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Bys Jay A. sold $643K of CRC

Bys Jay A. (EVP & Chief Commercial Officer) sold 11,907 shares of California Resources Corp (CRC) at $54.00 ($0.64M total) on 2026-09-04 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Bys Jay A.
Published Sep 9, 2026, 12:22 AM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
$CRC
Bearish
medium confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
4/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$CRCBearishLow
01

Why it matters

The transaction may slightly increase selling pressure, but the amount is small relative to CRC's float.

02

Market read

A modest insider sale; likely limited trading impact.

03

What to watch

Potential tax or liquidity reasons for the sale; no change in company fundamentals.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 4/10Timing: post‑market 2026-09-04

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; this filing reports a sale by CRC's EVP under a 10b5‑1 plan.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CRCBearishMedium confidence
Context

EVP & Chief Commercial Officer sold 11,907 shares for $642,978 via a 10b5-1 plan on 2026-09-04.

Expected impact

Possible modest dip in CRC price over the next few days.

Evidence & confidence

The sale size (~$0.64M) is modest relative to market cap, but senior‑level insider activity often influences sentiment.

Market effects

Sector

Minimal impact on the broader energy sector.

Regional

Limited to U.S. investors tracking CRC.

Global

None

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The sale could be routine under a pre‑arranged plan, not indicative of outlook.

Key entities

  • Officer
    Bys Jay A.

    EVP & Chief Commercial Officer of California Resources Corp.

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Full insider trading history

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