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Occidental Petroleum Corp.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Diluted EPS of $2.75: Net income attributable to common stockholders was $2.8 billion, or diluted EPS of $2.75. Adjusted EPS from continuing operations was $2.40, against $1.06 in the first quarter. Source
  • Realized crude price rose 38%: Worldwide realized crude oil averaged $96.78 per barrel, up 38% from the first quarter, against average WTI of $92.79 and Brent of $97.06. Source
  • Domestic gas realized price turned negative: Domestic realized gas averaged negative $1.48 per Mcf, compared with $1.01 in the first quarter. Source
  • Midstream pre-tax income $1.3 billion: Midstream and marketing reported pre-tax income of $1.3 billion, against a pre-tax loss of $87 million in the first quarter. Source
  • Production reached 1,433 Mboed: Worldwide production averaged 1,433 Mboed in the second quarter, up from 1,426 in the first quarter. Source
  • Operating cash flow of $5.1 billion: Operating cash flow from continuing operations was $5.1 billion, and $4.6 billion before working capital, against $3.3 billion before working capital in the first quarter. Source
  • Free cash flow highest since 2022: Free cash flow before working capital from continuing operations was $3.0 billion, the highest level since the third quarter of 2022, compared with $1.7 billion in the first quarter. Source
  • Principal debt reduced by $1.9 billion: Principal debt was reduced by $1.9 billion to $11.8 billion in the quarter. Source

“Our second quarter results demonstrate the strength of Oxy's resources and the competitive advantages that position us for continued value creation”

Richard Jackson, President and Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Quarterly dividend per share SourcePayable October 15, 2026$0.28 per shareRaised from $0.26

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Quarterly dividend raised to $0.28 per share, up 8% this year from $0.26. Source
  • Ended: Assets held for sale were $1.2 billion at December 2025 and show no balance in the 2026 columns. Source

Second quarter results and earnings

  • Diluted EPS of $2.75: Net income attributable to common stockholders was $2.8 billion, or diluted EPS of $2.75. Adjusted EPS from continuing operations was $2.40, against $1.06 in the first quarter. Source
  • Items affecting comparability turned positive: Items affecting comparability added $368 million to income from continuing operations in the second quarter, compared with a $1.0 billion reduction in the first quarter. Source
  • Effective tax rate fell to 23%: The reported effective tax rate on continuing operations was 23% in the second quarter, against 39% in the first quarter. Source

Oil and gas results and prices

  • Realized crude price rose 38%: Worldwide realized crude oil averaged $96.78 per barrel, up 38% from the first quarter, against average WTI of $92.79 and Brent of $97.06. Source
  • Domestic gas realized price turned negative: Domestic realized gas averaged negative $1.48 per Mcf, compared with $1.01 in the first quarter. Source
  • Oil and gas pre-tax income rose: Pre-tax income from oil and gas was $2.8 billion, compared with $1.0 billion in the first quarter. Excluding items affecting comparability, the increase was mainly higher realized crude prices, partly offset by lower domestic gas prices. Source
  • Natural gas liquids price rose 30%: Worldwide realized natural gas liquids rose 30% from the first quarter, to $24.64 per barrel. Source

“We are unlocking more from our assets through our industry-leading advanced recovery capabilities and differentiated value-based development approach”

Richard Jackson, President and Chief Executive Officer

Midstream and marketing results

  • Midstream pre-tax income $1.3 billion: Midstream and marketing reported pre-tax income of $1.3 billion, against a pre-tax loss of $87 million in the first quarter. Source
  • Crude and gas margins drove the swing: Quarter-over-quarter improvement came from higher crude margins tied to the timing of crude sales, and higher gas margins from transportation capacity optimizations. Source
  • WES equity income of $149 million: Income from the WES equity method investment was $149 million in the second quarter. Source

Production and sales volumes

  • Production reached 1,433 Mboed: Worldwide production averaged 1,433 Mboed in the second quarter, up from 1,426 in the first quarter. Source
  • Permian and Gulf output increased: Permian production averaged 804 Mboe/d, up from 787, and Gulf of America averaged 144, up from 138. Source
  • Al Hosn output lower: Al Hosn production averaged 74 Mboe/d, down from 86 in the first quarter. Total international production was 205 Mboe/d, against 220. Source

Costs and unit expenses

  • Lease operating expense per BOE eased: Total oil and gas lease operating expense was $8.57 per BOE, against $8.70 in the first quarter. United States was $7.80 and international $13.20. Source
  • G&A and other operating costs per BOE: G&A and other operating expenses were $2.77 per BOE in the second quarter, against $2.79 in the first quarter. Source
  • DD&A per BOE rose: Oil and gas DD&A was $13.38 per BOE, against $13.15 in the first quarter. Source
  • Exploration expense fell: Exploration expense was $37 million in the second quarter, against $110 million in the first quarter. Source
  • Asset impairments and other charges: Asset impairments and other charges were $38 million in the second quarter, against $120 million in the first quarter. Source

Pricing and hedging

  • Realized oil near index prices: Worldwide realized oil was 104% of average WTI and 100% of average Brent in the second quarter.
  • Domestic gas at negative share of NYMEX: Domestic realized natural gas was (51)% of the average NYMEX gas price in the second quarter.
  • Crude collar settlements reduced cash flow: Crude oil collar settlements reduced operating cash flow before working capital by $156 million in the second quarter.
  • Crude derivative gain in the quarter: Domestic crude oil derivative gains were $105 million in the second quarter, after a $339 million loss in the first quarter. Source

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Operating cash flow of $5.1 billion: Operating cash flow from continuing operations was $5.1 billion, and $4.6 billion before working capital, against $3.3 billion before working capital in the first quarter. Source
  • Free cash flow highest since 2022: Free cash flow before working capital from continuing operations was $3.0 billion, the highest level since the third quarter of 2022, compared with $1.7 billion in the first quarter. Source
  • Principal debt reduced by $1.9 billion: Principal debt was reduced by $1.9 billion to $11.8 billion in the quarter. Source
  • Cash and cash equivalents rose: Cash and cash equivalents were $4.15 billion at June 2026, up from $3.81 billion at March 2026. Source
  • Long-term debt, net, declined: Balance-sheet long-term debt, net, was $13.5 billion at June 2026, against $15.2 billion at March 2026. Source

Capital spending and shareholder returns

  • Capital expenditures of $1.6 billion: Capital expenditures, net of noncontrolling interest, were $1.59 billion in the second quarter, against $1.50 billion in the first quarter. Source
  • Oil and gas spending led by Permian: Oil and gas capital expenditures were $1.46 billion in the second quarter, of which Permian was $731 million. Source
  • Cash dividends paid rose: Cash dividends paid on common and preferred stock were $430 million in the second quarter, against $409 million in the first. Source
  • Treasury stock purchases: Purchases of treasury stock were $61 million in the second quarter, after $56 million in the first quarter. Source

Strategy and resource priorities

  • Advanced recovery and value-based development: Management said the company is unlocking more from its assets through advanced recovery capabilities and a value-based development approach. Source
  • Focus on balance sheet and costs: Management said it remains focused on executing from the balance sheet, improving resources organically and continuing to deliver cost efficiencies. Source
  • Free cash flow growth expected by 2030: Management expects free cash flow growth by 2030 from consistent execution of these priorities, along with long-term value for shareholders. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 August 2026

  • Dividend payment and record date: The dividend of $0.28 per share is payable October 15, 2026, to stockholders of record as of September 10, 2026. Source
  • Principal debt milestone ahead: Principal debt was $11.8 billion; the company is advancing toward a $10.0 billion milestone, with no date given. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Production volumes Source1,433 Mboed worldwide
Realized crude oil price Source$96.78 per barrel
Domestic realized gas price Sourcenegative $1.48 per Mcf
Capital expenditures, net of noncontrolling interest Source$1,589 million
Lease operating expense per BOE Source$8.57
Dividends per common share Source$0.26

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Second-quarter production was reported as exceeding the high end of guidance. Source
  • Ahead: Midstream and marketing adjusted pre-tax income was reported as exceeding the high end of guidance. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.