Aemetis (AMTX) Shares Plunge 51.7% YTD After Q1 Loss

Aemetis (AMTX) shares surged 4.62% today, marking the second consecutive day of gains, with a total increase of 8.80% over the past two days. However, the share price fell to its lowest level since May 2023 today, with an intraday decline of 6.15%.

The strategy of buying AMTX shares after they reached a recent low and holding for 1 week yielded moderate returns over the past 5 years, with a 28.80% increase in the total portfolio value. This indicates that this strategy can be effective for capturing short-term rebounds in the stock price of AMTX, especially considering the significant volatility experienced by the company. However, the overall performance was somewhat conservative, with the total value growing at a relatively steady but not high rate. Investors should carefully consider their risk tolerance and the current market conditions before adopting this strategy, as it may not be suitable for all investors or market scenarios.

Aemetis reported a Q1 2025 loss of $0.47 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a $0.39 loss. Revenues for the quarter were $42.89 million, falling short of the projected $58.99 million, and significantly down from $72.63 million a year ago. This earnings surprise of -20.51% and revenue miss of 22.78% contributed to a substantial decline in stock price, with shares losing about 51.7% since the beginning of the year. Despite missing estimates, the company has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting shares may perform in line with the market in the near future. Investors are concerned about the company's earnings outlook, particularly given the mixed trend in earnings estimate revisions.