Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage on Aemetis Inc. (AMTX) 2Q26
Rhea-AI Summary
Aemetis (NASDAQ: AMTX) was the subject of an updated coverage report by Stonegate Capital Partners following 2Q26 results. Revenue rose 20% y/y and 15% q/q to $62.7 million, below the $68.6 million consensus, while Stonegate’s normalized EPS estimate of -$0.11 was better than the -$0.24 consensus.
According to Stonegate, gross profit improved to $13.5 million from a $3.4 million loss, and adj. EBITDA turned to $9.7 million from -$5.8 million, reflecting quarterly 45Z recognition, higher renewable natural gas (RNG) output, and better ethanol economics. Dairy RNG volumes grew 38% y/y to 146,900 MMBtu, with segment gross profit rising to $4.0 million from $0.9 million.
Stonegate highlighted seven approved LCFS pathways averaging -380 CI, six more nearing approval, and two digesters expected in 3Q26. Management targets Keyes MVR operation by year-end 2026, estimating about $32 million of annual value. However, Stonegate noted balance sheet constraints with $1.0 million in unrestricted cash and $415.9 million of total debt.
Positive
- Revenue $62.7M, up 20% y/y and 15% q/q
- Gross profit swung to $13.5M from a $3.4M loss
- Adj. EBITDA improved to $9.7M from negative $5.8M
- Dairy RNG volume up 38% y/y to 146,900 MMBtu
- Dairy RNG gross profit rose to $4.0M from $0.9M
- Management estimates $32M annual value from Keyes MVR project
Negative
- Revenue $62.7M was below $68.6M consensus
- Stonegate normalized EPS estimate remains negative at -$0.11
- Unrestricted cash only $1.0M against $415.9M total debt
News Explained
The disclosure is a coverage update, and the latest reported cash position was
Sources and calculations
- Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage on Aemetis Inc. (AMTX) 2Q26 (2026-08-10)
- Aemetis second-quarter 2026 fundamentals (2026-06-30)
- Cash and equivalents vs quarterly operating cash outflow, in days of cash use $973,000 / ($1,882,000 / 90) = [object Object]
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 06 | 2Q26 earnings report | Positive | +5.2% | Q2 results showed higher revenue, gross profit, operating income, and adjusted EBITDA. |
| Aug 04 | Biodiesel allocation | Positive | +6.6% | India subsidiary secured biodiesel delivery allocations from three government-owned Oil Marketing Companies. |
| Jul 23 | Earnings call scheduling | Neutral | +8.2% | Company scheduled a conference call to review second-quarter 2026 earnings results. |
| Jul 09 | Tax-credit sale | Positive | -4.5% | Company sold Section 45Z credits for proceeds after transaction costs. |
| Jun 17 | MVR equipment delivery | Positive | -1.0% | Company received key equipment for Keyes plant mechanical vapor recompression system. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Two recent positive Aemetis announcements aligned with gains, while two positive announcements diverged and one scheduling notice also diverged.
Key Terms
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Dallas, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - August 10, 2026) - Aemetis Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX): Stonegate Capital Partners Updates Coverage on Aemetis Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX). Aemetis' 2Q26 results made the operating inflection visible, as quarterly 45Z recognition, higher RNG production, and improved ethanol economics drove positive operating income and adj. EBITDA despite India OMC tender timing. Revenue increased
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Key Takeaways:
- Revenue increased
20% y/y and15% q/q to$62.7M , while gross profit improved to$13.5M from a$3.4M loss and adj. EBITDA reached$9.7M from negative$5.8M . The quarter made the operating inflection more visible, as quarterly 45Z recognition, higher RNG production, and improved ethanol economics more than offset weaker India revenue tied to OMC tender timing. - Dairy RNG remains the clearest growth driver, with sales volume increasing
38% y/y to 146,900 MMBtu and segment gross profit rising to$4.0M from$0.9M . Seven approved LCFS pathways averaging negative 380 CI are already improving credit economics, while six additional pathways nearing approval and two digesters expected to be commissioned in 3Q26 provide additional runway for higher production, profitability, and cash flow. - The Keyes earnings bridge continues to advance, with MVR targeted for operation by year-end 2026 and management estimating approximately
$32M of annual value from lower natural-gas usage and incremental LCFS and 45Z benefits. While these operating improvements could materially strengthen the earnings profile beginning in 2027, the balance sheet remains the primary thesis constraint, with$1.0M of unrestricted cash,$415.9M of total debt, and refinancing progress still important to translating operating improvement into durable free cash flow.
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About Stonegate
Stonegate Capital Partners is a leading capital markets advisory firm providing investor relations, equity research, and institutional investor outreach services for public companies. Our affiliate, Stonegate Capital Markets (member FINRA) provides a full spectrum of investment banking, equity research and capital raising for public and private companies.
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