Alto Ingredients Q4 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Alto Ingredients reported Q4 2024 revenue of $236.3 million, a decline from the prior year. The company posted a net loss of $42.0 million, widening from the previous year. Gross loss was $1.4 million, reflecting continued challenges in cost control. Strategic cost-cutting measures, including plant idling and headcount reductions, are expected to yield savings in the coming year.
Total revenue for Q4 2024 was $236.3 million, down from $273.6 million in Q4 2023.
Net loss widened to $42.0 million, compared to a loss of $19.3 million in Q4 2023.
Cost of goods sold exceeded revenue at $237.7 million, resulting in a gross loss.
Company expects annual cost savings of $8 million from restructuring efforts.
Alto Ingredients
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Forward Guidance
Alto Ingredients expects financial improvement from restructuring efforts and strategic asset optimization in 2025.
Positive Outlook
- Cost-cutting measures projected to save $8 million annually.
- Acquisition of a beverage-grade liquid CO2 processor expected to be accretive.
- Operational improvements at the Pekin wet mill enhancing efficiency.
- Strategic review underway for potential asset sales or mergers.
- Entry into the European market could provide new revenue streams.
Challenges Ahead
- Revenue decline expected due to cost pressures and lower demand.
- Margins remain compressed due to high cost of goods sold.
- Continued losses anticipated as restructuring efforts take effect.
- Asset impairments may continue to impact financial performance.
- Uncertainty surrounding potential strategic transactions and market conditions.