** BofA Global Research raises price target on oil and gas company California Resources Corp CRC.N to $60 from $53, maintains "buy" rating
** The new PT represents a ~20% upside to the stock's last close
** Brokerage believes California Energy Commission's vote on Friday to defer new profits cap on refineries by five years is evidence that pro-oil and gas policies are receiving serious consideration by state lawmakers
** "While oil production is declining due to constraints in obtaining new oil and gas permits, the rate of decline is better than original expectations"- BofA
** 12 of 13 brokerages rate the stock "buy" or higher and 1 rates "hold"; their median PT is $60.50
** As of last close, stock down ~4% YTD
(Reporting by Dharna Bafna in Bengaluru)
((Dharna.bafna@thomsonreuters.com))