Alto Ingredients (ALTO) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $3.45, -5.74% vs the prior close of $3.66.
- Volume 1.60M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
ALTO slides 5.7% to $3.45, a 6-month low, 3 down days in a row. Closed at $3.45, -5.74% vs the prior close of $3.66. Day range $3.39–$3.69, opened at $3.68.
ALTO daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — ALTO slides 5.7% to $3.45, a 6-month low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $3.45, -5.74% vs the prior close of $3.66. Day range $3.39–$3.69, opened at $3.68.
- Volume was 1.60M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 1.42M.
- Price is -12.6% vs its 50-day average ($3.95) and -18.4% vs its 200-day average ($4.23).
- 52-week range $0.99–$6.11; today's close sits at 48% of that range, 43.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 15, 2026 — ALTO dips 1.1% to $3.66
- Closed at $3.66, -1.08% vs the prior close of $3.70. Day range $3.60–$3.69, opened at $3.66.
- Volume was 866.70K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 1.45M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -7.8% vs its 50-day average ($3.97) and -13.4% vs its 200-day average ($4.23).
- 52-week range $0.99–$6.11; today's close sits at 52% of that range, 40.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — ALTO dips 1.9% to $3.70
- Closed at $3.70, -1.86% vs the prior close of $3.77. Day range $3.64–$3.78, opened at $3.71.
- Volume was 1.14M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 1.47M.
- Price is -7.4% vs its 50-day average ($4.00) and -12.4% vs its 200-day average ($4.22).
- 52-week range $0.99–$6.11; today's close sits at 53% of that range, 39.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — ALTO jumps 3.0% to $3.77
- Closed at $3.77, +3.01% vs the prior close of $3.66. Day range $3.63–$3.80, opened at $3.66.
- Volume was 867.20K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 1.48M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -6.4% vs its 50-day average ($4.03) and -10.6% vs its 200-day average ($4.22).
- 52-week range $0.99–$6.11; today's close sits at 54% of that range, 38.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — ALTO dips 1.9% to $3.66
- Closed at $3.66, -1.88% vs the prior close of $3.73. Day range $3.62–$3.71, opened at $3.71.
- Volume was 757.60K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 1.50M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -9.6% vs its 50-day average ($4.05) and -13.2% vs its 200-day average ($4.21).
- 52-week range $0.99–$6.11; today's close sits at 52% of that range, 40.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — ALTO ends flat (+0.0%) to $3.73
- Closed at $3.73, +0.00% vs the prior close of $3.73. Day range $3.66–$3.80, opened at $3.70.
- Volume was 828.50K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 1.51M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -8.4% vs its 50-day average ($4.07) and -11.4% vs its 200-day average ($4.21).
- 52-week range $0.99–$6.11; today's close sits at 54% of that range, 39.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — ALTO rises 2.2% to $3.73
- Closed at $3.73, +2.19% vs the prior close of $3.65. Day range $3.62–$3.74, opened at $3.62.
- Volume was 991.30K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 1.52M.
- Price is -8.8% vs its 50-day average ($4.09) and -11.4% vs its 200-day average ($4.21).
- 52-week range $0.99–$6.11; today's close sits at 54% of that range, 39.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — ALTO dips 2.7% to $3.65
- Closed at $3.65, -2.67% vs the prior close of $3.75. Day range $3.64–$3.75, opened at $3.72.
- Volume was 950.90K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 1.55M.
- Price is -11.0% vs its 50-day average ($4.10) and -13.2% vs its 200-day average ($4.20).
- 52-week range $0.99–$6.11; today's close sits at 52% of that range, 40.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — ALTO dips 1.1% to $3.75
- Closed at $3.75, -1.06% vs the prior close of $3.79. Day range $3.75–$3.84, opened at $3.81.
- Volume was 781.80K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 1.58M — lighter than usual.
- Price is -8.9% vs its 50-day average ($4.12) and -10.7% vs its 200-day average ($4.20).
- 52-week range $0.99–$6.11; today's close sits at 54% of that range, 38.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — ALTO rises 0.5% to $3.79
- Closed at $3.79, +0.53% vs the prior close of $3.77. Day range $3.69–$3.83, opened at $3.75.
- Volume was 1.09M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 1.60M.
- Price is -8.3% vs its 50-day average ($4.13) and -9.7% vs its 200-day average ($4.19).
- 52-week range $0.99–$6.11; today's close sits at 55% of that range, 38.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — ALTO rises 2.4% to $3.77
- Closed at $3.77, +2.45% vs the prior close of $3.68. Day range $3.69–$3.83, opened at $3.70.
- Volume was 1.03M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 1.62M.
- Price is -9.2% vs its 50-day average ($4.15) and -10.0% vs its 200-day average ($4.19).
- 52-week range $0.99–$6.11; today's close sits at 54% of that range, 38.3% below the 52-week high.
ALTO latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about ALTO in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 14, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Nathan Gilbert E bought 10,000 shares at $3.93 (≈$39.30K) on Sep 14, 2026
- Nathan Gilbert E bought 10,000 shares at $3.93 (≈$39.30K) on Sep 14, 2026
- Nathan Gilbert E bought 10,000 shares at $3.93 (≈$39.30K) on Sep 14, 2026
- Nathan Gilbert E bought 10,000 shares at $3.93 (≈$39.30K) on Sep 14, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 12, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Nathan Gilbert E bought 50,000 shares at $4.15 (≈$207.50K) on Aug 11, 2026
- Nathan Gilbert E bought 50,000 shares at $4.15 (≈$207.50K) on Aug 11, 2026
- Nathan Gilbert E bought 50,000 shares at $4.15 (≈$207.50K) on Aug 11, 2026
- Nathan Gilbert E bought 50,000 shares at $4.15 (≈$207.50K) on Aug 11, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 7, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
Aug 7, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $245.70M (prior year $218.44M) (+12.5% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $11.70M (prior year -$11.00M) (swung to profit vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.15 (prior year -$0.15) (swung to profit vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 5, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Aug 5, 2026 · Form 424B5 — Prospectus supplement
Prospectus supplement — the company is selling securities off a shelf registration
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Jul 27, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jun 25, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jun 25, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jun 25, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jun 25, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jun 23, 2026 · Form S-8 — Employee share plan registration
Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Jun 23, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 5.07 — Reported shareholder vote results.
Things to know before you trade ALTO
- Last results release: Aug 5, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 6, 2026, Mar 4, 2026, Nov 5, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 4, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.73% (largest 5.7%).
- Liquidity: about 1.01M shares (≈$3.49M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $3.45 vs a range of $0.99–$6.11 (48% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 16 open-market buys, 0 sales; latest: Gilbert E Nathan bought 10,000 shares on Sep 14, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Aug 7, 2026; 10-Q Aug 7, 2026; 8-K Aug 5, 2026.
- Share count: 77.57M shares outstanding (Aug 6, 2026), +0.2% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Industrial Organic Chemicals.
ALTO market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3.68 | 3.69 | 3.39 | 3.45 | 1.60M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3.66 | 3.69 | 3.60 | 3.66 | 866.70K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3.71 | 3.78 | 3.64 | 3.70 | 1.14M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3.66 | 3.80 | 3.63 | 3.77 | 867.20K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3.71 | 3.71 | 3.62 | 3.66 | 757.60K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3.70 | 3.80 | 3.66 | 3.73 | 828.50K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 3.62 | 3.74 | 3.62 | 3.73 | 991.30K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 3.72 | 3.75 | 3.64 | 3.65 | 950.90K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 3.81 | 3.84 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 781.80K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 3.75 | 3.83 | 3.69 | 3.79 | 1.09M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 3.70 | 3.83 | 3.69 | 3.77 | 1.03M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 3.65 | 3.74 | 3.53 | 3.68 | 1.44M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 3.74 | 3.74 | 3.65 | 3.69 | 893.00K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 3.65 | 3.66 | 3.55 | 3.63 | 1.27M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 3.72 | 3.72 | 3.60 | 3.67 | 889.00K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 3.74 | 3.80 | 3.68 | 3.73 | 732.90K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 3.72 | 3.77 | 3.67 | 3.74 | 1.09M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 3.83 | 3.83 | 3.71 | 3.73 | 969.60K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 3.92 | 3.96 | 3.81 | 3.82 | 981.60K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 3.98 | 4.04 | 3.89 | 3.91 | 1.06M |
About Alto Ingredients
Alto Ingredients (ALTO) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Industrial Organic Chemicals”. Its business address is in SACRAMENTO, CA. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 778164.
ALTO board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Maria G Gray | Director | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Bryon T Mcgregor | President & CEO | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Gilbert E Nathan | Director | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Dianne S. Nury | Director | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Alan Robert Tank | Director | Jun 25, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Todd E Benton | COO | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Auste M Graham | CLO & Secretary | May 18, 2026 |
| Bryon T Mcgregor | President & CEO | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Robert R. Olander | Chief Financial Officer | Apr 3, 2026 |
| James R Sneed | Chief Commercial Officer | Apr 3, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | Gilbert E Nathan | Buy | 10,000 | $3.93 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Gilbert E Nathan | Buy | 10,000 | $3.93 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Gilbert E Nathan | Buy | 10,000 | $3.93 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Gilbert E Nathan | Buy | 10,000 | $3.93 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Gilbert E Nathan | Buy | 50,000 | $4.15 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Gilbert E Nathan | Buy | 50,000 | $4.15 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Gilbert E Nathan | Buy | 50,000 | $4.15 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Gilbert E Nathan | Buy | 50,000 | $4.15 |
| May 13, 2026 | Gilbert E Nathan | Buy | 5,000 | $4.45 |
| May 13, 2026 | Gilbert E Nathan | Buy | 5,000 | $4.45 |
| May 13, 2026 | Gilbert E Nathan | Buy | 5,000 | $4.45 |
| May 13, 2026 | Gilbert E Nathan | Buy | 5,000 | $4.45 |
| May 12, 2026 | Gilbert E Nathan | Buy | 20,000 | $4.61 |
| May 12, 2026 | Gilbert E Nathan | Buy | 20,000 | $4.61 |
| May 12, 2026 | Gilbert E Nathan | Buy | 20,000 | $4.61 |
ALTO financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $917.93M | $13.34M | 0.16 | $13.24M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $965.26M | $-58.98M | -0.82 | $-3.52M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $1.22B | $-28.00M | -0.40 | $22.02M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $1.34B | $-41.60M | -0.60 | $6.05M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $1.21B | $46.08M | 0.61 | $26.82M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $397.07M, total liabilities $137.19M, cash $23.96M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
ALTO earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $5.06 |
| May 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $5.56 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $2.60 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $1.16 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $1.04 |
| May 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $0.86 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $1.47 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $1.94 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 11, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 6, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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