Green Plains Stock Price, News & Analysis

Green Plains (NASDAQ:GPRE) announced that CEO Todd Becker will depart after 17 years of leadership, effective March 1, 2025. The Board has created an Executive Committee to lead the company during the transition and engaged a search firm to identify a new CEO.

The Executive Committee includes Imre Havasi (SVP - Head of Trading), Michelle Mapes (Chief Legal Officer), Chris Osowski (EVP - Operations), and Jamie Herbert (Chief HR Officer). The company has implemented significant cost-reduction measures, achieving $30 million in annualized savings and targeting an additional $20 million in the second phase.

Additionally, Patrich Simpkins will transition from Chief Transformation Officer to CEO of Fluid Quip Technologies, , a majority-owned subsidiary of Green Plains.

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) has announced its participation in the BofA Securities 2025 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference. Todd Becker, President and CEO, will engage in a fireside chat on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (4:00 p.m. Central Time).

The company will also conduct meetings with institutional investors during the conference. Both the live webcast and replay of the fireside chat will be accessible to investors through Green Plains' website investor section.

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) reported a net loss of $54.9 million, or $(0.86) per diluted share, for Q4 2024, compared to net income of $7.2 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, in Q4 2023. Quarterly revenues decreased to $584.0 million from $712.4 million year-over-year.

The company has launched a corporate reorganization and cost reduction initiative targeting up to $50 million in annual savings, with $30 million already implemented. This includes idling the Fairmont, Minnesota facility due to localized margin pressure. The 'Advantage Nebraska' strategy remains on track, with carbon capture operations expected to begin in H2 2025.

The consolidated ethanol crush margin was $(15.5) million for Q4 2024, compared to $53.0 million in Q4 2023. Ethanol production volume decreased to 209.5 million gallons from 215.7 million gallons year-over-year. The company ended Q4 2024 with $209.4 million in total cash and restricted cash.

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results before market opening on February 7, 2025. The company will host a conference call at 9 a.m. Eastern time (8 a.m. Central time) to discuss results and outlook.

Participants can join the conference call using the following dial-in numbers: 888.210.4215 (domestic) and 646.960.0269 (international), with conference ID 5027523. The call and presentation materials will also be accessible through the company's investor relations website.

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) has announced significant progress in its 'Advantage Nebraska' carbon capture strategy, confirming it remains on schedule for operation in H2 2025. Tallgrass has secured all rights of way for connecting Nebraska plants and obtained Class VI sequestration well permits. Construction of compression infrastructure will begin in February, with equipment delivery expected in Q2.

The project aims to permanently sequester 800,000 tons of biogenic carbon dioxide annually from Central City, Wood River, and York facilities, with potential scaling to 1.2 million tons per year. The recently released 45Z GREET model indicates U.S. corn ethanol can reduce its CI score by approximately 32 points with carbon capture. The Central City facility's CI score would decrease from 51 to 19 with carbon capture implementation.

This initiative positions Green Plains to benefit from Federal tax credits, state low carbon fuel markets, private carbon credit markets, and future opportunities in the sustainable aviation fuel market.

Green Plains (NASDAQ:GPRE) has announced its participation in the Stephens Annual Investment Conference in Nashville. President and CEO Todd Becker will engage in a fireside chat on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The company will also conduct meetings with institutional investors during the conference. Both the live webcast and replay will be accessible through the Investors page on Green Plains' website.

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with net income of $48.2 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, up from $22.3 million in Q3 2023. The company achieved EBITDA of $83.3 million, including a $30.7 million gain on asset sale. Revenue decreased to $658.7 million from $892.8 million year-over-year. Notable operational achievements include a 97% plant utilization rate, record ethanol and Ultra-High Protein yields, and record renewable corn oil production. The company's Clean Sugar Technology facility in Shenandoah, Iowa has begun production with samples sent to customers.

Green Plains Inc (NASDAQ:GPRE) announced a planned CFO transition, with Phil Boggs, current EVP of Investor Relations & Finance, succeeding Jim Stark effective November 1, 2024. Stark will retire by year-end after serving as CFO since 2022. Boggs, who joined the company in 2009, has held various roles including Treasury and Investor Relations positions. The transition is part of a predetermined succession plan, with Stark having prepared Boggs for the CFO role. CEO Todd Becker expressed confidence in Boggs' experience and leadership capabilities to guide the company's finance organization forward.

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) has announced successful production of dextrose syrups at the world's first commercial Clean Sugar Technology™ (CST™) facility in Shenandoah, Iowa. The patented system produces dextrose and glucose corn syrups with up to 40% lower carbon-intensity than existing alternatives. The facility has achieved 3rd party certification for Good Manufacturing Practices, with FSSC 22000 certification expected next quarter. The company is in advanced negotiations for multiple offtake partnerships, with current demand exceeding production capacity. Commercial shipments will begin in coming weeks, and production optimization will continue over several quarters.