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On Tuesday, Truist Securities maintained a positive outlook on California Resources Corporation (NYSE:CRC) with a reiterated Buy rating and a price target of $75.00. The firm’s analysts highlighted that the recent underperformance of the company’s stock was not justified given its record free cash flow (FCF) and advancements in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). According to InvestingPro data, the stock trades at an attractive P/E ratio of 6.7 and shows strong profitability with EBITDA of $668M. The company appears undervalued based on InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis.
California Resources shares have experienced a decline since the start of the year, which analysts attribute to temporary selling pressure and broader market caution regarding the oil sector. However, the company’s core operations are performing as expected, and progress in its CCS initiatives continues to advance. InvestingPro analysis reveals the company maintains a healthy 53.7% gross profit margin and has raised its dividend for four consecutive years, with a current yield of 3.2%.
Truist Securities anticipates that permitting processes in Kern County will soon move forward, enabling California Resources to increase its activities and achieve consistent production growth. This development is expected to contribute to the company’s upside potential.
The analysts remain confident in California Resources’ ability to secure additional CCS project and permit approvals. They underscored the company’s solid fundamentals in both its traditional operations and CCS business, suggesting a significant upside to their $75 price target for the stock.
In other recent news, California Resources has been subject to multiple analyst coverage initiations and price target adjustments. Truist Securities initiated coverage on the company’s stock with a Buy rating and a price target of $75.00, citing the company’s diversified operations, including its carbon management business and traditional upstream activities. On the other hand, JPMorgan initiated coverage with a Neutral rating and a price target of $63.00 per share, acknowledging the company’s recent merger with Aera Energy and advancements in its carbon capture and storage business but expressing concerns about potential market oversupply and regulatory uncertainties.
Citi maintained a Buy rating on California Resources, albeit with a decreased price target of $62.00, reflecting an updated model for the company’s carbon capture business and a more gradual projected timeline for its carbon sequestration ramp-up. TD Cowen also maintained a Buy rating and increased its price target to $74.00, highlighting the company’s potential for growth and value unlocking catalysts, including its ’24 Aera deal and carbon capture initiatives.
In other company news, California Resources announced the appointment of Clio C. Crespy as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective from January 1, 2025. Crespy’s appointment is seen as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to the energy transition and its strategy to maximize land and mineral ownership value through decarbonization efforts.
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