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Dec 31, 2024

CRC Q4 2024 Earnings Report

California Resources reported stable financial performance with positive net income and strong shareholder returns.

Key Takeaways

California Resources Corporation (CRC) delivered a net income of $33M and generated $877M in revenue for Q4-24. The company maintained strong capital efficiency, returning $92M to shareholders while progressing on carbon management initiatives.

Reported Q4-24 revenue of $877M with a net income of $33M.

Returned $92M to shareholders through buybacks and dividends.

Achieved average daily production of 141 MBoe/d (79% oil).

Received California’s first EPA Class VI well permits for carbon storage.

Total Revenue
$877M
Previous year: $607M
+44.5%
EPS
$0.91
Previous year: $0.93
-2.2%
Average net oil production per day
112K
Previous year: 50K
+124.0%
Average net NGL production per day
10K
Previous year: 11K
-9.1%
Average net natural gas production per day
115K
Previous year: 130M
-99.9%
Gross Profit
$926M
Previous year: $279M
+231.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$372M
Previous year: $496M
-25.0%
Free Cash Flow
$118M
Previous year: $65M
+81.5%
Total Assets
$7.13B
Previous year: $929M
+667.3%

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Forward Guidance

CRC expects steady production and cash flow in 2025, with continued focus on shareholder returns and carbon management investments.

Positive Outlook

  • Net production guidance of 132-138 MBoe/d with 79% oil.
  • Capital investments planned between $285M-$335M.
  • Targeting $1.1B-$1.2B in adjusted EBITDAX for 2025.
  • Plans to complete $65M in Aera-related synergies.
  • First COâ‚‚ sequestration and cash flow expected from Elk Hills CCS project.

Challenges Ahead

  • Entry-to-exit gross production decline expected between 5%-8%.
  • Interest and debt expense forecasted to reach $100M-$113M.
  • Expected continued volatility in commodity prices impacting revenue.
  • Ongoing regulatory challenges in California for oil and gas operations.
  • Higher non-energy operating costs anticipated at $825M-$855M.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income