earnings
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.75
Vertex Energy Q1 net loss $17.7M; adjusted EBITDA $18.6M; pivots hydrocracker from renewables to conventional
Vertex Energy Inc.
2024-Q1 EPS reported
-$0.19
revenue$695,326,000
- Net loss $17.7M ($0.19/diluted share) improved from Q4; adjusted EBITDA $18.6M driven by 28% higher crack spreads.
- Conventional throughput 64,065 bpd above guidance high end; renewable diesel throughput 4,090 bpd in line.
- Plans to optimize hydrocracker from renewable diesel to conventional production; conversion timed with planned catalyst change in Q4 2024.
- Direct operating expense down 11%, capex down 29% vs guidance midpoints; cash & equivalents $65.7M (incl. restricted $3.6M).