Globenewswire·2025-11-04 21:32Core Insights - California Resources Corporation (CRC) reported solid financial results for Q3 2025, highlighting the strength of its business model and commitment to shareholder value through a disciplined approach [5][7][14] - The company announced a 5% increase in its quarterly dividend, reflecting its commitment to sustainable shareholder returns [7][16][18] - CRC is in the process of merging with Berry Corporation in an all-stock transaction, which is expected to close in Q1 2026, subject to regulatory approvals [9][11][14] Financial Performance - CRC reported a net income of $64 million for Q3 2025, down from $172 million in Q2 2025, with adjusted net income of $123 million [7][8] - Total operating revenues for Q3 2025 were $855 million, a decrease from $978 million in Q2 2025 [8][40] - The company generated $279 million in net cash from operating activities and $188 million in free cash flow during the quarter [7][8] Production and Pricing - Net oil production averaged 107 thousand barrels per day (MBbl/d) in Q3 2025, slightly down from 109 MBbl/d in Q2 2025 [6][8] - Realized oil prices without derivative settlements increased to $66.32 per barrel (Bbl) from $65.07 per Bbl in the previous quarter [6][8] - Natural gas production increased to 118 million cubic feet per day (Mmcf/d) with a realized price of $3.47 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf), up from $2.79 per Mcf in Q2 2025 [6][8] Capital Investments and Liquidity - CRC's total capital investments for Q3 2025 were $91 million, with $43 million allocated to drilling, completions, and workover capital [7][8] - As of September 30, 2025, CRC had $180 million in available cash and cash equivalents, with a total liquidity of $1,154 million [21][19] - The company redeemed all remaining 2026 Senior Notes for $122 million, extending its maturity profile [7][20] Shareholder Returns - The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.405 per share, payable on December 15, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 1, 2025 [17][18] - CRC has returned $454 million to shareholders in the first nine months of 2025, including $352 million in share repurchases and $102 million in dividends [15][18] Sustainability Initiatives - CRC received a "Grade A" certification for its methane emissions performance, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability [22][8] - The company plans to explore decarbonized power solutions in California through a memorandum of understanding with Capital Power [7][22]