Vertex Energy, Inc. reported earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. For the first quarter, the company reported sales was USD 695.33 million compared to USD 691.14 million a year ago. Net loss was USD 17.73 million compared to net income of USD 53.86 million a year ago.

Basic loss per share from continuing operations was USD 0.19 compared to basic earnings per share from continuing operations of USD 0.05 a year ago. Diluted loss per share from continuing operations was USD 0.19 compared to diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of USD 0.04 a year ago. Basic loss per share was USD 0.19 compared to basic earnings per share of USD 0.71 a year ago.

Diluted loss per share was USD 0.19 compared to diluted earnings per share of USD 0.68 a year ago.