Vertex Energy, Inc. announced earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. For the first quarter, the company announced sales was USD 58.083 million compared to USD 36.203 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 4.980 million compared to USD 1.031 million a year ago. Net income was USD 974,369 compared to USD 2.788 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.01 compared to basic loss per share from continuing operations of USD 0.21 a year ago.