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Blue Dolphin Energy Company (BDCO)
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Blue Dolphin Energy Company (BDCO) Price & Analysis

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BDCO Stock Chart & Stats

$1.36
$0.01(0.35%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$1.36
$0.01(0.35%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Improved Leverage And Equity RebuildLower trailing leverage and rebuilt equity materially improve financial flexibility versus prior years. A debt-to-equity near 0.8 and positive TTM ROE reduce short-term default risk, support access to capital for maintenance or modest investments, and increase resilience across cycles.
Return To Positive Margins And ProfitabilityA material shift from losses to positive gross and net margins points to improved operational efficiency or better crack spreads. If margins are sustained, even modest profitability can support reinvestment, deleveraging, and reduce downside risk from cyclicality in refining margins.
Durable Downstream Refining Business ModelThe core refinery model converts crude into essential transport and industrial fuels, creating a structural channel to capture value via crack spreads. This long-lived asset base benefits from persistent fuel demand and can generate recurring cash when utilization and margins are sustained.
Bears Say
Severe Revenue ContractionA near 80% TTM revenue decline materially weakens scale and fixed-cost absorption for a refining business. Sustained lower volumes or lost customers increase margin pressure, heighten single-event risk, and make recovery of prior earnings levels more uncertain and capital-intensive.
Small, Volatile Cash GenerationModest and inconsistent operating/free cash flow constrains the company's ability to fund maintenance, invest in reliability, or weather prolonged low-margin periods. In a capital-intensive refining operation, limited free cash increases refinancing and maintenance risk over a multi-month horizon.
History Of High Leverage And Equity VolatilityPrior episodes of very high leverage and even negative equity indicate structural financial vulnerability in stress periods. This track record raises the probability of future liquidity strain if margins or utilization deteriorate, potentially forcing dilutive financing or asset adjustments.

BDCO FAQ

What was Blue Dolphin Energy Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Blue Dolphin Energy Company lowest stock price was $1.01 and its highest was $4.42 in the past 12 months.
    What is Blue Dolphin Energy Company’s market cap?
    Blue Dolphin Energy Company’s market cap is $64.16M.
      When is Blue Dolphin Energy Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Blue Dolphin Energy Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 19, 2026 which is in 24 days.
        How were Blue Dolphin Energy Company’s earnings last quarter?
        Currently, no data Available
        Is Blue Dolphin Energy Company overvalued?
        According to Wall Street analysts Blue Dolphin Energy Company’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
          Does Blue Dolphin Energy Company pay dividends?
          Blue Dolphin Energy Company does not currently pay dividends.
          What is Blue Dolphin Energy Company’s EPS estimate?
          Blue Dolphin Energy Company’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
          How many shares outstanding does Blue Dolphin Energy Company have?
          Blue Dolphin Energy Company has 14,921,968 shares outstanding.
            What happened to Blue Dolphin Energy Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
            Currently, no data Available
            Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Blue Dolphin Energy Company?
            Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BDCO
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              Blue Dolphin Energy Company Stock Smart Score

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              Company Description

              Blue Dolphin Energy Company

              Blue Dolphin Energy Company specializes in the refinement and distribution of petroleum products across the United States. The firm's activities are divided into two core segments: Refinery Operations, and Tolling and Terminaling. Through its Refinery Operations, BDCO manufactures finished products, notably jet fuel, as well as a range of intermediate products like naphtha, heavy oil-based mud blendstock, and atmospheric gas oil. Additionally, the company provides tolling and terminaling services for external clients at its Nixon facility. Established in 1986, this Houston, Texas-based enterprise operates as a subsidiary of Lazarus Energy Holdings, LLC.

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