
ALTO's renewable fuel exports fall as Middle East disruption raises freight costs, but stronger premiums and U.S. ethanol demand soften the impact.
Alto Ingredients, Inc. produces and markets specialty alcohols and essential ingredients in the United States. The company is headquartered in Sacramento, California.
| Revenue (TTM) | $943.33M |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $64.51M |
| EBITDA | $62.15M |
| Operating Margin | 3.51% |
| Return on Equity | 22.20% |
| Return on Assets | 5.81% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $12.58 |
| Book Value | $3.35 |
| Price-to-Book | 1.24 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 0.35 |
| EV/Revenue | 0.405 |
| EV/EBITDA | 4.43 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | -66.20% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 12.50% |
| Shares Outstanding | $77.57M |
| Float | $69.29M |
| % Insiders | 6.34% |
| % Institutions | 54.87% |
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ALTO's renewable fuel exports fall as Middle East disruption raises freight costs, but stronger premiums and U.S. ethanol demand soften the impact.

ALTO has delivered stronger second-quarter profitability, but export headwinds, rising costs and estimate cuts cloud the near-term outlook.

ALTO's 45Z tax credits are contributing to earnings as it works to expand eligible production and lower carbon intensity.

Alto Ingredients reported strong second quarter results, with better-than-expected profitability and impressive cash generation. ALTO's results would have been even better without some unexpected headwinds in the company's high-margin export business and hedging losses. Despite strong results, shares have sold off by more than 15% in recent sessions likely due to the company's unfortunate decision to establish a $50 million at-the-market offering ("ATM").

ALTO's stronger margins, lower corn costs and tax-credit gains extended its operating recovery in the second quarter.

Alto Ingredients' Q2 call highlights four straight profitable quarters, stronger crush margins, Pekin capacity gains and at least $15 million in 45Z income.

Q2 2026 Gross Profit of $16.6 Million Increased $18.6 MillionQ2 2026 Net Income of $11.4 Million, or $0.15 per Share, Improved $22.7 Million Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $23.7 Million Improved $23.9 Million

Alto Ingredients is attractively valued, with strong multi-year earnings growth potential and a low forward PE ratio. ALTO benefits from favorable U.S. renewable fuel standards along with Section 45Q and 45Z tax credits. Operational improvements, including an 8% capacity increase at Pekin and expanded CO2 storage, support higher-margin growth and incremental tax credit eligibility.

PEKIN, Ill., July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alto Ingredients, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTO) a producer and distributor of renewable fuels, essential ingredients and specialty alcohols, announced it will release its second quarter 2026 financial results after the close of market on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

ALTO and AMTX are pursuing distinct renewable fuel strategies as ethanol margins, tax credits and low-carbon initiatives shape their growth outlooks.
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