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Mar 31, 2024

CRC Q1 2024 Earnings Report

California Resources Corporation reported solid first quarter performance, committed to shareholder return strategy, and returned nearly $95 million year to date to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases.

Key Takeaways

California Resources Corporation reported a net loss of $10 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, but an adjusted net income of $54 million, or $0.75 per diluted share. The company generated $33 million of free cash flow and returned $79 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends. Average net production was 76 MBoe/d, including net oil production of 48 MBo/d.

Returned $79 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.

Reported $87 million of net cash from operating activities.

Reported net loss of $10 million, or $0.14 per diluted share; adjusted net income was $54 million, or $0.75 per diluted share.

Generated an adjusted EBITDAX of $149 million and $33 million of free cash flow.

Total Revenue
$454M
Previous year: $1.02B
-55.7%
EPS
$0.75
Previous year: $2.63
-71.5%
Average net oil production per day
48K
Previous year: 50K
-4.0%
Average net NGL production per day
11K
Previous year: 11K
+0.0%
Average net natural gas production per day
105M
Previous year: 130M
-19.2%
Gross Profit
$201M
Previous year: $480M
-58.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$403M
Previous year: $477M
-15.5%
Free Cash Flow
$33M
Previous year: $263M
-87.5%

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Forward Guidance

CRC expects its second quarter capital program to range between $50 million to $57 million and to produce 74 to 78 MBoe/d (~61% oil).

Positive Outlook

  • Capital program includes $45 million to $49 million related to oil and natural gas development.
  • Capital program includes $3 million to $5 million related to carbon management projects.
  • Electricity Margin $34 - $42 millions.
  • Margin from Marketing of Purchased Commodities $5 - $15 millions.
  • Adjusted General and Administrative Expenses $49 - $57 millions.

Challenges Ahead

  • Net Production 74 - 78 MBoe/d.
  • CMB Expenses & Operating Costs $170 - $183 millions.
  • General and Administrative Expenses $56 - $64 millions.
  • Capital $50 - $57 millions.
  • Transportation Costs $14 - $17 millions.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income