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NYSE:OXY 30 September 2025 - 4 January 2026

Occidental Petroleum stock ends up 3% after $9.7B OxyChem sale to Berkshire closes — what investors watch next

Occidental Petroleum stock ends up 3% after $9.7B OxyChem sale to Berkshire closes — what investors watch next

Occidental Petroleum shares rose 3.1% to $42.38 after closing the $9.7 billion sale of its OxyChem unit to Berkshire Hathaway. The company said it will use $6.5 billion from the deal to redeem debt, according to an SEC filing. Net after-tax proceeds are estimated at $7.75 billion. Oil prices slipped, with Brent settling at $60.75 a barrel.
3 January 2026
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ConocoPhillips stock jumps 3.3% as oil steadies; Venezuela and OPEC+ headlines are next

ConocoPhillips stock jumps 3.3% as oil steadies; Venezuela and OPEC+ headlines are next

ConocoPhillips shares rose 3.3% to $96.70 Friday, with 7 million shares traded. Oil prices slipped, with Brent settling at $60.75 a barrel and WTI at $57.32. President Trump said U.S. oil firms, including ConocoPhillips and Exxon, are ready to invest billions in Venezuela’s oil sector. OPEC+ meets Sunday, with traders expecting no output increase in the first quarter.
3 January 2026
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Stocks to watch next week after U.S. strike on Venezuela: energy and defense names in focus

Stocks to watch next week after U.S. strike on Venezuela: energy and defense names in focus

U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in an overnight strike. Energy and defense stocks led Friday’s gains, with Exxon Mobil up 1.9% and Lockheed Martin up 2.8%. Oil production in Venezuela remained normal Saturday, but the port of La Guaira was severely damaged, sources told Reuters.
3 January 2026
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Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stock forecast: What to watch after U.S. strikes Venezuela

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stock forecast: What to watch after U.S. strikes Venezuela

The U.S. launched strikes inside Venezuela early Saturday; President Trump said Nicolás Maduro was captured and flown out of the country. Occidental Petroleum closed a $9.7 billion sale of its OxyChem unit to Berkshire Hathaway and shares rose 3.06% Friday. Oil production at PDVSA remained normal, but traders are watching for supply disruptions as OPEC+ meets Sunday.
3 January 2026
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Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stock climbs on $9.7B OxyChem sale to Berkshire as markets shut for weekend

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) stock climbs on $9.7B OxyChem sale to Berkshire as markets shut for weekend

Occidental closed up 3.06% at $42.38 after completing a $9.7 billion all-cash sale of OxyChem to Berkshire Hathaway. The company published unaudited pro forma financials reflecting the deal and related debt moves. Investors are watching how quickly the proceeds impact debt and shareholder returns. Occidental retained certain legacy liabilities tied to OxyChem.
3 January 2026
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Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Stock Update: Price, Berkshire’s OxyChem Deal, 2026 Outlook, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Should Watch Next

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Stock Update: Price, Berkshire’s OxyChem Deal, 2026 Outlook, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Should Watch Next

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) closed at $39.85, down 0.38%, as the NYSE remains shut for the weekend. The company recently agreed to sell its OxyChem unit to Berkshire Hathaway for $9.7 billion, with $6.5 billion earmarked for debt reduction. OXY shares remain well below their 52-week high of $53.20, trading in line with oil price movements and balance sheet concerns.
27 December 2025
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Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Stock News Today: Oil-Price Bounce, OxyChem Sale Countdown, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Stock News Today: Oil-Price Bounce, OxyChem Sale Countdown, Analyst Targets, and the 2026 Outlook (Dec. 18, 2025)

Occidental Petroleum shares jumped 4.4% to $40.63 on Dec. 17, outperforming a falling market as oil prices rallied after new U.S. sanctions targeting Venezuela and Russia. Trading volume was above average. The company’s planned $9.7 billion sale of OxyChem to Berkshire Hathaway remains a key focus, with proceeds earmarked for debt reduction.
18 December 2025
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Energy Stocks Slide Today as Oil Drops Below $60: Exxon, Chevron, Refiners and Oil Services Sink (Dec. 16, 2025 — 1:45 p.m. ET Update)

Energy Stocks Slide Today as Oil Drops Below $60: Exxon, Chevron, Refiners and Oil Services Sink (Dec. 16, 2025 — 1:45 p.m. ET Update)

U.S. energy stocks fell sharply Tuesday as Brent crude dropped below $60 and WTI hit multi-year lows. Major names including Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and Marathon Petroleum lost between 2% and nearly 5% intraday. Traders cited optimism over Russia–Ukraine peace talks and weak China data as key drivers. Energy sector ETFs and oilfield services stocks posted some of the steepest declines.
16 December 2025
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Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Stock Outlook December 6, 2025: Q3 Beat, Berkshire Deal and Wall Street Forecasts

Occidental Petroleum (OXY) Stock Outlook December 6, 2025: Q3 Beat, Berkshire Deal and Wall Street Forecasts

Occidental Petroleum closed the first week of December 2025 at about $42.40 per share, down in the mid-teens percent for the year despite a strong third quarter and the $9.7 billion sale of its OxyChem unit to Berkshire Hathaway. Institutional ownership stands at 88.7%, with Vanguard and Geode Capital increasing stakes. Wall Street’s consensus is “Hold,” with an average price target near $50.50.
6 December 2025
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Occidental Petroleum Stock (OXY) Outlook for 2026: Buffett Backing, OxyChem Sale and What It All Means for Investors

Occidental Petroleum Stock (OXY) Outlook for 2026: Buffett Backing, OxyChem Sale and What It All Means for Investors

Occidental Petroleum shares traded at $42.43 on December 5, 2025, after selling its OxyChem unit to Berkshire Hathaway for $9.7 billion and cutting debt. The stock has dropped 10–18% over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500 and oil peers. Analysts cluster 12-month price targets near $50, with most rating the stock a “Hold.” Market cap stands at about $42 billion.
6 December 2025
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Tariff Shock and Fed Jitters: Asian Markets Stumble as Rally Meets Reality

What to Know Before the U.S. Stock Market Opens Today (Nov. 10, 2025): Futures Jump on Shutdown-Deal Hopes; Tyson, Occidental and AI Mega-Caps in Focus

S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures rose early Monday as the Senate advanced a bill to fund the government into late January, though final passage is still pending. AI mega-caps Nvidia, Alphabet, and Meta rebounded pre-market. Tyson Foods reports earnings before the bell; Occidental Petroleum follows after the close. Oil and gold prices firmed, while the dollar edged lower.
10 November 2025
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Berkshire Hathaway’s Next Act: Trillion-Dollar BRK-B, Buffett’s Farewell & 2025 Forecasts

BRK.A Stock Before the Bell (Nov 10, 2025): Record $381.7B Cash, OxyChem Deal Nears, PacifiCorp Risks, and Key Catalysts This Week

Berkshire Hathaway’s cash and T-bill holdings reached a record $381.7 billion at the end of Q3 2025. Operating earnings rose to $13.49 billion, driven by insurance gains. The company made no share buybacks in Q3 or year-to-date. Berkshire agreed to buy Occidental’s OxyChem unit for $9.7 billion, with closing expected in Q4.
9 November 2025
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Occidental Petroleum’s Big Deal with Berkshire & What’s Ahead: Stock Performance, News and Analysts’ View (October 2 2025)

Occidental Petroleum Primed for Action Monday: Berkshire Deal, Oil Trends & Analyst Outlook Unpacked

Occidental (OXY) closed Oct. 31 at $41.20, up 1.2%, with after-hours trading near $41.10 and pre-market quotes flat. The company agreed to sell its OxyChem unit to Berkshire Hathaway for $9.7 billion, planning to use $6.5 billion to reduce debt. Q3 earnings are due Nov. 10, with consensus EPS at $0.51, down nearly 49% year-over-year. Analyst price targets average around $50.
2 November 2025
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Saudi Economy Rockets: IMF Ups Forecast, 5% GDP Growth on the Table – and a Nobel Laureate Boosts Innovation

Oil Market Implodes: U.S. Crude Hits New Lows as Gas Nears $3 (Oct. 31, 2025)

WTI crude closed at $60.3 per barrel and Brent at $64.9 on Oct. 31, both down about 3% for the month, as U.S. oil output hit a record 13.6 million barrels per day. U.S. gasoline prices fell to $3.06 per gallon, the lowest since early 2025. Exxon and Chevron shares remained steady despite lower oil. Analysts forecast Brent could drop below $50 if OPEC+ output rises or trade tensions escalate.
31 October 2025
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Oil Prices Poised to Plunge in 2026 as Permian Boom Kicks In

Oil Prices Poised to Plunge in 2026 as Permian Boom Kicks In

Chevron CEO Mike Wirth and other oil executives warn U.S. crude output will hit a record 13.5 million barrels per day in 2025, likely triggering a price trough in 2026. The Permian Basin now supplies 40% of U.S. oil and is set to dominate future growth. The IEA projects a global surplus of up to 4 million barrels per day in 2026. Energy stocks have climbed, but analysts warn gains may reverse as oversupply builds.
28 October 2025
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Oil Prices Rollercoaster: Trade War Fears & OPEC Moves Spark 5-Month Lows

Oil Tanks to ~$59 as Glut Fears Mount – Experts Warn “Super Glut” Looming

Oil prices have dropped to five-month lows, with WTI crude near $58.70 and Brent around $62.70, after rising OPEC+ output and renewed U.S.–China trade tensions triggered a selloff. The IEA now projects a record 4 million barrels/day surplus in 2026. Bank of America warns Brent could fall below $50 if the trade war worsens. Investors have shifted to gold, which hit all-time highs above $4,200/oz.
15 October 2025
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Wall Street Hits Record Highs as Tech Stocks Soar and Shutdown Worries Melt

Wall Street Hits Record Highs as Tech Stocks Soar and Shutdown Worries Melt

The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closed at record highs on Oct. 2–3, led by gains in technology and AI stocks. Tesla fell 5% despite strong Q3 deliveries, while Stellantis jumped up to 8% on robust U.S. sales. A federal shutdown delayed key economic data, fueling bets on Fed rate cuts. OpenAI’s funding round implied a $500 billion valuation, boosting AI enthusiasm.
3 October 2025
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Occidental Petroleum’s Big Deal with Berkshire & What’s Ahead: Stock Performance, News and Analysts’ View (October 2 2025)

Occidental Petroleum’s Big Deal with Berkshire & What’s Ahead: Stock Performance, News and Analysts’ View (October 2 2025)

Occidental Petroleum agreed to sell its OxyChem division to Berkshire Hathaway for US$9.7 billion in cash on Oct. 2, aiming to cut debt below US$15 billion. The stock closed at US$47.72 on Oct. 1, down 0.8% for the week. Q2 earnings beat estimates at US$0.39 per share, with production up 11%. Analysts’ average price target is US$54.32, with a “Hold” consensus.
2 October 2025
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Warren Buffett’s $10B Oil Bet: Could Berkshire’s OxyChem Deal Supercharge Occidental (OXY)?

Warren Buffett’s $10B Oil Bet: Could Berkshire’s OxyChem Deal Supercharge Occidental (OXY)?

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is in talks to buy Occidental Petroleum’s OxyChem unit for about $10 billion, according to Reuters and Bloomberg. Occidental’s long-term debt stood at $23.3 billion as of June 2025 after major acquisitions. The company has sold assets and repaid $7.5 billion in debt since July 2024. OXY shares are down 2.4% year-to-date, lagging peers.
30 September 2025
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