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Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO)
$4.04+0.01 (+0.25%)
Pre-Market$4.09+0.05 (+1.14%)· Last close Sep 4
Alto Ingredients, Inc.
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The Narrative
Alto Ingredients, Inc. in the Basic Materials sector is trading at $4.04 with a market capitalization of $313M. Wall Street consensus targets $9.00 (2 analysts), implying a +122.8% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 34% below its 52-week high of $6.11, remaining 0.2% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 60/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +122.8% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $245.70M↑ | $224.68M↓ | $231.97M↓ | $240.99M↑ | $218.44M |
| Gross Profit | $16.64M↑ | $9.22M↓ | $15.16M↓ | $23.49M↑ | -$1.94M |
| Operating Income | $13.73M↑ | $6.42M↓ | $15.33M↓ | $16.98M↑ | -$8.11M |
| Net Income | $11.70M↑ | $4.27M↓ | $21.81M↑ | $14.21M↑ | -$11.00M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
Alto Ingredients, Inc. produces, distributes, and markets specialty alcohols, renewable fuel, and essential ingredients in the United States. The company operates in three segments: Marketing and Distribution, Pekin Campus Production, and Western Pro...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$313.38M
P/E Ratio
Value territory. Trading at a high yield relative to earnings.
6.03
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.16
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
20.00%
Volume
Today's trading volume
705,954
Recent News
Will Alto Ingredients' Higher Maintenance Costs Pressure Margins?
ALTO's second-quarter gross profit rebounds on stronger crush margins and lower utilities, but $2M more in maintenance costs partly offset the gains.
Alto Ingredients vs. Green Plains: Which Ethanol Stock Is Better?
ALTO and GPRE are pursuing different biofuel strategies as ethanol producers navigate corn prices, policy shifts and low-carbon demand.
Can Alto Ingredients Sustain Gains as Alcohol Premiums Narrow?
ALTO's higher alcohol volumes and hedging cushioned narrower premiums, but softer pricing remains a key profitability watchpoint.
Can Alto Ingredients' Export Challenges Weigh on Growth Outlook?
ALTO's renewable fuel exports fall as Middle East disruption raises freight costs, but stronger premiums and U.S. ethanol demand soften the impact.
Should You Buy, Hold or Sell Alto Ingredients Stock Post Q2 Earnings?
ALTO has delivered stronger second-quarter profitability, but export headwinds, rising costs and estimate cuts cloud the near-term outlook.