
Occidental Petroleum (OXY) is expected to raise its dividend next month, with earnings results on Feb. 19. Based on its average yield over the last two years, an 8% dividend hike could push OXY stock up by over 22%.
OXY is at $50.05 in midday trading on Friday, Jan. 24., up from a recent low of $45.36 on Dec. 19, but down from a high of $51.55 on Jan. 7.