BlackRock holds 10.2% of Green Plains Inc

BlackRock, Inc. has filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting a significant passive stake in Green Plains Inc. common stock.

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BlackRock, Inc. has filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting a significant passive stake in Green Plains Inc. common stock. As of January 31, 2026, BlackRock beneficially owned 7,117,042 shares, representing 10.2% of the outstanding common stock.

BlackRock has sole voting power over 7,046,218 shares and sole dispositive power over 7,117,042 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The shares are held in the ordinary course of business, and BlackRock states they are not held to change or influence control of Green Plains. Underlying clients and funds may receive dividends or sale proceeds, but no single client has more than five percent of the total outstanding shares.

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What stake does BlackRock report in Green Plains Inc (GPRE)?

BlackRock reports beneficial ownership of 7,117,042 Green Plains common shares, equal to 10.2% of the class. This stake is disclosed in an amended Schedule 13G as of January 31, 2026, showing BlackRock as a major passive institutional holder.

Does BlackRock control voting for its Green Plains Inc (GPRE) shares?

BlackRock reports sole voting power over 7,046,218 Green Plains shares and no shared voting power. It also has sole dispositive power over 7,117,042 shares, meaning it alone decides how most of these shares are voted and whether they are sold.

Is BlackRock’s Green Plains Inc (GPRE) position passive or activist?

BlackRock certifies that its Green Plains shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business as a passive investment. It states they were not acquired to change or influence control of Green Plains, consistent with a Schedule 13G filing.

Who ultimately benefits from BlackRock’s Green Plains Inc (GPRE) holdings?

Various clients and investors in BlackRock-managed funds may receive dividends or sale proceeds from the Green Plains shares. BlackRock notes that no one person’s interest exceeds five percent of Green Plains’ total outstanding common shares, spreading the economic benefits across many holders.

Why did BlackRock file an amended Schedule 13G for Green Plains Inc (GPRE)?

The amended Schedule 13G updates BlackRock’s beneficial ownership information for Green Plains as of January 31, 2026. It reflects 7,117,042 shares held by BlackRock business units, crossing a 10% threshold that requires detailed disclosure of voting and dispositive powers.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/06/2026 - 12:08 PM EST Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 6)

GREEN PLAINS INC

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

393222104

(CUSIP Number)

01/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 393222104

1

Names of Reporting Persons

BlackRock, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 7,046,218.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 7,117,042.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

7,117,042.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

10.2 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: GREEN PLAINS INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 1811 AKSARBEN DRIVE OMAHA NE 68106
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 393222104
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 7117042
(b)	Percent of class: 10.2 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 7046218
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 7117042
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of GREEN PLAINS INC. No one person's interest in the common stock of GREEN PLAINS INC is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	02/06/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7