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Wednesday, May 7, 2025 4:15 PM ET

Occidental Announces 1st Quarter 2025 Results

  • Closed asset sales of $1.3 billion in the first quarter and repaid debt of $2.3 billion to date in 2025
  • Strong operational performance drove first quarter operating cash flow of $2.1 billion and operating cash flow before working capital of $3.0 billion

  • Capital spending of $1.9 billion and contributions from noncontrolling interest of $63 million resulted in quarterly free cash flow before working capital of $1.2 billion

  • Total company production at the mid-point of guidance with 1,391 Mboed

  • Midstream and marketing exceeded the mid-point of guidance for pre-tax adjusted income by $127 million

  • OxyChem exceeded guidance with pre-tax adjusted income of $215 million

  • Earnings per diluted share of $0.77 and adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.87

  • Reducing the mid-point of 2025 capital guidance by $200 million and domestic operating costs by $150 million, driven by continued operational efficiency gains and schedule optimization in the Permian and Gulf of America

HOUSTON — May 7, 2025 — Occidental (NYSE: OXY) today announced net income attributable to common stockholders of $766 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, and adjusted income attributable to common stockholders of $860 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025.

"In the first quarter, our teams’ sustained focus on operational excellence unlocked additional efficiencies and supported the delivery of resilient free cash flow," said President and Chief Executive Officer Vicki Hollub. "We continue to rapidly advance towards our debt reduction goals, and we believe our deep, diverse portfolio of high-quality assets positions us for success in any market environment."

QUARTERLY RESULTS

Oil and Gas

Oil and gas pre-tax income for the first quarter of 2025 was $1.7 billion, compared to pre-tax income of $1.2 billion for the fourth quarter of 2024. Excluding items affecting comparability, the increase in first quarter oil and gas income was due to higher domestic realized commodity prices, partially offset by lower sales volumes. For the first quarter of 2025, average WTI and Brent marker prices were $71.42 per barrel and $74.89 per barrel, respectively. Average worldwide realized crude oil prices increased by 2% from the prior quarter to $71.07 per barrel. Average worldwide realized natural gas liquids prices increased by 19% from the prior quarter to $25.94 per barrel. Average domestic realized gas prices increased by 92% from the prior quarter to $2.42 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf).

Total average global production for the first quarter of 2025 was 1,391 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (Mboed). Average production for Permian, Rockies & Other Domestic, Gulf of America and International were 754 Mboed, 292 Mboed, 121 Mboed and 224 Mboed, respectively.

OxyChem

OxyChem earned pre-tax income was $185 million for the first quarter of 2025. Excluding items affecting comparability, OxyChem income exceeded guidance by $15 million. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, the decrease in first quarter OxyChem income was primarily due to lower realized caustic soda and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) prices along with higher ethylene and natural gas costs.

Midstream and Marketing

Midstream and marketing pre-tax results for the first quarter of 2025 reflected a loss of $77 million, including net derivative losses of $84 million. Excluding items affecting comparability, the first quarter midstream and marketing results exceeded mid-point guidance by $127 million. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, the increase in first quarter midstream and marketing results was primarily due to the timing of crude oil sales and higher sulfur prices at Al Hosn. WES equity method investment income for the first quarter was $147 million.

Supplemental Non-GAAP Measures

This press release refers to adjusted income (loss), operating cash flow before working capital, capital expenditures, net of noncontrolling interest, free cash flow before working capital and adjusted selling, general and administrative (SG&A), other operating and non-operating expenses, which are supplemental measures not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP). These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to the comparable GAAP financial measures. Definitions of adjusted income (loss) and a reconciliation to net income (loss), along with operating cash flow from continuing operations before working capital, capital expenditures, net of noncontrolling interest, free cash flow before working capital and adjusted SG&A, other operating and non-operating expenses and a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measures, are included in the financial schedules of this press release. Occidental’s definition of adjusted income (loss), operating cash flow from continuing operations before working capital, capital expenditures, net of noncontrolling interest, free cash flow before working capital and adjusted SG&A, other operating and non-operating expenses may differ from similarly titled measures provided by other companies in our industry and as a result may not be comparable.

About Occidental

Occidental is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of America. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas, and includes our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary, which is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. We are dedicated to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements about Occidental’s expectations, beliefs, plans or forecasts. All statements other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including, but not limited to: any projections of earnings, revenue or other financial items or future financial position or sources of financing; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations or business strategy; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements of belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Words such as “estimate,” “project,” “predict,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “might,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “believe,” “expect,” “aim,” “goal,” “target,” “objective,” "commit," "advance," “likely” or similar expressions that convey the prospective nature of events or outcomes are generally indicative of forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release unless an earlier date is specified. Unless legally required, Occidental does not undertake any obligation to update, modify or withdraw any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Forward-looking statements involve estimates, expectations, projections, goals, forecasts, assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Actual outcomes or results may differ from anticipated results, sometimes materially. Factors that could cause results to differ from those projected or assumed in any forward-looking statement include, but are not limited to: general economic conditions, including slowdowns and recessions, domestically or internationally; Occidental’s indebtedness and other payment obligations, including the need to generate sufficient cash flows to fund operations; Occidental’s ability to successfully monetize select assets and repay or refinance debt and the impact of changes in Occidental’s credit ratings or future increases in interest rates; assumptions about energy markets; global and local commodity and commodity-futures pricing fluctuations and volatility; supply and demand considerations for, and the prices of, Occidental’s products and services; actions by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC oil producing countries; results from operations and competitive conditions; future impairments of Occidental's proved and unproved oil and gas properties or equity investments, or write-downs of productive assets, causing charges to earnings; unexpected changes in costs; government actions (including the effects of announced or future tariff increases and other geopolitical, trade, tariff, fiscal and regulatory uncertainties), war (including the Russia-Ukraine war and conflicts in the Middle East) and political conditions and events; inflation, its impact on markets and economic activity and related monetary policy actions by governments in response to inflation; availability of capital resources, levels of capital expenditures and contractual obligations; the regulatory approval environment, including Occidental's ability to timely obtain or maintain permits or other government approvals, including those necessary for drilling and/or development projects; Occidental's ability to successfully complete, or any material delay of, field developments, expansion projects, capital expenditures, efficiency projects, acquisitions or divestitures; risks associated with acquisitions, mergers and joint ventures, such as difficulties integrating businesses, uncertainty associated with financial projections or projected synergies, restructuring, increased costs and adverse tax consequences; uncertainties and liabilities associated with acquired and divested properties and businesses; uncertainties about the estimated quantities of oil, NGL and natural gas reserves; lower-than-expected production from development projects or acquisitions; Occidental’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits from prior or future streamlining actions to reduce fixed costs, simplify or improve processes and improve Occidental’s competitiveness; exploration, drilling and other operational risks; disruptions to, capacity constraints in, or other limitations on the pipeline systems that deliver Occidental’s oil and natural gas and other processing and transportation considerations; volatility in the securities, capital or credit markets, including capital market disruptions and instability of financial institutions; health, safety and environmental (HSE) risks, costs and liability under existing or future federal, regional, state, provincial, tribal, local and international HSE laws, regulations and litigation (including related to climate change or remedial actions or assessments); legislative or regulatory changes, including changes relating to hydraulic fracturing or other oil and natural gas operations, retroactive royalty or production tax regimes, and deep-water and onshore drilling and permitting regulations; Occidental's ability to recognize intended benefits from its business strategies and initiatives, such as Occidental's low-carbon ventures businesses or announced greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets or net-zero goals; changes in government grant or loan programs; potential liability resulting from pending or future litigation, government investigations and other proceedings; disruption or interruption of production or manufacturing or facility damage due to accidents, chemical releases, labor unrest, weather, power outages, natural disasters, cyber-attacks, terrorist acts or insurgent activity; the scope and duration of global or regional health pandemics or epidemics, and actions taken by government authorities and other third parties in connection therewith; the creditworthiness and performance of Occidental's counterparties, including financial institutions, operating partners and other parties; failure of risk management; Occidental’s ability to retain and hire key personnel; supply, transportation and labor constraints; reorganization or restructuring of Occidental’s operations; changes in state, federal or international tax rates, deductions, incentives or credits; and actions by third parties that are beyond Occidental's control.

Additional information concerning these and other factors that may cause Occidental's results of operations and financial position to differ from expectations can be found in Occidental’s other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including Occidental’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

View the news release and financial schedules here.