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Gevo Announces First Quarter 2026 Results and Provides Update on Expansion and Alcohol-to-Jet Project

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Gevo (NASDAQ: GEVO) reported Q1 2026 results and growth updates on May 7, 2026. Revenue was $43 million; Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA was $9 million. The company completed debottlenecking at Gevo North Dakota, targets ~75 million gallons capacity next year, and executed a preliminary co-investment agreement with Ara Energy to enable an expansion and carbon capture facility.

Gevo received multiple non-binding indications of interest for financing its ATJ-30 Project North Star and targets ~$30 million Adjusted EBITDA in 2026 and a $40 million annualized run-rate by year-end.

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Positive

  • Revenue of $43 million in Q1 2026
  • Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA of $9 million in Q1 2026
  • Company targets ~$30M Adjusted EBITDA for 2026
  • Debottlenecking to increase GND output by over 10%
  • Preliminary Ara Energy co-investment to double GND capacity
  • Multiple non-binding indications of interest for ATJ financing

Negative

  • Net loss attributable to Gevo of $(22) million in Q1 2026
  • Included $11 million loss on extinguishment of bonds and debt modification costs
  • Q1 2026 results include seasonality-sensitive ethanol margins

News Market Reaction – GEVO

-9.85%
11 alerts
-9.85% News Effect
-9.9% Trough in 17 hr 53 min
-$54M Valuation Impact
$493.05M Market Cap
0.6x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, GEVO declined 9.85%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -9.9% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 11 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $54M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $493.05M at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Q1 2026 revenue: $43 million Q1 2026 net loss: $22 million, $(0.09) per share Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA: $9 million +5 more
8 metrics
Q1 2026 revenue $43 million Revenue in first quarter of 2026 vs $29 million in Q1 2025
Q1 2026 net loss $22 million, $(0.09) per share Net loss attributable to Gevo in Q1 2026, flat vs Q1 2025
Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA $9 million Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA in Q1 2026 vs negative $15 million in Q1 2025
2026 EBITDA target $30 million Targeted Adjusted EBITDA for 2026, up from $17 million in 2025
Run-rate EBITDA goal $40 million annualized Target run-rate Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA by end of 2026
Low-carbon ethanol capacity 75 million gallons per year Target annual low-carbon ethanol capacity at GND starting next year
Carbon emission reduction 140 thousand metric tons Total emission reduction attributable to products in Q1 2026
RNG production 92 thousand MMBtu RNG facilities production in Q1 2026 vs 80 thousand MMBtu in Q1 2025

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GEVO was down 1.91% with several peers also weaker: MNTK -6.41%, AMTX -4.73%, CLMT -1.29%, and LWLG -7.03%, suggesting broader sector pressure around renewables and specialty chemicals.

Common Catalyst At least one close peer, AMTX, also reported earnings today, indicating a cluster of financial updates across the group.

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Mar 05 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
Mar 05 Quarter & year results Positive +13.2% Reported Q4 and 2025 results with revenue growth, cash flow and EBITDA progress.
Nov 10 Quarterly earnings Positive -1.4% Q3 2025 earnings with positive Adjusted EBITDA and cash balance but modest price dip.
Aug 11 Breakthrough earnings Positive +59.2% First positive net income and strong Adjusted EBITDA driven by carbon and credit sales.
May 13 Quarterly results Positive -7.3% Q1 2025 growth and new offtake deals but shares fell despite better outlook.
Mar 27 Year-end results Negative -9.9% Q4 2024 losses and modest revenue with focus on RNG steps and future credits.
Pattern Detected

Earnings releases have often produced sizable moves, with a mix of strong rallies on clear operational progress and occasional selloffs even when fundamentals improved.

Recent Company History

Recent earnings for Gevo show a transition from losses toward positive cash flow and Adjusted EBITDA, highlighted by milestones like first positive net income and multiple quarters of positive Adjusted EBITDA. Market reactions have been mixed: some updates with strong revenue and EBITDA progress saw double‑digit gains, while others with improving metrics still drew negative responses. This first‑quarter 2026 report continues the focus on EBITDA targets, ethanol and carbon growth, and financing for ATJ projects, fitting into the ongoing profitability and scale‑up narrative.

Historical Comparison

+10.8% avg move · In the past five earnings releases, GEVO’s stock moved an average of 10.77%, underscoring that quart...
earnings
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Average Historical Move earnings

In the past five earnings releases, GEVO’s stock moved an average of 10.77%, underscoring that quarterly financial updates and guidance around cash flow and EBITDA have been meaningful trading catalysts.

Earnings updates show progression from 2024 losses toward 2025 positive net income and recurring positive Adjusted EBITDA, supported by growing ethanol, RNG, carbon credits and ATJ project development.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock moved -9.8% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite operational an...
Analysis

The stock moved -9.8% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite operational and EBITDA progress would fit prior instances where improved fundamentals still met selling pressure after earnings. Historical moves averaged around 10.77%, showing the stock can react sharply in both directions. Any downside response could reflect concerns about execution risk on ATJ-30 financing, expansion timelines, or the path from Adjusted EBITDA gains toward consistent net profitability.

Key Terms

non-gaap adjusted ebitda, alcohol-to-jet, carbon capture and sequestration, take-or-pay, +3 more
7 terms
non-gaap adjusted ebitda financial
"progresses towards $40 million annualized run-rate Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA1 and expects"
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA is a measure of a company's profitability that shows earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, with certain adjustments made to exclude irregular or non-recurring expenses and income. It provides a clearer picture of ongoing operational performance by filtering out items that might distort the core business results. Investors use it to better compare how well different companies are performing without the noise of one-time events.
alcohol-to-jet technical
"private capital financing of Alcohol-to-Jet project; progresses towards"
A process that converts alcohols made from plants, waste or other feedstocks into synthetic jet fuel suitable for aircraft engines. Think of it as a chemical recycling line that turns ethanol or similar alcohols into a ready-to-use aviation fuel; it matters to investors because it links renewable feedstocks to a large, regulated fuel market, offering potential revenue, carbon credits, and exposure to demand for lower‑carbon aviation alternatives.
carbon capture and sequestration medical
"includes carbon capture and sequestration (“CCS”) at GND of 46 thousand metric tons"
Carbon capture and sequestration is a process that captures carbon dioxide emissions from sources like power plants or industrial facilities and stores them underground to prevent them from entering the atmosphere. This technology helps reduce greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change, which can influence the long-term stability of energy and environmental markets. For investors, it represents a way to support cleaner energy solutions and potentially benefit from emerging industries focused on sustainable practices.
take-or-pay financial
"We have secured take-or-pay agreements for SAF and carbon emissions reductions"
A take-or-pay clause is a contract term that requires a buyer to either take delivery of an agreed amount of a product or pay a penalty if they do not. For investors, it matters because it creates predictable revenue for the seller—like a subscription fee that must be paid whether fully used or not—reducing sales volatility but also introducing counterparty risk if the buyer’s ability to pay is uncertain.
scope 1 regulatory
"carbon emissions reductions (i.e., Scope 1 and Scope 3 reductions), which include"
Scope 1 are the greenhouse gas emissions a company produces directly from sources it owns or controls, like fuel burned in company vehicles, boilers, or on-site factories. Think of it as the smoke coming out of a business’s own chimney versus electricity it buys from the grid. Investors watch Scope 1 because these direct emissions can create regulatory costs, operational changes, and reputational risks that affect profitability and long-term value.
scope 3 regulatory
"carbon emissions reductions (i.e., Scope 1 and Scope 3 reductions), which include"
Scope 3 describes all greenhouse gas emissions that occur upstream and downstream of a company’s direct operations—things like emissions from suppliers, transportation, product use, and disposal. Think of it as the hidden carbon footprint tied to everything a business buys, sells, or enables; it matters to investors because these indirect emissions can drive regulatory costs, supply-chain disruption, consumer preference shifts, and long-term valuation risk that aren’t visible on a company’s factory floor or utility bill.
fid financial
"may continue through the final investment decision (“FID”) date."
A Final Investment Decision (FID) is the formal approval by a company or project partners to commit the money and contracts needed to build and operate a major project, such as a factory, mine, pipeline, or energy plant. For investors it’s a clear signal that the project is considered bankable and will move from planning to construction and spending, which affects future cash flow, construction risk and the company’s capital needs—like a family signing a mortgage to start building a house.

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Company announces preliminary agreement with Ara Energy to fund expansion plans at Gevo North Dakota; has received indications of interest for private capital financing of Alcohol-to-Jet project; progresses towards $40 million annualized run-rate Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA1 and expects $30 million of Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA in 2026

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) (“Gevo”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”), a leader in renewable fuels, chemicals and carbon management, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 and provided an update on its growth plans.

“We continue to deliver solid quarterly results while strengthening and expanding our low-carbon ethanol and carbon business to provide a solid foundation for Alcohol-to-Jet (“ATJ”) growth,” said Paul Bloom, chief executive officer of Gevo. “We are on track with our debottlenecking project, which should grow our Gevo North Dakota (“GND”) output by over 10% starting next year. In addition, we are advancing our expansion plans to effectively double our capacity at GND and monetize our pore space through anticipated capital partnerships with Ara Energy and others.”

Bloom continued: “We continue to advance our goal of financing our ATJ-30 project, which we call Project North Star, by the end of the year. We are focused on a broader group of private capital providers and have already received multiple non-binding indications of interest. We believe GND’s operations provide a strong, derisked foundation to support project financing for Project North Star and a steppingstone for Gevo’s franchise development strategy for synthetic aviation fuel (“SAF”) and other fuels and chemicals.”

Leke Agiri, Gevo chief financial officer, added: “Our first quarter results exceeded our expectations given the typical seasonality in ethanol margins. We have launched an internal initiative, which we are calling the ‘EBITDA challenge’, to drive revenue growth, operational performance and cost discipline as we target approximately $30 million of Adjusted EBITDA in 2026, which is up from $17 million of Adjusted EBITDA in 2025. We continue to progress towards a run-rate annualized $40 million of Adjusted EBITDA and reiterate our target of achieving that by the end of this year. The impact of our debottlenecking, expansion and other growth plans is incremental to this target.”

Financial Highlights

  • Revenue of $43 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to $29 million in the first quarter of 2025.
  • Net loss attributable to Gevo in the first quarter of 2026 of $(22) million, or $(0.09) per share, compared to $(22) million, or $(0.09) per share in the first quarter of 2025. The first quarter results include $11 million in loss on extinguishment of bonds and debt modification costs, incurred in connection with the closing of a previously announced debt refinancing and simplification transaction.
  • Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA of $9 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to negative Adjusted EBITDA of $15 million in the first quarter of 2025.

Business Highlights

Update on Alcohol-to-Jet Project Financing Plans

  • We launched a private capital raise to fund ATJ-30, which would be the world’s largest ATJ project, after the previously announced withdrawal from the Department of Energy loan guarantee financing process.
    • The project, which is expected to benefit from existing cash flows, captive ethanol feedstock production and carbon capture, has received initial non-binding indications of interest for project-level construction financing.
  • Anticipated milestones to secure project financing include:
    • Engineering: FEL-2 has been completed, and we expect to complete FEL-3 in the second quarter of 2026, after which detailed engineering may continue through the final investment decision (“FID”) date.
    • Offtake: We have secured take-or-pay agreements for SAF and carbon emissions reductions (i.e., Scope 1 and Scope 3 reductions), which include components of revenue certainty such as fixed price or fixed floor price. We believe these agreements will satisfy non-dilutive capital providers of the project for about half of the available capacity at ATJ-30. We are actively working on term sheets and definitive documents that exceed the remaining available capacity with additional potential offtake customers.

Expansion at Gevo North Dakota

  • We recently executed a preliminary agreement for co-investment from Ara Energy, a global private equity and infrastructure firm focused on industrial decarbonization, which we believe once finalized and combined with Gevo’s cash flows, will be sufficient to enable Gevo’s previously announced expansion to build a new carbon capture and low-carbon ethanol production facility.
  • We are targeting startup for the new facility at GND in 2028. This expansion project is currently in the planning and design phase and is expected to approximately double existing carbon capture and low-carbon ethanol production.

Debottlenecking at Gevo North Dakota

  • During the first quarter of 2026, we progressed our previously announced debottlenecking project by completing the necessary equipment tie-ins at GND during a planned shutdown. We believe this will allow us to progress the debottlenecking without impact to planned production at GND. We maintain our target of about 75 million gallons of annual low-carbon ethanol capacity starting next year.

Operational Highlights

  • Total carbon emission reduction attributable to our products, including carbon capture, low-carbon ethanol and renewable natural gas (“RNG”), was 140 thousand metric tons2 in the first quarter of 2026.
    • This amount includes carbon capture and sequestration (“CCS”) at GND of 46 thousand metric tons in the first quarter of 2026, compared to 29 thousand metric tons in the first quarter of 2025, which included just the two months of February and March 2025.
  • GND produced 18 million gallons of low carbon ethanol plus 16 thousand tons of dried-distillers grains, 51 thousand tons of modified distillers grains and 5 million pounds of corn oil coproducts in the first quarter of 2026, compared to 11 million gallons of low carbon ethanol plus 12 thousand tons of dried-distillers grains, 30 thousand tons of modified distillers grains and 3 million pounds of corn oil coproducts in the first quarter of 2025, which included just the two months of February and March 2025.
  • Our RNG facilities produced 92 thousand MMBtu of RNG in the first quarter of 2026, compared to 80 thousand MMBtu of RNG in the first quarter of 2025.

Webcast and Conference Call Information

Hosting today’s conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET will be Paul Bloom, chief executive officer, Leke Agiri, chief financial officer, Greg Hanselman, executive vice president of operations and engineering, and Eric Frey, vice president of finance and strategy. They will review Gevo’s financial results and provide an update on recent corporate highlights.

To participate in the live call, please call (800) 715-9871 (U.S. toll-free) or (646) 307-1963 (international). Please reference passcode 3527252 to join the call.

To listen to the conference call (audio only, non-participating), please register through the following event weblink: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/mngys3a9   

A webcast replay will be available after the conference call ends on May 7, 2026. The archived webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of Gevo’s website at www.gevo.com.

About Gevo

Gevo is a next-generation diversified energy company committed to fueling America’s future with cost-effective, drop-in fuels that contribute to energy security, abate carbon, and strengthen rural communities to drive economic growth. Gevo’s innovative technology can be used to make a variety of renewable products, including SAF, motor fuels, chemicals, and other materials that provide U.S.-made solutions. Gevo’s business model includes developing, financing, and operating production facilities that create jobs and revitalize communities. Gevo owns and operates an ethanol plant with an adjacent CCS facility and Class VI carbon-storage well. Gevo also owns and operates one of the largest dairy-based RNG facilities in the United States, turning by-products into clean, reliable energy. Additionally, Gevo developed the world’s first production facility for specialty ATJ fuels and chemicals operating since 2012. Gevo is currently developing the world’s first large-scale ATJ facility to be co-located at our North Dakota site. Gevo’s market-driven “pay-for-performance” approach regarding carbon and other sustainability attributes helps deliver value to our local economies. Through its Verity subsidiary, Gevo provides transparency, accountability, and efficiency in tracking, measuring, and verifying various attributes throughout the supply chain. By strengthening rural economies, Gevo is working to secure a self-sufficient future and to make sure value is brought to the market.

For more information, see www.gevo.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to a variety of matters, including, without limitation, Adjusted EBITDA expectations, the financing and the timing of our ATJ projects, the financing and timing of our ethanol and CCS expansion project, the amount and timing of financing from Ara Energy, our financial condition, our results of operation and liquidity, our business plans, our business development activities, financial projections related to our business, , our plans to develop our business, our ability to successfully develop, construct, and finance our operations and growth projects, our ability to achieve cash flow from our planned projects, and other statements that are not purely statements of historical fact. These forward-looking statements are made based on the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of Gevo and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Gevo undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although Gevo believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve many risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from what may be expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. For a further discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Gevo in general, see the risk disclosures in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other filings made with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by Gevo.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

This press release contains financial measures that do not comply with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA excludes depreciation and amortization, allocated intercompany expenses for shared service functions, and non-cash stock-based compensation from GAAP loss from operations. Management believes this measure is useful to supplement its GAAP financial statements with this non-GAAP information because management uses such information internally for its operating, budgeting and financial planning purposes. This non-GAAP financial measure also facilitates management’s internal comparisons to Gevo’s historical performance as well as comparisons to the operating results of other companies. In addition, Gevo believes this non-GAAP financial measure is useful to investors because it allows for greater transparency into the indicators used by management as a basis for its financial and operational decision making. Non-GAAP information is not prepared under a comprehensive set of accounting rules and therefore, should only be read in conjunction with financial information reported under U.S. GAAP when understanding Gevo’s operating performance. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial information is provided below.



Gevo, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

        
   March 31, 2026    December 31, 2025 
Assets         
Current assets         
Cash and cash equivalents $78,902  $81,163  
Restricted cash     28,770  
Trade accounts receivable, net  9,736   8,394  
Inventories  21,590   19,076  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  5,638   6,001  
Total current assets  115,866   143,404  
Property, plant and equipment, net  358,170   353,577  
Restricted cash     7,006  
Operating right-of-use assets  2,913   1,964  
Finance right-of-use assets  421   430  
Intangible assets, net  60,081   95,003  
Goodwill  43,558   43,558  
Deposits and other assets  72,494   73,987  
Total assets $653,503  $718,929  
Liabilities         
Current liabilities         
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $25,941  $36,508  
Deferred clean fuel production tax credits     41,115  
Operating lease liabilities  816   689  
Finance lease liabilities  135   273  
Total current liabilities  26,892   78,585  
Remarketed Bonds payable, net     64,247  
Loans payable  166,751   100,503  
Operating lease liabilities  2,136   1,416  
Finance lease liabilities  392   394  
Asset retirement obligation  2,288   2,250  
Other long-term liabilities  344   365  
Total liabilities  198,803   247,760  
        
Redeemable non-controlling interest  6,954   4,832  
        
Equity         
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 243,073,561 and 242,464,470 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026, and December 31, 2025, respectively.  2,431   2,425  
Additional paid-in capital  1,300,931   1,298,064  
Accumulated deficit  (855,616)  (834,152) 
Total stockholders' equity  447,746   466,337  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $653,503  $718,929  



Gevo, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

       
 Three Months Ended March 31,     
 2026
    2025
    
Total revenues$42,948  $29,109  
Operating expenses:       
Cost of production 20,232   21,446  
Depreciation and amortization 6,860   5,622  
Research and development expense 1,499   1,052  
General and administrative expense 16,215   11,084  
Project development costs 3,040   5,002  
Acquisition related costs    4,438  
Facility idling costs    604  
Total operating expenses 47,846   49,248  
Loss from operations (4,898)  (20,139) 
Other (expense) income        
Interest expense (5,170)  (3,294) 
Loss on extinguishment of bonds (10,304)    
Interest and investment income 813   1,770  
Other expense, net (1,792)  (110) 
Total other (expense) income, net (16,453)  (1,634) 
Net loss (21,351)  (21,773) 
Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest 346   (45) 
Net loss attributed to Gevo, Inc.$(21,697) $(21,728) 
       
Net loss per share - basic and diluted$(0.09) $(0.09) 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted 236,837,191   232,027,993  



Gevo, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity
(In thousands, except share amounts)

                  
  For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
  Stockholders' Equity Mezzanine Equity
                Redeemable
  Common Stock    Accumulated  Stockholders’ Non-Controlling
     Shares    Amount    Paid-In Capital    Deficit Equity Interest
Balance, December 31, 2025    242,464,470     $2,425     $1,298,064     $(834,152)    $466,337  $4,832 
Issuance of redeemable non-controlling interest                2,009 
Non-cash stock-based compensation       2,103      2,103    
Stock-based awards and related share issuances, net 701,555   6   1,063      1,069    
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options 135,921   2   170      172    
Shares withheld to settle employee tax obligations (228,385)  (2)  (469)     (471)   
Change in redemption value of redeemable non-controlling interest          233   233   (233)
Net income (loss)          (21,697)  (21,697)  346 
Balance, March 31, 2026 243,073,561  $2,431  $1,300,931  $(855,616) $447,746  $6,954 
                  
Balance, December 31, 2024    239,176,293     $2,392     $1,287,333     $(800,237)    $489,488    
Issuance of redeemable non-controlling interest                5,000 
Non-cash stock-based compensation       1,898      1,898    
Stock-based awards and related share issuances, net 227,270   2   (2)         
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options 159,432   2   177      179    
Net loss          (21,728)  (21,728)  (45)
Balance, March 31, 2025 239,562,995  $2,396  $1,289,406  $(821,965) $469,837  $4,955 



Gevo, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)

        
  Three Months Ended March 31,  
   2026
    2025
 
Operating Activities               
Net loss $(21,351) $(21,773) 
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:       
Loss on disposal of property and equipment  533     
Loss on extinguishment of bonds  10,304     
Stock-based compensation  2,103   1,898  
Depreciation and amortization  6,860   5,622  
Change in fair value of derivative instruments  618   (2,732) 
Production tax credits generated  (16,953)    
Amortization of deferred financing costs  468   178  
Write-off of deferred financing costs  984     
Lease amortization  183   355  
Other non-cash expense  30   471  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition:       
Accounts receivable  (1,342)  (4,355) 
Inventories  (2,830)  (1,045) 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, deposits and other assets  1,603   (2,264) 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and non-current liabilities  (9,830)  (403) 
Clean fuel production tax credit proceeds  7,480     
Net cash used in operating activities  (21,140)  (24,048) 
Investing Activities         
Acquisitions of property, plant and equipment  (8,875)  (5,834) 
Acquisition of Red Trail Energy, net of cash acquired     (198,461) 
Issuance of note receivable  (250)    
Net cash used in investing activities  (9,125)  (204,295) 
Financing Activities         
Redemption of bonds  (68,155)    
Term loan proceeds  70,000   105,000  
Payment of debt issuance costs  (2,672)  (5,480) 
Non-controlling interest     5,000  
Payment of prepayment penalty on the redemption of bonds  (6,506)    
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options  172   179  
Payment of finance lease liabilities  (140)  (457) 
Shares repurchased to cover employee tax withholding on equity vesting  (471)    
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (7,772)  104,242  
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents  (38,037)  (124,101) 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period  116,939   259,033  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $78,902  $134,932  



Gevo, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Information
(In thousands)

       
     Three Months Ended March 31, 
     2026
    2025
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA (Consolidated):        
Loss from operations $(4,898) $(20,139)
Depreciation and amortization  6,860   5,622 
Other amortization  447    
Stock-based compensation  2,103   1,898 
Change in fair value of derivative instruments  567   (2,732)
Executive severance  2,711    
Non-recurring debt modification costs  742    
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA (loss) (Consolidated) $8,532  $(15,351)



                
  Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
             
  Gevo GevoFuels GevoRNG GevoND Consolidated
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA (Consolidated):               
Income (loss) from operations $(16,822) $(684) $963 $11,645 $(4,898)
Depreciation and amortization  902      948  5,010  6,860 
Other amortization  49      278  120  447 
Allocated intercompany expenses for shared service functions  (105)     105     
Stock-based compensation  2,087      9  7  2,103 
Change in fair value of derivative instruments          567  567 
Executive severance  2,711          2,711 
Non-recurring debt modification costs          742  742 
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA (loss) (Consolidated) $(11,178) $(684) $2,303 $18,091 $8,532 



                
  Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
                         
  Gevo GevoFuels GevoRNG GevoND Consolidated
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA (Consolidated):               
Loss from operations $(20,984) $(724) $469  $1,100  $(20,139)
Depreciation and amortization  747      1,403   3,472   5,622 
Allocated intercompany expenses for shared service functions  (890)     890       
Stock-based compensation  1,937      (39)     1,898 
Change in fair value of derivative instruments           (2,732)  (2,732)
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA (loss) (Consolidated) $(19,190) $(724) $2,723  $1,840  $(15,351)


1 Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure calculated by adding back depreciation and amortization, allocated intercompany expenses for shared service functions, non-cash stock-based compensation, leadership related transition expenses, the change in fair value of derivative instruments and other non-recurring expenses to GAAP loss from operations. A reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to GAAP loss from operations is provided in the financial statement tables following this release. See Non-GAAP Financial Information below.
2 Estimate based on volumes of carbon capture and sequestration, low-carbon ethanol and RNG using an estimated carbon intensity (in gCO2e/MJ) of each product based on the May 2025 45Z CF GREET model, compared to fossil-based fuels.

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FAQ

What were Gevo (GEVO) Q1 2026 revenue and adjusted EBITDA figures?

Gevo reported $43 million revenue and $9 million Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2026. According to the company, these figures reflect stronger ethanol and carbon-related performance versus the prior-year quarter.

What does Gevo say about financing for its Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ-30) Project North Star?

Gevo has received multiple non-binding indications of interest for project-level construction financing for ATJ-30. According to the company, engineering milestones and offtake agreements support ongoing private capital discussions.

What is the Ara Energy agreement and how does it affect Gevo North Dakota (GND)?

Gevo executed a preliminary co-investment agreement with Ara Energy to help fund GND expansion. According to the company, combined with cash flows this is expected to support a project to roughly double low-carbon ethanol and carbon capture capacity.

When will Gevo increase low-carbon ethanol capacity at GND and by how much?

Gevo targets startup of the new GND facility in 2028 and expects to approximately double existing capacity. According to the company, debottlenecking already completed will raise output by over 10% starting next year.

What are Gevo's EBITDA targets for 2026 and year-end 2026 run-rate?

Gevo targets approximately $30 million Adjusted EBITDA in 2026 and a $40 million annualized run-rate by year-end. According to the company, an internal 'EBITDA challenge' aims to drive revenue, operations, and cost discipline.