Alto Ingredients, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results

Core Viewpoint - Alto Ingredients, Inc. reported improved year-over-year gross margin and Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025, driven by operational efficiencies from its recent acquisition of Alto Carbonic and a corporate reorganization aimed at cost savings [2][4]. Financial Performance - Net sales for Q1 2025 were $226.5 million, down from $240.6 million in Q1 2024 [8][14]. - Cost of goods sold decreased to $228.3 million from $243.0 million, resulting in a gross loss of $1.8 million compared to a gross loss of $2.4 million in the previous year [8][14]. - Selling, general and administrative expenses were reduced to $7.2 million from $7.9 million [8][14]. - The net loss attributable to common stockholders was $12.0 million, or $0.16 per share, compared to a net loss of $12.0 million, or $0.17 per share, in the prior year [8][14]. Operational Highlights - The acquisition of Alto Carbonic has led to lower combined costs and improved operational coordination, contributing to an expected annual savings of approximately $8 million starting Q2 2025 [2][3]. - The company shifted production to ISCC renewable fuel for European markets, which is experiencing strong demand, partially offsetting the domestic softening of premiums on high-quality alcohol and essential ingredients [3][4]. Cash and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents were reported at $26.8 million as of March 31, 2025, down from $35.5 million at the end of 2024 [5][16]. - The company's borrowing availability stood at $76.7 million, including $11.7 million under the operating line of credit and $65.0 million under its term loan facility [5][16]. Market Metrics - Total renewable fuel gallons sold decreased to 65.3 million in Q1 2025 from 72.7 million in Q1 2024 [19]. - The average sales price per gallon for alcohol increased to $1.93 from $1.86 year-over-year [20]. - Essential ingredients sold totaled 310.8 thousand tons, slightly down from 313.4 thousand tons in the previous year [20].