Green Plains Reports Strong Q4 2025 Profit and EBITDA Turnaround, Driven by 45Z Tax Credits

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Green Plains Inc. announced a return to profitability in Q4 2025 with $11.9 million in net income and $49.1 million in Adjusted EBITDA, significantly improving from a loss in the prior year, largely due to 45Z production tax credits.

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• Strong Q4 2025 Financial Performance

  Green Plains Inc. reported net income of $11.9 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, for Q4 2025, a significant improvement from a net loss of $54.9 million, or $(0.86) per diluted share, in Q4 2024. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $49.1 million, up from $(18.2) million in the prior year period.

• Significant Impact of 45Z Production Tax Credits

  The Q4 2025 results include $27.7 million in 45Z production tax credit value. The company anticipates generating at least $188 million of 45Z-related Adjusted EBITDA in 2026, net of discounts and operating expenses, indicating a substantial future revenue stream.

• Operational Enhancements and High Utilization

  Carbon capture facilities are fully operational at three Nebraska facilities (Central City, Wood River, and York), significantly lowering carbon intensity. The company achieved strong utilization of 97% across its eight operating ethanol plants during the quarter.

• Full Year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA Growth

  For the full year 2025, Adjusted EBITDA increased to $94.0 million, compared to $18.7 million in 2024, demonstrating overall operational improvement despite a wider net loss for the full year.

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Green Plains Inc. reported a significant financial turnaround in the fourth quarter of 2025, moving from a substantial net loss to a profit and achieving a strong increase in Adjusted EBITDA. This positive shift is largely attributed to the impact of 45Z production tax credits, which contributed $27.7 million in Q4 2025 and are projected to generate at least $188 million in Adjusted EBITDA for 2026. The company also highlighted operational improvements, including 97% utilization of its ethanol plants and fully operational carbon capture facilities at three sites, which further enhance its low-carbon intensity fuel production. While the full-year 2025 net loss widened, the strong Q4 performance and robust outlook for 2026, primarily from the tax credits, signal a positive trajectory for the company's financial health and strategic positioning in the low-carbon economy.