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About Green Plains
From its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission
Green Plains is based in Omaha, Nebraska and is incorporated in Iowa. Its shares trade on Nasdaq under the ticker GPRE. The SEC classifies its business as industrial organic chemicals. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of $2.09bn and a net loss of $121.3m. At that date it held total assets of $1.58bn and shareholders' equity of $766.2m.
Incorporated in Iowa, Green Plains is a renewable fuels and agricultural technology company focused on producing low-cost, low-CI ethanol and related co-products, including high protein feeds and corn oil from locally sourced corn. Our goal is to create value through an operational excellence focus including disciplined operations, cost leadership and carbon reduction as we position the company to benefit from expanding low-carbon fuel markets.
Founded in 2004, Green Plains now owns nine strategically located plants across the Midwest, capable of processing approximately 287 million bushels of corn annually, when all plants are operating. Today, our focus is on operating safely, efficiently and cost-effectively while reducing the CI of our products and maintaining financial flexibility to support long term growth. During the year, under new leadership, the company completed targeted asset sales, strengthened liquidity and reduced debt, positioning Green Plains to capture value from the next phase of the low-carbon transition. Our streamlined platform is positioned to create value through our focus on operational excellence, continuous improvement and disciplined capital allocation.
Quoted from its 10-K, filed 10 Feb 2026. Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗
Company facts
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
- Listed since
- 15 Mar 2006
- Employees
- 642
- Website
- gpreinc.com ↗
- Head office
- 1811 AKSARBEN DRIVE, OMAHA, NE, 68106
- Incorporated in
- IA
- Classification
- Industrial Organic Chemicals
- Filer status
- Accelerated filer
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. James AndersonIndependent Chairman of the Board$245,000
- Mr. Chris OsowskiChief Executive Officer, Director, since 2022$1.4m
- Mr. Philip BoggsChief Financial Officer$940,544
- Mr. James HerbertChief Human Resources Officer
- Mr. Imre HavasiSenior Vice President, Head - Trading and Commercial Operations
- Ms. Michelle MapesChief Legal & Administration Officer, Corporate Secretary$1.4m
- Ms. Farha AslamIndependent Director$225,000
- Mr. Steven FurcichIndependent Director
- Mr. Carl GrassiIndependent Director
- Mr. Brian PetersonIndependent Director, since 2005$235,000
- Mr. Martin SalinasIndependent Director$245,000
- Mr. Patrick SweeneyIndependent Director
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 86
- Environment
- 96
- Social
- 94
- Governance
- 68
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 1,205,000 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 366,000 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 2,533,000 t
- Women in the workforce
- 21.2%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Green Plains Inc has a strong market position as a leading producer of ethanol and high-protein feed products.
- The company benefits from vertically integrated operations, including its own production facilities, logistics network, and storage capacities.
- Green Plains has a diverse customer base, reducing the risk of dependency on a single market or customer.
- The company's commitment to sustainability and renewable energy gives it a competitive advantage in an increasingly environmentally-conscious market.
Weaknesses
- Green Plains is exposed to fluctuations in commodity prices, particularly corn prices, which can impact its profitability.
- The company faces regulatory risks and uncertainties related to biofuel policies, which could affect demand for its products.
- Green Plains has a high level of leverage, which makes it vulnerable to economic downturns and increases the risk of default on its debt obligations.
- The company's heavy reliance on government incentives and subsidies may expose it to changes in government policies.
Opportunities
- Growing demand for biofuels, driven by environmental concerns and government mandates, presents an opportunity for Green Plains to expand its production and capture a larger market share.
- The company can benefit from potential investments in research and development, leading to the development of new and more efficient biofuel production technologies.
- Green Plains can explore strategic partnerships and acquisitions to enhance its product portfolio and expand its geographic presence.
- The company can tap into emerging markets, such as international biofuel markets, to diversify its revenue streams.
Threats
- Intense competition within the biofuels industry poses a threat to Green Plains' market share and profitability.
- Volatility in commodity prices, especially corn and oil prices, can impact the company's cost structure and overall financial performance.
- Changes in government policies, regulations, or subsidies related to biofuels can significantly impact the demand and profitability of Green Plains' products.
- Economic downturns and recessions can reduce consumer spending on discretionary items, including biofuels, potentially affecting Green Plains' sales and revenue.
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