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Green Plains (NASDAQ:GPRE) misses Q3 2026 revenue estimates

Green Plains reported Q3 2026 revenue of $496M, missing estimates by 4.6%. EPS beat estimates by 77% at $1.03, and adjusted EBITDA exceeded expectations by 39.1%. Operating margin rose to 18.7% from 6.7% YoY, while free cash flow declined to -$11.32M.

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Published Nov 5, 2026, 9:20 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$GPRENeutralHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings release provides fresh data on revenue and profitability, influencing short-term trading decisions.

02

Market read

First-report earnings data with mixed surprise, relevant for traders targeting the renewable fuels sector.

03

What to watch

Potential cost reductions or margin improvements not reflected in the headline numbers.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after-hours today

Background

Green Plains is a U.S.-listed producer of renewable natural gas and ethanol.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$GPRENeutralHigh confidence
Context

Green Plains reported Q3 2026 revenue of $496M missing estimates, but EPS of $1.03 beat expectations, indicating mixed results.

Expected impact

likely modest downside as the revenue miss outweighs the EPS beat

Evidence & confidence

Investors may focus on the revenue shortfall despite the strong EPS, pressuring the stock.

Market effects

Sector

Highlights volatility in the renewable fuels sector as earnings diverge.

Regional

Limited to U.S. agribusiness and renewable fuel markets.

Global

Minimal global impact beyond sector peers.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The EPS beat could signal underlying profitability that may offset revenue concerns.

Key entities

  • company
    Green Plains

    Renewable fuels producer (NASDAQ:GPRE).

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