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Green Plains Inc.(GPRE)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
GPRE•NASDAQ
$15.80
Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorBasic MaterialsIndustrySpecialty ChemicalsSub-IndustryIngredients, pigments and specialty minerals
AboutGreen Plains Inc. produces, markets, and distributes ethanol in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Ethanol Production, Agribusiness and Energy Services, and Partnership. The Ethanol Production segment produces and sells ethanol, including industrial-grade alcohol, distiller grains, and ultra-high protein and corn oil. The Agribusiness and Energy Services segment engages in the grain procurement, handling, and storage activities; and commodity marketing business, which purchases, markets, sells, and distributes ethanol, distiller grains, and ultra-high protein and corn oil, as well as grain, natural gas, and other commodities in various markets. This segment also provides grain drying and storage services to grain producers. The Partnership segment offers fuel storage and transportation services. As of December 31, 2021, it operated through 29 ethanol storage facilities; 4 fuel terminal facilities; and a fleet of approximately 2,300 leased railcars. The company was formerly known as Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. and changed its name to Green Plains Inc. in May 2014. Green Plains Inc. was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.Show more
- Revenue$2.09B-14.9%
- EBITDA$14M-67.0%
- Net Income-$121M-47.0%
- EPS (Diluted)-1.80-39.5%
- Gross Margin1.84%-65.3%
- EBITDA Margin0.68%-61.3%
- Operating Margin-4.03%-108.6%
- Net Margin-5.8%-72.8%
- ROE-14.73%-66.5%
GPRE Price & Volume
Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Persistent Commodity Volatility Obscures Operational Turnaround Efforts
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Adequate
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Commodity crush spread volatility
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Green Plains Inc.
- faces significant structural headwinds as it attempts to pivot toward specialty ingredients, evidenced by a persistent revenue contraction of 24.3% year-over-year in 2026Q1.
- The company's reliance on volatile ethanol crush spreads continues to drive extreme earnings instability, with net margins swinging from -13.1% in 2025Q2 to 7.2% in 2026Q1.
- Investors should remain cautious as the firm's accumulated deficit of $406.6 million and erratic free cash flow generation suggest that the transition strategy remains highly sensitive to external market cycles.
Verdict Logic
the company's inability to sustain profitability, underscored by a negative net margin in six of the last ten quarters, suggests that the current valuation of 97.29x EV/EBITDA does not adequately reflect the underlying operational risks.
GPRE Growth Metrics
Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-3.43%
5 Years1.69%
3 Years-17.04%
TTM-21.02%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM85.16%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM77.51%
Return on Capital
10 Years-2.73%
5 Years-3.49%
3 Years-4.43%
Last Year-6.22%
GPRE Recent Earnings
Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 5/12 qtrs (42%)●Beat Revenue 3/12 qtrs (25%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 7, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.42+4300.0%
$0.01
Rev
$446M-16.3%
$533M
Q1 2026
Feb 5, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.17+88.9%
$0.09
Rev
$429M-20.3%
$538M
Q4 2025
Nov 5, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.35+1285.6%
$0.03
Rev
$508M-12.9%
$584M
Q3 2025
Aug 11, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.41-46.4%
$0.28
Rev
$553M+2.7%
$538M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 7, 2026 | $0.42vs $0.01+4300.0% | $446Mvs $533M-16.3% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | $0.17vs $0.09+88.9% | $429Mvs $538M-20.3% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $0.35vs $0.03+1285.6% | $508Mvs $584M-12.9% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 | $0.41vs $0.28-46.4% | $553Mvs $538M+2.7% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
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Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Green Plains Inc. (GPRE)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.80 | $1.11B | -8.78 | -14.93% | -5.8% | -14.73% | — | |
| $46.08 | $1.52B | 18.43 | 1.24% | 14.13% | 13.67% | — | |
| $68.00 | $2.32B | 24.29 | -2.21% | 1.17% | 9.47% | — | |
| $0.33 | $20.83M | -0.40 | -28.3% | -82.77% | -92.01% | — | |
| $41.24 | $3.41B | 17.33 | 1.34% | 10.75% | 7.65% | — | |
| $78.20 | $37.68B | 35.07 | -6.15% | 1.34% | 4.72% | — |
Compare GPRE vs Peers
Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
GPRE SEC Filings & Documents
Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
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May 7, 2026·SEC
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Apr 23, 2026·SEC
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Feb 5, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
310-Q Quarterly Reports
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GPRE Frequently Asked Questions
Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Green Plains Inc.'s revenue?
Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) reported $1.95B in revenue for fiscal year 2025.
How fast is Green Plains Inc. growing?
Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) saw revenue decline by 14.9% over the past year.
Is GPRE profitable?
Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) reported a net loss of $15.4M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
What is GPRE's return on equity?
Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) has a return on equity (ROE) of -14.7%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Green Plains Inc.'s free cash flow?
Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) generated $90.2M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.