{"url_path":"/sec/crc/8-k/2026-07-14/item-2-02","section_key":"item-2-02","section_title":"Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"8-K","doc_date":"2026-07-14","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1609253/0001609253-26-000122-index.html","accession_number":"0001609253-26-000122","cik":"0001609253","ticker":"CRC","issuer_name":"California Resources Corp","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1609253/0001609253-26-000122-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0001609253","primary_entity_name":"California Resources Corp"},"word_count":669,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.\n\nCalifornia Resources Corporation (the \"Company\") presents in this Item 2.02 certain summary information for the three months ended June 30, 2026 regarding realized prices and commodity derivatives. The summary information presented below is preliminary and unaudited, does not reflect all adjustments and charges, and remains subject to completion of the Company's financial reporting process. The preliminary summary information is not comprehensive of all results for the period and does not constitute an estimate of the Company's quarterly earnings. There can be no assurances that the final results for this period will not differ from the preliminary summary information presented below.\n\nThe information in this Item 2.02 shall not be deemed \"filed\" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the \"Exchange Act\"), and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.\n\nRealized Prices\n\nThe following table presents information about estimated index and average realized prices:\n\nFor the Three Months Ended\n\nJune 30, 2026\n\nIndex Prices:\n\nBrent ($ per Bbl)$96.87\n\nWTI ($ per Bbl)$92.79\n\nNYMEX Henry Hub ($ per Mcf)$2.90\n\nRealized price without derivative settlements:\n\nOil ($ per Bbl)$91.64\n\nNGLs ($ per Bbl)$49.62\n\nGas ($ per Mcf)$1.84\n\nRealized price with derivative settlements:\n\nOil ($ per Bbl)$76.50\n\nNGLs ($ per Bbl)$49.62\n\nGas ($ per Mcf)$1.84\n\nCommodity Derivative Activity\n\nFor the three months ended June 30, 2026, the Company estimates a loss from net settlement from commodity derivatives of $190 million, including a loss of $164 million from net settlements and premiums from commodity sales derivatives and a loss of $26 million from settlements of natural gas purchase derivatives.\n\nForward Looking Statements\n\nInformation set forth in this Form 8-K constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other securities laws. All statements other than historical facts are forward-looking statements. Words such as “expect,” “could,” “may,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “ability,” “believe,” “seek,” “see,” “will,” “would,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “target,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “opportunity” or “strategy” or similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the management of the Company and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, projected in, or implied by, such statements.\n\n1\n\nAlthough the Company believes the expectations and forecasts reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, they are inherently subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond its control. No assurance can be given that such forward-looking statements will be correct or achieved or that the assumptions are accurate or will not change over time. Particular uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to be materially different than those expressed in its forward-looking statements are described in its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and its other periodic filings with the SEC.\n\nThe Company cautions you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this document, which speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation to update, alter or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This communication may also contain information from third-party sources. This data may involve a number of assumptions and limitations, and the Company has not independently verified them and does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of such third-party information.\n\n2\n\nSIGNATURE\n\nPursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.\n\nCalifornia Resources Corporation\n\n/s/ Michael L. Preston\n\nName:Michael L. Preston\n\nTitle:\nExecutive Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel\n\nDATED: July 14, 2026"}