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California Resources (CRC) earnings and revenue breakdown
Latest: Q3 2026 · 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026 · California Resources (CRC) Q3 2026 earnings results →
Q3 2026 Revenue down 51% year over year to $421M · 75¢ of every $1 of revenue lost · operating margin -96.7%
California Resources made $421M in Q3 2026 (-51% Y/Y). Operating margin -96.7%, net loss $315M. See where every dollar goes — costs, profit and cash — as a Sankey from the 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026.
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What changed this quarter
Revenue was $421.0M in Q3 2026, down 51% year over year and down 68% from the previous quarter. Oil was the largest line, $929.0M against total revenue of $421.0M (other lines net negative).
Operating costs exceeded revenue by $407.0M, an operating margin of -96.7%. Total costs grew 9% against a revenue fall of 51%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+10%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $315.0M, after a profit of $514.0M the previous quarter.
Operating cash flow was $305.0M (up 9% year over year). Non-cash charges added back $137.0M of depreciation and amortization. Working capital and other items added $483.0M. After capital investments ($158.0M), free cash flow as the company reports it was $147.0M.
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Form | Filed | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin | Net earnings | Op. cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 10-Q | Nov 3, 2026 | $421M | -51% | -96.7% | −$315M | $305M |
| Q2 2026 | 10-Q | Aug 10, 2026 | $1.3B | +33% | 39.4% | $514M | $263M |
| Q1 2026 | 10-Q | May 6, 2026 | $119M | -87% | -597.5% | −$711M | $99.0M |
| Q4 2025 | 10-K | Mar 2, 2026 | $924M | +5% | 5.1% | $12.0M | $235M |
| Q3 2025 | 10-Q | Nov 5, 2025 | $855M | -37% | 11.5% | $64.0M | $279M |
| Q2 2025 | 10-Q | Aug 6, 2025 | $978M | +90% | 27.3% | $172M | $165M |
| Q1 2025 | 10-Q | May 7, 2025 | $912M | +101% | 20.4% | $115M | $186M |
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About California Resources
California Resources Corporation (CRC) is an independent energy and carbon management company advancing the energy transition. CRC is committed to environmental stewardship while safely providing local, responsibly sourced energy. CRC is also focused on maximizing the value of its land, mineral ownership, and energy expertise for decarbonization by developing CCS and other emissions reducing projects. For more information about CRC, please visit www.crc.com.
In its own words, from its 8-K, filed Aug 10, 2026.
California Resources against its Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas peers
The largest companies of the same SEC industry, each at its latest quarter. Revenue growth: -51% against the peers' median +46%. Operating margin: -96.7% against the peers' median 19.5%.
| Company | Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRC California Resources | Q3 2026 | $421M | -51% | -96.7% |
| EOG EOG Resources | Q3 2026 | $8.5B | +46% | 41.9% |
| OXY Occidental Petroleum | Q2 2026 | $8.1B | +53% | 48.5% |
| DVN Devon Energy | Q3 2026 | $6.9B | +58% | 18.3% |
| FANG Diamondback Energy | Q3 2026 | $5.4B | +38% | 46.0% |
| EXE Expand Energy | Q3 2026 | $3.3B | +11% | 19.5% |
| PARR PAR Pacific Holdings | Q3 2026 | $3.1B | +52% | 15.5% |
| OVV Ovintiv | Q3 2026 | $2.6B | +26% | 33.7% |
| SM SM Energy | Q3 2026 | $2.2B | +167% | 10.9% |
Source: California Resources 10-Q on SEC EDGAR · CIK 1609253 · Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
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History
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