Occidental Petroleum struggles with debt in Russell 1000 index

2 min read | September 02, 2025 07:56 AM PDT | By Team Kalkine Media

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How Much Debt Does Occidental Petroleum Carry?

Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) maintains a debt position that has grown compared with the previous year. Alongside its debt, the company has available short-term receivables that provide some level of balance, although obligations still outweigh the combined total of liquid assets and near-term receivables. This dynamic highlights the importance of effective management of its financial structure.

What Does The Show For Occidental Petroleum?

A closer look at the balance sheet shows a substantial level of liabilities both in the near term and extending further out. These obligations exceed available on hand and short-term receivables, placing emphasis on long-term debt servicing. This structure indicates that the company continues to manage a meaningful debt burden relative to its asset base.

How Does Occidental Petroleum Address Long-Term Obligations?

The company’s approach to managing long-term obligations involves balancing operations with structured repayments. Debt remains a significant component of its capital base, and the ability to manage these obligations is closely tied to operational efficiency and across its upstream and downstream activities.

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