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ALTOAlto Ingredients, Inc.
$5.65$437M
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ALTO logoAlto Ingredients, Inc.(ALTO)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

ALTO•NASDAQ
$5.65
35.3× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorBasic MaterialsIndustrySpecialty ChemicalsSub-IndustryIngredients, pigments and specialty minerals
AboutAlto Ingredients, Inc. produces and markets specialty alcohols and essential ingredients in the United States. The company operates in three segments: Marketing and Distribution, Pekin Production, and Other Production. It offers specialty alcohols used in mouthwash, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, hand sanitizers, disinfectants, and cleaners for health, home, and beauty markets; grain neutral spirits used in alcoholic beverages, flavor extracts, and vinegar, as well as corn germ used in corn oils and carbon dioxide for food and beverage markets; and essential ingredients include dried yeast, corn gluten meal, corn gluten feed, distillers grains, and liquid feed for commercial animal feed and pet food applications. The company also provides fuel-grade ethanol used as transportation fuel and distillers corn oil used as a biodiesel feedstock, as well as fuel-grade ethanol produced by third parties. In addition, it offers transportation, storage, and delivery services through third-party service providers. The company sells ethanol to integrated oil companies and gasoline marketers; essential ingredient feed products to dairies and feedlots; and corn oil to poultry and biodiesel customers. It operates five alcohol production facilities, including three plants in the Midwestern states of Illinois; and two facilities located in the Western states of Oregon and Idaho. The company was formerly known as Pacific Ethanol, Inc. and changed its name to Alto Ingredients, Inc. in January 2021. Alto Ingredients, Inc. was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Pekin, Illinois.Show more
  • Revenue$918M-4.9%
  • EBITDA$33M+220.7%
  • Net Income$13M+122.6%
  • EPS (Diluted)0.16+119.5%
  • Gross Margin3.8%+277.6%
  • EBITDA Margin3.59%+227.0%
  • Operating Margin0.84%+115.7%
  • Net Margin1.45%+123.8%
  • ROE5.67%+124.3%

ALTO Price & Volume

Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Cyclical Margin Volatility Masks Structural Deleveraging Efforts

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1

VerdictNeutral
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Commodity crush spread volatility

Key Thesis Takeaways

  • Alto Ingredients faces a challenging outlook defined by persistent revenue contraction, which fell to $224.7 million in 2026Q1, and extreme sensitivity to commodity crush spreads.
  • While the company has successfully reduced its debt-to-equity ratio to 0.37 as of 2026Q1, the reliance on non-operating items to bolster net income suggests underlying earnings quality remains fragile.
  • Investors should monitor the company's ability to scale specialty alcohol production effectively, as current operating margins of 1.1% indicate limited buffer against input cost fluctuations.

Verdict Logic

while the current ratio of 3.81 provides a necessary liquidity buffer, the company's inability to maintain consistent positive operating margins, which hit -16.6% in 2024Q4, warrants a cautious wait-and-see approach.

ALTO Growth Metrics

Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years-2.57%
5 Years0.46%
3 Years-11.75%
TTM-3.69%

Profit CAGR

10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM149.16%

EPS CAGR

10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM145.7%

Return on Capital

10 Years-4.76%
5 Years-4.59%
3 Years-5.95%
Last Year2.29%

ALTO Recent Earnings

Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 7/12 qtrs (58%)●Beat Revenue 9/12 qtrs (75%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 6, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.05+162.5%
$0.08
Rev
$225M+4.2%
$216M
Q2 2026
Mar 4, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.19+850.0%
$0.02
Rev
$232M-1.2%
$235M
Q4 2025
Nov 5, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.19+416.7%
$0.06
Rev
$241M+2.6%
$235M
Q3 2025
Aug 6, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.15+16.7%
$0.18
Rev
$218M-2.3%
$224M
QuarterDateEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026LatestMay 6, 2026
$0.05vs $0.08+162.5%
$225Mvs $216M+4.2%
Q2 2026Mar 4, 2026
$0.19vs $0.02+850.0%
$232Mvs $235M-1.2%
Q4 2025Nov 5, 2025
$0.19vs $0.06+416.7%
$241Mvs $235M+2.6%
Q3 2025Aug 6, 2025
$0.15vs $0.18+16.7%
$218Mvs $224M-2.3%
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →

Latest ALTO News

Recent stock market news and headlines for Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO)

Zacks Investment Research·5 days ago
Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?

Alto Ingredients (ALTO) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

Zacks Investment Research·6 days ago
Why Alto Ingredients Is Expanding Pekin Production Capacity

ALTO is expanding its Pekin dry mill to boost production, improve efficiency and strengthen profitability through operational upgrades.

Zacks Investment Research·Jun 29, 2026
Can Biogenic CO2 Become Alto Ingredients' Next Growth Business?

ALTO is building a growth opportunity around biogenic CO2 through expanded storage capacity and potential Section 45Z tax-credit benefits.

Zacks Investment Research·Jun 29, 2026
Are Consumer Discretionary Stocks Lagging Alto Ingredients (ALTO) This Year?

Here is how Alto Ingredients (ALTO) and Central Garden (CENT) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

GlobeNewsWire·Jun 29, 2026
Alto Ingredients, Inc. Added to Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® Indexes

PEKIN, Ill., June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alto Ingredients, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTO), a leading producer and distributor of renewable fuels, essential ingredients and specialty alcohols, today announced it has been added to the Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® Indexes, effective after the close of U.S. markets on Friday, June 26, 2026.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
ALTO logoALTOAlto Ingredients, Inc.Current
$5.65$436.7M35.31-4.9%1.45%5.67%0.3%
REX logoREXREX American Resources Corporation
$46.08$1.52B18.431.24%14.13%13.67%—
GPRE logoGPREGreen Plains Inc.
$15.80$1.11B-8.78-14.93%-0.79%-2.01%—
ANDE logoANDEThe Andersons, Inc.
$68.00$2.32B24.29-2.21%1.17%9.47%—
BIOX logoBIOXBioceres Crop Solutions Corp.
$0.33$20.83M-0.40-28.3%-82.77%-92.01%—
ADM logoADMArcher-Daniels-Midland Company
$78.20$37.68B35.07-6.15%1.34%4.72%—

Compare ALTO vs Peers

Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

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ALTO SEC Filings & Documents

Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

May 6, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Mar 4, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Nov 26, 2025·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

4
FY 2026

Mar 13, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Mar 13, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Mar 14, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

May 8, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 7, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Aug 8, 2025·SEC

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ALTO Frequently Asked Questions

Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Alto Ingredients, Inc.'s revenue?

Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) reported $916.1M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 6192% increase from $14.6M in 1998.

How fast is Alto Ingredients, Inc. growing?

Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) saw revenue decline by 4.9% over the past year.

Is ALTO profitable?

Yes, Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) is profitable, generating $29.0M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (1.5% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does ALTO pay dividends?

Yes, Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) pays a dividend with a yield of 0.30%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is ALTO's return on equity?

Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) has a return on equity (ROE) of 5.7%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is Alto Ingredients, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) generated $30.7M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in ALTO back in 1998?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 28+ years of data

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