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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
Improving LeverageThe material reduction in leverage to ~1.27 and return to positive equity represents a durable stabilization of the capital structure. Lower relative debt reduces refinancing and interest risk, enhancing resilience through oil-cycle volatility and improving capacity to fund operations or opportunistic investments over months.
Narrowing Losses / StabilizationThe step-by-step narrowing of net losses indicates operational stabilization rather than a one-off swing. Sustained narrowing over successive quarters can restore profitability leverage, reduce reliance on external financing, and set a credible path to positive earnings and cash generation over a 2–6 month planning horizon.
Midstream/refining Asset FootprintOwnership of terminals, pipelines and refining assets provides a structural competitive advantage: logistical optionality, sticky fee or margin capture, and the ability to integrate supply chains. These tangible assets support durable revenue streams and strategic flexibility across commodity cycles.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue DeclineA consistent three-year revenue decline erodes scale economics and pricing leverage, reducing margin resilience against fixed costs and debt service. Persistent top-line contraction limits reinvestment capacity and heightens risk the business must restructure or monetize assets to restore sustainable operations.
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowSustained negative OCF and FCF means the company is not self-funding operations, increasing reliance on external financing. This elevates liquidity and refinancing risk, constrains maintenance and growth capex, and reduces strategic optionality over the medium term if cash generation does not revert to positive.
Thin Gross Margin And Weak ProfitabilityA ~3% gross margin leaves little buffer to absorb SG&A, interest, or input-cost shocks common in refining. Combined with recent net losses, this compresses returns on capital, increases profit volatility tied to commodity moves, and limits the firm's ability to rebuild reserves or invest in efficiency improvements.

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 $3.18 in the past 12 months.
    What is Blue Dolphin Energy Company’s market cap?
    Blue Dolphin Energy Company’s market cap is $46.26M.
      When is Blue Dolphin Energy Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Blue Dolphin Energy Company’s upcoming earnings report date is May 19, 2026 which is in 34 days.
        How were Blue Dolphin Energy Company’s earnings last quarter?
        Blue Dolphin Energy Company released its earnings results on Apr 07, 2026. The company reported -$0.097 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.097.
          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?
              Blue Dolphin Energy Company reported an EPS of -$0.097 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 14.391%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Blue Dolphin Energy Company?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in BDCO
                What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                  Blue Dolphin Energy Company Stock Smart Score

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                  Technicals

                  SMA
                  Negative
                  20 days / 200 days
                  Momentum
                  -64.44%
                  12-Months-Change

                  Fundamentals

                  Return on Equity
                  -24.72%
                  Trailing 12-Months
                  Asset Growth
                  11.02%
                  Trailing 12-Months

                  Company Description

                  Blue Dolphin Energy Company

                  Blue Dolphin Energy Company engages in the refining and marketing of petroleum products in the United States. The company operates in two segments, Refinery Operations; and Tolling and Terminaling. It produces finished products, including jet fuel, as well as various intermediate products, such as naphtha, heavy oil-based mud blendstock, and atmospheric gas oil; and conducts tolling and terminaling services for third parties at the Nixon facility. The company was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Blue Dolphin Energy Company is a subsidiary of Lazarus Energy Holdings, LLC.

                  Blue Dolphin Energy Company (BDCO) Earnings & Revenues

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                  Ownership Overview

                  84.44%15.56%
                  84.44% Insiders
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