California Resources Corporation (CRC) Stock Price & Analysis
California Resources Corporation (CRC) closed at USD 53.15 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, down 1.63% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 54.03; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 52.52–54.14 on volume of 863,659 shares. Market capitalization is $4.72B, with a 52-week range of USD 43.25–71.98 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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Key facts (CRC)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $3.19B, net income -$121M (-3.8% margin), free cash flow $385M (SEC filings).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.85 on a 1–5 scale) (13 analysts), mean target USD 75.33 (range 59–91).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +16.7% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y +42.3% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-02, EPS estimate USD 0.92, revenue estimate $932M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (CRC)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.89B | $2.71B | $2.80B | $3.20B | $3.67B | $3.19B |
| Operating income | $293M | $812M | $808M | $620M | $598M | -$55.0M |
| Net income | $612M | $524M | $564M | $376M | $363M | -$121M |
| EPS (diluted) | $7.37 | $6.75 | $7.78 | $4.62 | $4.15 | — |
| Free cash flow | $466M | $311M | $468M | $355M | $543M | $385M |
| Operating margin | 15.5% | 30.0% | 28.8% | 19.4% | 16.3% | -1.7% |
| Net margin | 32.4% | 19.4% | 20.1% | 11.8% | 9.9% | -3.8% |
| Revenue growth | — | +43.3% | +3.5% | +14.2% | +14.7% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $305M | $307M | $496M | $372M | $132M | — |
| Total debt | $589M | $592M | $540M | $1.13B | $1.28B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (CRC)
P/S 1.5x · EV/EBITDA 12.9x · EV/Sales 1.9x · P/FCF 12.3x · P/B 1.4x · FCF yield 8.16% · Earnings yield -2.56% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 2.92% · Buyback yield (TTM) 1.46% · Net debt $1.23B · EV $5.95B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 10.8x, Dec 2024 11.2x, Dec 2023 7.0x.
Analysts (CRC)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.85 on a 1–5 scale), 13 analysts; mean target USD 75.33 (low 59, high 91).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-12 | UBS | Target lowered | Buy | $73 → $68 |
| 2026-09-18 | Stephens & Co. | Target lowered | Overweight | $93 → $91 |
| 2026-09-17 | Roth Capital | Target raised | Buy | $58 → $59 |
| 2026-09-14 | UBS | Target raised | Buy | $67 → $73 |
| 2026-09-14 | RBC Capital | Reiterated | Outperform | $77 |
| 2026-09-03 | Seaport Global | Initiated | Neutral | |
| 2026-08-17 | Barclays | Target lowered | Overweight | $77 → $74 |
| 2026-08-12 | UBS | Target lowered | Buy | $70 → $67 |
| 2026-08-11 | Barclays | Target lowered | Overweight | $80 → $77 |
| 2026-07-17 | Stephens & Co. | Target lowered | Overweight | $91 → $85 |
| 2026-07-13 | UBS | Target lowered | Buy | $78 → $70 |
| 2026-06-30 | Citigroup | Target lowered | Buy | $78 → $70 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CRC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +16.7% | +42.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +16.7% | +7.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 33.2% | 37.5% |
| Max drawdown | -29.2% (May 2026→Jul 2026) | -41.5% (Nov 2024→Apr 2025) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC)
| Price | USD 53.15 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.63% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 54.03 |
| Open | USD 54.16 |
| Day Range | USD 52.52 – 54.14 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 43.25 – 71.98 |
| Volume | 863,659 shares |
| Market Cap | $4.72B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (CRC)
Nexqual's technical model rates CRC "NEUTRAL" based on 2 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 52.85 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 53.38) |
| MACD | -0.01 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (CRC)
Wall Street analysts rate CRC "Buy" based on 13 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 75.33 (range USD 59–91), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 13 |
| Mean Target | USD 75.33 |
| High Target | USD 91 |
| Low Target | USD 59 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 12 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (CRC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-02 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.92 |
| Revenue Estimate | $932.27M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.99 vs est 1.37 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.88 vs est 0.9 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.47 vs est 0.5 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.46 vs est 1.27 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CRC)
| Total Revenue | $3.74B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +33.00% |
| Gross Margin | +56.76% |
| Operating Margin | +46.79% |
| Profit Margin | -3.24% |
| ROE | -3.55% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.4 |
| Current Ratio | 0.66 |
| Total Cash | $56.00M |
| Total Debt | $1.35B |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | $543.00M (14.8% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CRC)
Nexqual rates California Resources Corporation's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +15% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 57%, operating 47% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $56M cash vs $1.35B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $543M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), 15% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -4%, ROA 0.2% |
Ownership (CRC)
| Insider Ownership | +4.93% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +105.85% |
| Shares Outstanding | 88.82M |
| Float | 83.23M |
| Short % of Float | +6.81% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Leadership (CRC)
California Resources Corporation is led by Francisco J. Leon (age 48), CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Francisco J. Leon (age 48) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Clio C. Crespy (age 39) |
| COO & Executive VP | Omar Hayat (age 49) |
| Executive VP, Chief Strategy Officer, Corporate Secretary & General Counsel | Michael L. Preston (age 60) |
| Vice President of Finance & Controller and Principal Accounting Officer | Michael S. Helm (age 57) |
Major Backers & Investors (CRC)
Notable institutional backers of California Resources Corporation include Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, Gimbel Daniel Scott, Sourcerock Group, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Canada Pension Plan Investment Board | 7.89% |
| Gimbel Daniel Scott | 7.03% |
| Sourcerock Group, LLC | 5.51% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 4.34% |
| Orbis Allan Gray Ltd | 2.73% |
| AIM Sector Funds (Invesco Sector Funds)-Invesco Small Cap Value Fund | 1.87% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 20.96% |
| Vanguard Group | 16.71% |
| State Street | 6.43% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.47% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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| CRGY | Crescent Energy Company | USD 12.51 | ▼ 4.21% |
| CNX | CNX Resources Corporation | USD 34.62 | ▼ 2.07% |
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| CRK | Comstock Resources, Inc. | USD 13.5 | ▼ 4.86% |
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| MGY | Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation | USD 24.52 | ▼ 2.35% |
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