OXY – Occidental Petroleum Corporation

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Quick Stats

Trend Signal
$61.30
Last Close
Official EOD price – basis for all calculations
▲ Long
Swing Trend
Moving average structure confirms uptrend – bulls in control
+28.06%
Signal Edge
Strong positive edge across 3 signals – signal has a clear statistical advantage
50.6
Trend Strength (ADX)
Strong trend – directional signals reliable
Options Signals
17%
IV-Rank (52w)
Options are historically cheap – premium buying favored
87% / 13%
Call / Put Flow
Bullish positioning – call premium dominates options flow
Last Trendchange Signal
20.07.26
Date
Signal entry date
$55.19
Entry Price
Closing price at signal date
19d
Days Held
Trading days since signal
+3.41%
+10d
Return after 10 trading days
+5.74%
+20d
Return after 20 trading days
+11.07%
+30d
Return after 30 trading days
+60d
Not yet reached

Trend Overview

Trend Building – Constructive Composite Score: +3 / 7

OXY is trending in a positive direction but the setup is not yet fully developed. Momentum has been running for 10 days and is still gaining strength – the trend is building. The overall configuration is constructive but not yet at peak alignment.

What to watch

The trend deserves respect but not blind confidence. Position sizing should reflect the incomplete alignment. A further improvement in momentum strength and ADX would raise conviction.

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OXY Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 21.08.2026  ·  Close: $61.30  ·  ATR14: $2.49

Trend Building – Constructive Composite Score: +3 / 7

OXY is trending in a positive direction but the setup is not yet fully developed. Momentum has been running for 10 days and is still gaining strength – the trend is building. The overall configuration is constructive but not yet at peak alignment.

What to watch

The trend deserves respect but not blind confidence. Position sizing should reflect the incomplete alignment. A further improvement in momentum strength and ADX would raise conviction.

Indicator Signal Detail
Swing Trend ▲ Long Primary directional bias
Momentum ▲ Up · 10d Strength: 0.74 – Rising
Trend Strength (ADX) 50.6 – Strong ADX38: 38.9
Volatility (HV30) 32.8% – Calm HV90: 37.6% | HV180: 37.5%
Vola Compression None Normal range
MA Structure Golden Cross ✓ Stack: Mostly aligned (2/3)
EMA21 Distance 1.36 ATR ↓ EMA21: $57.28
GD200 Extension 7.6 ATR – Extended GD20: 2.7 | GD50: 4.8 | GD100: 3.4
🚀 Momentum Accelerating
Upward momentum active for 10 days and still gaining strength (current: 0.74). Trend is building, not fading.
💪 Trend Strength – ADX14: 50.6 (Strong)
A strong and well-defined trend. ADX38: 38.9. Trend-following has clear edge here.
🔻 Volatility Calm
HV30: 32.8% | HV90: 37.6% | HV180: 37.5%. Short-term vol is below its 90-day average. Calmer conditions favour tighter setups.
⭐ Golden Cross – Long-term Bullish
Golden Cross in place. GD50 $54.79 above GD200 $51.48 by 6.42%. Long-term structure is bullish. MA stack: Mostly aligned (2/3).
📉 EMA21 – Gap Narrowing
Price is 1.36 ATR from the EMA21 ($57.28) but the distance is shrinking.
📏 Extended Move
7.6 ATR from the 200-day SMA. The trend may be maturing. Disciplined stop management becomes increasingly important.
📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance
GD20: $57.42 (2.7 ATR) | GD50: $54.79 (4.8 ATR) | GD100: $56.46 (3.4 ATR) | GD200: $51.48 (7.6 ATR). ATR14: $2.49.

Monthly Performance History

Year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total
2010 -5.73 0.02 5.12 2.39 -8.32 -3.18 1.53 -8.86 2.40 -2.66 10.44 9.15 20.19
2011 -1.34 3.08 4.72 9.58 -6.81 0.81 -6.96 -11.29 -16.30 35.52 9.23 -2.77 -2.51
2012 3.25 5.12 -8.71 -6.43 -14.65 9.91 1.28 -3.20 4.23 -8.59 -4.87 4.89 -18.63
2013 12.93 -6.11 -4.44 13.05 5.17 -4.69 -1.07 -1.82 6.48 1.78 -0.73 1.05 25.22
2014 -6.70 10.63 -0.05 0.90 4.95 3.62 -4.96 5.96 -5.40 -5.69 -8.46 2.36 -7.72
2015 -0.82 -2.85 -5.22 7.90 -2.88 -0.47 -7.56 5.20 -4.49 12.99 0.02 -10.87 -12.70
2016 2.11 3.57 -1.81 12.40 -1.16 1.14 -1.23 4.43 -4.16 0.13 3.43 1.04 10.30
2017 -6.22 -3.05 -3.21 -3.45 -3.12 0.17 1.09 -2.96 8.81 0.72 7.70 6.04 6.93
2018 1.34 -13.80 0.15 19.48 9.94 -0.78 1.70 -3.36 4.71 -19.32 2.82 -12.93 -13.42
2019 7.72 -2.78 -0.82 -12.37 -13.42 3.58 3.19 -18.24 T
6.06
-7.47 -8.79 T
8.74
-29.00
2020 -6.72 -18.32 -63.78 T
54.63
-15.01 T
32.66
-9.57 -16.46 -19.76 -5.62 T
63.20
14.46 -58.04
2021 14.91 30.54 -3.67 -7.40 T
-0.69
9.88 -20.59 -0.37 T
17.97
7.62 -14.81 0.18 66.34
2022 T
21.29
11.30 21.57 -5.21 18.90 -16.22 T
8.77
8.86 -9.97 T
13.33
-5.85 -8.26 104.49
2023 T
6.12
-7.78 4.85 T
-5.60
-5.75 1.47 T
6.62
0.24 0.48 T
-0.79
-3.60 T
1.50
3.27
2024 -4.13 T
5.74
5.92 -0.36 -3.03 T
4.06
T
-3.28
-4.04 -6.97 T
-5.90
2.04 -2.00 -17.72
2025 T
-6.34
T
5.33
T
6.26
-19.88 0.84 1.38 T
2.52
T
9.68
-1.66 -13.66 2.64 T
-2.88
-17.45
2026 T
7.10
21.19 19.90 -2.65 -3.54 -17.57 T
19.04
10.51 44.64

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Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for OXY:

Date Entry Price Days Held +10d +20d +30d +60d
20.07.26 $55.19 19d +3.41% +5.74% +11.07% +0%
02.01.26 $42.38 44d +1.86% +7.1% +8.71% +44.64%
03.12.25 $42.45 9d -2.12% -2.12% +1.7% +0%
20.08.25 $44.27 34d +4.59% +6.6% +7.79% -4.59%
28.07.25 $45.55 3d -3.53% +0.61% +0% +0%
31.03.25 $49.36 4d -0.06% -0.06% -0.06% -4.05%
28.03.25 $48.83 1d +0.74% +0% +0% +0%
20.02.25 $52.09 3d -6.24% -6.24% -5.3% +0%
03.01.25 $50.51 15d +2.89% -2.42% -2.42% +0%
09.10.24 $53.90 12d +0.02% +0.02% +0.02% -8.55%

Signal Statistics – Historical Edge

Calculated edge for OXY: 28.06%

Range N 10d 20d 30d 60d Signal
10-15% 3 +11.91% +21.99% +23.77% +39.52% Hold
7-10% 2 +7.86% +11.7% +14.26% +58.17% Hold
3-5% 7 +3.82% +5.69% +7.26% +15.6% Hold
1-3% 7 +2.04% +2.47% +4.07% +2.18% Close
0-1% 4 +0.57% +0.02% +0.38% -2.13% Close
-1-0% 5 -0.38% +2.3% -0.01% +1.88% Neg
-3-1% 7 -1.78% -1.56% -1.12% -2.65% Neg
-5-3% 5 -3.72% -2.1% -2.22% -3.65% Neg
-7-5% 3 -5.58% -7.4% -7.08% +3.73% Neg
<-10% 2 -12.81% -1.67% +3.52% +14.34% Neg
Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 3% after 10 days

Signal data as of August 21, 2026

HIGH ALERT ● Neutral Strength: 7.8

Options Metrics

IV-Rank (52w)
17%
Bottom 20% of the past 52 weeks – options are historically cheap. Conditions favor premium buyers (Long Call, Long Put).
Call / Put Flow
87% / 13%
More than 60% of options premium is flowing into calls. This indicates net bullish positioning by market participants.
GEX (Mio.)
2,258,879.0
Positive GEX: market makers are long gamma. They buy dips and sell rallies, which suppresses volatility and keeps price in a range.
GEX Flip Strike
$51.00 · 16.8%
The GEX flip strike is the price level where dealer gamma exposure shifts from positive to negative. A break through this level often accelerates the move.
Max Pain
$59.00 · 3.8%
Max Pain is the price at which the most options contracts expire worthless. As expiration approaches, price often gravitates toward this level due to dealer hedging flows.
Spot Price
$61.30
Last traded price at signal calculation time

Gamma Exposure Timeline

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, and unusual activity across weekly and monthly expirations, plotted around the current spot price.

OXY GEX timeline showing put/call gamma pins, max pain and flip strike

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, Anchor, Ceiling and unusual activity across 14-30 DTE, plotted around the current spot price.

OXY GEX timeline showing put/call gamma pins, max pain and flip strike

Put and call pins mark strikes where dealer gamma exposure concentrates. The GEX flip strike is where dealer hedging shifts from stabilizing (positive gamma) to amplifying (negative gamma) price moves. Max Pain is the strike where the most options expire worthless. Dashed markers flag unusual options activity. Learn how to use these signals in our options strategy guides →

Strategy Setups – You Decide

Based on current options data, 2 setups match the current conditions. Each strategy has different risk/reward characteristics – the final decision is always yours.

Profit Loss $0 Stock Price →
Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 17% – options are historically cheap. Bullish flow (87% calls) supports buying upside premium at below-average cost.

Advantages
Unlimited upside potential with maximum loss capped at the premium paid
Low IV-Rank means you are buying at historically cheap levels
Benefits from both a price increase and a subsequent rise in implied volatility
Risks
Time decay (theta) works against the position every day
Requires a meaningful move to overcome the premium paid
Full premium is lost if the stock stays below the strike at expiration
FAQ: Long Call
What is a Long Call?

A Long Call gives the buyer the right to purchase the underlying at the strike price before expiration. The maximum loss is limited to the premium paid. It expresses a bullish directional view and profits if the underlying rises significantly above the strike price.

Why buy calls when IV-Rank is low?

Low IV-Rank means implied volatility is historically cheap - options are priced below their typical levels. Buying premium when it is cheap reduces the hurdle rate for profitability. If IV subsequently rises, the option gains value from both the price move and the increase in implied volatility.

What is the breakeven on a Long Call?

The breakeven equals the strike price plus the premium paid. For example, a call with a $100 strike bought for $3 breaks even at $103. Above that level, the position profits dollar-for-dollar with the stock. Below the strike at expiration, the full premium is lost.

Profit Loss $0 Stock Price →
Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 17% – buying both sides is cost-effective. A subsequent vol expansion or large move benefits both legs simultaneously.

Advantages
Profits from any large directional move without needing to pick a side
Buying when IV is historically cheap reduces the breakeven hurdle
An unexpected vol expansion benefits both the call and put simultaneously
Risks
Requires a significant move to recover the combined premium paid
Theta decay accelerates as expiration approaches
If the stock stays flat, both legs expire worthless
FAQ: Long Straddle
What is a Long Straddle?

A Long Straddle buys a call and a put at the same strike and expiration. It profits from a large move in either direction. When IV is low, the premium cost is reduced, making the breakeven easier to reach on a directional move.

Why buy a straddle when IV is low?

Low IV means you are buying the options cheaply. If IV subsequently rises - due to an event or a directional move - both legs can gain value simultaneously, giving you a double benefit. The key is entering before the vol expansion.

All setups above are personal trade journal observations derived from options flow data. This is not financial advice. The decision to trade, and which strategy to use, is entirely yours.

View full options flow data and historical signals on the Options Flow Analysis Overview →

Valuation

MetricValue
Market Cap$58.34 B
PE Ratio (TTM)17.22
Forward PE14.83
PEG Ratio1.07
EV/EBITDA5.67
Price/Sales2.44
Price/Book1.74
Beta0.16

Profitability

MetricValue
Gross Margin73.32%
Operating Margin45.44%
Net Margin30.32%
ROE10.63%
ROA4.68%

Dividends

MetricValue
Annual Dividend$1.12
Forward Yield194.00%
Payout Ratio29.50%
Dividend Date2026-10-14

Analyst Consensus (23 Analysts)

MetricValue
Median Target$65
High Target$79
Low Target$55

About Occidental Petroleum Corporation

Occidental Petroleum Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of oil and gas properties in the United States and internationally. It operates through Oil and Gas and Midstream and Marketing. The Oil and Gas segment explores for, develops, and produces oil and condensate, natural gas liquids (NGLs), and natural gas. This segment also optimizes its transportation and storage capacity and invests in entities. The Midstream and Marketing segment purchases, markets, gathers, processes, transports and stores oil, condensate, NGLs, natural gas, carbon dioxide, and power. Occidental Petroleum Corporation was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

ETF Holdings

Occidental Petroleum Corporation is included in 3 ETFs tracked by StockBotty.

ETF Weight
XOP 2.90%
XLE 2.26%
SPY 0.08%

Frequently Asked Questions – Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY)

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