First Solar, Inc. vs Occidental Petroleum Corporation — how do they compare? First Solar, Inc. trades at $241.72 (market cap $25.89B), while Occidental Petroleum Corporation trades at $58.79 (market cap $55.89B). The key difference: Occidental Petroleum Corporation is far larger — about 2.2× First Solar, Inc.'s market cap, and Occidental Petroleum Corporation pays a 2% dividend while First Solar, Inc. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| FSLR | OXY | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $25.89B | $55.89B |
Sector | Technology | Energy |
52-Week High | $318.30 | $66.24 |
52-Week Low | $180.05 | $38.92 |
Enterprise Value | $24.36B | $74.65B |
Dividend Yield | — | 2% |
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First Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic panels, modules, and systems for use in utility-scale development projects. The company's solar modules use cadmium telluride to convert sunlight into electricity. This is commonly called thin-film technology. First Solar is the world's largest thin-film solar module manufacturer. It has production lines in Vietnam, Malaysia, the United States, and a new factory under construction in India.
Read more on FSLR →Occidental Petroleum is an independent exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Latin America, and the Middle East. At the end of 2021, the company reported net proved reserves of 3.5 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged 1,174 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2021 at a ratio of 75% oil and natural gas liquids and 25% natural gas.
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