2.85
1990 -32.48% $4.14 $2.79
1989 +27.28% $3.25 $4.14
1988 +14.51% $2.84 $3.25
1987 -6.45% $3.03 $2.84
1986 -2.98% $3.13 $3.03
1985 +19.78% $2.61 $3.13
1984 +22.45% $2.13 $2.61
1983 +40.39% $1.52 $2.13
1982 -6.69% $1.63 $1.52

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: 11/1/2026