Green Plains (NASDAQ: GPRE) swings to Q1 2026 profit, lifts 45Z EBITDA outlook
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Filing Sentiment
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Green Plains Inc. reported a sharp turnaround for the first quarter of 2026, with net income attributable to the company of $32.9 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $72.9 million a year earlier. Revenue was $445.8 million, down from $601.5 million, but profitability improved significantly.
EBITDA reached $71.5 million versus a loss of $41.5 million in 2025, supported by $55.2 million of Section 45Z production tax credits. The company early adopted ASU 2025-10 and now records these credits as a reduction of cost of goods sold. Management raised 2026 guidance to $200–$225 million of EBITDA tied to production tax credits and highlighted lower SG&A, strong plant utilization of 97%, and liquidity of $183.1 million in cash and restricted cash plus $336.0 million available under its revolver.
Positive
- Return to profitability and stronger margins: Net income attributable to Green Plains improved to $32.9 million in Q1 2026 from a $(72.9) million loss a year earlier, with EBITDA rising to $71.5 million from $(41.5) million and consolidated ethanol crush margin turning positive.
- Section 45Z tax credits and higher guidance: The company recognized $55.2 million of Section 45Z production tax credits in adjusted EBITDA for the quarter and raised its 2026 EBITDA guidance tied to these credits to $200–$225 million, highlighting a significant earnings contributor.
- Cost control and operational performance: Selling, general and administrative expenses fell to $19.5 million in Q1 2026, lower than both the prior quarter and prior-year quarter, while eight operating ethanol plants achieved strong utilization of 97%.
- Solid liquidity and reduced carbon equipment liabilities: As of March 31, 2026, the company held $183.1 million in cash and restricted cash and had $336.0 million available under its revolver, while carbon equipment liabilities declined to $12.9 million from $104.2 million at year-end 2025.
Negative
- Lower revenue and volumes despite higher earnings: Q1 2026 revenues declined to $445.8 million from $601.5 million (a 25.9% decrease), with ethanol gallons sold and produced both down double digits, partly due to asset dispositions and reduced third-party marketing activity.
- Operating cash outflow and higher interest expense: Net cash used in operating activities was $39.5 million for Q1 2026, and interest expense increased to $11.5 million from $8.9 million, reflecting higher debt balances associated with carbon sequestration equipment.
- Reduced revolver capacity and lower cash balance: The revolver borrowing limit was cut from $350 million to $300 million effective April 17, 2026, and total cash and restricted cash declined from $230.1 million at the beginning of the period to $183.1 million at quarter-end.
Insights
Green Plains posts profitable Q1 and boosts tax-credit EBITDA outlook.
Green Plains moved from a $(72.9) million loss to $32.9 million net income in Q1 2026, helped by improved ethanol margins and $55.2 million of Section 45Z production tax credits in adjusted EBITDA. Consolidated ethanol crush margin swung to $64.6 million from a loss.
The company lowered selling, general and administrative expenses to $19.5 million and achieved 97% utilization across eight ethanol plants. Liquidity remains solid with $183.1 million in cash and restricted cash and $336.0 million of revolver availability as of March 31, 2026.
Management raised 2026 EBITDA guidance associated with production tax credits to $200–$225 million, underscoring the importance of Section 45Z incentives and the new ASU 2025-10 accounting model. Future filings will show how margins, tax-credit generation and capital spending on carbon equipment interact across the remainder of 2026.
Early ASU 2025-10 adoption shifts 45Z credits into gross margin.
The company early adopted ASU 2025-10 and changed its policy for Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits. These credits are now recognized under an income model as reductions to cost of goods sold and as production tax credits on the balance sheet, rather than through the tax line under ASC 740.
Management states this approach better aligns the credits with the costs of producing low‑carbon fuels. Prior-period financials for 2025 were retrospectively adjusted via reclassifications, mainly moving amounts from deferred income taxes and other long-term liabilities into production tax credits.
This change increases reported gross margin and segment metrics while leaving underlying cash flows from credits unchanged. Investors comparing periods now need to rely on the adjusted 2025 figures provided, including revised EBITDA reconciliations that separate operating performance from tax-credit recognition.
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01
3 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 7.01
Regulation FD Disclosure
Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Q1 2026 net income attributable: $32.9 million
Q1 2025 net loss attributable: $(72.9) million
Q1 2026 revenue: $445.8 million
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8 metrics
Q1 2026 net income attributable
$32.9 million
Three months ended March 31, 2026
Q1 2025 net loss attributable
$(72.9) million
Three months ended March 31, 2025
Q1 2026 revenue
$445.8 million
Down from $601.5 million in Q1 2025
Q1 2026 EBITDA
$71.5 million
Versus $(41.5) million in Q1 2025
45Z production tax credits in Q1 2026
$55.2 million
Included in adjusted EBITDA, net of discounts and costs
2026 tax-credit EBITDA guidance
$200–$225 million
EBITDA associated with production tax credits for 2026
Cash and restricted cash
$183.1 million
As of March 31, 2026
Total debt outstanding
$492.2 million
As of March 31, 2026, including $34.0 million short-term
Key Terms
Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits, ASU 2025-10, consolidated ethanol crush margin, adjusted EBITDA, +2 more
6 terms
Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits financial
"recognition of Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits by analogy under the income model of ASU 2025-10"
A Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credit is a U.S. federal tax incentive that pays producers based on the amount and carbon intensity of eligible low‑carbon fuels they generate. Think of it as a per‑unit subsidy that raises a producer’s cash receipts for making cleaner fuels, improving project economics and lowering operational risk. Investors watch it because it can materially increase revenue, shorten payback times, and change the valuation and attractiveness of fuel and energy projects.
ASU 2025-10 financial
"elected to early adopt ASU 2025-10, Accounting for Government Grants Received by Business Entities"
ASU 2025-10 is an Accounting Standards Update — a formal change to U.S. accounting rules issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board that revises how certain transactions must be recorded and disclosed. It matters to investors because the new rules can change reported revenue, expenses, assets or liabilities, so company results may look different even if the underlying business hasn't changed; think of it as an updated recipe that alters measurements and affects how comparable financial 'dishes' appear.
consolidated ethanol crush margin financial
"The consolidated ethanol crush margin was $64.6 million for the first quarter of 2026"
Consolidated ethanol crush margin measures how much money a company makes, per unit of ethanol, after paying for the corn and other direct costs across all its plants. Think of it like a bakery’s profit per loaf after buying flour — it combines revenue from ethanol and co‑products (like animal feed) minus the feedstock cost. Investors watch it because it shows the core profitability of an ethanol producer and signals sensitivity to corn, energy and fuel prices.
adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA of $71.5 million, inclusive of $16.3 million from the base business"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
non-GAAP financial measures financial
"Non-GAAP Financial Measures Management uses EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, segment EBITDA and consolidated ethanol crush margins"
Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.
carbon sequestration equipment technical
"higher debt balances associated with carbon sequestration equipment"
Earnings Snapshot
Revenue: $445.8 million · Guidance included
Q1 2026
Revenue
$445.8 million
-25.9% YoY
Net income attributable
$32.9 million
$105.8 million improvement YoY
EBITDA
$71.5 million
$113.0 million improvement YoY
Adjusted EBITDA
$71.5 million
$95.7 million improvement from $(24.2) million
Guidance
The company raised guidance to $200–$225 million of EBITDA associated with generation of production tax credits for the remainder of 2026.
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
Green Plains Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
During the first quarter of 2026, the company elected to early adopt ASU 2025-10, Accounting for Government Grants Received by Business Entities. Concurrently, the company elected to change its accounting policy related to the recognition of Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits. The change in accounting policy results in the recognition of Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits by analogy under the income model of ASU 2025-10, which results in a reduction of cost of goods sold in the statements of operations and recognition as production tax credits on the consolidated balance sheets. The company previously recorded the credits under ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes, which resulted in recognition within income tax benefit in the statements of operations and deferred income taxes, net in the consolidated balance sheets in its most recently filed Form 10-K.
Prior period financial statements, which disclose the adjustments related to the change in accounting policy over the classification of transferable production tax credits, for the three months ended September 30, 2025, and the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 are incorporated herein by reference and are included as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
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Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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99.1 | Press Release, dated May 7, 2026 | |||||||
99.2 | Summary of Reclassifications Due to Change in Accounting Policy | |||||||
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| Date: May 7, 2026 | By: | /s/ Ann Reis | |||||||||
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Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) | |||||||||||
 | Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | |||||||
Green Plains Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Results for the First Quarter of 2026:
•Net income attributable to Green Plains of $32.9 million, or EPS of $0.42 per diluted share
•Adjusted EBITDA of $71.5 million, inclusive of $16.3 million from the base business and $55.2 million in 45Z production tax credit value net of discounts and other costs
•No recordable safety incidents during the first quarter of 2026
•Lowered selling, general and administrative expenses to $19.5 million for the first quarter of 2026 compared to both the prior quarter and first quarter of 2025
•Achieved strong utilization in the quarter from the eight operating ethanol plants of 97%
OMAHA, Neb., May 7, 2026 (BUSINESS WIRE) - Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) (“Green Plains” or the “company”) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Net income attributable to the company was $32.9 million, or $0.42 per diluted share compared to net loss attributable to the company of $(72.9) million or ($1.14) per diluted share, for the same period in 2025. Revenues were $445.8 million for the first quarter of 2026 compared with $601.5 million for the same period last year. EBITDA was $71.5 million compared to ($41.5) million for the same period in the prior year.
“The first quarter marked a meaningful inflection point compared to where the business stood a year ago. Our plants ran at a high level, ethanol margins improved, our co-products performed well, and our carbon program contributed significantly to earnings for the first full quarter with all three Nebraska facilities online,” said Chris Osowski, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Based on our first quarter performance and updated outlook for the remainder of the year, we are raising our guidance to $200 to $225 million of EBITDA associated with the generation of production tax credits.”
“The financial foundation of the business is in a meaningfully better place than it was a year ago,” said Ann Reis, Chief Financial Officer. “Expenses continue to trend lower and the balance sheet gives us flexibility to invest in the business while maintaining strong liquidity. With our focus on operational excellence combined with the earnings from carbon we believe the company is well positioned for sustainable cash flow generation through the remainder of the year.”
Results of Operations
Green Plains’ ethanol production segment sold 174.2 million gallons of ethanol during the first quarter of 2026, compared with 195.3 million gallons for the same period in 2025. The consolidated ethanol crush margin was $64.6 million for the first quarter of 2026, compared with ($14.7) million for the same period in 2025. The consolidated ethanol crush margin is the ethanol production segment’s operating income before depreciation and amortization, including intercompany marketing and agribusiness fees and excluding net nonethanol operating activities.
Consolidated revenues decreased $155.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared with the same period in 2025, primarily due to lower revenues within our ethanol production segment as a result of lower volumes sold primarily driven by the disposition of our Obion, Tennessee plant and lower weighted average selling prices on ethanol, as well as lower revenues in our agribusiness and energy services segment as a result of the company ceasing a third-party marketing agreement with Tharaldson Ethanol Plant I LLC effective April 1, 2025.
Net income attributable to Green Plains increased $105.8 million and EBITDA increased $113.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared with the same period in 2025 primarily due to recognition of $55.2 million of 45Z production tax credits net of discounts and other costs, higher margins in our ethanol production and agribusiness and energy services segments and lower selling, general and administrative expenses as a result of restructuring costs of $16.6 million incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2025. Interest expense increased $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared with the same period in 2025 primarily due to higher debt balances associated with carbon sequestration equipment.
During the first quarter of 2026, the company elected to early adopt ASU 2025-10, Accounting for Government Grants Received by Business Entities. Concurrently, the company elected to change its accounting policy related to the recognition of Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits. The change in accounting policy results in the recognition of Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits by analogy under the income model of ASU 2025-10, which results in a reduction of cost of goods sold in the statements of operations and recognition as production tax credits on the consolidated balance sheets. The company previously recorded the credits under ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes, which resulted in recognition within income tax benefit in the statements of operations and deferred income taxes, net in the consolidated balance sheets. The company determined that the income model under ASU 2025-10 is preferable because it better reflects the financial benefit of Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits netted against the costs to produce the low-carbon fuels that the tax legislation was meant to incentivize. The company
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determined that retrospective adjustment to prior period financials is required. No Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits were recognized during the first or second quarters of 2025, so no adjustments were made in the statements of operations; however, the company has reclassified balances previously reported as deferred income taxes, net, and other long-term liabilities to production tax credits on the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2025.
Segment Information
The company reports the financial and operating performance for the following two operating segments: (1) ethanol production, which includes the production, storage, and transportation of ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein, and renewable corn oil, in addition to CCS operations at our three Nebraska plants and (2) agribusiness and energy services, which includes grain handling and storage, commodity marketing and merchant trading for company-produced and third-party ethanol, distillers grains, renewable corn oil, natural gas and other commodities.
GREEN PLAINS INC.
SEGMENT OPERATIONS
(unaudited, in thousands)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | % Var. | |||||||||||||||
| Revenues | |||||||||||||||||
| Ethanol production | $ | 393,359 | $ | 497,772 | (21.0)% | ||||||||||||
| Agribusiness and energy services | 58,605 | 109,829 | (46.6) | ||||||||||||||
| Intersegment eliminations | (6,160) | (6,086) | 1.2 | ||||||||||||||
| $ | 445,804 | $ | 601,515 | (25.9)% | |||||||||||||
| Gross margin | |||||||||||||||||
Ethanol production (1) | $ | 71,728 | $ | (5,692) | * | ||||||||||||
| Agribusiness and energy services | 16,218 | 8,731 | 85.8 | ||||||||||||||
| $ | 87,946 | $ | 3,039 | * | |||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||
| Ethanol production | $ | 23,218 | $ | 21,035 | 10.4% | ||||||||||||
| Agribusiness and energy services | 31 | 598 | (94.8) | ||||||||||||||
| Corporate activities | 388 | 754 | (48.5) | ||||||||||||||
| $ | 23,637 | $ | 22,387 | 5.6% | |||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | |||||||||||||||||
| Ethanol production | $ | 39,422 | $ | (39,550) | * | ||||||||||||
| Agribusiness and energy services | 13,832 | 2,433 | * | ||||||||||||||
Corporate activities (2) | (8,482) | (25,143) | (66.3) | ||||||||||||||
| $ | 44,772 | $ | (62,260) | * | |||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | |||||||||||||||||
Ethanol production (3) | $ | 63,056 | $ | (19,416) | * | ||||||||||||
| Agribusiness and energy services | 14,011 | 3,156 | * | ||||||||||||||
Corporate activities (2) | (5,564) | (25,246) | (78.0) | ||||||||||||||
| EBITDA | 71,503 | (41,506) | * | ||||||||||||||
| Restructuring costs | — | 16,587 | (100.0) | ||||||||||||||
| Proportional share of EBITDA adjustments to equity method investees | 45 | 735 | (93.9) | ||||||||||||||
| $ | 71,548 | $ | (24,184) | * | |||||||||||||
(1) Ethanol production includes $56.1 million of 45Z production tax credits net of discounts and other costs for the three months ended March 31, 2026, recorded as a reduction of cost of goods sold.
(2) Corporate activities includes $10.3 million of restructuring costs recorded within selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025 as a result of the company's cost reduction initiative, including severance related to the departure of its former CEO.
(3) Ethanol production includes $55.2 million of 45Z production tax credits recorded net of discounts and other costs for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
*Percentage variance not considered meaningful
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SELECTED OPERATING DATA
(unaudited, in thousands)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | % Var. | |||||||||||||||
| Ethanol production | |||||||||||||||||
| Ethanol (gallons) | 174,196 | 195,328 | (10.8)% | ||||||||||||||
| Distillers grains (equivalent dried tons) | 362 | 417 | (13.2) | ||||||||||||||
| Ultra-High Protein (tons) | 54 | 68 | (20.6) | ||||||||||||||
| Renewable corn oil (pounds) | 58,476 | 64,263 | (9.0) | ||||||||||||||
| Corn consumed (bushels) | 58,802 | 66,264 | (11.3) | ||||||||||||||
Agribusiness and energy services (1) | |||||||||||||||||
| Ethanol sold (gallons) | 176,145 | 255,721 | (31.1) | ||||||||||||||
(1) Includes gallons from the ethanol production segment.
GREEN PLAINS INC.
CONSOLIDATED CRUSH MARGIN
(unaudited, in thousands)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
Ethanol production operating income (loss) (1) | $ | 39,422 | $ | (39,550) | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 23,218 | 21,035 | |||||||||
| Adjusted ethanol production operating income (loss) | 62,640 | (18,515) | |||||||||
Intercompany fees and nonethanol operating activities, net (2) | 1,976 | 3,848 | |||||||||
| Consolidated ethanol crush margin | $ | 64,616 | $ | (14,667) | |||||||
(1) Ethanol production includes an inventory lower of cost or net realizable value adjustment of $2.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025.
(2) Includes ($1.7) million and ($0.4) million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, for certain nonrecurring decommissioning costs and nonethanol operating activities.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2026, Green Plains had $183.1 million in total cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, and $336.0 million available under a committed revolving credit facility, which is subject to restrictions and other lending conditions. On April 17, 2026, the Revolver Facility was amended by the Second Amendment to the Loan and Security Agreement and the termination date was extended from March 25, 2027 to September 25, 2027 and the borrowing limit was reduced from $350 million to $300 million. Total debt outstanding at March 31, 2026 was $492.2 million, including $34.0 million outstanding debt under working capital revolvers and other short-term borrowing arrangements.
Conference Call Information
On May 7, 2026, Green Plains Inc. will host a conference call at 9 a.m. Eastern time (8 a.m. Central time) to discuss first quarter 2026 operating results. Domestic and international participants can access the conference call by dialing 888.210.4215 and 646.960.0269, respectively, and referencing conference ID 5027523. Participants are advised to call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time. Alternatively, the conference call and presentation will be accessible on Green Plains website https://investor.gpreinc.com/events-and-presentations.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Management uses EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, segment EBITDA and consolidated ethanol crush margins to measure the company’s financial performance and to internally manage its businesses. EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization excluding the change in right-of-use assets and debt issuance costs. Adjusted EBITDA includes adjustments related to restructuring costs and our proportional share of EBITDA adjustments of our equity method investees. Management believes these measures provide useful information to investors for comparison with peer and other companies. These measures should not be considered alternatives to net income or segment operating income, which are determined in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). These non-GAAP calculations may vary from company to company. Accordingly, the company’s computation of adjusted EBITDA, segment EBITDA and consolidated ethanol crush margins may not be comparable with similarly titled measures of another company.
About Green Plains Inc.
Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a leading biorefining company focused on disciplined execution and leadership in low‑carbon biofuels and high‑value ingredients. The company operates a performance‑driven platform focused on maximizing yield, lowering carbon intensity, and delivering long‑term value through responsible capital deployment. For more information, visit www.gpreinc.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements in this press release (and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this communication), including those that express a belief, expectation or intention, may be considered forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from projected results. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, forward-looking statements contained in this communication include statements relying on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of uncertainties and factors, many of which are outside the control of the company, which could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to the expected future growth, dividends and distributions; and plans and objectives of management for future operations. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “anticipate,” “could,” “estimate,” “plan,” “predict,” “project” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions). While the company believes that the assumptions concerning future events are reasonable, it cautions that there are inherent difficulties in predicting certain important factors that could impact the future performance or results of its business. Among the factors that could cause results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are: the failure to realize the anticipated results from the new products being developed or new technologies being deployed; the failure to realize the anticipated selling, general and administrative expense savings from restructuring; local, regional and national economic conditions and the impact they may have on the company and its customers; disruption caused by health epidemics; conditions in the ethanol and biofuels industry, including a sustained decrease in the level of supply or demand for ethanol and biofuels or a sustained decrease in the price of ethanol or biofuels, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein, and renewable corn oil; competition in the ethanol industry and other industries in which we operate; commodity market risks, including those that may result from weather conditions, changes in government policies, and global political or economic issues; the financial condition of the company’s customers and counterparties; any non-performance by customers and counterparties of their contractual obligations; changes in safety, health, environmental and other governmental policy and regulation, including changes to tax laws such as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, tariffs, renewable fuel programs, tax credit programs, and low carbon
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programs; risks related to acquisition and disposition activities and achieving anticipated results; risks associated with merchant trading; the results of any reviews, investigations or other proceedings by government authorities; the performance of the company; and other factors detailed in reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date they are made and the company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by securities and other applicable laws. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and assumptions about future events. While the company’s management considers these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks, contingencies and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the company’s control. These risks, contingencies and uncertainties relate to, among other matters, the risks and uncertainties set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC, and any subsequent reports filed by the company with the SEC. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
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| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Current assets | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 95,719 | $ | 182,319 | |||||||
| Restricted cash | 87,425 | 47,813 | |||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 85,856 | 74,374 | |||||||||
| Inventories | 139,409 | 148,095 | |||||||||
| Production tax credits | 105,888 | 40,328 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other | 17,698 | 18,117 | |||||||||
| Derivative financial instruments | 10,279 | 11,494 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 542,274 | 522,540 | |||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 928,679 | 957,256 | |||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 65,254 | 63,849 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 50,546 | 41,242 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 1,586,753 | $ | 1,584,887 | |||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 88,591 | $ | 134,912 | |||||||
| Accrued and other liabilities | 68,291 | 66,828 | |||||||||
| Derivative financial instruments | 35,359 | 7,901 | |||||||||
| Operating lease current liabilities | 22,477 | 21,557 | |||||||||
| Short-term notes payable and other borrowings | 34,000 | 33,584 | |||||||||
| Current maturities of long-term debt | 69,316 | 3,924 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 318,034 | 268,706 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt | 388,923 | 361,992 | |||||||||
| Operating lease long-term liabilities | 44,045 | 43,648 | |||||||||
| Carbon equipment liabilities | 12,869 | 104,217 | |||||||||
| Other liabilities | 31,857 | 34,353 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 795,728 | 812,916 | |||||||||
| Stockholders' equity | |||||||||||
| Total Green Plains stockholders' equity | 785,176 | 766,247 | |||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | 5,849 | 5,724 | |||||||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 791,025 | 771,971 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 1,586,753 | $ | 1,584,887 | |||||||
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GREEN PLAINS INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited, in thousands except per share amounts)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 445,804 | $ | 601,515 | |||||||
| Costs and expenses | |||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization expenses reflected below) | 357,858 | 598,476 | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 19,537 | 42,912 | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 23,637 | 22,387 | |||||||||
| Total costs and expenses | 401,032 | 663,775 | |||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 44,772 | (62,260) | |||||||||
| Other income (expense) | |||||||||||
| Interest income | 2,920 | 1,003 | |||||||||
| Interest expense | (11,485) | (8,913) | |||||||||
| Other, net | 152 | (1,515) | |||||||||
| Total other expense | (8,413) | (9,425) | |||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes and income (loss) from equity method investees | 36,359 | (71,685) | |||||||||
| Income tax expense | (2,916) | (106) | |||||||||
| Income (loss) from equity method investees, net of income taxes | 22 | (850) | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 33,465 | (72,641) | |||||||||
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 527 | 265 | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to Green Plains | $ | 32,938 | $ | (72,906) | |||||||
| Earnings per share | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to Green Plains - basic | $ | 0.48 | $ | (1.14) | |||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to Green Plains - diluted | $ | 0.42 | $ | (1.14) | |||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding | |||||||||||
| Basic | 68,841 | 64,069 | |||||||||
| Diluted | 84,135 | 64,069 | |||||||||
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GREEN PLAINS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited, in thousands)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 33,465 | $ | (72,641) | |||||||
| Noncash operating adjustments | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 23,637 | 22,387 | |||||||||
| Inventory lower of cost or net realizable value adjustment | — | 2,519 | |||||||||
| Other | 5,043 | 11,962 | |||||||||
| Net change in working capital | (101,646) | (19,268) | |||||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (39,501) | (55,041) | |||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment, net | (6,448) | (16,710) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from the sale of assets | 2,000 | — | |||||||||
| Investment in equity method investees | — | (4,000) | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (4,448) | (20,710) | |||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||||||
| Net payments - long term debt | (1,046) | (480) | |||||||||
| Net proceeds (payments) - short-term borrowings | 416 | (3,436) | |||||||||
| Other | (2,409) | (3,125) | |||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (3,039) | (7,041) | |||||||||
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash | (46,988) | (82,792) | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period | 230,132 | 209,395 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period | $ | 183,144 | $ | 126,603 | |||||||
| Reconciliation of total cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 95,719 | $ | 98,610 | |||||||
| Restricted cash | 87,425 | 27,993 | |||||||||
| Total cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash | $ | 183,144 | $ | 126,603 | |||||||
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GREEN PLAINS INC.
RECONCILIATIONS TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(unaudited, in thousands)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 33,465 | $ | (72,641) | |||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 11,485 | 8,913 | |||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit), net of equity method income taxes | 2,916 | (165) | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization (1) | 23,637 | 22,387 | |||||||||||||||
| EBITDA | 71,503 | (41,506) | |||||||||||||||
| Restructuring costs | — | 16,587 | |||||||||||||||
| Proportional share of EBITDA adjustments to equity method investees | 45 | 735 | |||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 71,548 | $ | (24,184) | |||||||||||||
(1) Excludes amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets and amortization of debt issuance costs.
Green Plains Inc. Contacts
Investors: Will Joekel, CFA | Vice President and Treasurer | 402.952.4946 | will.joekel@gpreinc.com
Media: 402.884.8700 | media@gpreinc.com
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Exhibit 99.2
SUMMARY OF RECLASSIFICATIONS DUE TO CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING POLICY
During the first quarter of 2026, the company elected to early adopt ASU 2025-10, Accounting for Government Grants Received by Business Entities. Concurrently, the company elected to change its accounting policy related to the recognition of Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits. The change in accounting policy results in the recognition of Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits by analogy under the income model of ASU 2025-10, which results in a reduction of cost of goods sold in the statements of operations and recognition as production tax credits on the consolidated balance sheets. The company previously recorded the credits under ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes, which resulted in recognition within income tax benefit in the statements of operations and deferred income taxes, net in the consolidated balance sheets. The company determined that the income model under ASU 2025-10 is preferable because it better reflects the financial benefit of Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits netted against the costs to produce the low-carbon fuels that the tax legislation was meant to incentivize. The company determined that retrospective adjustment to prior period financials is required. No Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits were recognized during the first or second quarters of 2025, so no adjustments were made in the statements of operations; however, the company has reclassified balances previously reported as deferred income taxes, net, and other long-term liabilities to production tax credits on the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2025.
The company has included the adjusted consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2025 and consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2025 and for the year ended December 31, 2025 below to disclose the impact to each period presented to conform to the presentation under the new accounting policy. Also included are the adjustments to the non-GAAP reconciliations of (1) net income to adjusted EBITDA and (2) segment EBITDA to adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2025 and for the year ended December 31, 2025.
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GREEN PLAINS INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
| December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||
| As Adjusted | As Previously Reported | ||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Current assets | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 182,319 | $ | 182,319 | |||||||
| Restricted cash | 47,813 | 47,813 | |||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowances | 74,374 | 74,374 | |||||||||
| Inventories | 148,095 | 148,095 | |||||||||
Production tax credits | 40,328 | — | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other | 18,117 | 18,117 | |||||||||
| Derivative financial instruments | 11,494 | 11,494 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 522,540 | 482,212 | |||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 957,256 | 957,256 | |||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 63,849 | 63,849 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes, net | — | 33,837 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 41,242 | 41,242 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 1,584,887 | $ | 1,578,396 | |||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 134,912 | $ | 134,912 | |||||||
| Accrued and other liabilities | 66,828 | 66,828 | |||||||||
| Derivative financial instruments | 7,901 | 7,901 | |||||||||
| Operating lease current liabilities | 21,557 | 21,557 | |||||||||
| Short-term notes payable and other borrowings | 33,584 | 33,584 | |||||||||
| Current maturities of long-term debt | 3,924 | 3,924 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 268,706 | 268,706 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt | 361,992 | 361,992 | |||||||||
| Operating lease long-term liabilities | 43,648 | 43,648 | |||||||||
| Carbon equipment liabilities | 104,217 | 104,217 | |||||||||
| Other liabilities | 34,353 | 27,862 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 812,916 | 806,425 | |||||||||
| Stockholders' equity | |||||||||||
Common stock | 76 | 76 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 1,267,839 | 1,267,839 | |||||||||
| Retained deficit | (439,576) | (439,576) | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (618) | (618) | |||||||||
| Treasury stock | (61,474) | (61,474) | |||||||||
| Total Green Plains stockholders' equity | 766,247 | 766,247 | |||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | 5,724 | 5,724 | |||||||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 771,971 | 771,971 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 1,584,887 | $ | 1,578,396 | |||||||
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GREEN PLAINS INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
| Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As Adjusted | As Previously Reported | As Adjusted | As Previously Reported | As Adjusted | As Previously Reported | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 508,487 | $ | 508,487 | $ | 428,849 | $ | 428,849 | $ | 2,091,680 | $ | 2,091,680 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Costs and expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | 429,800 | 456,321 | 361,059 | 388,698 | 1,900,594 | 1,954,754 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 29,335 | 29,335 | 22,861 | 22,861 | 122,713 | 122,713 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on sale of assets, net | (36,006) | (36,006) | 427 | 427 | (31,535) | (31,535) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 24,968 | 24,968 | 23,519 | 23,519 | 98,434 | 98,434 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impairment of assets held for sale | — | — | 3,838 | 3,838 | 14,562 | 14,562 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total costs and expenses | 448,097 | 474,618 | 411,704 | 439,343 | 2,104,768 | 2,158,928 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 60,390 | 33,869 | 17,145 | (10,494) | (13,088) | (67,248) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 1,089 | 1,089 | 1,454 | 1,454 | 4,180 | 4,180 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (47,763) | (47,763) | (6,093) | (6,093) | (76,668) | (76,668) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other, net | (2,673) | (2,673) | 146 | 146 | (4,081) | (4,081) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other expense | (49,347) | (49,347) | (4,493) | (4,493) | (76,569) | (76,569) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes and income (loss) from equity method investees | 11,043 | (15,478) | 12,652 | (14,987) | (89,657) | (143,817) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax benefit (expense) | (883) | 25,638 | 869 | 28,508 | (2,414) | 51,746 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) from equity method investees, net of income taxes | 814 | 814 | (627) | (627) | (28,929) | (28,929) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | 10,974 | 10,974 | 12,894 | 12,894 | (121,000) | (121,000) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | (952) | (952) | 954 | 954 | 278 | 278 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to Green Plains | $ | 11,926 | $ | 11,926 | $ | 11,940 | $ | 11,940 | $ | (121,278) | $ | (121,278) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings per share | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to Green Plains - basic | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.17 | $ | (1.80) | $ | (1.80) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to Green Plains - diluted | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.17 | $ | 0.17 | $ | (1.80) | $ | (1.80) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 69,855 | 69,855 | 69,482 | 69,482 | 67,496 | 67,496 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 77,869 | 77,869 | 73,619 | 73,619 | 67,496 | 67,496 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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GREEN PLAINS INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
(in thousands)
| Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As Adjusted | As Previously Reported | As Adjusted | As Previously Reported | As Adjusted | As Previously Reported | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 10,974 | $ | 10,974 | $ | 12,894 | $ | 12,894 | $ | (121,000) | $ | (121,000) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 47,763 | 47,763 | 6,093 | 6,093 | 76,668 | 76,668 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit), net of equity method income taxes | 890 | (25,631) | (868) | (28,508) | 1,742 | (52,419) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | 24,968 | 24,968 | 23,519 | 23,519 | 98,434 | 98,434 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA | 84,595 | 58,074 | 41,638 | 13,998 | 55,844 | 1,683 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring costs | 2,709 | 2,709 | 2,526 | 2,526 | 24,341 | 24,341 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net | (36,006) | (36,006) | 427 | 427 | (31,535) | (31,535) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Impairment of assets held for sale | — | — | 3,838 | 3,838 | 14,562 | 14,562 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other expense | 2,025 | 2,025 | — | — | 2,025 | 2,025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
45Z production tax credits | — | 26,521 | — | 27,640 | — | 54,161 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Gain) loss on sale of equity method investment | (800) | (800) | 669 | 669 | 26,856 | 26,856 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Proportional share of EBITDA adjustments to equity method investees | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 1,918 | 1,918 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 52,568 | $ | 52,568 | $ | 49,143 | $ | 49,143 | $ | 94,011 | $ | 94,011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
GREEN PLAINS INC.
RECONCILIATION OF SEGMENT EBITDA TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
(in thousands)
| Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| As Adjusted | As Previously Reported | As Adjusted | As Previously Reported | As Adjusted | As Previously Reported | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ethanol production | $ | 55,185 | $ | 28,664 | $ | 42,647 | $ | 15,007 | $ | 87,408 | $ | 33,247 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Agribusiness and energy services | 6,665 | 6,665 | 10,812 | 10,812 | 25,661 | 25,661 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corporate activities | 22,745 | 22,745 | (11,821) | (11,821) | (57,225) | (57,225) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA | 84,595 | 58,074 | 41,638 | 13,998 | 55,844 | 1,683 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring costs | 2,709 | 2,709 | 2,526 | 2,526 | 24,341 | 24,341 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net | (36,006) | (36,006) | 427 | 427 | (31,535) | (31,535) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Impairment of assets held for sale | — | — | 3,838 | 3,838 | 14,562 | 14,562 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other expense | 2,025 | 2,025 | — | — | 2,025 | 2,025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
45Z production tax credits | — | 26,521 | — | 27,640 | — | 54,161 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Gain) loss on sale of equity method investment | (800) | (800) | 669 | 669 | 26,856 | 26,856 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Proportional share of EBITDA adjustments to equity method investees | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 1,918 | 1,918 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 52,568 | $ | 52,568 | $ | 49,143 | $ | 49,143 | $ | 94,011 | $ | 94,011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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FAQ
How did Green Plains (GPRE) perform financially in Q1 2026?
Green Plains reported net income attributable to the company of $32.9 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, versus a $72.9 million loss a year earlier. Revenue was $445.8 million, and EBITDA improved to $71.5 million from a $41.5 million loss.
What role did Section 45Z tax credits play in Green Plains’ Q1 2026 results?
Section 45Z clean fuel production tax credits contributed $55.2 million of value in Q1 2026, included in adjusted EBITDA. These credits, recognized net of discounts and costs, were a major driver of the swing to positive EBITDA and are central to updated full‑year guidance.
What accounting changes did Green Plains (GPRE) make regarding government grants?
During Q1 2026, Green Plains early adopted ASU 2025-10 for government grants and changed its policy for Section 45Z credits. The credits are now recorded under an income model, reducing cost of goods sold and appearing as production tax credits on the balance sheet, with prior periods reclassified.
How strong are Green Plains’ operations and plant utilization in Q1 2026?
Green Plains reported strong operational performance, with its eight operating ethanol plants achieving 97% utilization in Q1 2026. The consolidated ethanol crush margin improved to $64.6 million, reflecting better ethanol production economics compared with a loss in the prior-year quarter.
What is Green Plains’ liquidity and debt position as of March 31, 2026?
As of March 31, 2026, Green Plains held $183.1 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, with $336.0 million available under a committed revolving credit facility. Total debt was $492.2 million, including $34.0 million of short-term borrowings.