CRC Dividend History & Analysis | 3.5% Yield

CRC has a dividend yield of 3.5% and paid 1.57 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.45%
Payout Ratio 35.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 25.54%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.05%
Payout FCF 25.3%
Streak Years 4
Dividend Rating 76.70%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 19.7%
Total Return 5y: 149.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
DMLP 1,149 M 13.3% 35.7%
KRP 1,449 M 11.8% 30.1%
MNR 1,957 M 14.2% 14.4%
BSM 3,133 M 10.0% 22.8%
EPM 138 M 10.4% 20.3%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SM 4,534 M 166% 92.5%
MTDR 5,632 M 80.1% 100%
WTI 323 M 100% 46.6%
NOG 2,440 M 70.1% 100%
DEC 1,126 M 64.1% 90.0%

Quality Dividend Peers in Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

APA
APA
 4.98% Yield
COP
ConocoPhillips
 3.45% Yield
MGY
Magnolia Oil & Gas
 2.61% Yield
WDS
Woodside Energy
 6.75% Yield
MAU
Etablissements Maurel
 6.61% Yield

CRC Dividend History: Last 17 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.405 4.4% 0.85%
2025-08-27 2025-08-27 2025-09-12 Quarterly 0.388 0% 0.8%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-13 Quarterly 0.388 0% 0.9%
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-03-21 Quarterly 0.388 0% 0.94%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.388 0% 0.65%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-16 Quarterly 0.388 25.2% 0.74%
2024-05-31 2024-05-31 2024-06-14 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.66%
2024-03-05 2024-03-06 2024-03-18 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.59%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.31 9.5% 0.6%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.283 0% 0.5%
2023-05-31 2023-06-01 2023-06-16 Quarterly 0.283 0% 0.75%
2023-03-03 2023-03-06 2023-03-16 Quarterly 0.283 0% 0.67%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-16 Quarterly 0.283 66.5% 0.63%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-16 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.35%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-16 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.37%
2022-03-04 2022-03-07 2022-03-16 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.41%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-16 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.43%

CRC Dividend FAQ

California Resources Corp (NYSE: CRC) is an independent U.S. energy and carbon-management firm that operates two primary segments: Oil & Natural Gas and Carbon Management. The company explores, develops, and produces crude oil, condensate, natural-gas liquids and dry gas for California refiners and other buyers, while its Carbon TerraVault business designs, builds, and operates CO₂ capture, transport and storage infrastructure. CRC also runs several power-generation assets, including small gas-fired plants that supply electricity to its upstream operations. Incorporated in 2014 and headquartered in Long Beach, California, CRC is classified under the GICS sub-industry “Oil & Gas Exploration & Production.”

What is the Dividend Yield of CRC?

As of February 2026, CRC`s dividend yield is 3.45%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.57 USD by the current share price of 55.42.

Does CRC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, CRC paid a dividend of 1.57 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-01 and the payout was 0.405 USD.

How often does CRC pay dividends?

CRC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CRC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-01.

CRC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CRC for the next 4 payments are between 0.449 (+10.9%) and 0.485 (+19.8%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will CRC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.405 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for California Resources (CRC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CRC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for California Resources (CRC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CRC?

CRC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 25.5% per year.
Strong growth: CRC's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CRC?

CRC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.05%. If you bought CRC's shares at 22.25 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.57 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.05% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CRC?

CRC Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: California Resources has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CRC have a good Dividend Yield?

CRC`s 3.45% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CRC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CRC is 35.3%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of CRC?

CRC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 76.70%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CRC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CRC's Outstanding Shares?

California Resources's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 9.22% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Significant dilution: Heavy share issuance is diluting existing shareholders. Even if total dividends paid increase, your dividend per share may stagnate or decline.

Has CRC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 1, 2016 with a ratio of 1:10.

This was a reverse split: Multiple shares were consolidated into fewer shares, increasing the price per share. This is sometimes used to meet exchange listing requirements and can be a warning sign if the company is struggling.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2012 382,000,000
2013 38,500,000 -89.92%
2014 38,382,000 -0.31%
2015 38,300,000 -0.21%
2016 42,300,000 +10.44%
2017 44,200,000 +4.49%
2018 48,600,000 +9.95%
2019 49,200,000 +1.23%
2020 83,319,700 +69.35%
2021 82,000,000 -1.58%
2022 75,000,000 -8.54%
2023 70,750,000 -5.67%
2024 92,200,000 +30.32%
2025 84,400,000 -8.46%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-08 02:17