Recent Research Analysts’ Ratings Updates for Vertex (VERX)

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Vertex (NASDAQ: VERX):

• 8/4/2026 – Vertex had its price target lowered by DA Davidson from $15.00 to $12.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 8/4/2026 – Vertex had its price target lowered by Stephens from $20.00 to $18.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 8/4/2026 – Vertex had its price target lowered by Robert W. Baird from $19.00 to $17.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 8/4/2026 – Vertex had its price target raised by BMO Capital Markets from $14.00 to $15.00. They now have a “market perform” rating on the stock.
• 7/25/2026 – Vertex was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.
• 7/21/2026 – Vertex had its “equal weight” rating reaffirmed by Morgan Stanley. They now have a $15.00 price target on the stock, down from $19.00.
• 7/4/2026 – Vertex was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “buy”.
• 6/29/2026 – Vertex is now covered by TD Cowen. They set a “buy” rating and a $14.00 price target on the stock.
• 6/29/2026 – Vertex is now covered by TD Cowen. They set a “buy” rating and a $14.00 price target on the stock.
• 6/8/2026 – Vertex had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by Needham & Company LLC.
• 6/6/2026 – Vertex was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.

Vertex Energy, Inc (NASDAQ: VERX) is a specialty refiner and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemical feedstocks in the United States. The company collects and processes a variety of waste petroleum products, including used motor oil and industrial lubricants, which it converts into ultra-low-sulfur diesel, asphalt, and other refined products. By leveraging proprietary re-refining technologies and strategic feedstock sourcing, Vertex Energy aims to deliver cost-effective, lower-carbon fuel solutions to wholesale and retail customers across the country.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vertex operates a network of refining and blending facilities in key regions, including the Central, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic markets.