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Green Plains Inc manufactures and sells ethanol and ethanol byproducts in three segments based on function. The ethanol production segment, which generates the majority of revenue, includes the production of ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein and renewable corn oil. The agribusiness and energy services segment includes grain handling and storage, commodity marketing and merchant trading for company-produced and third-party ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein, renewable corn oil, natural gas and other commodities. The partnership segment provides fuel storage and transportation services.

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Shares of oil and gas companies are trading higher following reports suggesting OPEC+ will delay output increases.

Green Plains shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q3 EPS results. The company also announced a new CFO.

Green Plains (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPRE#NASDAQ">GPRE</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.69 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.12 by 475 percent. This is a 97.14 percent increase over earnings of $0.35 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $658.740 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $669.246 million by 1.57 percent. This is a 26.21 percent decrease over sales of $892.770 million the same period last year.

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Green Plains Q3 2024 GAAP EPS $0.69 Beats $0.12 Estimate, Sales $658.740M Miss $669.246M Estimate

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Green Plains Says Phil Boggs Will Take Over As CFO Effective Nov 1, 2024; Jim Stark Will Retire By End Of The Year

Shares of oil and gas companies are trading lower. The sector may possibly be under pressure after BP reported a Q3 revenue miss, lower refining margins and weak oil trading results.

6 analysts have shared their evaluations of Green Plains (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPRE#NASDAQ">GPRE</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $21.75, a high estimate of $26.00, and a low estimate of $17.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 20.91% lower than the prior average price target of $27.50. 
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<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The standing of Green Plains among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Jordan Levy</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
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<td>Manav Gupta</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$23.50</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Eric Stine</td>
<td>Craig-Hallum</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
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<td>Andrew Strelzik</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
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<td>Jordan Levy</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
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<td>Kristen Owen</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Green Plains. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Green Plains compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Green Plains's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Green Plains's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GPRE/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Green Plains analyst ratings.</a>
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Green Plains</h2>
Green Plains Inc manufactures and sells ethanol and ethanol byproducts in three segments based on function. The ethanol production segment, which generates the majority of revenue, includes the production of ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein and renewable corn oil. The agribusiness and energy services segment includes grain handling and storage, commodity marketing and merchant trading for company-produced and third-party ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein, renewable corn oil, natural gas and other commodities. The partnership segment provides fuel storage and transportation services.
<h3>Green Plains: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Green Plains's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -27.84% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Energy sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Green Plains's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive -3.93% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Green Plains's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of -2.78%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Green Plains's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of -1.37%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79, Green Plains adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Breaking Down Green Plains: 6 Analysts Share Their Views

Truist Securities analyst Jordan Levy maintains Green Plains (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPRE#NASDAQ">GPRE</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $25 to $18.

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Shares of oil and gas companies are trading lower following reports suggesting an impending deal will restart Libyan oil production and exports.

Oil futures surged significantly on Monday morning, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) light crude rising 3% to over $77 per barrel as of 9:00 a.m. ET, amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities"> fresh supply disruptions in Libya.</a>
This marks the third consecutive day of oil price gains after hitting their lowest levels since January on Wednesday, Aug. 21. With Monday&#8217;s increase, WTI has climbed more than 7% over the past three sessions, setting the stage for the strongest three-day rally since late March 2023.
What Happened: On Saturday, Aug. 24, the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah launched a large-scale assault against Israel, using rockets and drones in retaliation for the killing of senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr by Israeli forces. The attack involved hundreds of rockets and at least 20 drones targeting various locations in northern Israel.
In response, Israel carried out airstrikes on multiple Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, hitting at least 17 sites in an effort to thwart further large-scale attacks. Israeli officials described these strikes as preemptive measures aimed at neutralizing Hezbollah&#8217;s capabilities.
The situation remained volatile on Sunday, with ongoing exchanges of fire, fueling concerns about a broader regional conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the strikes against Hezbollah are not &#8220;the end of the story.&#8221;
In Libya, the political and security environment has deteriorated sharply. The eastern government, a rival to the Tripoli-based administration, announced a halt to oil production and exports following a dispute over the leadership of the Central Bank, exacerbating the global supply concerns.
According to Reuters, Waha Oil Company, a subsidiary of the National Oil Corp and operator of a joint venture with ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>), announced plans to cut crude production and warned that output could come to a complete stop due to protests and pressures.
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Why It Matters: The recent rebound in equity markets after the early August selloff was largely driven by fading fears of a U.S. recession. 
Investors also responded positively to central bankers&#8217; signals of potential interest rate cuts, as confidence grew that inflation is moving closer to the 2% target. 
However, the sudden spike in crude oil prices, driven by supply concerns, could dampen the positive investor sentiment toward risk asset and curb further disinflationary gains in the economy. 
Market Reactions: Energy-related companies saw gains in Monday&#8217;s premarket trading. 
The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) rose over 1%. Companies in the oil services sector also benefited, with the VanEck Oil Services ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OIH#NYSE">OIH</a>) up 1.8%. Firms in the upstream market, tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration and Production ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOP#NYSE">XOP</a>), were 1.3% higher.
Top premarket movers included: 
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<td>Sitio Royalties Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STR#NYSE">STR</a>)</td>
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<td>Talos Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TALO#NYSE">TALO</a>)</td>
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<td>Transocean Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIG#NYSE">RIG</a>)</td>
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<td>Petroleo Brasileiro SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBR#NYSE">PBR</a>)</td>
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<td>Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLX#NYSE">HLX</a>)</td>
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<td>Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>)</td>
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Oil Prices Rally As Middle East Tensions Rise, Libya Warns Of Potential Production Halt: 10 Energy Stocks On The Move Monday

UBS analyst Manav Gupta maintains Green Plains (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPRE#NASDAQ">GPRE</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $26 to $23.5.

UBS Maintains Buy on Green Plains, Lowers Price Target to $23.5

Green Plains shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q2 financial results earlier this week

Analysts' ratings for Green Plains (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPRE#NASDAQ">GPRE</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 5 analysts.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
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<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $23.4, with a high estimate of $28.00 and a low estimate of $17.00. Experiencing a 19.31% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $29.00. 
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<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The standing of Green Plains among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst Firm</th>
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<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Eric Stine</td>
<td>Craig-Hallum</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
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<td>Andrew Strelzik</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
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<td>Jordan Levy</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
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<td>Kristen Owen</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
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<td>Manav Gupta</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Green Plains. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Green Plains compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Green Plains's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GPRE/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Green Plains analyst ratings.</a>
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<h2>About Green Plains</h2>
Green Plains Inc manufactures and sells ethanol and ethanol byproducts in three segments based on function. The ethanol production segment, which generates the majority of revenue, includes the production of ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein and renewable corn oil. The agribusiness and energy services segment includes grain handling and storage, commodity marketing and merchant trading for company-produced and third-party ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein, renewable corn oil, natural gas and other commodities. The partnership segment provides fuel storage and transportation services.
<h3>Green Plains: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Green Plains's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 31 March, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -28.3% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: Green Plains's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of -8.61%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Green Plains's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -5.94%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Green Plains's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of -2.75%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Green Plains's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.78, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Breaking Down Green Plains: 5 Analysts Share Their Views

Craig-Hallum analyst Eric Stine maintains Green Plains (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPRE#NASDAQ">GPRE</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $34 to $26.

Craig-Hallum Maintains Buy on Green Plains, Lowers Price Target to $26

BMO Capital analyst Andrew Strelzik maintains Green Plains (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPRE#NASDAQ">GPRE</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $22 to $17.

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Green Plains, Lowers Price Target to $17

Oppenheimer analyst Kristen Owen downgrades Green Plains (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPRE#NASDAQ">GPRE</a>) from Outperform to Perform.

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Oppenheimer Downgrades Green Plains to Perform

Green Plains shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q2 financial results.

Green Plains (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPRE#NASDAQ">GPRE</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(0.38) per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.13) by 192.31 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $618.825 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $644.572 million by 3.99 percent. This is a 27.84 percent decrease over sales of $857.632 million the same period last year.

Green Plains Q2 2024 GAAP EPS $(0.38) Misses $(0.13) Estimate, Sales $618.825M Miss $644.572M Estimate

Truist Securities analyst Jordan Levy reiterates Green Plains (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPRE#NASDAQ">GPRE</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $30 to $25.

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Truist Securities Reiterates Buy on Green Plains, Lowers Price Target to $25

In the latest quarter, 7 analysts provided ratings for Green Plains (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPRE#NASDAQ">GPRE</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $27.86, with a high estimate of $40.00 and a low estimate of $21.00. A decline of 14.83% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721674854_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Green Plains. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Kristen Owen</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Manav Gupta</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Bienvenu</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steve Byrne</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Stine</td>
<td>Craig-Hallum</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Strelzik</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Craig Irwin</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Green Plains. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Green Plains compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Green Plains's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GPRE/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Green Plains analyst ratings.</a>
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<h2>Get to Know Green Plains Better</h2>
Green Plains Inc manufactures and sells ethanol and ethanol byproducts in three segments based on function. The ethanol production segment, which generates the majority of revenue, includes the production of ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein and renewable corn oil. The agribusiness and energy services segment includes grain handling and storage, commodity marketing and merchant trading for company-produced and third-party ethanol, distillers grains, Ultra-High Protein, renewable corn oil, natural gas and other commodities. The partnership segment provides fuel storage and transportation services.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Green Plains's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining Green Plains's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 31 March, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -28.3% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Energy sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Green Plains's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of -8.61%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Green Plains's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -5.94%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Green Plains's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -2.75%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Green Plains's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.78, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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