Positive News Sentiment NASDAQ:VTNR Vertex Energy Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Vertex Energy, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $10.72 +0.20 (+1.90%) (As of 07/1/2022 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Today's Range$10.20▼$10.8550-Day Range$8.26▼$18.0052-Week Range$3.30▼$18.10Volume2.02 million shsAverage Volume4.41 million shsMarket Capitalization$692.31 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$19.83 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Vertex Energy Stock Forecast (MarketRank)Analyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside85.0% Upside$19.83 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy15.22% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.51Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$514.71 K Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth17.32%From $3.58 to $4.20 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as 30% analysis score, 20% valuation score, 10% short interest score, 10% dividend score, 10% sustainability score, 10% news and social score, and 10% insider trading score.2.29 out of 5 starsIndustrial Products Sector70th out of 255 stocksPetroleum Refining Industry7th out of 23 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVertex Energy has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $19.83, Vertex Energy has a forecasted upside of 85.0% from its current price of $10.72.Amount of Analyst CoverageVertex Energy has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted15.22% of the outstanding shares of Vertex Energy have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverVertex Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Vertex Energy has recently decreased by 34.90%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldVertex Energy does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthVertex Energy does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for VTNR. Previous Next 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVertex Energy has a news sentiment score of 1.51. 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 0.52 average news sentiment score of Industrial Products companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Vertex Energy this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search InterestOnly 50 people have searched for VTNR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -42% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 22 people have added Vertex Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -46% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn 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 $514,708.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders15.90% 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 Institutions48.16% of the stock of Vertex Energy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Vertex Energy are expected to grow by 17.32% in the coming year, from $3.58 to $4.20 per share.Price to Book Value per Share RatioVertex Energy has a P/B Ratio of 22.33. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive VTNR Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Vertex Energy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address About Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR)Vertex Energy, Inc., an environmental services company, provides a range of services designed to aggregate, process, and recycle industrial and commercial waste systems in the Gulf Coast and Central Midwest regions of the United States. The company operates through Black Oil, Refining and Marketing, and Recovery segments. The Black Oil segment collects and purchases used motor oil directly from third-party generators; aggregates used motor oil from a 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 segment also produces and sells a vacuum gas oil product to refineries and marine fuels market; and base oil product to lubricant packagers and distributors. The Refining and Marketing segment gathers hydrocarbon streams in the form of petroleum distillates, transmix, and other chemical products that are purchased from pipeline operators, refineries, chemical processing facilities, and third-party providers; and sells end products, such as gasoline blendstock, pygas, and fuel oil cutter stock to oil companies or to petroleum trading and blending companies. The Recovery segment sells ferrous and non-ferrous recyclable metal products, and markets Group III base oils and other petroleum-based products, as well as provides transportation and marine salvage services. Vertex Energy, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.Read More VTNR Stock News HeadlinesJune 28, 2022 | seekingalpha.comVertex Energy: This Refining Business Is Priced At 3x 2023 Free Cash FlowsJune 20, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comDespite currently being unprofitable, Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) has delivered a 928% return to shareholders over 5 yearsJune 19, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comVertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) Trading Down 8.4%June 16, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com10 Most Shorted Stocks to Watch in JuneJune 14, 2022 | seekingalpha.comVertex Energy names COOJune 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comVertex Energy Appoints Alvaro Ruiz as Chief Strategy OfficerJune 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comVertex Energy Announces COO Succession PlanJune 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comIs the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Vertex Energy (VTNR) Stock?June 11, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comVertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) PT Raised to $21.50 at Credit Suisse GroupJune 10, 2022 | nasdaq.comInteresting VTNR Put And Call Options For October 21stJune 10, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comStifel Nicolaus Increases Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) Price Target to $20.00June 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why Momentum Investors Will Love Vertex Energy (VTNR)June 9, 2022 | americanbankingnews.comDavid L. Phillips Sells 33,207 Shares of Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNR) StockJune 6, 2022 | finanznachrichten.deVertex Energy, Inc.: Vertex Energy Set To Join Russell 3000 IndexJune 6, 2022 | seekingalpha.comVertex Energy to enter Russell 3000 IndexJune 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comVertex Energy Set To Join Russell 3000(R) IndexJune 6, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.comRelative Strength Alert: Will the Vertex Energy (NAQ:VTNR) share price keep rising?June 1, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhat Makes Vertex Energy (VTNR) a Good Fit for "Trend Investing"May 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comAnalysts Are Betting On Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNR) With A Big Upgrade This WeekMay 18, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comVertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNR) On The Verge Of Breaking EvenMay 16, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.com5 Short Squeeze Candidates To Watch This Week: Vertex Energy Tops List, Medavail Holdings And Camping World Remain ElevatedMay 16, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why "Trend" Investors Would Love Betting on Vertex Energy (VTNR)May 10, 2022 | seekingalpha.comVertex Energy's (VTNR) CEO Ben Cowart On Q1 2022 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptMay 10, 2022 | benzinga.comMid-Morning Market Update: Markets Open Higher; Nasdaq Jumps Over 200 PointsMay 10, 2022 | apnews.comVertex Energy: Q1 Earnings SnapshotSee More Headlines Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Petroleum refining Sub-IndustryN/A SectorIndustrial Products Current SymbolNASDAQ:VTNR CUSIPN/A CIK890447 Webwww.vertexenergy.com Phone(866) 660-8156FaxN/AEmployees282Year FoundedN/ACompany Calendar Last Earnings5/10/2022Today7/02/2022Next Earnings (Estimated)8/09/2022Fiscal Year End12/31/2022Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$19.83 High Stock Price Forecast$21.50 Low Stock Price Forecast$18.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+85.0%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-18.36 million Net Margins-7.20% Pretax Margin-32.35% Return on Equity-25.34% Return on Assets-5.83% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.63 Current Ratio4.10 Quick Ratio3.87 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$115.78 million Price / Sales5.98 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$0.48 per share Price / Book22.33Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares64,581,000Free Float54,313,000Market Cap$692.31 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.62 Vertex Energy Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Vertex Energy stock right now? 3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vertex Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" Vertex Energy stock. View analyst ratings for Vertex Energy or view top-rated stocks. What is Vertex Energy's stock price forecast for 2022? 3 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Vertex Energy's stock. Their VTNR stock forecasts range from $18.00 to $21.50. On average, they predict Vertex Energy's stock price to reach $19.83 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 85.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts' price targets for Vertex Energy or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How has Vertex Energy's stock price performed in 2022? Vertex Energy's stock was trading at $4.53 at the start of the year. Since then, VTNR stock has increased by 136.6% and is now trading at $10.72. View the best growth stocks for 2022 here. When is Vertex Energy's next earnings date? Vertex Energy is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, August 9th 2022. View our earnings forecast for Vertex Energy. How were Vertex Energy's earnings last quarter? Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNR) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 10th. The industrial products company reported $0.11 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.11) by $0.22. The industrial products company earned $40.22 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $63.63 million. Vertex Energy had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 25.34% and a negative net margin of 7.20%. View Vertex Energy's earnings history. Who are Vertex Energy's key executives? Vertex Energy's management team includes the following people: Mr. Benjamin P. Cowart, Founder, Chairman, CEO & Pres (Age 53, Pay $610.86k)Mr. Christopher Carlson, CFO & Sec. (Age 49, Pay $415.45k)Mr. John Noel Strickland, Chief Operating Officer (Age 68, Pay $536.8k) (LinkedIn Profile)Mr. Bart Rice, Division Pres of Renewable & Conventional FuelsMr. Matthew Lieb, VP of Specialty Projects (Age 50)Mr. David Peel, Corp. Advisor (Age 72) Who are some of Vertex Energy's key competitors? Some companies that are related to Vertex Energy include Delek US (DK), YPF Sociedad Anónima (YPF), Calumet Specialty Products Partners (CLMT), BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust (BPT), Trecora Resources (TREC) and Green Planet Group (GNPG). View all of VTNR's competitors. 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." How do I buy shares of Vertex Energy? Shares of VTNR 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Vertex Energy's stock price today? One share of VTNR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $10.72. How much money does Vertex Energy make? Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) has a market capitalization of $692.31 million and generates $115.78 million in revenue each year. How many employees does Vertex Energy have? Vertex Energy 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 Vertex Energy 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 7/2/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for $1.00 Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. 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