Audited annual filings, TTM ratios and consensus forward estimates
Wall Street price targets and rating actions
Revenue disaggregation per 10-K filing
Annual filings (FY) with consensus forward estimates (hatched)
1255 daily bars · split adjusted
Current price $3.61
Latest analyst grade actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Previous | New grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 26 | HC Wainwright & Co. |
Daily · Wilder smoothing
| maintain |
| Buy |
| Buy |
| Mar 6, 25 | HC Wainwright & Co. | maintain | Buy | Buy |
| Aug 7, 24 | HC Wainwright & Co. | maintain | Buy | Buy |
| May 7, 24 | HC Wainwright & Co. | maintain | Buy | Buy |
| Mar 12, 24 | Craig-Hallum | maintain | Buy | Buy |
| Mar 12, 24 | HC Wainwright & Co. | maintain | Buy | Buy |
| Nov 6, 23 | HC Wainwright & Co. | maintain | Buy | Buy |
| Aug 8, 23 | HC Wainwright & Co. | maintain | Buy | Buy |
Classic floor pivots from 2026-10-23
Computed from daily OHLCV bars
| Indicator | Value | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 42.56 | Oscillator | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14, 3, 3) | 44.70 | Oscillator | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -52.27 | Oscillator | Neutral |
| MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.10 (Hist 0.01) | Oscillator | Buy |
| Average Directional Index (14) | 23.87 (+DI 16.4 / -DI 23.8) | Trend | Sell |
| EMA 20 | 3.67 | MA | Sell |
| SMA 20 | 3.66 | MA | Sell |
| EMA 50 | 3.93 | MA | Strong Sell |
| SMA 50 | 3.88 | MA | Strong Sell |
| SMA 200 | 4.25 | MA | Strong Sell |
Free float vs. closely held shares
13F institutional holdings are not available in the current data plan.
SEC Form 4 filings
| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares @ price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 26 | Nathan Gilbert E | director | P-Purchase | 10,000 @ $3.93 | $39.30K |
| Aug 11, 26 | Nathan Gilbert E | director | P-Purchase | 50,000 @ $4.15 | $207.5K |
| Jun 23, 26 | Nury Dianne S. | director | A-Award | 23,605 | — |
| Jun 23, 26 | Nathan Gilbert E | director | A-Award | 31,652 | — |
| Jun 23, 26 | Tank Alan Robert | director | A-Award | 23,605 | — |
| Jun 23, 26 | Gray Maria G | director | A-Award | 23,605 | — |
| May 14, 26 | Graham Auste M | officer: CLO & Secretary | G-Gift | 20,000 | — |
| May 13, 26 | Nathan Gilbert E | director | P-Purchase | 5,000 @ $4.45 | $22.25K |
FY2025 · 10-K disclosure
TTM vs. 5-year historical average (annual ratios)
| Metric | ALTO | Historical (5Y) / ref | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio (TTM) | 5.3x | 2.4x · sector 16.6x | Discount |
| Forward P/E (FY26E) | 9.6x | EPS est. 0.38 | Elevated |
| Price / Book | 1.1x | 0.7x | Elevated |
| Price / Sales | 0.3x | 0.2x | Elevated |
| EV / EBITDA | 4.5x | 17.5x | Discount |
| Return on equity | 21.1% | — | Top tier |
| Gross margin | 5.6% | 1.8% | Above hist. |
| Debt / Equity | 0.32 | 0.35 | Conservative |
| Piotroski / Altman Z | 7/9 | Z 1.54 | Distress |
Discounted cash flow model
SEC EDGAR filings · last 12 months
| Form | Filed | Accepted | Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Sep 14, 2026 | 2026-09-14 16:39:20 | View |
| 4 | Aug 12, 2026 | 2026-08-12 18:17:12 | View |
| 8-K | Aug 7, 2026 | 2026-08-07 16:44:03 | View |
| 10-Q | Aug 7, 2026 | 2026-08-06 20:59:48 | View |
| 8-K | Aug 5, 2026 | 2026-08-05 16:18:04 | View |
| 424B5 | Aug 5, 2026 | 2026-08-05 16:05:17 | View |
| SC 13G | Jul 27, 2026 | 2026-07-27 16:25:24 | View |
| 4 | Jun 25, 2026 | 2026-06-25 16:46:16 | View |
| 4 | Jun 25, 2026 | 2026-06-25 16:45:01 | View |
| 4 | Jun 25, 2026 | 2026-06-25 16:44:19 | View |
Proxy statement (DEF 14A) disclosures
Stock news · updated daily
Epsilon Energy (NASDAQ: EPSN - Get Free Report) and Alto Ingredients (NASDAQ: ALTO - Get Free Report) are both small-cap energy companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and risk. Earnings and Valuation This table compares Epsilon
Alto Ingredients has posted four consecutive profitable quarters, improved its balance sheet, and is rated Buy at $3.90 due to attractive forward valuation. Q2 2026 results were strong, driven by favorable ethanol markets, but future earnings depend on structural improvements like Section 45Z and Pekin plant expansion. Section 45Z credits could add ~$15M net profit in 2026, with further upside from lower carbon intensity and E15-driven demand growth from 2027 onward.
PEKIN, Ill., Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alto Ingredients, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTO), a producer and distributor of renewable fuel, essential ingredients and specialty alcohols, today announced that management will take part in the H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference, conducting one-on-one meetings throughout the day on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
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 and GPRE are pursuing different biofuel strategies as ethanol producers navigate corn prices, policy shifts and low-carbon demand.
ALTO's higher alcohol volumes and hedging cushioned narrower premiums, but softer pricing remains a key profitability watchpoint.
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.
Reported EPS vs. consensus estimate
| Report date | EPS est. | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 0.08 | 0.15 | Beat 78.9% | $245.7M |
| May 6, 2026 | -0.08 | 0.05 | Beat 162.5% | $224.7M |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 0.02 | 0.28 | Beat 1300.0% | $232.0M |
| Nov 5, 2025 | -0.06 | 0.19 | Beat 416.7% | $241.0M |
| Aug 6, 2025 | -0.18 | -0.15 | Beat 16.7% | $218.4M |
| May 7, 2025 | -0.15 | -0.16 | Miss -6.7% | $226.5M |