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Occidental Petroleum’s financial performance over the past five years shows a dramatic turnaround from a challenging 2020 to strong recovery and growth in 2021 and 2022, followed by a gradual contraction in later years. In 2020, the company faced significant headwinds with negative operating income (-15,705 million USD) and net income (-14,831 million USD) despite generating 17,809 million USD in revenue. The recovery in 2021 is noteworthy; revenue jumped to 25,956 million USD, accompanied by a swing to positive operating income (3,705 million USD) and net income (2,322 million USD), indicating a swift rebound from prior losses. In 2022, this upward trend continued as revenues further increased to 36,634 million USD while gross profit and operating income reached 33,361 million USD and 14,117 million USD respectively, with net income climbing to 13,304 million USD. Such sharp improvements suggest that both market conditions and operational adjustments—possibly driven by improved oil price environments and cost management initiatives—played significant roles. However, the period following 2022 shows notable declines; revenues contracted by approximately 23% in 2023 (down to 28,257 million USD) and a further modest decline to 26,725 million USD in 2024, with corresponding drops in gross profit, operating income, and net income. These year-over-year swings, particularly the steep reversal from 2022 to 2023, could be attributed to volatility in oil markets, changes in commodity pricing, or operational challenges typical in the energy sector. Overall, while Occidental Petroleum demonstrated strong recovery and robust profitability improvements before experiencing recent declines, its financial sustainability remains closely tied to navigating the inherent volatility of the oil and gas industry.
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