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NASDAQ:VTNR

Vertex Energy (VTNR) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$6.29
-0.14 (-2.18%)
(As of 06/2/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$6.25
▼
$6.67
50-Day Range
$6.29
▼
$10.33
52-Week Range
$5.42
▼
$18.10
Volume
2.68 million shs
Average Volume
2.15 million shs
Market Capitalization
$477.60 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$14.43
ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media

Vertex Energy MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.60 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
129.3% Upside
$14.43 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
25.13% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.51mentions of Vertex Energy in the last 14 days
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$1.34 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
11.67%
From $1.80 to $2.01 Per Share

Overall MarketRank™

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

2.29 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

71st out of 175 stocks

Petroleum Refining Industry

12th out of 17 stocks

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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

June 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNR) to Post FY2024 Earnings of $1.63 Per Share, Northland Capmk Forecasts
May 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Vertex Energy Announces Commercial Production of Renewable Diesel and Entry Into Working Capital Facility for Renewable Diesel Business
June 4, 2023 | Legacy Research (Affiliate) (Ad)
“Amazon Loophole” could hand you $28,544 in “royalty” payouts
Thanks to a little-known IRS loophole… Regular Americans can collect up to $28,544 (or more) in payouts from what Brad Thomas calls the “Amazon secret royalty program…” See how to collect the next payout before the strict cutoff deadline.
May 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Vertex Energy Announces Upcoming Investor Conference Participation
May 25, 2023 | stockhouse.com
INVESTOR ACTION REMINDER: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in Vertex Energy, Inc. with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the Firm
May 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNR) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by Analysts
May 21, 2023 | benzinga.com
INVESTOR DEADLINE: Vertex Energy, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit - VTNR
May 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
James Gary Rhame Buys 4,000 Shares of Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNR) Stock
June 4, 2023 | Legacy Research (Affiliate) (Ad)
“Amazon Loophole” could hand you $28,544 in “royalty” payouts
Thanks to a little-known IRS loophole… Regular Americans can collect up to $28,544 (or more) in payouts from what Brad Thomas calls the “Amazon secret royalty program…” See how to collect the next payout before the strict cutoff deadline.
May 17, 2023 | marketwatch.com
INVESTOR ALERT: Vertex Energy, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit - VTNR
May 14, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
HC Wainwright Comments on Vertex Energy, Inc.'s Q2 2023 Earnings (NASDAQ:VTNR)
May 13, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
HC Wainwright Comments on Vertex Energy, Inc.'s Q4 2023 Earnings (NASDAQ:VTNR)
May 12, 2023 | marketwatch.com
The Gross Law Firm Announces Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders of VTNR, UNFI and MARA
May 12, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) Downgraded to Sell at StockNews.com
May 11, 2023 | msn.com
Oppenheimer Maintains Vertex Energy (VTNR) Outperform Recommendation
May 10, 2023 | seekingalpha.com
Vertex Energy: Still Attractive, Despite Headwinds
May 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Investors might be losing patience for Vertex Energy's (NASDAQ:VTNR) increasing losses, as stock sheds 13% over the past week
May 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Wall Street Analysts Think Vertex Energy (VTNR) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
May 9, 2023 | marketwatch.com
INVESTOR NOTICE: Vertex Energy, Inc. Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit - VTNR
May 9, 2023 | benzinga.com
VTNR LAWSUIT: The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Notify Investors of a Class Action Lawsuit Involving Vertex Energy, Inc.
May 9, 2023 | benzinga.com
Investors in Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTNR) should contact the Shareholders Foundation in connection with a Lawsuit
May 9, 2023 | msn.com
Why Vertex Energy Shares Are Sliding Today
May 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Vertex Energy Announces First Quarter 2023 Results
May 8, 2023 | msn.com
Vertex Energy Q1 2023 Earnings Preview
May 8, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com
Vertex Energy (VTNR) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday
May 5, 2023 | marketwatch.com
CLASS ACTION UPDATE for VTNR, SIVBQ and LPSN: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders
May 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com
Vertex Energy (VTNR) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know
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VTNR Price History

VTNR Company Calendar

Last Earnings
3/07/2022
Today
6/03/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/08/2023
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
+129.3%
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
1.57%
Pretax Margin
-0.35%
Return on Equity
36.41%
Return on Assets
7.76%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
1.00
Current Ratio
1.47
Quick Ratio
0.77

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.79 billion
Price / Sales
0.17
Cash Flow
$0.64 per share
Price / Cash Flow
9.78
Book Value
$2.91 per share
Price / Book
2.16

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
75,930,000
Free Float
63,860,000
Market Cap
$477.60 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
2.10

Key Executives

  • Benjamin P. CowartBenjamin 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 target prices for Vertex Energy's shares. Their VTNR share price forecasts range from $6.90 to $21.50. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $14.43 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 129.3% 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 start of the year. Since then, VTNR stock has increased by 1.5% and is now trading at $6.29.
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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, August 8th 2023.
View our VTNR earnings forecast.

How were Vertex Energy's earnings last quarter?

Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNR) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, March, 7th. The industrial products company reported ($0.15) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.01 by $0.16. Vertex Energy had a net margin of 1.57% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 36.41%. During the same quarter last year, the business 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 variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include State Street Corp (5.90%), BlackRock Inc. (5.12%), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (1.83%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.50%), Bank of America Corp DE (0.00%) and Barclays PLC (0.00%). Insiders that own company stock include Benjamin P Cowart, Christopher Allen Stratton, David L Phillips, David L Phillips, James Gary Rhame, 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 $6.29.

How much money does Vertex Energy make?

Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) has a market capitalization of $477.60 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 6/4/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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