FutureFuel (FF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

FutureFuel Corp, headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, is a diversified specialty chemical and biofuel company. Established in 2005 following a spin-off from Imperial Chemical Industries, the company has grown into a leading producer of customized chemical intermediates and specialty chemicals. FutureFuel operates two primary production facilities: a chemical manufacturing complex in Newark, New Jersey, and a biofuel and chemical production facility in Covington, Louisiana.

On the chemical side, FutureFuel develops and manufactures a broad range of products that serve the crop protection, pharmaceutical, personal care, and life science industries. Its offerings include custom synthesis of active ingredients, intermediates used in crop protection formulations, and specialty chemicals tailored for personal care applications. The company’s Horizon Ag division focuses on agrochemical manufacturing, producing herbicides, insecticides, and other crop protection solutions for agricultural customers worldwide.

In the renewable energy segment, FutureFuel leverages its Covington facility to produce biodiesel and other bio-based chemicals derived from vegetable oil, animal fats, and other renewable feedstocks. The company’s biofuel operations supply transportation fuel markets while also generating glycerin and other byproducts used in animal feed and industrial applications. This integrated approach aligns with growing demand for sustainable, low-carbon products across multiple end markets.

FutureFuel serves customers across North America, Europe, and select international markets, supported by a network of technical service and sales representatives. Under the leadership of President and CEO Michael Saltzman, the company emphasizes operational excellence, innovation, and regulatory compliance. FutureFuel continues to invest in research and development to expand its product portfolio and improve process efficiency in both its chemical and biofuel divisions.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $4.05 to $4.12
• 50-Day Range: $3.86 to $4.36
• 52-Week Range: $3.77 to $6.40
• Volume: 174,840 shs
• Average Volume: 298,402 shs
• Market Capitalization: $178.06 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 5.90%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

FutureFuel Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

FutureFuel scored higher than 29% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 228th out of 267 stocks in the energy sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for FutureFuel.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of FutureFuel is -27.16, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of FutureFuel is -27.16, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

FutureFuel has a P/B Ratio of 0.87. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.79% of the float of FutureFuel has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

FutureFuel has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in FutureFuel has recently increased by 0.63%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

FutureFuel is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.83%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

FutureFuel does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Environmental Score: -3.51

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.79% of the float of FutureFuel has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

FutureFuel has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in FutureFuel has recently increased by 0.63%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

Search Interest

Only 5 people have searched for FF on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -17% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

6 people have added FutureFuel to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, FutureFuel insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

41.10% of the stock of FutureFuel is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

44.56% of the stock of FutureFuel is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

FF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FF shares performed this year?

FutureFuel's stock was trading at $5.29 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, FF stock has decreased by 23.0% and is now trading at $4.0750.

How were FutureFuel's earnings last quarter?

FutureFuel Corp. (NYSE:FF) announced its earnings results on Monday, May, 12th. The energy company reported ($0.40) EPS for the quarter. The energy company had revenue of $17.54 million for the quarter. FutureFuel had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.15% and a negative net margin of 3.19%.

Who are FutureFuel's major shareholders?

FutureFuel's top institutional shareholders include Kapitalo Investimentos Ltda (0.19%), Pallas Capital Advisors LLC (0.03%) and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include Donald C Bedell, Mckinlay Thomas, Richard P Rowe, Rose Sparks, Paul Manheim, Charles W Lyon and Roeland Polet.
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How do I buy shares of FutureFuel?

Shares of FF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of FutureFuel own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that FutureFuel investors own include Waste Connections (WCN), American Water Works (AWK), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/12/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/18 Dividend: 6/04/2025
• Record date for 6/18 Dividend: 6/05/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/18/2025
• Today: 7/17/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/11/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Energy
• Industry: Biofuels
• Sub-Industry: Specialty Chemicals
• Current Symbol: NYSE:FF
• CIK: 1337298
• Web: www.futurefuelcorporation.com
• Phone: (314) 854-8352
• Fax: 805-565-0800
• Employees: 470
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.15)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $15.50 million
• Net Margins: -3.19%
• Pretax Margin: -3.11%
• Return on Equity: -3.15%
• Return on Assets: -2.61%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 4.70
• Quick Ratio: 3.82

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $243.34 million
• Price / Sales: 0.73
• Cash Flow: $0.56 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 7.27
• Book Value: $4.70 per share
• Price / Book: 0.87

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 43,800,000
• Free Float: 25,800,000
• Market Cap: $178.49 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.60