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Green Plains Inc.

GPRE · NASDAQ

Market closed$19.23$2.02 (+11.74%)After hours $19.10 · -0.68%

Key statistics

Previous close$17.21
Open$17.46
Day high$19.65
Day low$17.41
52-week high$19.65
52-week low$7.08
Market cap1.35B
Volume5.08M
Average volume1.49M
P/E ratio36.28
Forward P/E10.53
EPS0.53
Dividend yield0.00%

Market context

Why it moved

GPRE surged to a new 52-week high driven by strong bullish momentum following the company's first-quarter 2026 earnings, which delivered an earnings-per-share beat of approximately 940% above analyst expectations, reinforcing investor confidence in Green Plains Renewable Energy's growth trajectory.

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What is happening

Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.

July 18, 2026Green Plains surged to a new 52-week high after UBS dramatically raised its price target to $20 from $12 — a 67% increase — while maintaining a Neutral rating, citing a stronger EBITDA outlook. The analyst upgrade amplified an already bullish narrative around the company: its Q1 2026 earnings delivered a massive 940% beat versus expectations, and ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have elevated investor interest in U.S.-based domestic fuel producers. Volume surged to more than 3.5x the daily average, reflecting strong conviction behind the move.

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July 17, 2026Green Plains rose on continued momentum from Strait of Hormuz-driven energy security sentiment, building on last week's 8.4% surge after U.S. military strikes on Iran and Iran's closure of the strait sent investors into U.S.-based fuel producers. The company's Q1 2026 turnaround — $445.8M in sales and $32.94M in net income after prior-year losses — and its ongoing low-carbon fuel buildout (CCS projects, Section 45Z tax credits) are reinforcing the bull case. However, shares slipped sharply in after-hours trading, down ~3.2%, as broader tech-led market weakness weighed on risk sentiment.

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July 16, 2026Green Plains closed down about 2% as investors digested a partial pullback following a sharp geopolitical-driven rally earlier in the week. The company surged over 8% in the days after Iran's temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. military strikes on Iranian targets sparked energy supply security concerns, boosting domestic ethanol producers as alternatives to imported energy. While the geopolitical premium in oil prices has begun to moderate — helped by Trump withdrawing a proposed 20% Hormuz shipping fee and renewed diplomatic signals — Green Plains remains a beneficiary of the broader narrative around U.S. energy independence and its ongoing operational efficiency investments.

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July 15, 2026Green Plains edged lower in regular trading but is recovering modestly in after-hours, against a backdrop of geopolitical turbulence and a strong Q1 earnings beat. The stock surged 4.1% on July 13 alongside energy-linked peers after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and President Trump reimposed a 20% transit fee on Strait cargo — disruptions that lifted commodity-sensitive names broadly. While a cooler-than-expected June CPI print helped lift broader markets on July 14, renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and rising oil prices continue to inject volatility into the energy and materials sectors, keeping investor focus on geopolitical developments and their downstream impact on Green Plains' ethanol and specialty ingredients business.

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July 14, 2026Green Plains shares gained about 2.5%, rallying alongside peer Gevo as U.S. military strikes against Iranian targets sparked a surge in oil and energy-linked commodity prices, benefiting biofuel producers with exposure to energy market dynamics. The move built on positive momentum from a strong Q1 2026 earnings report that featured a massive EPS beat, though shares slipped in after-hours trading amid a broader risk-off mood as Iran tensions weighed on equity sentiment.

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July 11, 2026Green Plains rose amid continued investor focus on its recent shelf registration filing for up to $8.15 million in common stock, which has kept valuation questions in focus after a remarkable run — shares are up over 53% year-to-date and 120%+ over the past year. Analysts peg fair value near $16.57, only modestly above recent trading levels, with the bull case hinging on operational efficiency gains, a $50M+ cost-saving target, and scaling revenues from carbon capture and coproducts. The broader Basic Materials sector underperformed the market this week per Morningstar, though Green Plains bucked that trend, with after-hours trading pushing shares toward $17.04.

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July 10, 2026Green Plains closed little changed but is holding near analyst estimates of fair value (~$16.57) after filing a shelf registration to issue up to $8.15 million in common stock, introducing modest dilution risk. The ethanol producer has surged over 53% year-to-date on improving Q1 margins, higher plant utilization, and 45Z clean fuel tax credit tailwinds, though the shelf filing raises questions for investors weighing near-term equity supply against an operationally improving business. Broader macro headwinds from renewed US-Iran tensions and rising oil prices add complexity, as elevated energy costs could pressure ethanol production economics even as higher oil generally benefits biofuel demand.
July 8, 2026Green Plains surged as investors responded to a valuation catalyst — a new analysis pegging fair value at roughly $16.57 per share, just above its prior close of $15.80, suggesting the ethanol producer was modestly undervalued. The jump came despite a broadly risk-off session driven by escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and surging oil prices, though higher crude can benefit ethanol margins. Separately, a fresh shelf registration for up to $8.15 million in common stock drew attention to capital flexibility, while Q1 2026 results showed improving ethanol margins and plant utilization underpinning the bullish case.

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Investing.com · July 17, 2026UBS raises Green Plains stock price target on stronger EBITDA outlookdars.gov.et · May 22, 2026Green Plains Inc. (GPRE) Q1 2026 Earnings: Massive EPS Beat Shines Amid Strong Operational Execution - Estimate AccuracyBusiness Wire · May 7, 2026Green Plains Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial ResultsBusiness Wire · November 5, 2025Green Plains Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Mt Newswire · July 17, 2026UBS Raises Price Target on Green Plains to $20 From $12, Maintains Neutral Rating
Benzinga · July 17, 2026UBS Maintains Neutral on Green Plains, Raises Price Target to $20
Benzinga · June 22, 2026Green Plains Files Prospectus For Offering 550K Common Shares On Behalf Of Selling Shareholders
Mt Newswire · May 7, 2026Green Plains Swings to Q1 Earnings, Revenue Falls
Benzinga · May 7, 2026Green Plains Q1 EPS $0.42 Beats $0.06 Estimate, Sales $445.804M Miss $465.500M Estimate
Mt Newswire · May 7, 2026Earnings Flash (GPRE) Green Plains Posts Q1 EPS $0.42, vs. FactSet Est of $0.02 Loss
Mt Newswire · May 7, 2026Earnings Flash (GPRE) Green Plains Inc. Reports Q1 Revenue $445.8M, vs. FactSet Est of $532.5M
Benzinga · April 22, 2026Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Green Plains, Raises Price Target to $18

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