OXY - Occidental Petroleum Corporation
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Price Crosses Moving Average
Performance Outlook
- Short Term2W - 6W
- Mid Term6W - 9M
- Long Term9M+
| Previous Close | 14.25 |
| Open | 14.16 |
| Bid | 14.12 x 3200 |
| Ask | 14.14 x 1100 |
| Day's Range | 13.67 - 14.23 |
| 52 Week Range | 9.00 - 54.05 |
| Volume | 26,334,296 |
| Avg. Volume | 45,048,490 |
| Market Cap | 12.954B |
| Beta (5Y Monthly) | 2.02 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | N/A |
| EPS (TTM) | -4.55 |
| Earnings Date | Jul 29, 2020 - Aug 03, 2020 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 0.44 (3.09%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 09, 2020 |
| 1y Target Est | 14.98 |
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