Buffett Adds Another Quarter Billion in Occidental (OXY) Stock on Sell-Off

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) continues to add to its Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) position on recent sector weakness related to fears about a recession.

Late Thursday, Berkshire disclosed buying another 4.3 million shares worth about $250 million based on current prices.

The latest purchase brings the firm's stake to 179,741,891 shares. Berkshire also owns warrants that cover another 83,858,848 shares, with an exercise price of $59.62, and 100,000 preferred shares.

Wall Street analysts have recently speculated that Buffett and Berkshire could buy the remaining two-thirds of Occidental that they don't own once the company becomes investment grade.

Shares of Occidental are down 22% from their late May 2022 peak.

By StreetInsider.com Staff

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