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NASDAQ:VTNR

Vertex Energy - VTNR Stock Forecast, Price & News

$8.51
-0.03 (-0.35%)
(As of 03/27/2023 08:25 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$8.51
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$8.51
50-Day Range
$6.75
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$11.08
52-Week Range
$5.42
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$18.10
Volume
5,601 shs
Average Volume
2.87 million shs
Market Capitalization
$643.95 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$14.43

Vertex Energy MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.60 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
68.9% Upside
$14.43 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
30.63% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
N/A
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.44mentions of Vertex Energy in the last 14 days
Based on 5 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.

2.57 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

49th out of 179 stocks

Petroleum Refining Industry

10th 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

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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March 20, 2023 | benzinga.com
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StockNews.com Begins Coverage on Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR)
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
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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
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
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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
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VTNR Company Calendar

Last Earnings
3/07/2022
Today
3/27/2023
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
+68.9%
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
0.23
Cash Flow
$0.66 per share
Price / Cash Flow
12.99
Book Value
$2.19 per share
Price / Book
3.90

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
75,670,000
Free Float
63,638,000
Market Cap
$646.22 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
2.07

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 equities research analysts have issued 1-year 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 stock price to reach $14.43 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 68.9% 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 beginning of the year. Since then, VTNR stock has increased by 37.7% and is now trading at $8.54.
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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 quarterly earnings data 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 quarter in the prior year, the firm posted ($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."

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 $8.54.

How much money does Vertex Energy make?

Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) has a market capitalization of $646.22 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 3/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff