Last dividend date: Sep 10, 2026
Dividend yield: 1.69%
Payout ratio: 15.8%
Occidental Petroleum's most recent dividend was on Sep 10, 2026 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.28 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.04 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 1.69% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend has increased by $0.02, or 8% from the previous payment.
OXY dividend stats
vs. Energy sector
Occidental Petroleum Dividend yield
Occidental Petroleum's dividend yield of 1.69% is below the Energy sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Energy sector average of 3.64%, Occidental Petroleum's dividend yield is 54% lower. Historically OXY's dividend yield has averaged at 1.3% in the last 5 years, which is lower than the current yield.
OXY Dividend history
Occidental Petroleum has been paying dividends since 1993. OXY has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 11% for the last year. But since the stock price has gone up by 35% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 18%.
Occidental Petroleum Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | $0.28 | 1.7% |
| Jun 10, 2026 | $0.26 | 1.75% |
| Mar 10, 2026 | $0.26 | 1.84% |
| Dec 10, 2025 | $0.24 | 2.3% |
| Sep 10, 2025 | $0.24 | 2.03% |
| Jun 10, 2025 | $0.24 | 2.1% |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.24 | 1.9% |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.22 | 1.83% |
| Sep 10, 2024 | $0.22 | 1.63% |
| Jun 10, 2024 | $0.22 | 1.32% |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $0.22 | 1.24% |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.18 | 1.28% |
| Sep 7, 2023 | $0.18 | 1.04% |
| Jun 8, 2023 | $0.18 | 1.04% |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $0.18 | 0.94% |
| Dec 9, 2022 | $0.13 | 0.83% |
| Sep 9, 2022 | $0.13 | 0.61% |
| Jun 9, 2022 | $0.13 | 0.43% |
| Mar 9, 2022 | $0.13 | 0.28% |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $0.01 | 0.13% |
| Sep 9, 2021 | $0.01 | 0.16% |
| Jun 9, 2021 | $0.01 | 0.14% |
| Mar 9, 2021 | $0.01 | 0.14% |
| Dec 9, 2020 | $0.01 | 4.23% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | $0.01 | 15.73% |
| Jun 12, 2020 | $0.01 | 12.86% |
| Mar 9, 2020 | $0.79 | 25.18% |
| Dec 9, 2019 | $0.79 | 8.41% |
| Sep 9, 2019 | $0.79 | 6.96% |
| Jun 7, 2019 | $0.78 | 6.52% |
| Mar 8, 2019 | $0.78 | 4.96% |
| Dec 7, 2018 | $0.78 | 4.66% |
| Sep 7, 2018 | $0.78 | 4.03% |
| Jun 8, 2018 | $0.77 | 3.6% |
| Mar 8, 2018 | $0.77 | 4.88% |
| Dec 8, 2017 | $0.77 | 4.44% |
| Sep 8, 2017 | $0.77 | 5.06% |
| Jun 7, 2017 | $0.76 | 5.06% |
| Mar 8, 2017 | $0.76 | 4.88% |
| Dec 7, 2016 | $0.76 | 4.4% |
| Sep 7, 2016 | $0.76 | 3.9% |
| Jun 8, 2016 | $0.75 | 3.98% |
| Mar 8, 2016 | $0.75 | 4.52% |
| Dec 8, 2015 | $0.75 | 4.41% |
| Sep 8, 2015 | $0.75 | 8.71% |
| Jun 8, 2015 | $0.75 | 7.8% |
| Mar 6, 2015 | $0.72 | 8.01% |
Occidental Petroleum dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Occidental Petroleum's payout ratio of 15.8% is below the Energy sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Energy sector average of 58.9%, Occidental Petroleum's payout ratio is 73% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
OXY dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVX Chevron Corp | 3.29% | $7.05 | 67.5% |
| WMB Williams Cos Inc | 2.85% | $2.08 | 82.3% |
| EOG EOG Resources Inc | 2.77% | $4.08 | 31.5% |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 2.48% | $4.12 | 53% |
| COP Conoco Phillips | 2.45% | $3.36 | 44.4% |
| APA APA Corporation | 2.24% | $1 | 21.1% |
| DVN Devon Energy Corp | 2.07% | $1.04 | 24.6% |
| OXY Occidental Petroleum Corp | 1.69% | $1.04 | 15.8% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Occidental Petroleum pay a dividend?
Yes, Occidental Petroleum has been paying dividends for the last 33 years.
When was OXY's last dividend?
Occidental Petroleum's last regular dividend was on Sep 10, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.28 per share.
How much dividend does Occidental Petroleum pay (per share)?
OXY has paid dividend of $1.04 per share in the last year.
What is Occidental Petroleum's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Occidental Petroleum is 1.69%.
How often does Occidental Petroleum pay dividends?
Occidental Petroleum pays dividends quarterly.
What is Occidental Petroleum's dividend payout ratio?
Occidental Petroleum's dividend payout ratio is 15.8%.
Does Occidental Petroleum pay a good dividend?
Occidental Petroleum's dividend yield is lower than the Energy sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.