California Resources Corporation (CRC) Stock Forecast
CRC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.62 / 5 from 13 analysts
- Price target
- $75.33 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +38.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 2, 2026 EPS estimate $0.92
- 52-week range
- $43.55 – $70.13
CRC analyst ratings
13 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CRC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CRC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.96 | $0.76 | $1.08 | $1.46 | −34.2% | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.96 | $3.01 | $4.63 | $4.11 | −3.6% | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.57 | $1.66 | $5.59 | $3.96 | −9.8% | 10 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CRC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $944.2M | $908.0M | $976.0M | +10.4% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.56B | $3.21B | $3.82B | −3.0% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.49B | $3.27B | $3.77B | −2.0% | 6 |
CRC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CRC revenue: reported and forecast
CRC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.46 | $0.89 | $0.92 | $0.94 | $0.96 | −34.4% | 2 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.11 | $3.65 | $3.99 | $4.07 | $3.96 | −22.5% | 4 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.84 | $4.09 | $4.31 | $4.06 | $3.57 | −7.1% | 4 up · 5 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CRC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CRC beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from CRC
13 analysts cover California Resources; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.62 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $75.33, 38.7% above the latest close of $54.33. Analysts expect earnings of $3.96 per share for 2026, −3.6% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $3.57 per share on revenue of $3.5 billion. California Resources beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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CRC forecast FAQ
What is California Resources's price target?
The average analyst price target for California Resources is $75.33, 38.7% above the latest close of $54.33.
Is California Resources a buy, hold or sell?
Of 13 analysts covering California Resources, 9 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is California Resources's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.96 per share for 2026 (range $3.01 to $4.63); for 2027 the estimate is $3.57.
What is California Resources's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $3.6 billion, growth of −3.0%; for 2027 it is $3.5 billion.
When does California Resources report earnings?
California Resources is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 2, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.92.
Does California Resources usually beat earnings estimates?
California Resources reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.