Blue Dolphin Energy (BDCO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Blue Dolphin Energy Company is a diversified independent energy firm engaged primarily in the refining, storage and distribution of petroleum products. The company operates a crude oil refinery located along the Houston Ship Channel in Texas, where it produces a mix of intermediate and finished products including asphalt, gasoline blendstocks, and distillates. Complementing its refining activities, Blue Dolphin maintains a network of storage terminals and pipeline connections that support both inbound crude supply and outbound distribution to domestic and export markets.

Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Blue Dolphin Energy has grown through targeted acquisitions and operational enhancements. In recent years, the company completed the purchase of key refinery and terminal assets from industry peers, positioning itself to capitalize on regional demand for road paving materials and specialty hydrocarbon products. Throughout its evolution, Blue Dolphin has focused on improving operational reliability and environmental performance, investing in maintenance programs and emissions controls at its processing facilities.

Blue Dolphin’s geographical footprint is concentrated along the Gulf Coast, with primary operations centered in Texas and complementary storage locations along major shipping channels. By leveraging its terminal infrastructure, the company serves a broad customer base that includes road construction contractors, fuel wholesalers, and marine fuel distributors. Its strategic proximity to major crude supply hubs and shipping lanes enables efficient turnaround times and competitive logistics costs.

Leadership at Blue Dolphin Energy is headed by Stephen C. Handy, who serves as President and Chief Executive Officer, with oversight from a board of directors that brings together industry veterans in refining, distribution and finance. The company’s management team emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance and community engagement, aiming to align its operational practices with evolving environmental standards while supporting local economies in the regions it serves.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.42 to $1.53
• 50-Day Range: $1.14 to $2.38
• 52-Week Range: $1.14 to $4.87
• Volume: 1,400 shs
• Average Volume: 7,867 shs
• Market Capitalization: $21.19 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Blue Dolphin Energy Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Blue Dolphin Energy scored higher than 15% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Blue Dolphin Energy.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Blue Dolphin Energy is -1.61, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Blue Dolphin Energy is -1.61, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Blue Dolphin Energy has a P/B Ratio of 0.64. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% of the float of Blue Dolphin Energy has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Blue Dolphin Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Blue Dolphin Energy does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Blue Dolphin Energy does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.01% of the float of Blue Dolphin Energy has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Blue Dolphin Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Blue Dolphin Energy has a news sentiment score of 0.55. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.70 average news sentiment score of Energy companies.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Blue Dolphin Energy insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

88.30% of the stock of Blue Dolphin Energy is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

BDCO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BDCO shares performed this year?

Blue Dolphin Energy's stock was trading at $2.37 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BDCO stock has decreased by 40.1% and is now trading at $1.42.

How were Blue Dolphin Energy's earnings last quarter?

Blue Dolphin Energy Co. (OTCMKTS:BDCO) posted its earnings results on Thursday, May, 15th. The company reported $0.15 EPS for the quarter. Blue Dolphin Energy had a negative net margin of 4.20% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 35.44%.

How do I buy shares of Blue Dolphin Energy?

Shares of BDCO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Blue Dolphin Energy own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Blue Dolphin Energy investors own include Altair International (ATAO), ADT (ADT), Arizona Metals (AZMCF), Cronos Group (CRON), FuelCell Energy (FCEL), HEXO (HEXO) and Osisko Gold Royalties (OR).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/15/2025
• Today: 7/11/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Energy
• Industry: OIL - US EXP&PROD
• Sub-Industry: Petroleum And Natural Gas
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:BDCO
• CIK: 793306
• Web: www.blue-dolphin-energy.com
• Phone: (713) 568-4725
• Fax: 713-227-7626
• Employees: 55
• Year Founded: 1986

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.88)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$8.64 million
• Net Margins: -4.20%
• Pretax Margin: -5.08%
• Return on Equity: -35.44%
• Return on Assets: -12.52%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.15
• Current Ratio: 0.78
• Quick Ratio: 0.19

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $317.52 million
• Price / Sales: 0.07
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $2.21 per share
• Price / Book: 0.64

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 14,920,000
• Free Float: 1,746,000
• Market Cap: $21.19 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.43