California Resources (CRC) Corporate presentation summary
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Corporate presentation summary
8 Jul, 2026Diversified energy platform and operational highlights
Operates California's largest oil and gas production platform with 154 MBoe/d net production, 81% oil-weighted, and an estimated 8–13% corporate PDP decline rate.
Maintains a premier balance sheet with $4.9B market capitalization and $6.2B enterprise value.
Focuses on low carbon intensity oil and gas, power generation, geothermal, solar, and carbon capture and storage (CCS) opportunities.
Delivers strong cash flow and disciplined capital allocation, supporting sustainable shareholder returns.
Asset base, reserves, and production outlook
Holds 654 MMBOE proved reserves and 526 MMBOE probable reserves, with a 13-year proved reserves life at current production rates.
Multi-decade conventional asset runway, with proved plus probable reserves supporting 23 years of production.
Maintains high-quality, low-decline assets across major California basins and the Uinta Basin, with robust development inventory.
Targets flat to slightly declining net production in 2026, with increased drilling activity and capital efficiency improvements.
Financial performance and capital management
Achieved $304MM adjusted EBITDAX in 1Q26, with net leverage below 1.1x and $46MM returned to shareholders via dividends and repurchases.
Raised 2026E adjusted EBITDAX guidance by nearly 42%, outpacing a 38% increase in Brent price assumptions.
Reduced 2026E facilities capital by $10MM through operating efficiencies and increased Berry merger synergy target by 12%.
Maintains a strong balance sheet with $1.3B net debt, $1.5B borrowing base, and recent Fitch upgrade to BB-.
Latest events from California Resources
- Aera merger doubled scale, raised dividend 25%, and expanded CO₂ storage and cash returns.CRC
Q2 20248 Jul 2026 - Record 2025 production, free cash flow, and CCS progress set stage for robust 2026 outlook.CRC
Q4 202530 Jun 2026 - Accelerating growth and CCS leadership drive strong returns and future expansion.CRC
Corporate presentation28 May 2026 - Q1 2026 net loss from derivatives, but raised guidance and CCS progress drive growth.CRC
Q1 20268 May 2026 - Votes sought for director elections, auditor ratification, and executive pay approval.CRC
Proxy Filing18 Mar 2026 - Record financials, merger synergies, and ESG-linked pay drive board's 2026 proxy recommendations.CRC
Proxy Filing18 Mar 2026 - Record EBITDAX, robust shareholder returns, and major CCS progress define 2025–2026.CRC
Corporate presentation4 Mar 2026 - Q3 2024 saw $345M net income, strong cash flow, and major Aera and carbon milestones.CRC
Q3 202416 Jan 2026 - Record 2024 cash flow, CCS milestones, and 85% of FCF returned to shareholders.CRC
Q4 202424 Dec 2025