$15.24+0.15 (+0.99%)
Green Plains Inc.
Green Plains Inc. in the Basic Materials sector is trading at $15.24 with a market capitalization of $1.0B. Wall Street consensus targets $16.57 (7 analysts), implying a +8.7% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 20% below its 52-week high of $18.94, remaining 18.3% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 60/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $445.80M↑ | $428.85M↓ | $508.49M↓ | $552.83M↓ | $601.51M |
| Gross Profit | $87.95M↑ | $40.15M↓ | $52.17M↑ | $41.57M↑ | $3.04M |
| Operating Income | $44.77M↑ | -$6.23M↓ | -$2.14M↑ | -$13.60M↑ | -$62.26M |
| Net Income | $32.94M↑ | $11.94M↑ | $11.93M↑ | -$72.24M↑ | -$72.91M |
Green Plains Inc. produces low-carbon fuels in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Ethanol Production, and Agribusiness and Energy Services. The company produces, stores, and transports ethanol, distiller grains, and u...
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