Mizuho analyst Nitin Kumar raised the firm's price target on California Resources to $87 from $86 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm expects the impact of Iran crisis on global oil prices and refining cracks to be prolonged. Mizuho increased its 2026 and 2027 oil price outlook by 25% and 6%, respectively, while raising its forecast for U.S. refining cracks by 61% and 51%. A pullback in stock valuations despite elevated commodity prices creates opportunity for investors to seek "alpha" in U.S. oil and gas, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Mizuho adjusted ratings and price targets in the group.
