Should I buy Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Evercore ISI Group — 63% of its targets hit on this sector (30 calls tested). It aims for $65 (+9.9 %), call made on July 9, 2026, maturing on July 9, 2027 (50 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Occidental Petroleum
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs | 71 % | +27.2 % | 7 | $54 -9% |
| B of A Securities | 50 % | +26.0 % | 6 | $44 -26% |
| Citigroup | 33 % | +22.2 % | 6 | $60 +1% |
| Scotiabank | 20 % | +6.3 % | 5 | $57 -4% |
| Truist Securities | 40 % | +2.1 % | 10 | $63 +6% |
| Barclays | 38 % | +1.7 % | 26 | $71 +20% |
| Susquehanna | 33 % | -0.9 % | 12 | $70 +18% |
| Morgan Stanley | 33 % | -5.3 % | 15 | $68 +15% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Median price target $67, i.e. +13% from the current price ($59).
- Pays a dividend (2.1% yield) — regular income on top of potential upside.
- Reasonable valuation (P/E ~17) relative to its sector.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- Even the most reliable firm on OXY, Goldman Sachs (71% hit rate, 7 scored calls), only targets $54 (call made on March 11, 2026, maturing on March 11, 2027) (-9%) in its most recent call. The stock may already have run past its target.
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 15 ratings, 6 are neutral and 1 is a sell.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
The analyst consensus on OXY
Median target $67 (+13%) · 15 ratings · Hold consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Occidental Petroleum now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 53% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $67 (+13%), and Goldman Sachs (most reliable on OXY, 71%) targets $54. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~17) and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Occidental Petroleum?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($67) is still +13% above the current price ($59) (most reliable on OXY: Goldman Sachs, 71%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Occidental Petroleum still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($59) and its estimated value: analysts target $67 on median (+13%), with 53% buys (most reliable on OXY: Goldman Sachs, 71%). Cross-check with their real reliability on OXY and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying OXY?
Even the most reliable firm on OXY, Goldman Sachs (71% hit rate, 7 scored calls), only targets $54 (call made on March 11, 2026, maturing on March 11, 2027) (-9%) in its most recent call. The stock may already have run past its target.
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