10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2011

OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP /DE/ Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2011

Filed August 4, 2011For Securities:OXYOXY-WT

Summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY) reported a strong financial performance for the quarter and first half of 2011, driven by higher oil and gas prices and improved margins across its chemical and marketing segments. Net income for the second quarter of 2011 was $1.8 billion, a significant increase from $1.1 billion in the prior year's quarter, with diluted EPS rising to $2.23 from $1.31. For the first six months of 2011, net income reached $3.4 billion, up from $2.1 billion in the same period of 2010, with diluted EPS at $4.13 compared to $2.61. The company's oil and gas segment showed robust earnings, benefiting from an average worldwide crude oil price of $103.12 per barrel in Q2 2011. Strategic moves during the period included significant domestic acquisitions in South Texas, California, and the Permian Basin, totaling approximately $3.4 billion in the first half of 2011. Additionally, OXY entered into a major joint venture for the Al Hosn gas development project in Abu Dhabi. The company also completed the sale of its Argentine oil and gas operations, which contributed a pre-tax gain of $225 million. Despite increased capital expenditures of $3.0 billion for the first six months of 2011, primarily for oil and gas, and significant debt redemptions, Occidental maintained a healthy liquidity position with approximately $2.0 billion in cash and $1.0 billion in unused committed bank credit.

Financial Highlights

45 data points
Beta

Revenue

$6.17B

55.9% Gross Margin

Net Income

$1.82B

29.4% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$2.23

Total Assets

$54.59B

Cash & Equivalents

$1.99B

Free Cash Flow

$1.71B

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$6.17B
Cost of Revenue$2.72B
Gross Profit$3.45B
Operating Expenses$388.00M
Operating Income$3.22B
Net Income$1.82B
EPS (Basic)$2.23
EPS (Diluted)$2.23
Shares Outstanding (Basic)812.50M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)813.30M

Key Highlights

  • 1Net income increased significantly in Q2 2011 to $1.8 billion ($2.23 EPS) from $1.1 billion ($1.31 EPS) in Q2 2010, reflecting higher commodity prices and segment performance.
  • 2Six-month 2011 net income rose to $3.4 billion ($4.13 EPS) from $2.1 billion ($2.61 EPS) in the prior year, driven by strong operational results and strategic gains.
  • 3The company made substantial domestic acquisitions totaling approximately $3.4 billion in the first half of 2011, bolstering its oil and gas asset base.
  • 4Occidental entered into a significant $4 billion portion of a joint venture for the Al Hosn gas development project in Abu Dhabi.
  • 5The sale of Argentine operations closed in February 2011, contributing a pre-tax gain of $225 million to the first half results.
  • 6Capital expenditures increased to $3.0 billion in the first six months of 2011, primarily for oil and gas development, signaling investment in future growth.
  • 7The company repaid $1.5 billion in long-term debt during the period and maintained a healthy cash position of $2.0 billion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Occidental Petroleum saw a significant improvement in its financial performance. Net income for the first six months of 2011 was $3.4 billion, a substantial increase from $2.1 billion in the first six months of 2010. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) also rose to $4.13 from $2.61 over the same periods, primarily driven by higher oil and gas prices and improved segment margins.

During the first half of 2011, Occidental made significant domestic acquisitions of oil and gas properties for approximately $3.4 billion. A major strategic move was entering a joint venture for the Al Hosn gas development project in Abu Dhabi, where Occidental's share is approximately $4 billion. The company also completed the sale of its Argentine oil and gas operations, recognizing a pre-tax gain of $225 million.

As of June 30, 2011, Occidental Petroleum reported approximately $2.0 billion in cash and cash equivalents. Additionally, the company had approximately $1.0 billion in available but unused committed bank credit lines. Management believes this liquidity is sufficient to fund operating needs, planned capital expenditures, dividends, and debt payments.

The increase in operating cash flow from $4.3 billion in the first six months of 2010 to $5.6 billion in the same period of 2011 was primarily due to higher worldwide crude oil and NGL prices, as well as increased sales volumes for oil, NGL, and gas. Higher realized prices for crude oil and NGL were particularly impactful.