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CRC Stock Chart & Stats
$53.47
-$0.78(-1.44%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$53.47
-$0.78(-1.44%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$43.25 - $71.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume892.27K
Average Volume (3M)813.14K
Market Cap
$4.74B
Enterprise Value$6.01K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$56.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.35B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.61
Next Earnings
Nov 10, 2026EPS Estimate
1.12Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.01%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.33
Shares Outstanding88,819,890
10 Day Avg. Volume729,419
30 Day Avg. Volume813,143
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.89
Price to Book (P/B)1.06
Price to Sales (P/S)1.08
P/FCF Ratio7.16
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$75.11Price Target Upside40.47% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)4.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.62B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow GenerationConsistent, sizable free cash flow and high FCF growth provide durable internal funding for capex, debt service, and shareholder returns. This cash cushion reduces refinancing risk, supports cyclical resilience in E&P, and underpins strategic optionality over the next several years.
Improved Balance Sheet & LiquidityLonger maturities and lower interest expense materially reduce near-term refinancing needs and interest-rate sensitivity. Combined with manageable debt-to-equity (~0.35–0.38) and undrawn revolver capacity, this strengthens financial flexibility for multi-year investment and downside protection.
Material Synergies & Operational GainsRapid, sizeable synergy capture plus faster time-to-market and wells outperforming type curves improve unit economics sustainably. Lower maintenance D&C needs and structural cost reductions should raise marginal returns on capital and enhance free cash flow durability over the medium term.
Bears Say
Profitability WeaknessA swing to negative net margins and sharply compressed gross margins signal structural earnings volatility from cost pressures or non-recurring items. Sustained weaker profitability can erode ROE, limit reinvestment capacity, and increase sensitivity to lower commodity prices over the medium term.
Project Permitting & Timing RiskMulti‑year permitting and review timelines delay realization of midstream, power, and decarbonization projects that underpin longer-term growth and price realization improvements. Protracted approval risks defer revenue diversification and can push out expected returns on invested capital.
Non‑Core Uinta Asset EconomicsOwnership of higher‑cost, lower‑quality Uinta assets creates an ongoing drag on realizations and ties up capital versus core California operations. Persistently weaker economics or higher decline rates can divert maintenance capital and reduce consolidated margin sustainability over multiple quarters.
California Resources Corp News
CRC FAQ
What was California Resources Corp’s price range in the past 12 months?
California Resources Corp lowest stock price was $43.24 and its highest was $71.98 in the past 12 months.
What is California Resources Corp’s market cap?
California Resources Corp’s market cap is $4.74B.
When is California Resources Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
California Resources Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 10, 2026 which is in 79 days.
How were California Resources Corp’s earnings last quarter?
California Resources Corp released its earnings results on Aug 10, 2026. The company reported $0.99 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.364 by -$0.374.
Is California Resources Corp overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts California Resources Corp’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does California Resources Corp pay dividends?
California Resources Corp pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.405 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.01%. See more information on California Resources Corp dividends here
What is California Resources Corp’s EPS estimate?
California Resources Corp’s EPS estimate is 1.12.
How many shares outstanding does California Resources Corp have?
California Resources Corp has 88,819,890 shares outstanding.
What happened to California Resources Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
California Resources Corp reported an EPS of $0.99 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.364. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.207%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of California Resources Corp?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CRC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
California Resources Corp Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$75.11 (40.47% Upside)
$75.11 (40.47% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
CRC Sentiment 60%
Sector Average 54%
Sector Average 54%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 604.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.8%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
10.14%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.83%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
California Resources Corp
California Resources Corporation operates as an independent energy and carbon management company in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Oil and Natural Gas, and Carbon Management. It explores, develops, and produces crude oil, oil condensate, natural gas liquids and natural gas to california refineries, marketers, and other purchasers. The company also provides Carbon TerraVault which builds, installs, operates, and maintains CO2 capture equipment, transportation assets, and storage facilities. In addition, it owns and operates power generation facilities, as well as smaller gas-fired power plants used to generate power for oil and natural gas operations. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Long Beach, California.
CRC Company Deck
CRC Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational execution, meaningful synergy capture (delivering >$100M annualized Berry savings and ~ $400M of ~$470M target), solid cash flow and balance sheet improvements, strategic midstream and carbon/power milestones (Crimson acquisition, first CO2 injection, Beacon partnership). Near-term challenges included temporary takeaway constraints that reduced Q2 results by about $25M and pressured near-term realizations (Q3 expected ~93% of Brent), plus non-core Uinta economics and multi-year permitting timelines for certain projects. Overall, the positive operational, financial, and strategic developments materially outweigh the temporary and manageable near-term challenges.View all CRC earnings summariesCRC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$75.11
▲(40.47% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
9.33% Insiders
28.40% Mutual Funds
27.29% Other Institutional Investors
4.86% Public Companies and
Individual Investors