NASDAQ:VTNR

Vertex Energy - VTNR Stock Forecast, Price & News

$5.74

-0.33 (-5.44%)

(As of 09/23/2022 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $5.67
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$5.89
50-Day Range: $5.74
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$14.03
52-Week Range: $3.30
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$18.10

Volume: 3.81 million shs
Average Volume: 3.66 million shs
Market Capitalization: $434.00 million

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $18.50

Vertex Energy MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.80 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 222.3% Upside
$18.50 Price Target
Short Interest: Bearish
25.10% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 1.20
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$2.12 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing
From ($0.27) to $1.29 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

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

2.07 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

131st out of 180 stocks

Petroleum Refining Industry

16th out of 20 stocks

3.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Vertex Energy has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.80, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $18.50, Vertex Energy has a forecasted upside of 222.3% from its current price of $5.74.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Vertex Energy has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

1.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
25.10% of the outstanding shares of Vertex Energy have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Vertex Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.3.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Vertex Energy has recently increased by 4.75%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Vertex Energy does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Vertex Energy does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for VTNR.

2.9

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Vertex Energy has a news sentiment score of 1.20. 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 0.41 average news sentiment score of Industrial Products companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Vertex Energy this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
Only 24 people have searched for VTNR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -63% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 7 people have added Vertex Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -68% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In 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 $2,119,041.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
15.90% 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 Institutions
62.15% of the stock of Vertex Energy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.6

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Vertex Energy are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.27) to $1.29 per share.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Vertex Energy has a P/B Ratio of 11.96. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) Stock

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.

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VTNR Stock News Headlines

September 23, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) Rating Increased to Sell at StockNews.com

September 18, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Does Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

September 16, 2022 | americanbankingnews.com

Benjamin P. Cowart Sells 71,133 Shares of Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNR) Stock

September 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNR) is a favorite amongst institutional investors who own 51%

September 13, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.com

Dow Drops More Than 1,000 Points, Akero Therapeutics Shares Spike Higher

September 12, 2022 | finanznachrichten.de

Vertex Energy, Inc.: Vertex Energy Provides Progress & Strategic Timeline Update of Mobile Refinery Renewable Diesel Conversion Project

September 11, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Vertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR)

August 11, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Downgrade: Here's How Analysts See Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNR) Performing In The Near Term

August 10, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Vertex Energy -46% since posting surprise Q2 loss; Oppenheimer downgrades

August 9, 2022 | finanznachrichten.de

Vertex Energy, Inc.: Vertex Energy Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results

August 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Vertex Energy Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results

August 6, 2022 | msn.com

This Obscure Stock's 5-Year Return Makes Bitcoin, Ethereum Classic, Tesla, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Ford And Starbucks Look Forgettable

July 28, 2022 | finanznachrichten.de

Vertex Energy, Inc.: Vertex Energy Announces Second Quarter 2022 Results Conference Call Date

July 28, 2022 | benzinga.com

This Is What Whales Are Betting On Vertex Energy

July 26, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Vertex Energy Announces Second Quarter 2022 Results Conference Call Date

July 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Is There An Opportunity With Vertex Energy, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VTNR) 50% Undervaluation?

July 20, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

‘Our long-term outlook for the stock market remains bullish’: Here are 2 stocks that Oppenheimer likes

July 14, 2022 | benzinga.com

Vertex Energy Whale Trades Spotted

July 8, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Vertex Energy started as a buy at Oppenheimer on 'blue-sky scenario'

July 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Has The LGL Group (LGL) Outpaced Other Industrial Products Stocks This Year?

June 28, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Vertex Energy: This Refining Business Is Priced At 3x 2023 Free Cash Flows

June 20, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Despite currently being unprofitable, Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) has delivered a 928% return to shareholders over 5 years

June 16, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

10 Most Shorted Stocks to Watch in June

June 14, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Vertex Energy names COO

June 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Vertex Energy Appoints Alvaro Ruiz as Chief Strategy Officer

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VTNR Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 3/07/2022
Today: 9/25/2022
Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/08/2022
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2022

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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: $18.50
High Stock Price Forecast: $21.50
Low Stock Price Forecast: $15.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +222.3%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.80
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: $-18,360,000.00
Net Margins: -6.55%
Pretax Margin: -9.56%
Return on Equity: 52.63%
Return on Assets: 10.26%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 2.27
Current Ratio: 1.53
Quick Ratio: 0.94

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $115.78 million
Price / Sales: 3.75
Cash Flow: N/A
Price / Cash Flow: N/A
Book Value: $0.48 per share
Price / Book: 11.96

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 75,610,000
Free Float: 63,587,000
Market Cap: $434.00 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.91

Key Executives

Mr. Benjamin P. Cowart (Age 53)
Founder, Chairman, CEO & Pres
Comp: $610.86k

Mr. Christopher Carlson (Age 49)
CFO & Sec.
Comp: $415.45k

Mr. James Gary Rhame (Age 63)
Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Alvaro Ruiz (Age 53)
Chief Strategy Officer

Mr. Bart Rice
Division Pres of Renewable & Conventional Fuels

Mr. Matthew Lieb (Age 50)
VP of Specialty Projects

Mr. David Peel (Age 72)
Corp. Advisor

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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 year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 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 2022?: 5 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Vertex Energy's stock. Their VTNR share price forecasts range from $15.00 to $21.50. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $18.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 222.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have VTNR shares performed in 2022?: Vertex Energy's stock was trading at $4.53 at the beginning of 2022. Since then, VTNR shares have increased by 26.7% and is now trading at $5.74.
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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, November 8th 2022.
View our VTNR earnings forecast.
How were Vertex Energy's earnings last quarter?: Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNR) announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, March, 7th. The industrial products company reported ($0.15) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.01 by $0.16. Vertex Energy had a negative net margin of 6.55% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 52.63%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted ($0.12) EPS.
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 retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include State Street Corp (9.52%), Driehaus Capital Management LLC (1.74%), Jane Street Group LLC (0.00%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (1.13%), Millennium Management LLC (1.12%) and Rafferty Asset Management LLC (0.91%). 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 $5.74.
How much money does Vertex Energy make?: Vertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) has a market capitalization of $434.00 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 9/25/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Vertex Energy - VTNR Stock Forecast, Price & News

Vertex Energy MarketRank™ Forecast

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Change versus previous month

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows