Occidental Petroleum Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

OXY Stock  USD 46.53  1.08  2.38%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Occidental Petroleum is Buy with 18 hold recommendations. The current projected Occidental Petroleum target price consensus is 62.18 with 28 analyst opinions. One of the most common ways Occidental Petroleum analysts use to provide buy-or-sell recommendation to the public are conference calls analysis and financial statements evaluations. Some experts can also talk to Occidental Petroleum vendors, executives, and/or customers. Occidental Petroleum recommendation module provides expert sentiment on the projected Occidental Petroleum target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price standard deviation of 1.8297.
Lowest Forecast
56.58
Highest Forecast
69.02
Target Price
62.18
At this time, Occidental Petroleum's Gross Profit is fairly stable compared to the past year. Operating Profit Margin is likely to rise to 0.13 in 2025, whereas Pretax Profit Margin is likely to drop 0.10 in 2025. At this time, Occidental Petroleum's Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income is fairly stable compared to the past year. Other Liabilities is likely to rise to about 17.4 B in 2025, whereas Short and Long Term Debt Total is likely to drop slightly above 1.4 B in 2025.
  
It's important to approach Occidental Petroleum's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Occidental Petroleum Target Price Consensus

Occidental target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Occidental Petroleum's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   28  Buy
Most Occidental analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Occidental stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Occidental Petroleum, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Occidental Petroleum Target Price Projection

Occidental Petroleum's current and average target prices are 46.53 and 62.18, respectively. The current price of Occidental Petroleum is the price at which Occidental Petroleum is currently trading. On the other hand, Occidental Petroleum's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Occidental Petroleum Market Quote on 15th of March 2025

Low Price45.61Odds
High Price46.72Odds

46.53

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Occidental Petroleum Target Price

Low Estimate56.58Odds
High Estimate69.02Odds

62.1804

Historical Lowest Forecast  56.58 Target Price  62.18 Highest Forecast  69.02
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Occidental Petroleum and the information provided on this page.

Occidental Petroleum Analyst Ratings

Occidental Petroleum's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Occidental Petroleum stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Occidental Petroleum's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Occidental Petroleum's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Occidental Petroleum price targets

Occidental Petroleum's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Occidental Petroleum's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Occidental Petroleum's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Occidental Petroleum's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Occidental Petroleum Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Occidental Petroleum is a key component of Occidental Petroleum valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Occidental Petroleum.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of Occidental Petroleum's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
44.7146.5448.37
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
41.8854.9256.75
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Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
0.350.741.13
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