Gevo (NASDAQ:GEVO) Stock Rating Lowered by Wall Street Zen

Gevo (NASDAQ:GEVO) was downgraded by equities researchers at Wall Street Zen from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report released on Saturday.

Other analysts have also issued reports about the company. Northland Securities reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $3.00 price objective on shares of Gevo in a research note on Wednesday, December 31st. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Gevo in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $6.42.

Gevo Stock Up 13.2%

GEVO opened at $2.14 on Friday. Gevo has a 12 month low of $0.92 and a 12 month high of $2.95. The company has a market cap of $518.54 million, a PE ratio of -16.46 and a beta of 1.51. The company has a current ratio of 1.82, a quick ratio of 1.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. The company has a 50 day moving average of $1.94 and a 200 day moving average of $2.04.

Gevo (NASDAQ:GEVO) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, March 5th. The energy company reported ($0.02) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.03) by $0.01. The business had revenue of $45.35 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $43.52 million. Gevo had a negative net margin of 21.07% and a negative return on equity of 7.20%. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Gevo will post -0.42 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Gevo

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of GEVO. Key Client Fiduciary Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Gevo in the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Berger Financial Group Inc purchased a new stake in shares of Gevo during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. BNP Paribas Financial Markets grew its holdings in shares of Gevo by 138.1% in the second quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 20,927 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 12,136 shares during the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. bought a new position in shares of Gevo in the fourth quarter worth approximately $28,000. Finally, Legal & General Group Plc purchased a new position in shares of Gevo in the second quarter worth $28,000. 35.17% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Gevo News

Here are the key news stories impacting Gevo this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Management set a target of $40M adjusted EBITDA in 2026 and announced expansion of its North Dakota platform to increase carbon capture and ethanol output — a concrete profitability milestone and capacity push that supports upside to future cash flow and valuation. Gevo targets $40M adjusted EBITDA in 2026 as North Dakota platform expands carbon and ethanol operations
• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results topped expectations: revenue of ~$45.4M beat consensus and EPS loss of ($0.02) was slightly better than estimates, signaling improving unit economics versus a year ago. That beat helped lift sentiment. Gevo Q4 earnings & transcript (MarketBeat)
• Positive Sentiment: Management highlighted dramatic revenue growth (reported commentary cited ~849% increase year-over-year) and ongoing SAF/ethanol expansion plans, reinforcing the growth narrative that investors reward. Gevo Inc (GEVO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Revenue Growth and Strategic Expansion …
• Neutral Sentiment: The company posted its full Q4 and FY2025 release and slide deck with operational and cash-flow updates; investors can review the slides for detailed project timing and capex cadence. Gevo Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Provides Business Update
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings-call transcripts and analyst previews are available for detail on timing and commercial contracts; the call contains forward-looking statements that will shape near-term expectations. Gevo Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Despite beats, Gevo remains unprofitable with negative net margin and negative ROE; management must convert revenue growth into sustained positive margins to justify the rally. Gevo, Inc. (GEVO) Reports Q4 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts and the market are focused on clarity around the near-term earnings path; uncertainty on timing of SAF/ethanol ramp and capital needs means execution risk remains elevated. What Gevo (GEVO)’s Latest Earnings and Guidance Reveal About Its Near‑Term Earnings Path

Gevo Company Profile

Gevo, Inc (NASDAQ: GEVO) is a renewable chemicals and biofuels company that develops and produces low-carbon alternatives to petroleum-based products. The company’s core technology platform converts fermentable sugars into isobutanol, which can be further processed into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. Gevo’s integrated biorefinery model combines fermentation, recovery, and downstream processing to deliver scalable, drop-in replacements for conventional fossil-derived hydrocarbons.

Gevo’s primary products include isobutanol, a four-carbon alcohol used as a building block for various fuels and chemicals, and hydrocarbon fuels that meet ASTM specifications for aviation and road transport.