FutureFuel Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 4/6

FutureFuel's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -22.5%, while the Oil and Gas industry saw earnings growing at 39.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 13.8% per year. FutureFuel's return on equity is 16.9%, and it has net margins of 13.2%.

Key information

-22.5%

Earnings growth rate

-22.5%

EPS growth rate

Oil and Gas Industry Growth33.7%
Revenue growth rate13.8%
Return on equity16.9%
Net Margin13.2%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.06

Feb 07
FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.06

FutureFuel: Fair Company At A Wonderful Price

Jan 26

FutureFuel: Overcoming Challenges To Boost Returns

Dec 23

FutureFuel's (NYSE:FF) Dividend Will Be $0.06

Dec 20
FutureFuel's (NYSE:FF) Dividend Will Be $0.06

FutureFuel's (NYSE:FF) Dividend Will Be $0.06

Oct 09
FutureFuel's (NYSE:FF) Dividend Will Be $0.06

FutureFuel: Dividend Yield This Year Comes In Close To 50% When 'Special' Is Included

Oct 04

FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.06

Sep 06
FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.06

FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.06

Aug 14
FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.06

FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.06

Jul 12
FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.06

FutureFuel: Ethical Company Deserves Your Investment Dollars

Jul 09

FutureFuel's (NYSE:FF) Dividend Will Be $0.06

Jun 19
FutureFuel's (NYSE:FF) Dividend Will Be $0.06

FutureFuel's (NYSE:FF) Dividend Will Be $0.06

May 31
FutureFuel's (NYSE:FF) Dividend Will Be $0.06

FutureFuel's (NYSE:FF) Dividend Will Be $0.06

May 11
FutureFuel's (NYSE:FF) Dividend Will Be $0.06

FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.06

Apr 12
FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.06

FutureFuel's (NYSE:FF) Solid Earnings May Rest On Weak Foundations

Mar 22
FutureFuel's (NYSE:FF) Solid Earnings May Rest On Weak Foundations

FutureFuel: Returning Value To Shareholders With A Special Dividend Announcement

Mar 19

FutureFuel Corp.'s (NYSE:FF) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 31%

Mar 19
FutureFuel Corp.'s (NYSE:FF) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 31%

FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.06

Mar 17
FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.06

FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.06

Mar 03
FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.06

FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.06

Feb 10
FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.06

FutureFuel Corp.: Watching But Not Buying Here Just Yet

Nov 27

FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.06

Oct 13
FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.06

FutureFuel: Unique RINs Accounting Transforms Q2 EPS To Loss, Stock Tumbles

Sep 12

FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.06

Sep 11
FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.06

FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.06

Aug 28
FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.06

Future Fuel Corp - Waiting For Steady Quarterly Growth To Appear

Aug 27

The Returns At FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Aren't Growing

Aug 11
The Returns At FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Aren't Growing

FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.06

Jul 13
FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.06

FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.06

Jun 02
FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.06

FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.06

Apr 05
FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.06

Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At FutureFuel (NYSE:FF)

Mar 16
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At FutureFuel (NYSE:FF)

FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.06

Feb 15
FutureFuel (NYSE:FF) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.06

FutureFuel: Another Special Dividend May Be Around The Corner

Feb 14

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How FutureFuel makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:FF Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 242743694
30 Jun 243394094
31 Mar 243522194
31 Dec 233683794
30 Sep 233942994
30 Jun 233954294
31 Mar 234284994
31 Dec 223961583
30 Sep 223852393
30 Jun 223661683
31 Mar 223222373
31 Dec 213212673
30 Sep 21264953
30 Jun 21220763
31 Mar 211931963
31 Dec 202054763
30 Sep 2017511363
30 Jun 2018611363
31 Mar 2021010263
31 Dec 192058863
30 Sep 192511853
30 Jun 192662063
31 Mar 192842363
31 Dec 182915364
30 Sep 183016774
30 Jun 182976174
31 Mar 182775674
31 Dec 172752374
30 Sep 172692673
30 Jun 172613673
31 Mar 172614983
31 Dec 162535683
30 Sep 162186773
30 Jun 162555983
31 Mar 162924973
31 Dec 153004673
30 Sep 153544773
30 Jun 153505373
31 Mar 153145573
31 Dec 143425373
30 Sep 143794963
30 Jun 143975363
31 Mar 144356663

Quality Earnings: FF has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: FF's current net profit margins (13.2%) are higher than last year (7.3%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: FF's earnings have declined by 22.5% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: FF's earnings growth over the past year (24.7%) exceeds its 5-year average (-22.5% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: FF earnings growth over the past year (24.7%) exceeded the Oil and Gas industry -13.9%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: FF's Return on Equity (16.9%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/02/06 16:36
End of Day Share Price 2025/02/06 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2023/12/31

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FutureFuel Corp. is covered by 4 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Jonathan TanwantengCJS Securities, Inc.
Craig IrwinRoth Capital Partners
Craig IrwinWedbush Securities Inc.