Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.56
California Resources Corporation (CRC) Dividend History
Income profile from 2021 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.5%
Payout Ratio
37.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
CRC Dividend Income Check
Safety
37.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.7% and trend is unknown.
CRC Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.5%
Trailing DPS$1.56
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout37.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout27.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR25.5%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.7%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield7.0%
Total Shareholder Yield9.5%
1Y Total Return63.0%
5Y Total Return167.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)22.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$26,71810Y ago$40,86320Y ago$8,223
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CRC Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (6 years of payments)
CRC Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
California Resources Corporation distributes 37.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 27.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CRC has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 25.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CRC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.5% dividend yield, 7.0% buyback yield, 9.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.7% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 167.2%, with dividends contributing 22.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $40,863 today.
CRC Recent Dividend Payments
Last 18 payments · Annual
TTM Total$5.49
Avg/Payment$0.3049
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.4050 | — | 2.58% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.4050 | ↑ +4.5% | 3.31% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | $0.3875 | — | 3.11% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.3875 | — | 3.51% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.3875 | — | 4.48% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.3875 | — | 2.43% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.3875 | ↑ +25.0% | 2.51% | Sep 16, 2024 |
| May 31, 2024 | $0.3100 | — | 2.56% | Jun 14, 2024 |
CRC Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#8 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.5%
#8 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
37.5% payout
Streak
4Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.5%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRCCalifornia Resources… | $5.4B | 2.5% | 37.5% | 4 | Sustainable |
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 SMSM Energy Company | $3.3B | 2.7% | 14.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
 MTDRMatador Resources Co… | $6.9B | 2.4% | 21.5% | 5 | Sustainable |
3rd  CRGYCrescent Energy Comp… | $4.1B | 3.8% | 86.6% | 3 | At Risk |
1st  BATLBattalion Oil Corpor… | $47M | 100.0% | — | 4 | Unknown |
 OXYOccidental Petroleum… | $53.7B | 3.0% | 67.3% | 4 | Watch |
 CVXChevron Corporation | $364.2B | 3.8% | 1.0% | 8 | Sustainable |
 COPConocoPhillips | $140.0B | 2.8% | 50.0% | 1 | Sustainable |
CRC Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.41 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2025 | $1.57 | 12.4% | 4 | $4.15 | 37.8% | 2.65x | 6.7% |
| 2024 | $1.40 | 20.5% | 4 | $4.62 | 30.2% | 3.31x | 5.9% |
| 2023 | $1.16 | 46.1% | 4 | $7.78 | 14.9% | 6.72x | 4.9% |
| 2022 | $0.79 | 366.2% | 4 | $6.75 | 11.7% | 8.52x | 3.4% |
| 2021 | $0.17 | — | 1 | $7.37 | 2.3% | 43.35x | 0.7% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $22.59 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.57 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $6.77 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-6.26 | — | — | — |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CRC stock.
How much dividend does CRC pay per share?
California Resources Corporation (CRC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.56 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CRC's next ex-dividend date?
CRC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CRC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CRC's dividend safe?
CRC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +37.5% and FCF payout ratio of +27.0%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is CRC a Dividend Payer?
Yes, California Resources Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does CRC pay dividends?
California Resources Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.56 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 5+ years from 2021 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CRC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CRC five years ago would be worth approximately $26,718 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CRC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CRC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.5% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.