What is HC Wainwright’s Estimate for ALTO Q1 Earnings?

Alto Ingredients, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALTO) – HC Wainwright issued their Q1 2026 earnings estimates for Alto Ingredients in a report released on Thursday, March 5th. HC Wainwright analyst A. Dayal anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of ($0.08) for the quarter. The consensus estimate for Alto Ingredients’ current full-year earnings is ($0.37) per share. HC Wainwright also issued estimates for Alto Ingredients’ Q2 2026 earnings at $0.07 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.04 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.16 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $0.19 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $0.35 EPS.

ALTO has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded Alto Ingredients from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, November 16th. Zacks Research lowered shares of Alto Ingredients from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 1st. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Alto Ingredients in a report on Monday, December 29th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Alto Ingredients presently has a consensus rating of “Reduce”.

Alto Ingredients Stock Up 9.2%

Shares of ALTO stock opened at $4.39 on Friday. Alto Ingredients has a fifty-two week low of $0.76 and a fifty-two week high of $4.53. The firm has a market capitalization of $339.52 million, a PE ratio of 27.44 and a beta of 0.60. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a quick ratio of 2.30 and a current ratio of 3.56. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $2.68 and its 200-day simple moving average is $1.99.

Alto Ingredients (NASDAQ:ALTO) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March 4th. The company reported $0.19 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.02 by $0.17. The company had revenue of $231.97 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $234.83 million. Alto Ingredients had a return on equity of 3.10% and a net margin of 1.45%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Alto Ingredients

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in ALTO. Vontobel Holding Ltd. purchased a new stake in shares of Alto Ingredients during the 4th quarter worth about $33,000. Leonteq Securities AG purchased a new position in shares of Alto Ingredients in the 4th quarter valued at about $44,000. CreativeOne Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Alto Ingredients in the 4th quarter worth about $46,000. Virtu Financial LLC purchased a new position in Alto Ingredients during the third quarter worth approximately $52,000. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its holdings in Alto Ingredients by 2,539,250.0% in the second quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 50,787 shares of the company’s stock valued at $58,000 after purchasing an additional 50,785 shares during the period. 42.44% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Alto Ingredients News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Alto Ingredients this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Blowout Q4 results and rally — Alto reported a surprise profitable quarter (better-than-expected EPS) that sparked a multi-day rally and pushed shares to a new 52-week high, driving heavy volume and momentum. Alto Ingredients Stock Hits New 52-Week High: What’s Driving The Rally?
• Positive Sentiment: Strong Q4 detail: management cited improved crush margins, higher‑margin exports, lower operating costs, and recognition of clean-fuel production tax credits—factors that supported the upside and the bullish outlook. Alto Ingredients: Buy On Strong Quarter And Multiple Tailwinds
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and model upgrades — HC Wainwright raised FY2026 estimates (now projecting positive EPS for FY2026 and FY2027), providing fresh buy-side research supporting the rally. MarketBeat ALTO Coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Unusual bullish options flow — traders purchased ~18,207 call options in a single day, signaling aggressive speculative/bullish positioning that can amplify upside.
• Positive Sentiment: Tax-credit and structural tailwinds — management outlined a ~$15M target for 45Z tax credits amid expanded CO2 operations and cost cuts, which materially improves forward profitability if realized. Alto Ingredients outlines $15M 45Z tax credit target for 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks and momentum coverage — ALTO made Zacks’ Rank #1 momentum list, which can attract short-term traders but does not by itself change fundamentals. Best Momentum Stock to Buy for March 6th
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data looks odd — recent prints show zero short interest / NaN changes (likely a reporting glitch); this ambiguous data point shouldn’t be over‑interpreted.
• Negative Sentiment: Near-term seasonality and operational risk — management noted Q1 may be pressured by seasonality and weather-related downtime, so short-term results could revert from Q4 strength. Alto Ingredients: Buy On Strong Quarter And Multiple Tailwinds
• Negative Sentiment: Broader analyst consensus still lagging — some consensus models previously showed FY2026 losses; while a few analysts have raised forecasts, the market will watch whether upgrades are sustained. MarketBeat ALTO Coverage

About Alto Ingredients

Alto Ingredients, Inc (NASDAQ: ALTO) is a diversified producer of alcohol-based products and specialty ingredients for industrial, food, beverage and personal care applications. The company’s core offering centers on ethanol produced for fuel markets, as well as an expanding portfolio of natural and organic alcohols, glycerin and other ingredient solutions. Alto’s product lines serve a range of end markets, including renewable fuels, confectionery, flavorings, cosmetics and sanitizers.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Alto Ingredients operates a network of production facilities across the United States.