California Resources stock hits 52-week low at $43.08

Published 03/03/2025, 15:44
California Resources stock hits 52-week low at $43.08

In a challenging market environment, California Resources Corp (NYSE:CRC) stock has touched a 52-week low, dipping to $43.08. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears undervalued, with analysts setting price targets ranging from $57 to $80. This latest price level reflects a significant downturn from the company’s performance over the past year, with the stock witnessing a decline of 18.82% in its value. Despite the decline, the company maintains strong fundamentals with a P/E ratio of 6.2 and generated $531 million in net income over the last twelve months. Investors are closely monitoring the energy sector, as California Resources Corp, a prominent player in oil and natural gas exploration and production, grapples with market volatility and industry-specific headwinds. InvestingPro subscribers can access 8 additional key insights about CRC’s financial health and growth potential. The 52-week low serves as a critical indicator for the company’s short-term outlook and may influence investment decisions as stakeholders assess the potential for recovery or further decline. InvestingPro Tips highlight that the stock’s RSI suggests oversold conditions, potentially signaling a buying opportunity for value investors.

In other recent news, California Resources Corporation has been actively engaged in a series of developments that could impact its future operations. The company, alongside its subsidiary Carbon TerraVault, announced a partnership with National Cement Company of California to manage up to one million metric tons of CO2 emissions annually, contributing to California’s industrial decarbonization efforts. This initiative is part of the Lebec Net Zero project, which aims to produce carbon-neutral cement and is expected to begin operations in 2031.

Truist Securities has maintained a Buy rating for California Resources, citing the company’s record free cash flow and advancements in carbon capture and storage (CCS) as key factors for its $75 price target. The firm also initiated coverage, highlighting the company’s diverse operations, including its carbon management and traditional upstream activities. Meanwhile, JPMorgan has taken a more cautious stance, initiating coverage with a Neutral rating and a $63 price target, pointing to potential challenges from oil market dynamics and regulatory uncertainties.

Citi has revised its price target to $62, maintaining a Buy rating, despite delays in the carbon sequestration timeline. The firm projects California Resources to achieve 10 million metric tons per annum of sequestration by 2032, with a gradual ramp-up. Collectively, these developments reflect California Resources’ ongoing efforts in carbon management and its strategic positioning within the energy sector.

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