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 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. $7.17 -0.01 (-0.14%) (As of 01/26/2023 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$6.94▼$7.4750-Day Range$5.49▼$8.7052-Week Range$3.30▼$18.10Volume2.14 million shsAverage Volume2.03 million shsMarket Capitalization$542.55 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$16.28 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Vertex Energy MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.33 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside127.1% Upside$16.28 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy27.38% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.33Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.12 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($0.30) to $1.29 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.2.23 out of 5 starsIndustrial Products Sector94th out of 183 stocksPetroleum Refining Industry15th out of 20 stocks 3.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVertex Energy has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 1 buy rating, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $16.28, Vertex Energy has a forecasted upside of 127.1% from its current price of $7.17.Amount of Analyst CoverageVertex Energy has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted27.38% 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 7.7.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Vertex Energy has recently decreased by 5.43%, 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 N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for VTNR. Previous Next 3.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVertex Energy has a news sentiment score of 1.33. 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 0.63 average news sentiment score of Industrial Products companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Vertex Energy this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 21 people have searched for VTNR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -5% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 12 people have added Vertex Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -14% 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 $1,116,664.00 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 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Vertex Energy are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.30) to $1.29 per share.Price to Book Value per Share RatioVertex Energy has a P/B Ratio of 14.94. 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 HeadlinesJanuary 20, 2023 | seekingalpha.comVertex Energy: A Short-Squeeze CandidateJanuary 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comOppenheimer Weighs in on Vertex Energy, Inc.'s FY2023 Earnings (NASDAQ:VTNR)January 26, 2023 | PressReach (Ad)Stocks News AnnouncementDon't miss this update. Read the press release about Small Pharma.January 17, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comNasdaq Edges Higher; Neovasc Shares JumpJanuary 17, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comDow Drops Over 150 Points; Goldman Sachs Profit Misses ExpectationsJanuary 17, 2023 | seekingalpha.comVertex Energy renewable diesel project on track for completion by late MarchJanuary 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVertex Energy Provides Operational Update for Q4 2022January 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAre Investors Undervaluing Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNR) By 49%?January 26, 2023 | Porter & Company (Ad)The Next Big Crisis Is HereYou just can’t see it yet because it’s NOT a banking, financial, or economic crisis… it’s far worse and threatens every dollar in your retirement account.January 5, 2023 | msn.comMake-A-Wish and Vertex Energy team up to grant Baldwin County child’s wishDecember 22, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comVertexOne Partners With Ameripro Energy Corp.November 28, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comInvesting in Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) five years ago would have delivered you a 835% gainNovember 8, 2022 | seekingalpha.comVertex Q3 Numbers Disappointing, But Valuation Remains SupportiveNovember 8, 2022 | seekingalpha.comVertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) Q3 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptNovember 8, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comVertex Energy Announces Third Quarter 2022 ResultsOctober 27, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comVertex Energy Announces Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Release and Conference Call DateOctober 25, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comMarket Sentiment Around Loss-Making Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNR)October 18, 2022 | bizjournals.comVertex Energy pushes back start of renewable diesel production at Alabama refineryOctober 18, 2022 | money.usnews.comTemasek-Backed Vertex Set to Raise Nearly $500 Million for New China-Focused FundOctober 11, 2022 | seekingalpha.comVertex Should Improve After Awful Q2, Given Valuation SupportOctober 7, 2022 | msn.comVertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) Stock Moves -1.14%: What You Should KnowOctober 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comVertex Energy pushes back start of renewable diesel production from Mobile refinerySeptember 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comVertex Energy Provides Operational Update Regarding Mobile Refinery and Updates Prior Third Quarter GuidanceSeptember 18, 2022 | nasdaq.comDoes Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?September 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comVertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNR) is a favorite amongst institutional investors who own 51%September 13, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.comDow Drops More Than 1,000 Points, Akero Therapeutics Shares Spike HigherSeptember 12, 2022 | finanznachrichten.deVertex Energy, Inc.: Vertex Energy Provides Progress & Strategic Timeline Update of Mobile Refinery Renewable Diesel Conversion ProjectSee 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 Earnings11/08/2022Today1/26/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)3/14/2023Fiscal 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$16.28 High Stock Price Forecast$21.50 Low Stock Price Forecast$6.90 Forecasted Upside/Downside+127.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.33 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-18,360,000.00 Net Margins-3.11% Pretax Margin-5.07% Return on Equity42.83% Return on Assets8.01% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.76 Current Ratio1.43 Quick Ratio0.81 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$115.78 million Price / Sales4.69 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$0.48 per share Price / Book14.94Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares75,669,000Free Float63,638,000Market Cap$542.55 million OptionableOptionable Beta2.13 Key ExecutivesBenjamin P. CowartChairman, President & Chief Executive OfficerJames RhameChief Operating OfficerChristopher CarlsonChief Financial & Accounting OfficerAlvaro RuizChief Strategy OfficerSmith E. HowlandCommercial ManagerKey CompetitorsEnnisNYSE:EBFHyster-Yale Materials HandlingNYSE:HYDXP EnterprisesNASDAQ:DXPEAlta Equipment GroupNYSE:ALTGIturan Location and ControlNASDAQ:ITRNView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsARS Investment Partners LLCBought 35,831 shares on 1/25/2023Ownership: 0.090%National Bank of Canada FISold 5,447 shares on 1/24/2023Ownership: 0.000%Leavell Investment Management Inc.Bought 3,000 shares on 1/17/2023Ownership: 0.103%Grassi Investment ManagementSold 17,000 shares on 1/10/2023Ownership: 0.042%Brookstone Capital ManagementBought 24,261 shares on 1/9/2023Ownership: 0.032%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions VTNR Stock - 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 year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" VTNR shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in VTNR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View VTNR analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Vertex Energy's stock price forecast for 2023? 3 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Vertex Energy's shares. Their VTNR share price forecasts range from $6.90 to $21.50. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $16.28 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 127.1% 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 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, VTNR stock has increased by 15.6% and is now trading at $7.17. 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, March 14th 2023. View our VTNR earnings forecast. How were Vertex Energy's earnings last quarter? Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNR) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November, 8th. The industrial products company reported ($0.01) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.03 by $0.04. The industrial products company had revenue of $810.21 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $943.06 million. Vertex Energy had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 42.83% and a negative net margin of 3.11%. 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 Leavell Investment Management Inc. (0.10%), ARS Investment Partners LLC (0.09%), Grassi Investment Management (0.04%), Brookstone Capital Management (0.03%) and National Bank of Canada FI (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. View institutional ownership trends. 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 $7.17. How much money does Vertex Energy make? Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) has a market capitalization of $542.55 million and generates $115.78 million 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 1/26/2023 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. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. View which stocks are hot on social media with MarketBeat's trending stocks report. 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