CRCEnergy · Oil & Gas E&PThe 13 Wall Street analysts covering California Resources Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $77 — +35.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 33 of 100 as at 11 Sept 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 (84): 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 +35.7% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 13 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 June 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 May 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 26 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 20 May 2026 | Citigroup | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 11 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Apr 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 17 Mar 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CRC appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, California Resources Corp. returned +11.5% against +17.5% 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.
Cheaper than 46% of US stocks
Cheaper than 63% of US stocks
Cheaper than 56% of US stocks
Cheaper than 36% 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 48% of US stocks
Higher than 62% 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 $5.0B and an enterprise value of $6.3B.
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: 13.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.86%, paying out 38% of earnings.
California Resources Corp. employs 2,500 people — $1.5M of revenue per employee.
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California Resources (CRC) reported its earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has since risen 2.7%. The Zacks report examines what may be next for the company following that earnings announcement.
Why it matters — CRC watchers would care because the report analyzes the company's post-earnings stock movement and what may lie ahead for the company.
California Resources Corp. completed a $63 million acquisition of Crimson Midstream, expanding its California pipeline network. The deal enhances transport flexibility and opens potential CO2 infrastructure options for the company.
Why it matters — CRC watchers would care because the expanded pipeline network strengthens the company's transport capabilities within California and creates new potential carbon-capture infrastructure opportunities.
California Resources Corporation announced the closing of its approximately $63 million all-cash acquisition of Crimson Midstream Holdings, LLC from CorEnergy Infrastructure Trust, Inc. The transaction received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission on August 13, 2026.
Why it matters — This acquisition expands CRC's midstream infrastructure footprint within California, a development worth noting for those tracking the company's operations and asset base.
California Resources Corporation announced the publication of its 2025 Sustainability Report Update and 2025 Sustainability Report Summary. The reports highlight CRC's progress in responsibly producing energy, expanding its Carbon TerraVault carbon management platform, and advancing innovative solutions supporting California's evolving energy needs.
Why it matters — The update gives CRC watchers insight into the company's sustainability performance and the growth of its Carbon TerraVault carbon management business, a key part of its strategy.
Invesco Small Cap Value Fund's Q2 2026 portfolio activity report discusses its decisions on holdings including Teleflex, Orion, and MKS Instruments, noting sales and performance driven by business simplification, capital returns, and AI-related investment demand.
Why it matters — The fund's portfolio moves reflect broader small-cap value investing trends and capital allocation decisions that could be relevant context for California Resources Corp. as a small-cap energy holding.
The 13 Wall Street analysts covering California Resources Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $77, with estimates ranging from $58 to $87. 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. 33 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 11 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 11 Sept 2026, California Resources Corp. ranks 33 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 (84 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies +35.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks California Resources Corp. 33 out of 100 as at 11 Sept 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: $58 to $87 over the next 12 months.
California Resources Corp. returned +11.5% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 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, 9 Sept 2026): "Why Is California Resources (CRC) Up 2.7% Since Last Earnings Report?". California Resources (CRC) reported its earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has since risen 2.7%. The Zacks report examines what may be next for the company following that earnings announcement.
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
