Occidental Petroleum: Downgrading To Hold Amid Weaker Profit Expectations, Troubled Chart

  • I am downgrading Occidental Petroleum to hold due to weak oil prices, underwhelming performance, and a challenging profit backdrop. Despite strong free cash flow and cost control, OXY's earnings outlook has deteriorated, and valuation is no longer compelling versus peers. Technical indicators are mixed, with shares below key resistance and the primary trend still bearish, reinforcing my cautious stance.