NASDAQ:VTNR

Vertex Energy - VTNR Stock Forecast, Price & News

$9.93

+0.06 (+0.61%)

(As of 03/30/2023 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $9.67
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$10.04
50-Day Range: $6.92
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$11.08
52-Week Range: $5.42
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$18.10

Volume: 1.96 million shs
Average Volume: 3.83 million shs
Market Capitalization: $751.40 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $14.43

Institutional Ownership

Vertex Energy MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.60 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 45.3% Upside
$14.43 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
29.30% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 1.53
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$1.46 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: 47.89%
From $1.90 to $2.81 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.51 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

51st out of 179 stocks

Petroleum Refining Industry

10th out of 17 stocks

3.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Vertex Energy has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $14.43, Vertex Energy has a forecasted upside of 45.3% from its current price of $9.93.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Vertex Energy has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

2.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
29.30% of the outstanding shares of Vertex Energy have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Vertex Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.8.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Vertex Energy has recently decreased by 4.36%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Vertex Energy does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Vertex Energy does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for VTNR.

3.6

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Vertex Energy has a news sentiment score of 1.53. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.62 average news sentiment score of Industrial Products companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Vertex Energy this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
69 people have searched for VTNR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 5% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
14 people have added Vertex Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 40% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Vertex Energy insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,461,998.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
16.30% of the stock of Vertex Energy is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
63.44% of the stock of Vertex Energy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Vertex Energy are expected to grow by 47.89% in the coming year, from $1.90 to $2.81 per share.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Vertex Energy has a P/B Ratio of 4.53. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) Stock

Vertex Energy, Inc. engages in the recycle of industrial waste streams and off-specification commercial chemical products. The firm focuses on the recycle of used motor oil and other petroleum by-products. It operates through the following segments: Black Oil, Refining and Marketing and Recovery. The Black Oil segment collects and purchases used motor oil from third-party generators, established network of local and regional collectors and sells used motor oil to customers for use as a feedstock or replacement fuel for industrial burners. The Refining and Marketing segment manages the re-refinement of used motor oil and other petroleum by-products and sells the re-refined products to end customers. The Recovery segment includes a generator solutions company for the proper recovery and management of hydrocarbon streams as well as metals. The company was founded by Benjamin P. Cowart in 2001 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

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VTNR Stock News Headlines

March 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Wall Street Analysts Think Vertex Energy (VTNR) Could Surge 61.64%: Read This Before Placing a Bet

March 21, 2023 | benzinga.com

VERTEX ENERGY INVESTOR ALERT: Kaplan Fox & Kilshiemer LLP Notifies Vertex Energy Investors of a Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadline

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Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) Class Action: Contact Robbins LLP for Information Regarding Your Rights Against Vertex Energy, Inc.

March 17, 2023 | benzinga.com

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR)

March 15, 2023 | benzinga.com

INVESTOR ACTION NOTICE: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in Vertex Energy, Inc. with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the Firm

March 15, 2023 | businesswire.com

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) Investors

March 14, 2023 | businesswire.com

INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) Investors

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March 14, 2023 | businesswire.com

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) Investors

March 13, 2023 | benzinga.com

Vertex Shareholder Notice

March 13, 2023 | benzinga.com

Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) Class Action Notice: Robbins LLP Reminds Investors of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Against Vertex Energy, Inc.

March 11, 2023 | nasdaq.com

TD Cowen Initiates Coverage of Vertex Energy (VTNR) with Market Perform Recommendation

March 11, 2023 | benzinga.com

Vertex Shareholder Action Reminder

March 10, 2023 | benzinga.com

SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Vertex Energy, Inc. - VTNR

March 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Is Vertex Energy (VTNR) Stock Undervalued Right Now?

March 10, 2023 | benzinga.com

Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) Shareholder Notice: Robbins LLP Reminds Investors of Class Action Against Vertex Energy, Inc.

March 9, 2023 | benzinga.com

Grabar Law Office Investigates Claims on Behalf of Shareholders of Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR)

March 8, 2023 | benzinga.com

INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) on Behalf of Investors

March 8, 2023 | benzinga.com

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Notifies Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) Investors of Class Action and to Actively Participate

March 8, 2023 | benzinga.com

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces Investigation of Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) on Behalf of Investors

March 8, 2023 | businesswire.com

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces Investigation of Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) on Behalf of Investors

March 7, 2023 | benzinga.com

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces Investigation of Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) on Behalf of Investors

March 7, 2023 | businesswire.com

VERTEX ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Vertex Energy, Inc. and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

March 7, 2023 | benzinga.com

SHAREHOLDER ACTION NOTICE: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in Vertex Energy, Inc. with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the Firm

March 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Wall Street Analysts Believe Vertex Energy (VTNR) Could Rally 30.19%: Here's is How to Trade

March 6, 2023 | benzinga.com

Vertex Deadline Alert

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VTNR Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 3/07/2022
Today: 3/30/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/09/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Petroleum refining
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Industrial Products
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:VTNR
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 890447
Web: www.vertexenergy.com
Phone: (866) 660-8156
Fax: N/A
Employees: 282
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: $14.43
High Stock Price Forecast: $21.50
Low Stock Price Forecast: $6.90
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +45.3%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.60
Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): N/A
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $-4,820,000.00
Net Margins: -0.17%
Pretax Margin: -0.85%
Return on Equity: 94.29%
Return on Assets: 19.92%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.30
Current Ratio: 1.50
Quick Ratio: 0.96

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $2.79 billion
Price / Sales: 0.27
Cash Flow: $0.70 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 14.13
Book Value: $2.19 per share
Price / Book: 4.53

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 75,670,000
Free Float: 63,335,000
Market Cap: $751.40 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 2.07

Key Executives

Benjamin P. Cowart
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer

James Rhame
Chief Operating Officer

Christopher Carlson
Chief Financial Officer

Alvaro Ruiz
Chief Strategy Officer

Smith E. Howland
Commercial Manager

Key Competitors

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Insiders & Institutions

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VTNR Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Vertex Energy stock right now?: 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vertex Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" VTNR shares.
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What is Vertex Energy's stock price forecast for 2023?: 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Vertex Energy's stock. Their VTNR share price forecasts range from $6.90 to $21.50. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $14.43 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 45.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have VTNR shares performed in 2023?: Vertex Energy's stock was trading at $6.20 at the start of the year. Since then, VTNR stock has increased by 60.2% and is now trading at $9.93.
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When is Vertex Energy's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 9th 2023.
View our VTNR earnings forecast.
How were Vertex Energy's earnings last quarter?: Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNR) issued its earnings results on Monday, March, 7th. The industrial products company reported ($0.15) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.01 by $0.16. Vertex Energy had a negative net margin of 0.17% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 94.29%. During the same period last year, the firm earned ($0.12) earnings per share.
What ETFs hold Vertex Energy's stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) stock in their portfolio include VanEck Environmental Services ETF (EVX), SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP), Direxion Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exp. & Prod. Bull 2x Shares (GUSH) and Vanguard Energy ETF (VDE).Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF (FENY).

What other stocks do shareholders of Vertex Energy own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Vertex Energy investors own include Immunomedics (IMMU), Uniti Group (UNIT), TearLab (TEAR), Memorial Production Partners (MEMP), Good Times Restaurants (GTIM), United Rentals (URI), Energy Focus (EFOI), Provectus Biopharmaceuticals (PVCT), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Alto Ingredients (PEIX).
What is Vertex Energy's stock symbol?: Vertex Energy trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "VTNR."
Who are Vertex Energy's major shareholders?: Vertex Energy's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Bank of America Corp DE (0.00%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.43%), Barclays PLC (0.00%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (1.09%), Skaana Management L.P. (0.00%) and Susquehanna International Group LLP (0.00%). Insiders that own company stock include Benjamin P Cowart, Christopher Allen Stratton, David L Phillips, David L Phillips, John Noel Strickland, Michael A Mussallem and Timothy C Harvey.
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How do I buy shares of Vertex Energy?: Shares of VTNR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Vertex Energy's stock price today?: One share of VTNR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $9.93.
How much money does Vertex Energy make?: Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) has a market capitalization of $751.40 million and generates $2.79 billion in revenue each year.
How many employees does Vertex Energy have?: The company employs 282 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Vertex Energy?: Vertex Energy's mailing address is 1331 GEMINI STREET SUITE 250, HOUSTON TX, 77058. The official website for the company is www.vertexenergy.com. The industrial products company can be reached via phone at (866) 660-8156 or via email at ir@vertexenergy.com.

This page (NASDAQ:VTNR) was last updated on 3/31/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Vertex Energy - VTNR Stock Forecast, Price & News

Vertex Energy MarketRank™ Forecast

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) Stock

VTNR Stock News Headlines

VTNR Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders & Institutions

VTNR Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™