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California Resources Corp

CRC

California Resources Corporation (CRC) completed its merger with Berry Corporation in 2025, resulting in a 14.7% revenue increase to $3.67 billion. Despite higher revenues, operating income and net income declined modestly by 3.5% each, reflecting integration expenses and margin pressures. Operating cash flow grew significantly by 41.8% to $865 million, supporting increased capital expenditures of $322 million. The company’s current ratio was 0.89 at year-end, indicating liquidity pressures amid elevated current liabilities. Shareholder returns expanded with dividends reaching $136 million and share repurchases rising to $377 million. Key risks include regulatory approvals, synergy realization, and commodity price volatility, which will influence CRC’s future growth and financial stability.

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