Aemetis Shares Soar 10.88% on RNG Sales Surge

Aemetis(AMTX) shares surged 10.88% today, marking the second consecutive day of gains, with a total increase of 12.04% over the past two days. The stock price reached its highest level since February 2025, with an intraday gain of 11.40%.

The strategy of buying AMTX shares after they reached a recent high and holding for 1 week showed poor performance over the past 5 years. The annualized return was -24.5%, significantly underperforming the market. This indicates that this strategy failed to capitalize on potential short-term gains, as reflected in the high recent price, and likely incurred losses due to the volatile and negative long-term trend.

Aemetis reported a significant 41% year-over-year decline in Q1 2025 revenues, dropping to $42.9 million from $72.6 million in Q1 2024. This substantial decrease in revenue has the potential to negatively impact investor sentiment.

Despite the overall revenue decline, Aemetis experienced a notable 140% year-over-year increase in RNG sales revenue during Q1 2025. This surge in RNG sales indicates growing market traction, which could be viewed positively by investors.

Rising biofuel feedstock costs contributed to a 10.6% increase in Aemetis shares. This sensitivity to feedstock price fluctuations highlights the potential impact on profitability and investor outlook.

As of May 31st, 2025, 17.99% of Aemetis' shares are sold short, reflecting a significant level of bearish sentiment among investors. This high short interest could contribute to increased stock price volatility.