Gevo Inc (GEVO) Made Q1 Loss. But That’s Not the Whole Story

Gevo Inc (NASDAQ:GEVO) is one of the best green energy penny stocks to invest in. GEVO stock is up almost 80% over the past year. The Street sees it exploding more than 300% from its current level.

In its Q1 2026 report, Gevo Inc (NASDAQ:GEVO) said it generated $43 million in revenue, compared to $29 million a year ago. The company made a $22 million loss in the latest quarter, the same as a year ago. The management said the latest results included $11 million in losses tied to debt refinancing and simplification transactions.

Adjusted EBITDA came to $9 million. That compares with the negative adjusted EBITDA of $15 million in Q1 2025.

Looking ahead, Gevo targets around $30 million in adjusted EBITDA in 2026, up from $17 million in 2025. The company expects to get there through revenue growth, operational performance, and cost controls.

Gevo’s growth plans include the Alcohol-to-Jet project, also called the ATJ-30. This project is about converting alcohols, such as ethanol, into jet fuel. The company said it has received interest from various capital providers to finance the project. Its goal is to secure financing for the ATJ-30 project by the end of 2026.

Gevo Inc (NASDAQ:GEVO), based in Colorado, is a renewable chemicals and biofuels company. It is focused on producing sustainable, low-carbon fuels. These include renewable gasoline, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel.

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