Equity Profile

CRC

California Resources Corporation

EnergyOil & Gas Exploration & Production$4.7B

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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 state's energy sector, which is increasingly scrutinized for environmental impacts and sustainability.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability, and CRC's EPS performance can signal financial health and operational efficiency.

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Revenue

Revenue figures will help assess the company's ability to generate sales in a fluctuating energy market.

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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 Q1 2026, 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

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are looking for CRC to maintain its recent positive momentum after a series of earnings surprises. However, the lack of analyst estimates adds uncertainty to expectations.

Bull Case

If CRC continues to outperform on EPS and shows strong revenue growth, it could signal robust operational efficiency and market demand, driving the stock higher.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet expectations or shows signs of declining production or profitability, it could lead to a negative reaction from investors.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What are the production levels for Q2 2026?

Production levels directly impact revenue and profitability, making this a critical metric for assessing the company's performance.

How does CRC plan to address environmental regulations affecting its operations?

With increasing scrutiny on environmental practices, CRC's strategy in this area could significantly influence investor sentiment and future operations.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The market may underestimate CRC's ability to adapt to regulatory changes, which could enhance its operational efficiency and profitability.

Supporting Evidence

Options pricing suggests a higher expected move than historical averages, indicating potential volatility.

Recent earnings surprises indicate that CRC has been able to outperform expectations consistently.

Key Risk

If production levels come in significantly lower than expected, it could undermine the positive outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance hinges on production levels and regulatory responses, which are critical for future growth.

Bull Confirmed If

A production increase of over 5% compared to the previous quarter would confirm strong operational performance.

Bear Confirmed If

A production decrease of more than 5% would raise concerns about the company's ability to maintain profitability.

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%, indicating that traders expect some volatility around the earnings announcement.

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 -1.3% (modestly negative historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If CRC beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 1.06%, confirming strong operational performance.

In-Line / Cautious

An in-line report could lead to muted reactions, as investors await further clarity on future guidance.

Miss

If the company misses expectations, history indicates a possible decline of about 2.68%, reflecting investor disappointment.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on production levels and how they compare to previous quarters.
2Management's strategy for navigating environmental regulations.
3Insights into operational efficiencies and cost management.
4Future guidance on revenue expectations and market conditions.
5Any commentary on market demand for oil and gas in California.

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Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a key indicator of profitability, and CRC's EPS performance can signal financial health and operational efficiency.

N/A

Revenue

Revenue figures will help assess the company's ability to generate sales in a fluctuating energy market.

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 Q1 2026, 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

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are looking for CRC to maintain its recent positive momentum after a series of earnings surprises. However, the lack of analyst estimates adds uncertainty to expectations.

Bull Case

If CRC continues to outperform on EPS and shows strong revenue growth, it could signal robust operational efficiency and market demand, driving the stock higher.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet expectations or shows signs of declining production or profitability, it could lead to a negative reaction from investors.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What are the production levels for Q2 2026?

Production levels directly impact revenue and profitability, making this a critical metric for assessing the company's performance.

How does CRC plan to address environmental regulations affecting its operations?

With increasing scrutiny on environmental practices, CRC's strategy in this area could significantly influence investor sentiment and future operations.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The market may underestimate CRC's ability to adapt to regulatory changes, which could enhance its operational efficiency and profitability.

Supporting Evidence

Options pricing suggests a higher expected move than historical averages, indicating potential volatility.

Recent earnings surprises indicate that CRC has been able to outperform expectations consistently.

Key Risk

If production levels come in significantly lower than expected, it could undermine the positive outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance hinges on production levels and regulatory responses, which are critical for future growth.

Bull Confirmed If

A production increase of over 5% compared to the previous quarter would confirm strong operational performance.

Bear Confirmed If

A production decrease of more than 5% would raise concerns about the company's ability to maintain profitability.

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%, indicating that traders expect some volatility around the earnings announcement.

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 a potential stock increase of around 1.06%, confirming strong operational performance.

In-Line / Cautious

An in-line report could lead to muted reactions, as investors await further clarity on future guidance.

Miss

If the company misses expectations, history indicates a possible decline of about 2.68%, reflecting investor disappointment.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on production levels and how they compare to previous quarters.
2Management's strategy for navigating environmental regulations.
3Insights into operational efficiencies and cost management.
4Future guidance on revenue expectations and market conditions.
5Any commentary on market demand for oil and gas in California.