NASDAQ:VTNR Vertex Energy (VTNR) Stock Price, News & Analysis $0.34 0.00 (0.00%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$0.33▼$0.3550-Day Range$0.34▼$1.0852-Week Range$0.33▼$5.40Volume1.75 million shsAverage Volume2.54 million shsMarket Capitalization$31.79 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$2.63 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Vertex Energy alerts: Email Address Vertex Energy MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.25 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside672.1% Upside$2.63 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy11.27% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.59Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($0.77) to ($0.31) Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.43 out of 5 starsIndustrial Products Sector122nd out of 165 stocksPetroleum Refining Industry14th out of 17 stocks 3.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingVertex Energy has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageVertex Energy has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Vertex Energy's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted11.27% 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 4.5.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Vertex Energy has recently decreased by 14.03%, 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 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentVertex Energy has a news sentiment score of 0.59. 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 Industrial Products companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Vertex Energy this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 4 people have searched for VTNR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows8 people have added Vertex Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Vertex Energy insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders11.80% 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 Institutions42.99% of the stock of Vertex Energy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Vertex Energy's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Vertex Energy are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.77) to ($0.31) per share.Price to Book Value per Share RatioVertex Energy has a P/B Ratio of 0.24. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Vertex Energy's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Weiss Ratings“Fed Proof” Your Bank Account with THESE 4 Simple StepsStarting as soon as a few months from now, the United States government will make a sweeping change to bank accounts nationwide. It will give them unprecedented powers to control your bank account.Learn these 4 simple steps and protect your savings before it’s too late. About Vertex Energy Stock (NASDAQ:VTNR)Vertex Energy, Inc., an energy transition company, that focuses on the production and distribution of conventional and alternative fuels. The company engages in refining and distributing petroleum products comprising the mobile refinery and related operations. It 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.Read More VTNR Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart VTNR Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 6 at 9:29 PM | finance.yahoo.comVertex Energy Announces Management TransitionSeptember 6 at 9:29 PM | markets.businessinsider.comCraig-Hallum Sticks to Their Hold Rating for Vertex Energy (VTNR)September 7, 2024 | Mode Mobile (Ad)Pre-IPO| 32,481% Growth: First Disruption to $martphones in 15 Years🤳45M Users | 32,481% Growth Rate Get in on the biggest disruption to smartphones in over a decade. Reg A investment now open.September 2, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) Receives New Coverage from Analysts at StockNews.comAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) Now Covered by StockNews.comAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comVertex Energy (NASDAQ:VTNR) Earns Sell Rating from Analysts at StockNews.comAugust 17, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comVTNR Sep 2024 1.000 callAugust 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVertex Energy Announces Second Quarter 2024 ResultsSeptember 7, 2024 | Mode Mobile (Ad)Pre-IPO| 32,481% Growth: First Disruption to $martphones in 15 Years🤳45M Users | 32,481% Growth Rate Get in on the biggest disruption to smartphones in over a decade. Reg A investment now open.August 8, 2024 | seekingalpha.comVertex Energy, Inc. (VTNR) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 8, 2024 | msn.comVertex Energy sinks after posting Q2 loss; reiterates 'going concern' warningAugust 7, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comVertex Energy earnings: here's what Wall Street expectsJuly 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVertex Energy Schedules Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Release and Conference CallJuly 19, 2024 | msn.comVertex Energy COO James Rhame retiring, CCO Doug Haugh named Interim COOJuly 16, 2024 | businesswire.comVertex Energy Provides Operational Update for Second Quarter 2024May 10, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Affirmed for Vertex Energy on Strategic Shift and Positive Financial OutlookMay 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVertex Energy First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Revenues Beat Expectations, EPS LagsMay 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comVertex Energy Inc (VTNR) Q1 2024 Earnings Overview: Mixed Results Amid Strategic ShiftsSee More Headlines 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 Company Calendar Last Earnings8/08/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/05/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorIndustrial Products Industry Petroleum refining Sub-IndustryPetroleum And Natural Gas Current SymbolNASDAQ:VTNR CUSIPN/A CIK890447 Webwww.vertexenergy.com Phone(866) 660-8156FaxN/AEmployees280Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$2.63 High Stock Price Target$4.00 Low Stock Price Target$1.00 Potential Upside/Downside+672.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-71,490,000.00 Net Margins-3.61% Pretax Margin-3.20% Return on Equity-58.04% Return on Assets-13.42% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.61 Current Ratio0.56 Quick Ratio0.30 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.20 billion Price / Sales0.01 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$1.39 per share Price / Book0.24Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares93,514,000Free Float82,479,000Market Cap$31.79 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.41 7 AI Stocks to Invest In: An Introduction to AI Investing For Self-Directed InvestorsAs the AI market heats up, investors who have a vision for artificial intelligence have the potential to see real returns. Learn about the industry as a whole as well as seven companies that are getting work done with the power of AI.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Benjamin P. Cowart (Age 55)Founder, Chairman, CEO & President Comp: $775.04kMr. Christopher Carlson (Age 51)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $474.79kMr. James Gary Rhame (Age 64)Chief Operating Officer Comp: $361.27kMr. Alvaro Ruiz (Age 54)Chief Strategy Officer Comp: $344.83kMr. Douglas S. Haugh (Age 52)Chief Commercial Officer Comp: $564.3kMr. James Paul Gregory Esq. (Age 74)General Counsel & Secretary Comp: $128.12kMr. Bart RiceExecutive Vice PresidentJohn Ragozzino Jr.C.F.A., Investor Relations ContactMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsKLX Energy ServicesNASDAQ:KLXEEpsilon EnergyNASDAQ:EPSNMV Oil TrustNYSE:MVOPrairie OperatingNASDAQ:PROPVOC Energy TrustNYSE:VOCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsPoint72 Asia Singapore Pte. Ltd.Bought 99,800 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.107%AQR Capital Management LLCSold 1,228,767 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.095%Cubist Systematic Strategies LLCBought 69,761 shares on 8/14/2024Ownership: 0.075%Point72 DIFC LtdBought 57,523 shares on 8/14/2024Ownership: 0.062%XTX Topco LtdBought 72,958 shares on 8/12/2024Ownership: 0.165%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions VTNR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have VTNR shares performed this year? Vertex Energy's stock was trading at $3.39 at the beginning of the year. Since then, VTNR stock has decreased by 90.0% and is now trading at $0.34. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Vertex Energy's earnings last quarter? Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNR) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 8th. The industrial products company reported ($0.58) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.10) by $0.48. The industrial products company earned $750.06 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $729.29 million. Vertex Energy had a negative net margin of 3.61% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 58.04%. Who are Vertex Energy's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Vertex Energy include XTX Topco Ltd (0.16%), SummerHaven Investment Management LLC (0.14%), Point72 Asia Singapore Pte. Ltd. (0.11%) and AQR Capital Management LLC (0.09%). Insiders that own company stock include Benjamin P Cowart, David L Phillips, Christopher Allen Stratton, Odeh Khoury and James Gary Rhame. 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Vertex Energy own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Vertex Energy investors own include Immunomedics (IMMU), Uniti Group (UNIT), TearLab (TEAR), Memorial Production Partners (MEMP), Good Times Restaurants (GTIM), United Rentals (URI) and Energy Focus (EFOI). This page (NASDAQ:VTNR) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersPerfect Crypto Buying Opportunity for 50 CentsWhen cryptos take a hit, the mom and pop investors run for the hills. But the top investors keep buying wit...Crypto 101 Media | SponsoredThe solution to fast food’s wage hike crisisShake Shack will be closing six California locations in response to the recent $20/hour minimum wage increase,...Deal Maker | SponsoredPre-IPO| 32,481% Growth: First Disruption to $martphones in 15 Years🤳45M Users | 32,481% Growth Rate Get in on the biggest disruption to smartphones in over a decade. 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