$CRC

California Resources Corp

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CRC Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

California Resources Corporation (CRC) held its Q2 2026 earnings call. Adjusted EBITDAX was $338 million, with net production of 149,000 MBoe/d and oil at 81%. Free cash flow was $151 million before working capital. CRC said Berry merger synergies reached $103 million annualized, drilling efficiency improved 25%, and it received tentative approval for its Crimson midstream acquisition.

California Resources Corporation purchases major oil pipeline

California Resources Corporation said it will reopen a Kern County to Bay Area oil pipeline by buying about 2,000 miles of pipeline from CorEnergy Infrastructure Trust. It will acquire Crimson Midstream Holdings, LLC for $63 million, enabling about 400,000 barrels per day of throughput. The deal is expected to close in Q3 pending regulatory approval.

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 2026-08-10 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

CRC sentiment & insider activity

Over the past 7 days, alphai's AI scored 3 news stories mentioning CRC (California Resources Corp). Coverage has skewed bullish: 2 bullish, 0 neutral, and 1 bearish.

Recent CRC coverage spans earnings, mergers & acquisitions and regulation.

In the last 30 days, CRC insiders filed 1 SEC Form 4 transaction — no purchases and 1 sale ($643K). The most active reporter was Bys Jay A., EVP & Chief Commercial Officer, with 1 filing. 100% of those filings were made under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans.

What's driving CRC

  • CRC’s earnings call provides fresh, decision-relevant updates on cash generation, capital plans, and major transaction execution (Crimson midstream).

    fool.com · Aug 17, 2026

  • Deal announced to restart/expand crude throughput capacity, contingent on regulatory approval and expected to close in Q3.

    sjvsun.com · Aug 13, 2026

  • Routine 10b5-1 insider selling by a senior commercial officer, with limited standalone signal but measurable near-term supply overhang.

    SEC EDGAR · Aug 12, 2026

  • The article is a critical watchdog report that could raise political and regulatory risk around CRC’s CCS strategy and a potential pipeline acquisition.

    prnewswire.com · Aug 11, 2026

  • Synergy delivery and revised rig plan support the cost and capital outlook, while the Crimson pipeline deal and CCS/data-center progress add medium-term optionality.

    yahoo.com · Aug 10, 2026

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CRC Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

California Resources Corporation (CRC) held its Q2 2026 earnings call. Adjusted EBITDAX was $338 million, with net production of 149,000 MBoe/d and oil at 81%. Free cash flow was $151 million before working capital. CRC said Berry merger synergies reached $103 million annualized, drilling efficiency improved 25%, and it received tentative approval for its Crimson midstream acquisition.

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California Resources Corporation purchases major oil pipeline

California Resources Corporation said it will reopen a Kern County to Bay Area oil pipeline by buying about 2,000 miles of pipeline from CorEnergy Infrastructure Trust. It will acquire Crimson Midstream Holdings, LLC for $63 million, enabling about 400,000 barrels per day of throughput. The deal is expected to close in Q3 pending regulatory approval.

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As Carbon Capture & Storage Gathers Steam, New Consumer Watchdog Report Questions Its Threat To The Public And Lifeline For Fossil Fuels

Consumer Watchdog says California’s proposed industrial Carbon Capture and Storage rules and a $4 billion CO2 allowance pool could benefit oil producers, citing CRC’s CCS plans and a possible PUC approval of CRC’s purchase of Crimson Utilities. The report questions CCS effectiveness, citing CBO and IEEFA figures and claims federal tax credits are key to project viability.

$CRCMedAI 8/10

California Resources Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

California Resources (NYSE:CRC) reported Q2 call highlights, citing nearly 9% lower G&A expenses from Berry merger efficiencies and delivering about $400 million of up to $470 million in 2028 synergies. CRC kept full-year targets near 153,000 BOE/d and $520 million to $560 million capex. It plans to buy Crimson’s ~2,000-mile pipeline network and began Elk Hills CCS, capturing ~270 tons CO2/day.

An oil field became California’s first carbon vault. Who’s responsible if something goes wrong?

California has not adopted state rules for monitoring and paying for cleanup of underground CO2 storage, despite a January 2025 deadline. The U.S. EPA approved injections by California Resources Corp. at Elk Hills, a century-old oil field, which is being used as a test case. The article cites unresolved authority, potential well-leak risks, and possible billions in public funding.

California Resources (NYSE:CRC) Posts Better

California Resources (NYSE:CRC) reported Q2 2026 results. Revenue rose 58% year on year to $1.3 billion, beating Wall Street estimates by 36.4%. Non-GAAP profit was $0.99 per share, 28% below consensus. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 49.5%, up 12.7 points, and free cash flow was $114 million (8.8% margin).

$CRCMedAI 8/10

California Resources Corp (CRC): Results of Operations and Financial Condition

California Resources Corp (CRC) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 a2026q2erex991.htm EX-99.1 Document California Resources Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results Strengthens California's Leading Energy Platform Through Strategic Acquisition Sustainable Operational Efficiency Gains Enhance 2026 Outlook

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