Equity Profile

CRC

California Resources Corporation

EnergyOil & Gas Exploration & Production$5.2B

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Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

California Resources Corporation (CRC) is an energy company focused on oil and gas exploration and production in California. With a market cap of $5 billion, it plays a significant role in the local energy sector, particularly as energy demands fluctuate and environmental regulations evolve.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and financial health, which investors closely monitor.

$0.85

Production Levels

Production levels indicate the company's operational efficiency and ability to meet market demand.

N/A

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CRC Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

+12.48%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.34%

Last Quarter Recap

In the last quarter, CRC reported an EPS of $0.88, beating expectations by 5.77%. The stock reacted positively, gaining 1.39% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Focus on maintaining production efficiency.
Commitment to managing costs effectively.
Plans to explore new drilling opportunities.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, investors are cautiously optimistic about CRC's upcoming earnings, especially given the recent EPS beat. However, concerns about oil price volatility and production levels remain.

Bull Case

If CRC can report strong production levels and maintain profitability amid fluctuating oil prices, it could see significant stock appreciation.

Bear Case

Conversely, if production levels fall short or oil prices decline, the stock may face downward pressure.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

$0.85

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and financial health, which investors closely monitor.

Production Levels

N/A

Production levels indicate the company's operational efficiency and ability to meet market demand.

Oil Prices

N/A

As a major factor in revenue, fluctuations in oil prices can significantly impact CRC's earnings.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the reported production levels for Q2-2026?

Production levels are crucial for assessing CRC's operational efficiency and ability to meet market demand.

How does management view the impact of oil price fluctuations on future earnings?

Understanding management's perspective on oil prices will help investors gauge potential revenue impacts.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate CRC's ability to maintain production levels despite oil price fluctuations, leading to a potential upside surprise.

Supporting Evidence

CRC has consistently beaten EPS estimates in recent quarters, indicating strong operational performance.

The options market is pricing a move that may not fully reflect CRC's historical resilience in production.

Recent trends in oil prices suggest a potential stabilization that could benefit CRC.

Key Risk

If production levels come in below 90,000 barrels per day, it could undermine the bullish narrative.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core debate this quarter revolves around CRC's ability to maintain production levels amid fluctuating oil prices.

Bull Confirmed If

Production levels exceeding 100,000 barrels per day would support a bullish outlook.

Bear Confirmed If

Production levels below 90,000 barrels per day could confirm a bearish sentiment.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±3.8%

Historical Avg

±3.1%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a potential move of about 3.8%, suggesting uncertainty around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±3.8% while CRC has averaged ±3.1% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.5%

30d HV

49.4%

Calls (600)P/C Ratio: 0.33Puts (400)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Energy

n=30

Fade rate: 7 of 30 (23%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Energy in the last 2 years. 23 of 30 (77%) held or extended their move within 5 days — this setup typically holds direction. The average absolute 1-day move is 4.4%, with a raw directional average of -1.6% (modestly negative historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If CRC beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 1.06%, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

A cautious inline report may lead to muted reactions, as investors assess management's commentary on future guidance.

Miss

If CRC misses expectations, the stock could drop by approximately 2.68%, reflecting investor disappointment.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Details on production levels and operational efficiency.
2Management's outlook on oil price trends and their impact on earnings.
3Any updates on cost management strategies.
4Insights into new drilling opportunities or projects.
5Responses to market conditions and regulatory changes affecting operations.

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Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and financial health, which investors closely monitor.

$0.85

Production Levels

Production levels indicate the company's operational efficiency and ability to meet market demand.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

CRC Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

+12.48%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.34%

Last Quarter Recap

In the last quarter, CRC reported an EPS of $0.88, beating expectations by 5.77%. The stock reacted positively, gaining 1.39% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Focus on maintaining production efficiency.
Commitment to managing costs effectively.
Plans to explore new drilling opportunities.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, investors are cautiously optimistic about CRC's upcoming earnings, especially given the recent EPS beat. However, concerns about oil price volatility and production levels remain.

Bull Case

If CRC can report strong production levels and maintain profitability amid fluctuating oil prices, it could see significant stock appreciation.

Bear Case

Conversely, if production levels fall short or oil prices decline, the stock may face downward pressure.

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

$0.85

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and financial health, which investors closely monitor.

Production Levels

N/A

Production levels indicate the company's operational efficiency and ability to meet market demand.

Oil Prices

N/A

As a major factor in revenue, fluctuations in oil prices can significantly impact CRC's earnings.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the reported production levels for Q2-2026?

Production levels are crucial for assessing CRC's operational efficiency and ability to meet market demand.

How does management view the impact of oil price fluctuations on future earnings?

Understanding management's perspective on oil prices will help investors gauge potential revenue impacts.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate CRC's ability to maintain production levels despite oil price fluctuations, leading to a potential upside surprise.

Supporting Evidence

CRC has consistently beaten EPS estimates in recent quarters, indicating strong operational performance.

The options market is pricing a move that may not fully reflect CRC's historical resilience in production.

Recent trends in oil prices suggest a potential stabilization that could benefit CRC.

Key Risk

If production levels come in below 90,000 barrels per day, it could undermine the bullish narrative.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core debate this quarter revolves around CRC's ability to maintain production levels amid fluctuating oil prices.

Bull Confirmed If

Production levels exceeding 100,000 barrels per day would support a bullish outlook.

Bear Confirmed If

Production levels below 90,000 barrels per day could confirm a bearish sentiment.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±3.8%

Historical Avg

±3.1%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a potential move of about 3.8%, suggesting uncertainty around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±3.8% while CRC has averaged ±3.1% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.5%

30d HV

49.4%

Calls (600)P/C Ratio: 0.33Puts (400)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Energy

n=30

Fade rate: 7 of 30 (23%)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If CRC beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 1.06%, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

A cautious inline report may lead to muted reactions, as investors assess management's commentary on future guidance.

Miss

If CRC misses expectations, the stock could drop by approximately 2.68%, reflecting investor disappointment.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Details on production levels and operational efficiency.
2Management's outlook on oil price trends and their impact on earnings.
3Any updates on cost management strategies.
4Insights into new drilling opportunities or projects.
5Responses to market conditions and regulatory changes affecting operations.