NASDAQ:VTNR Vertex Energy - VTNR Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access 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. $9.88 -0.05 (-0.50%) (As of 03/31/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$9.73▼$10.0950-Day Range$6.92▼$11.0852-Week Range$5.42▼$18.10Volume1.77 million shsAverage Volume3.69 million shsMarket Capitalization$747.62 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$14.43 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Vertex Energy MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.60 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside46.0% Upside$14.43 Price TargetShort InterestBearish29.30% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.46 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth47.89%From $1.90 to $2.81 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.38 out of 5 starsIndustrial Products Sector46th out of 178 stocksPetroleum Refining Industry9th out of 17 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVertex 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/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $14.43, Vertex Energy has a forecasted upside of 46.0% from its current price of $9.88.Amount of Analyst CoverageVertex Energy has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted29.30% 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 7.8.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Vertex Energy has recently decreased by 4.36%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. 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 N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for VTNR. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVertex Energy has a news sentiment score of 1.46. 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 0.53 average news sentiment score of Industrial Products companies.Search InterestOnly 68 people have searched for VTNR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -7% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 10 people have added Vertex Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -23% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 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 $1,461,998.00 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 Institutions63.44% of the stock of Vertex Energy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings 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 RatioVertex Energy has a P/B Ratio of 4.51. 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 About Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) StockVertex 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.Read More 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 VTNR Stock News HeadlinesMarch 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWall Street Analysts Think Vertex Energy (VTNR) Could Surge 61.64%: Read This Before Placing a BetMarch 21, 2023 | benzinga.comVERTEX ENERGY INVESTOR ALERT: Kaplan Fox & Kilshiemer LLP Notifies Vertex Energy Investors of a Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming DeadlineApril 1, 2023 | Vantage Point (Ad)Did You See These Trend Reversals?Get ready for a potentially shocking and unprecedented announcement from the Fed meeting on May 3rd. This could cause many retail and industry traders to resort to drastic measures. One swift stroke could make popular assets plummet, BUT… there’s a straightforward solution to act now to protect your family and wealth. March 20, 2023 | benzinga.comVertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) Class Action: Contact Robbins LLP for Information Regarding Your Rights Against Vertex Energy, Inc.March 17, 2023 | benzinga.comGlancy Prongay & Murray LLP Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR)March 15, 2023 | benzinga.comINVESTOR ACTION NOTICE: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in Vertex Energy, Inc. with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the FirmMarch 15, 2023 | businesswire.comThe Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) InvestorsMarch 14, 2023 | businesswire.comINVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) InvestorsApril 1, 2023 | Vantage Point (Ad)Did You See These Trend Reversals?Get ready for a potentially shocking and unprecedented announcement from the Fed meeting on May 3rd. This could cause many retail and industry traders to resort to drastic measures. One swift stroke could make popular assets plummet, BUT… there’s a straightforward solution to act now to protect your family and wealth. March 14, 2023 | businesswire.comGlancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) InvestorsMarch 13, 2023 | benzinga.comVertex Shareholder NoticeMarch 13, 2023 | benzinga.comVertex 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.comTD Cowen Initiates Coverage of Vertex Energy (VTNR) with Market Perform RecommendationMarch 11, 2023 | benzinga.comVertex Shareholder Action ReminderMarch 10, 2023 | benzinga.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Vertex Energy, Inc. - VTNRMarch 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Vertex Energy (VTNR) Stock Undervalued Right Now?March 10, 2023 | benzinga.comVertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) Shareholder Notice: Robbins LLP Reminds Investors of Class Action Against Vertex Energy, Inc.March 9, 2023 | benzinga.comGrabar Law Office Investigates Claims on Behalf of Shareholders of Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR)March 8, 2023 | benzinga.comINVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation of Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) on Behalf of InvestorsMarch 8, 2023 | benzinga.comBronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Notifies Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) Investors of Class Action and to Actively ParticipateMarch 8, 2023 | benzinga.comGlancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces Investigation of Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) on Behalf of InvestorsMarch 8, 2023 | businesswire.comGlancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces Investigation of Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) on Behalf of InvestorsMarch 7, 2023 | benzinga.comThe Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces Investigation of Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) on Behalf of InvestorsMarch 7, 2023 | businesswire.comVERTEX 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 FirmMarch 7, 2023 | benzinga.comSHAREHOLDER ACTION NOTICE: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in Vertex Energy, Inc. with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the FirmMarch 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWall Street Analysts Believe Vertex Energy (VTNR) Could Rally 30.19%: Here's is How to TradeMarch 6, 2023 | benzinga.comVertex Deadline AlertSee More Headlines 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 VTNR Company Calendar Last Earnings3/07/2022Today4/01/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)5/09/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, 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/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$14.43 High Stock Price Forecast$21.50 Low Stock Price Forecast$6.90 Forecasted Upside/Downside+46.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.60 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-4,820,000.00 Net Margins-0.17% Pretax Margin-0.85% Return on Equity94.29% Return on Assets19.92% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.30 Current Ratio1.50 Quick Ratio0.96 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.79 billion Price / Sales0.27 Cash Flow$0.66 per share Price / Cash Flow15.01 Book Value$2.19 per share Price / Book4.51Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares75,670,000Free Float63,638,000Market Cap$747.62 million OptionableOptionable Beta2.07 Key ExecutivesBenjamin P. CowartChairman, President & Chief Executive OfficerJames RhameChief Operating OfficerChristopher CarlsonChief Financial OfficerAlvaro RuizChief Strategy OfficerSmith E. HowlandCommercial ManagerKey CompetitorsScanSourceNASDAQ:SCSCCadreNYSE:CDREMyers IndustriesNYSE:MYEDesktop MetalNYSE:DMTrinseoNYSE:TSEView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsDiametric Capital LPSold 28,756 shares on 3/29/2023Ownership: 0.046%MetLife Investment Management LLCSold 6,567 shares on 3/23/2023Ownership: 0.029%Christopher Allen StrattonSold 25,000 sharesTotal: $252,000.00 ($10.08/share)Benjamin P CowartSold 66,667 sharesTotal: $670,003.35 ($10.05/share)Benjamin P CowartSold 66,666 sharesTotal: $539,994.60 ($8.10/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions VTNR Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Vertex Energy stock right now? 5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Vertex Energy in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" VTNR shares. View VTNR analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Vertex Energy's stock price forecast for 2023? 5 analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Vertex Energy's shares. Their VTNR share price forecasts range from $6.90 to $21.50. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $14.43 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 46.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for VTNR or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have VTNR shares performed in 2023? Vertex Energy's stock was trading at $6.20 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, VTNR shares have increased by 59.4% and is now trading at $9.88. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. 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) announced its earnings results on Monday, March, 7th. The industrial products company reported ($0.15) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.01 by $0.16. Vertex Energy had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 94.29% and a negative net margin of 0.17%. During the same period last year, the company earned ($0.12) EPS. 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." 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Vertex Energy's stock price today? One share of VTNR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $9.88. How much money does Vertex Energy make? Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) has a market capitalization of $747.62 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 4/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free 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. 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