CRCEnergy · Oil & Gas E&PThe 13 Wall Street analysts covering California Resources Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $75 — +35.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 35 of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores California Resources Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (87): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Issuance (19): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CRC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +35.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 7 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $73 → $68 |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | $93 → $91 |
| 17 Sept 2026 | Roth Capital | Maintains | Buy | $58 → $59 |
| 17 Sept 2026 | Roth Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Outperform | $77 |
| 14 Sept 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 14 Sept 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $67 → $73 |
| 14 Sept 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 3 Sept 2026 | Seaport Global | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 3 Sept 2026 | Seaport Global | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $77 → $74 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $70 → $67 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $80 → $77 |
| 17 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | $91 → $85 |
| 17 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 13 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $78 → $70 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, California Resources Corp. returned +21.8% against +12.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Cheaper than 62% of US stocks
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Cheaper than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 95% of US stocks
Higher than 26% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
California Resources Corp. has a market value of $4.9B and an enterprise value of $6.2B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.7B. The latest quarter grew 33.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$121.0M, a −3.2% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−1.36.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $876.0M.
California Resources Corp. spent $83.0M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 15.3×; forward P/E: 15.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.92%, paying out 38% of earnings.
California Resources Corp. employs 2,500 people — $1.5M of revenue per employee.
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Zacks says California Resources (CRC) lacks the combination of two key ingredients that could support an earnings beat in its upcoming report. The headline says analysts estimate CRC will report a decline in earnings.
Why it matters — CRC watchers may want to note the stated expectations ahead of the company’s upcoming earnings report.
Zacks Investment Research describes its approach of using the Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and revisions, while also tracking value, growth, and momentum trends. The headline poses the question of whether CRC is a stock for value investors, but the excerpt gives no specific assessment of CRC.
Why it matters — CRC watchers may note the article's value-investing framing, though the provided excerpt contains no company-specific analysis or conclusion.
California Resources Corporation said it plans to release its third-quarter 2026 financial results on Monday, November 2, after market hours.
Why it matters — CRC watchers can note the scheduled timing of the company's third-quarter results release.
California Resources Corp. (CRC) announced plans to sell its non-core Uinta Basin assets for approximately $90 million. The divestiture is intended to free up cash that supports the company's California-focused strategy and capital allocation.
Why it matters — A CRC watcher would care because the sale sharpens the company's focus on California and provides additional cash to fund its core strategy and capital priorities.
California Resources Corporation announced it has signed an agreement to divest its Uinta Basin assets to an undisclosed buyer for approximately $90 million in cash, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The divestiture was announced on Sept. 17, 2026.
Why it matters — The divestiture signals a portfolio shift for CRC, with the sale generating cash and removing its Uinta Basin holdings from the company's asset base.
The 13 Wall Street analysts covering California Resources Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $75, with estimates ranging from $59 to $91. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 13 analysts covering California Resources Corp., 12 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks California Resources Corp. 35 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 31 Oct 2026, California Resources Corp. ranks 35 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (87 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies +35.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks California Resources Corp. 35 out of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering California Resources Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CRC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $59 to $91 over the next 12 months.
California Resources Corp. returned +21.8% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
California Resources Corp. is an independent energy and carbon management company focused on developing oil and natural gas assets in California.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 26 Oct 2026): "Analysts Estimate California Resources Corporation (CRC) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for". Zacks says California Resources (CRC) lacks the combination of two key ingredients that could support an earnings beat in its upcoming report. The headline says analysts estimate CRC will report a decline in earnings.
California Resources Corp. is an independent energy and carbon management company focused on developing oil and natural gas assets in California. California Resources Corp. operates through its Oil and Natural Gas and Carbon Management segments, combining conventional and enhanced recovery operations with carbon capture and storage activities. Its upstream business includes the exploration, production, processing, gathering, and marketing of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, serving regional refineries, utilities, and industrial customers. The company’s carbon management activities center on low-carbon infrastructure and carbon storage solutions tied to California’s energy market. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, California Resources Corp. plays a significant role in supplying hydrocarbons while also participating in carbon management services within one of the United States’ most regulated energy environments.
CEO Mr. Francisco J. Leon · 2,500 employees · United States · https://www.crc.com
