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Quarterly ResultAug 6, 2026, 07:03 AM

Green Plains Q2 Net Income $67.1M; EPS $0.83; Adj. EBITDA $93.3M

AI Summary

Green Plains Inc. reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2026, achieving net income attributable to the company of $67.1 million, or $0.83 per diluted share, a significant turnaround from a net loss in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA surged to $93.3 million, largely driven by improved ethanol economics and $58.7 million from 45Z production tax credits. The company also demonstrated operational efficiency by reducing selling, general and administrative expenses by 21% and generating $86.3 million in cash flow from operating activities.

Key Highlights

  • Net income attributable to Green Plains was $67.1 million for Q2 2026.
  • Diluted EPS reached $0.83, a significant improvement from $(1.09) in Q2 2025.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased to $93.3 million, up from $16.4 million year-over-year.
  • Revenues for the quarter were $446.2 million, down from $552.8 million in Q2 2025.
  • Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by 21% to $21.7 million.
  • Consolidated ethanol crush margin rose to $95.1 million from $26.3 million.
  • Cash flow from operating activities was $86.3 million for the second quarter.
  • Results included $58.7 million in 45Z production tax credit value.