Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) Stock Price & Analysis
Alto Ingredients, Inc. (ALTO) closed at USD 3.66 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, down 1.08% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 3.7; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 3.6–3.69 on volume of 866,632 shares. Market capitalization is $283.90M, with a 52-week range of USD 0.99–6.11 (NCM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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Key facts (ALTO)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $943M, net income $52.0M (5.5% margin), free cash flow $49.9M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 5.5x (avg 16.3x at the last 1 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 5.3x, net debt $36.5M.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 8.33 (range 7–10).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +221.1% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -34.4% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-04, EPS estimate USD 0.11, revenue estimate $251M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (ALTO)
| USD | FY2022 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.21B | $1.34B | $1.22B | $965M | $918M | $943M |
| Gross profit | $67.8M | -$27.6M | $15.7M | $9.7M | $34.9M | — |
| Operating income | $40.1M | -$61.4M | -$23.8M | -$51.7M | $7.4M | $35.6M |
| Net income | $46.1M | -$41.6M | -$28.0M | -$59.0M | $13.3M | $52.0M |
| EPS (diluted) | $0.61 | -$0.60 | -$0.40 | -$0.82 | $0.16 | — |
| Free cash flow | $10.4M | -$31.7M | -$7.5M | -$14.6M | $8.6M | $49.9M |
| Gross margin | 5.6% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.8% | — |
| Operating margin | 3.3% | -4.6% | -2.0% | -5.4% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Net margin | 3.8% | -3.1% | -2.3% | -6.1% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Revenue growth | +34.7% | +10.6% | -8.4% | -21.1% | -4.9% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $50.6M | $36.5M | $30.0M | $35.5M | $23.4M | — |
| Total debt | $50.4M | $68.4M | $82.1M | $92.9M | $79.6M | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (ALTO)
P/E 5.5x · P/S 0.3x · EV/EBITDA 5.3x · EV/Sales 0.3x · P/FCF 5.7x · P/B 1.1x · FCF yield 17.59% · Earnings yield 18.31% · Net debt $36.5M · EV $320M
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 16.3x.
Analysts (ALTO)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 8.33 (low 7, high 10).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | StoneX | Initiated | Buy | $7 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (ALTO)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +221.1% | -34.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +222.3% | -8.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 86.4% | 83.0% |
| Max drawdown | -39.4% (May 2026→Sep 2026) | -88.7% (Apr 2022→Apr 2025) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC)
| Price | USD 3.66 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.08% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 3.7 |
| Open | USD 3.66 |
| Day Range | USD 3.6 – 3.69 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 0.99 – 6.11 |
| Volume | 866,632 shares |
| Market Cap | $283.90M |
| Exchange | NCM |
Technical Analysis (ALTO)
Nexqual's technical model rates ALTO "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 40.8 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 3.97) |
| MACD | -0.09 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (ALTO)
Wall Street analysts rate ALTO "Buy" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 8.33 (range USD 7–10), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 8.33 |
| High Target | USD 10 |
| Low Target | USD 7 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (ALTO)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-04 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.11 |
| Revenue Estimate | $250.97M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.19 vs est 0.09 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.1 vs est -0.03 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.16 vs est -0.06 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.16 vs est -0.06 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (ALTO)
| Total Revenue | $943.33M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +12.50% |
| Gross Margin | +6.84% |
| Operating Margin | +3.51% |
| Profit Margin | +5.51% |
| ROE | +22.23% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.32 |
| Current Ratio | 3.19 |
| Total Cash | $23.96M |
| Total Debt | $82.94M |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | $8.65M (0.9% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financial Health Score (ALTO)
Nexqual rates Alto Ingredients, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -5% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 7%, operating 4% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $24M cash vs $83M debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $9M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), slim 0.9% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 22%, ROA 5.8% |
Ownership (ALTO)
| Insider Ownership | +6.09% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +55.93% |
| Shares Outstanding | 77.57M |
| Float | 69.28M |
| Short % of Float | +8.00% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Leadership (ALTO)
Alto Ingredients, Inc. is led by Bryon T. McGregor (age 61), CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Bryon T. McGregor (age 61) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Robert R. Olander (age 47) |
| Chief Operating Officer | Todd E. Benton (age 52) |
| Vice President of Human Resources | Ed Baker |
Major Backers & Investors (ALTO)
Notable institutional backers of Alto Ingredients, Inc. include Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership, Acadian Asset Management. LLC, Hillsdale Investment Management Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 2.94% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 2.64% |
| Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. | 2.2% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 1.96% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 1.55% |
| Fidelity | 1.52% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 10.45% |
| Vanguard Group | 8.19% |
| Geode Capital | 2.55% |
| State Street | 1.59% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
From Alto Ingredients, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-13)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Our production facilities located in Illinois are in the heart of the Corn Belt, benefit from relatively low-cost and abundant feedstock and enjoy logistical advantages that enable us to provide our products to both domestic and international markets via truck, rail or barge.
- These certifications enable us to offer products to a wider group of customers and generally at more profitable margins.   Food & Beverage   Our products for the food and beverage market include specialty alcohols used in alcoholic beverages, flavor extracts and vinegar as well as corn germ used for corn oil and CO 2 gas used for beverage carbonation and dry ice.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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