ARKO (NASDAQ:ARKO) Upgraded at Wall Street Zen

Key Points

• ARKO was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “buy”, while Weiss Ratings also improved its view from “sell” to “hold.” MarketBeat says the stock’s overall analyst consensus is now Moderate Buy with a $6.50 target price.
• The stock rose 2.4% and opened at $6.87, near its 52-week high of $7.07. ARKO has a market cap of about $770.7 million and continues to trade with relatively high leverage.
• ARKO’s latest quarterly results beat expectations, with a smaller-than-expected loss of $0.07 per share and revenue of $1.77 billion topping estimates. Management also kept full-year guidance unchanged and outlined plans for expansion and remodels in 2026.

ARKO (NASDAQ:ARKO - Get Free Report) was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report issued to clients and investors on Saturday.

Separately, Weiss Ratings upgraded ARKO from a "sell (d+)" rating to a "hold (c-)" rating in a research report on Thursday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $6.50.

ARKO Stock Up 2.4%

Shares of ARKO stock opened at $6.87 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $770.68 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.16 and a beta of 0.94. The company's 50 day moving average is $5.91 and its 200 day moving average is $5.30. ARKO has a twelve month low of $3.71 and a twelve month high of $7.07. The company has a quick ratio of 1.22, a current ratio of 1.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.02.

ARKO (NASDAQ:ARKO - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The company reported ($0.07) earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.16) by $0.09. The company had revenue of $1.77 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.65 billion. ARKO had a net margin of 0.38% and a return on equity of 10.72%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned ($0.12) earnings per share. Research analysts anticipate that ARKO will post 0.26 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at ARKO

In other ARKO news, CFO Charles Galagher Jeff acquired 40,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 17th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $5.07 per share, with a total value of $202,800.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the chief financial officer directly owned 40,000 shares in the company, valued at approximately $202,800. The trade was a ∞ increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. 22.50% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On ARKO

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Cerity Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of ARKO by 7.3% in the fourth quarter. Cerity Partners LLC now owns 24,671 shares of the company's stock worth $112,000 after acquiring an additional 1,685 shares during the period. Bridgeway Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of ARKO by 0.3% in the fourth quarter. Bridgeway Capital Management LLC now owns 721,977 shares of the company's stock worth $3,278,000 after acquiring an additional 1,992 shares during the period. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of ARKO by 4.4% in the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 47,838 shares of the company's stock worth $189,000 after acquiring an additional 2,028 shares during the period. Significant Wealth Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of ARKO by 12.7% in the third quarter. Significant Wealth Partners LLC now owns 21,719 shares of the company's stock worth $99,000 after acquiring an additional 2,453 shares during the period. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC boosted its stake in shares of ARKO by 30.9% in the fourth quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 13,225 shares of the company's stock worth $60,000 after acquiring an additional 3,124 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 78.29% of the company's stock.

ARKO News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting ARKO this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ARKO’s Q1 loss narrowed versus last year and came in much better than analyst expectations, while revenue also topped estimates, supporting the stock. ARKO Corp. (ARKO) Reports Q1 Loss, Beats Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: The company said it will hold full-year guidance unchanged and plans 20 NTI cardlocks plus 25 remodels in 2026, suggesting management remains confident in its operating outlook. Arko plans 20 NTI cardlocks and 25 remodels in 2026 as it holds full-year guidance unchanged
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary ahead of the report focused on what to watch in Q1 earnings, but it did not add a major new catalyst on its own. ARKO Corp (ARKO) Q1 2026 Earnings Report Preview: What To Look For
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks published a value-investing note on ARKO, but it was mainly a screening-style article and not a fresh operating update. Should Value Investors Buy ARKO (ARKO) Stock?
• Negative Sentiment: The company still posted a quarterly loss, and its leverage remains relatively high, so investors may be watching for more sustained profitability improvement. ARKO Corp. Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

About ARKO

ARKO Corp NASDAQ: ARKO is a downstream energy and convenience retail company based in Matthews, North Carolina. The company's core operations encompass fuel supply, distribution and retailing through a network of terminals, independent dealer locations and company-operated convenience stores. ARKO's fuel offerings include branded and unbranded gasoline and diesel, as well as lubricants and other petroleum products marketed under various regional and private labels.

In its retail segment, ARKO operates a portfolio of convenience stores under the Kangaroo Express banner, serving on-site customers with fuel, grab-and-go food items, beverages and everyday household essentials.

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