Occidental Petroleum's Weakness Is Your Opportunity

The Value Portfolio
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Summary

  • Occidental Petroleum's 2024 performance showcased record U.S. oil production, reduced operating expenses, and strong free cash flow, enhancing shareholder returns and balance sheet health.
  • The company aims to improve its balance sheet and focus on shareholder returns, with strategic divestitures and modernization projects, including the STRATOS carbon capture initiative.
  • Despite flat production expectations for 2025, Occidental's low breakeven costs and efficient operations position it for substantial returns, assuming stable oil prices.
  • The primary risk is crude oil price volatility, but Occidental's strong financials and operational efficiency make it a valuable long-term investment.
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Susan Vineyard

Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: NYSE:OXY) is one of the larger Permian focused oil companies with a market cap of almost $50 billion. The company's share price has drifted down over the past few years, as oil prices have remained weak and volatile, with Brent at

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