Market Cap
$4.5B
CRC
California Resources Corp
$52.43 ▲ +1.49%
Prev close $51.66Market cap$4.5B
ConsensusStrong Buy
12-mo target$76.33 (+45.6%)
▲ Bullish
Analyst conviction 9/10
Insider Selling Cluster (5 insiders)High Impact Filing (7/10)24 New Institutional Positions26 Institutional Exits Traditional Energy
Snapshot
The big-picture read on CRC right now — valuation, ownership and activity at a glance.
Cap Size
Mid Cap
Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy (94%)
Inst. Holders
50 funds
Inst. Value
$3.7B
Inst. Activity
24 buys / 26 sells
Insider Activity
$0.00 buy / $222.7M sell
Insider Net $
-$222.7M
Social Sentiment
60° Warm
SEC Reports
14
Press Releases
1
Price chart 30d -1.9%
Daily candles (open–high–low–close) with volume. Green = up day, red = down day.
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Vol
Recent activity
The latest filings, insider trades, analyst actions, press and options flow — newest first.
Sep 4, 2026 Insider
Bys Jay A. sold 11,907 shares
EVP & Chief Commercial Officer @ $54.00 ($643.0K)
Aug 31, 2026 other
Aug 10, 2026 SEC Driving California's Energy Future: California Resources Corporation Releases 2025 Sustainability Update
LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Resources Corporation (NYSE: CRC) t
CRC reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.99, missing the $1.37 consensus by 28%, while revenue before derivatives of $1.0
PRESS-RELEASE — Impact 5/10
CRC reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.99 vs $1.31 consensus (miss). Adjusted EBITDAX of $338M was in line with prior q
8-K — Impact 5/10
Aug 10, 2026 Insider
Jul 14, 2026 SEC Bys Jay A. sold 11,907 shares
EVP & Chief Commercial Officer @ $54.00 ($643.0K)
CRC filed a preliminary Q2 2026 operational update (Item 2.02) reporting realized oil prices of $91.64/bbl (without deri
8-K — Impact 4/10
Jul 13, 2026 Insider
Bys Jay A. sold 11,907 shares
EVP & Chief Commercial Officer @ $54.00 ($643.0K)
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
FMR LLC — ADD
2,378,033 shares ($125.7M)
Analyst ratings buy % +5.6%
How Wall Street rates the stock today, and the latest firm-by-firm actions.
94% rate it Buy or better · 16 analysts
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Firm rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Stephens & Co. | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 54% |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Roth Capital | MAINTAIN | Buy | 56% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Buy | 55% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | RBC Capital | REITERATE | Outperform | 55% |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Seaport Global | INITIATE | Neutral | 51% |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 54% |
| Aug 12, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Buy | 55% |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 54% |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Stephens & Co. | MAINTAIN | Overweight | 54% |
| Jul 13, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Buy | 55% |
Monthly consensus history
| Period | Str. Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Str. Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 94% | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 94% | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 94% | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 94% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 88% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 89% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 89% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 89% |
Price targets
Where 12 covering analysts think CRC trades over the next 12 months.
$76.33 +45.6% upside Strong Buy
Current$52.43 Low$59.00 Median$76.50 High$91.00 12 analysts
$59.00$91.00
Analyst rating Strong Buy· 1.4/5 as of Oct 2, 2026
Social media sentiment
Retail-investor mood aggregated across social media. 0° = very bearish, 100° = very bullish.
60°
Warm
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Recent posts
A major cancer center is pushing blood-based CRC screening as an annual exam idea, and that is a real category signal for MYNZ
▲ 1 · 💬 1· ⚡ 0.5
Inviting new perspective on this oil play due to the Iran situation. Thoughts?
▲ 1 · 💬 0· ⚡ 0.5
Hours of research in a oil stock - can finally capitalize on this. Inviting new perspetive and thoughts
▲ 1 · 💬 0· ⚡ 0.5
Reports & filings
AI-scored summaries of recent SEC filings and press releases, with sentiment and impact.
14 SEC filing reports analyzed · 1 bullish, 2 bearish, 2 mixed, 9 neutral · avg impact 5.0/10.Plus 1 press releases.
MIXEDPRESS-RELEASE5/10
CRC reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.99, missing the $1.37 consensus by 28%, while revenue before
Aug 10, 2026
NEUTRAL8-K5/10
CRC reported Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.99 vs $1.31 consensus (miss). Adjusted EBITDAX of $338M was
Aug 10, 2026
NEUTRAL8-K4/10
CRC filed a preliminary Q2 2026 operational update (Item 2.02) reporting realized oil prices of $91.
Jul 14, 2026
NEUTRAL8-K5/10
California Resources Corp completed a $550M private offering of 7.250% senior unsecured notes due 20
Jun 26, 2026
Upcoming & catalyst events
Scheduled dates plus disclosed catalysts — earnings, dividends, enforcement, FDA and clinical-trial events. Colored dot = impact.
Aug 31, 2026
other
Driving California's Energy Future: California Resources Corporation Releases 2025 Sustainability Update
LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- California Resources Corporation (NYSE: CRC) today announced the publication of its 2025 Sustain
Aug 10, 2026
earnings
California Resources Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results
California Resources Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results
Aug 10, 2026
earnings_calendar
CRC Q2 2026 Earnings After Market Close — 2026-08-10
Jun 16, 2026
other
California Resources Corporation Announces Pricing of Private Offering of $550 Million of Senior Unsecured Notes
California Resources Corporation Announces Pricing of Private Offering of $550 Million of Senior Unsecured Notes
Jun 16, 2026
other
California Resources Corporation Announces Private Offering of $550 Million of Senior Unsecured Notes
California Resources Corporation Announces Private Offering of $550 Million of Senior Unsecured Notes
Earnings estimates
Forecast earnings per share and revenue by period — and whether estimates are rising.
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | 30d Rev | Up/Dn | Revenue | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.94 | $0.46–$1.31 | -35.7% | +0.8% | 2↑ 4↓ | $0.9B | 9 |
| Next Q | $1.20 | $0.58–$1.94 | 154.7% | +26.9% | 1↑ 5↓ | $1.0B | 10 |
| Current FY | $4.00 | $2.98–$4.92 | -2.7% | +8.5% | 0↑ 6↓ | $3.5B | 10 |
| Next FY | $4.14 | $1.40–$6.04 | 3.6% | +1.4% | 6↑ 1↓ | $3.6B | 10 |
Current-quarter EPS estimate — revision history
| When | EPS estimate | Change vs now |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.939 | — |
| 7d ago | $0.928 | +0.011 |
| 30d ago | $0.932 | +0.007 |
| 60d ago | $1.464 | -0.525 |
| 90d ago | $1.721 | -0.782 |
Institutional ownership
Which big funds own CRC (from quarterly 13F filings) and who is adding or trimming.
50 institutional holders with $3.7B total value (69,969,040 shares) as of 2026-Q2. Top holders: BlackRock,, CANADA, VANGUARD. Net selling activity: 26 institutions trimmed/exited vs 24 added.
Top holders — 2026-Q2
| Fund | Shares | Value | % Tracked | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 11,977,441 | $633.2M | 17.1% | — |
| CANADA PENSION PLAN INVESTMENT BOARD | 7,006,895 | $370.5M | 10.0% | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 5,273,055 | $278.8M | 7.5% | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | 4,303,304 | $227.5M | 6.2% | — |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 3,973,044 | $210.1M | 5.7% | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 3,723,052 | $196.8M | 5.3% | — |
| AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | 2,726,539 | $144.2M | 3.9% | — |
| Orbis Allan Gray Ltd | 2,422,242 | $128.1M | 3.5% | — |
| FMR LLC | 2,378,033 | $125.7M | 3.4% | ADD +47.7% |
| Invesco Ltd. | 2,277,720 | $120.4M | 3.3% | — |
Recent position changes
| Fund | Action | Prev | Current | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMR LLC | ADD | 1,609,843 | 2,378,033 | +47.7% | $125.7M |
| HOTCHKIS & WILEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | ADD | 1,260,493 | 1,785,343 | +41.6% | $94.4M |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 1,105,115 | 1,496,374 | +35.4% | $79.1M |
| UBS Group AG | TRIM | 1,108,423 | 719,849 | -35.1% | $38.1M |
| MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ | ADD | 410,774 | 529,835 | +29.0% | $28.0M |
| BALYASNY ASSET MANAGEMENT L.P. | ADD | 300,276 | 529,735 | +76.4% | $28.0M |
| Neuberger Berman Group LLC | TRIM | 764,636 | 470,697 | -38.4% | $24.9M |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | TRIM | 585,709 | 383,867 | -34.5% | $20.3M |
| Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC | ADD | 282,711 | 380,403 | +34.6% | $19.7M |
| Eurizon Capital SGR S.p.A. | DOUBLED | 65,063 | 319,862 | +391.6% | $16.9M |
Insider activity
Buying and selling by company executives and directors (SEC Form 4).
15 insiders, 50 transactions. Net -$222.7M — $0.00 bought, $222.7M sold.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Bys Jay A. | EVP & Chief Commercial Officer | SELL | 11,907 | $54.00 | $643.0K |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Bys Jay A. | EVP & Chief Commercial Officer | SELL | 11,907 | $54.00 | $643.0K |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Bys Jay A. | EVP & Chief Commercial Officer | SELL | 11,907 | $54.00 | $643.0K |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Hayat Omar | EVP & Chief Operating Officer | AWARD | 7,312 | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Hayat Omar | EVP & Chief Operating Officer | TAX W/H | 3,945 | $55.30 | $218.2K |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Hayat Omar | EVP & Chief Operating Officer | TAX W/H | 2,139 | $55.30 | $118.3K |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Bys Jay A. | EVP & Chief Commercial Officer | SELL | 11,907 | $61.68 | $734.4K |
| May 12, 2026 | Preston Michael L. | EVP, Chf Strategy Officer & GC | SELL | 26,409 | $59.82 | $1.6M |
| May 8, 2026 | Hayat Omar | EVP & Chief Operating Officer | TAX W/H | 51 | $58.92 | $3.0K |
| May 8, 2026 | Hayat Omar | EVP & Chief Operating Officer | AWARD | 173 | — | — |
Short interest & halts
FINRA semi-monthly short positions, Reg SHO threshold status, and recent trading halts for CRC.
Shares short
3,659,325
Settlement Sep 15, 2026
Change vs prior
-2.5%
Semi-monthly cycle
Days to cover
4.0
At avg daily volume
Of shares outstanding
≈4.1%
Estimate — not % of float
All CRC filing & press-release reports (15)
- PRESS-RELEASE reportAug 10, 2026
- 8-K reportAug 10, 2026
- 8-K reportJul 14, 2026
- 8-K reportJun 26, 2026
- 8-K reportJun 16, 2026
- 8-K reportJun 16, 2026
- 8-K reportMay 5, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportMay 5, 2026
- 8-K reportApr 17, 2026
- DEFA14A reportMar 18, 2026
- CLUSTER reportMar 16, 2026
- 8-K reportMar 11, 2026
- CLUSTER reportMar 10, 2026
- CLUSTER reportMar 9, 2026
- PRESS-RELEASE reportMar 2, 2026