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CRC Stock Chart & Stats
$62.74
-$0.15(-0.29%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$62.74
-$0.15(-0.29%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$43.25 - $71.98
Previous CloseN/A
Volume94.09K
Average Volume (3M)810.77K
Market Cap
$4.67B
Enterprise Value$6.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$40.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.38B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.70
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS Estimate
1.67Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.56%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-5.19
Shares Outstanding88,794,900
10 Day Avg. Volume877,346
30 Day Avg. Volume810,772
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 Cap1.34
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.77
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.67
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.98
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$78.89Price Target Upside25.74% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)5.96
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.70B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Robust Cash Generation And Upgraded FCF OutlookManagement's raised full-year free cash flow target (>$800M) and strong Q1 cash generation demonstrate durable operational cash conversion. Sustainable FCF supports debt reduction, reinvestment in high-return drilling, and ongoing shareholder distributions even through commodity cycles, improving long-term financial flexibility.
Improved Capital Structure Via RefinancingExtending maturities and replacing higher-cost near-term debt with long-dated notes reduces rollover risk and interest expense sensitivity. This structural refinancing lengthens the debt ladder, preserves liquidity for operations and capex, and lowers refinancing risk across multi-year investment cycles.
Material Merger Synergies And CCS/data Center OptionalitySubstantial realized synergies materially lower operating cost base and raise margin sustainability, while Elk Hills CCS and data center opportunities create new, potentially durable revenue and strategic optionality. Together they strengthen competitive position and support higher long-run returns on invested capital.
Bears Say
TTM Net Loss And Negative ROEA sizable trailing-net loss and negative return on equity reflect earnings volatility and non-cash derivative impacts. Persistent or recurring losses erode equity cushions, constrain retained-capital availability for growth or buybacks, and increase sensitivity to commodity downturns over the medium term.
Weaker FCF Momentum And Reduced Debt CoverageAlthough cash generation remains positive, materially lower FCF versus prior year and reduced coverage of total debt weaken deleveraging capacity. This narrows the margin for error on capex, dividends, and unexpected costs, raising medium-term refinancing and liquidity risk if commodity conditions soften.
Operational And Asset Execution UncertaintyQuarter-to-quarter production volatility driven by PSC cost-recovery mechanics and maintenance windows, plus uncertain Uinta development/monetization, increase execution risk. This can disrupt free cash flow timing and defer value realization, complicating capital allocation and long-term planning.
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 $4.67B.
When is California Resources Corp’s upcoming earnings report date?
California Resources Corp’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 30 days.
How were California Resources Corp’s earnings last quarter?
California Resources Corp released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported $0.88 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.881 by -$0.001.
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 3.56%. See more information on California Resources Corp dividends here
What is California Resources Corp’s EPS estimate?
California Resources Corp’s EPS estimate is 1.67.
How many shares outstanding does California Resources Corp have?
California Resources Corp has 88,794,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to California Resources Corp’s price movement after its last earnings report?
California Resources Corp reported an EPS of $0.88 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.881. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -12.364%.
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:
$78.89 (25.74% Upside)
$78.89 (25.74% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CRC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 346.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
13.50%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-13.78%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.72%
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
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented multiple strong positive developments: beats to Q1 adjusted EBITDAX, upgraded full-year guidance, robust cash flow and a strengthened balance sheet, accelerating high-return activity, improved capital efficiency and clear progress on CCS and data center initiatives. Near-term headwinds include higher G&A timing items, Q2 production timing noise from PSC mechanics and a modest inflationary impact; Uinta remains an upside-with-uncertainty opportunity. On balance the positives (financial outperformance, upgraded guidance, major strategic milestones and significant synergy capture) materially outweigh the limited operational and timing challenges.View all CRC earnings summariesCRC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$78.89
▲(25.74% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
9.36% Insiders
28.41% Mutual Funds
0.25% Other Institutional Investors
31.38% Public Companies and
Individual Investors