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Blue Dolphin Energy(OTC) BDCO

Current Price$4.30
Market Cap$64.16MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2012)-50%
5 Year+1,187%
1 Year+152%
1 Month+13%
Blue Dolphin Energy last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 4.302026-07-24
Blue Dolphin Energy stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+3.61%USD 4.152026-07-17
1 month+13.16%USD 3.802026-06-24
3 month+26.84%USD 3.392026-04-24
Year to date+202.82%USD 1.422025-12-31
1 year+151.61%USD 1.712025-07-24
3 year-30.42%USD 6.182023-07-25
5 year+1,187.04%USD 0.332021-07-23
Since inception-50.35%USD 8.662012-02-16

Blue Dolphin Energy Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$64.16MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$277.18M

Net Income (TTM)

$6.89M

EPS (TTM)

$0.46

P/E Ratio

9.32

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

0.24 (Low)

Price

$4.30

Volume

19,423

Open

$4.16

Previous Close

$4.30

Daily Range

$4.16 - $4.42

52-Week Range

$1.01 - $4.42

Estimated Earnings Date

Feb 26, 2025

BDCO News

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Blue Dolphin Energy Reports Q2 Loss Drop

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About Blue Dolphin Energy

Blue Dolphin supplies jet fuel and other petroleum products to wholesalers and refineries. Its storage and blending services help customers manage fuel supply needs. The company’s products support transportation and industrial operations across Texas.

Products and Services

  • Jet fuel (35.5%): Main finished product, used by airlines and military buyers.
  • Naphtha (21.9%): Intermediate product, sold to chemical and fuel blenders.
  • Heavy oil-based mud blendstock (15.8%): Used in oilfield drilling fluids for energy companies.
  • Atmospheric gas oil (26.8%): Sold to refineries and industrial users for further processing.
  • Tolling and terminaling (2.1%): Storage, blending, and handling services for third-party customers.

Growth and Expansion

  • Partnered with Lazarus Energy Holdings for operational support and working capital.
  • Upgraded flare gas monitoring system in 2025 to reduce emissions and costs.
  • Explored renewable energy projects with potential partners since 2023, though progress is delayed.

What Makes Blue Dolphin Stand Out

Blue Dolphin’s refinery can quickly adjust its product mix to match market demand. Its location in the Eagle Ford Shale region gives access to local crude oil. Affiliate support helps manage working capital and debt challenges.

Five Things You Need to Know

  • Revenue was $70 million in Q3 2025, down 14.3% year-on-year.
  • Net loss was $5 million in Q3 2025, unchanged from the previous year.
  • Gross profit improved to $8.7 million in 2025, up from $3.9 million in 2024.
  • Working capital deficit increased to $24.4 million at year-end 2025.

Bottom Line

Blue Dolphin remains focused on refining and storage services in Texas. The company faces financial pressures but adapts its operations to changing market needs.

AI Generated • Apr 16, 2026

Industry

Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels

Sector

Energy

Employees

112

CEO

Jonathan Pitts Carroll, Sr.

Website

www.blue-dolphin-energy.com

Headquarters

Houston, TX 77002, US

BDCO Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

8.31%

Operating Margin

4.71%

Net Income Margin

2.48%

Return on Equity

20.90%

Return on Capital

2.00%

Return on Assets

5.41%

Earnings Yield

10.73%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$64.16MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

14.92M

Volume

19.42K

Avg. Volume

14.71K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$23.03M

Operating Income

$13.07M

EBITDA

$16.96M

Operating Cash Flow

$1.79M

Capital Expenditure

-$24.00K

Free Cash Flow

$1.77M

Cash & ST Invst.

$586.00K

Total Debt

$46.32M

Blue Dolphin Energy Performance Analysis

Blue Dolphin Energy annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 487,504,00062.1%
20232023-12-31USD 396,048,000-18.8%
20242024-12-31USD 317,519,000-19.8%
20252025-12-31USD 279,385,000-12.0%
Blue Dolphin Energy sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-32.4%
Q32025-09-3024.3%
Q42025-12-31-2.3%
Q12026-03-3118.5%
Blue Dolphin Energy annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 2.34N/A
20232023-12-31USD 2.08-11.0%
20242024-12-31USD -0.58N/A
20252025-12-31USD -0.38-35.1%
Blue Dolphin Energy sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-180.0%
Q32025-09-30-158.3%
Q42025-12-3167.7%
Q12026-03-311090.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$81.49M

-2.6%

Gross Profit

$20.57M

+242.9%

Gross Margin

25.24%

N/A

Market Cap

$64.16MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$572.90K

N/A

Employees

112

N/A

Net Income

$14.73M

+556.4%

EBITDA

$20.66M

+308.6%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$586.00K

-54.6%

Total Debt

$46.32M

-5.5%

Accounts Receivable

$26.97M

+217.3%

Inventory

$37.72M

-0.2%

Long Term Debt

$2.40M

-55.3%

Short Term Debt

$44.06M

+1.0%

Return on Assets

5.41%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

24.69%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$820.00K

+147.5%

Operating Cash Flow

$831.00K

+148.1%

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Questions About BDCO

What is the current price of Blue Dolphin Energy?

Blue Dolphin Energy is trading at $4.30 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Blue Dolphin Energy?

Over the past 52 weeks, Blue Dolphin Energy has traded between $1.01 and $4.42.

How much debt does Blue Dolphin Energy have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Blue Dolphin Energy reported total debt of $46.32M.

How much cash does Blue Dolphin Energy have on hand?

Blue Dolphin Energy reported $1.40M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Blue Dolphin Energy’s dividend yield?

Blue Dolphin Energy does not currently have a dividend yield.

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