Green Plains Hits New 52-Week High

Analysts Weigh In on Whether Investors Should Buy the Stock

Mar. 18, 2026 at 9:09am

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Green Plains, Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE), a leading producer of fuel-grade ethanol and related co-products, saw its share price reach a new 52-week high of $16.79 on Wednesday. The stock closed at $16.70, with a trading volume of over 1.8 million shares. Analysts have issued a range of ratings on the stock, with some upgrading it to a 'buy' recommendation and others maintaining a 'hold' rating.

Why it matters

Green Plains' stock performance is closely watched as the company is a major player in the renewable fuels industry. The company's ability to capitalize on the growing demand for cleaner-burning transportation options and its diversified product portfolio could make it an attractive investment for some investors.

The details

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on Green Plains' stock. Wall Street Zen upgraded the stock from a 'hold' to a 'buy' rating, while BMO Capital Markets and Stephens also raised their price targets on the stock. However, Zacks Research had previously downgraded the stock to a 'strong sell' rating before upgrading it to a 'hold' rating.

  • Green Plains' stock reached a new 52-week high of $16.79 on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
  • The stock closed at $16.70 on March 18, 2026, with a trading volume of over 1.8 million shares.

The players

Green Plains, Inc.

A leading producer of fuel-grade ethanol and related co-products in the United States, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

Wall Street Zen

A research firm that upgraded Green Plains' stock from a 'hold' to a 'buy' rating.

BMO Capital Markets

A research firm that boosted its price target on Green Plains' stock.

Stephens

A research firm that raised its price target on Green Plains' stock and upgraded the company's rating to 'overweight'.

Zacks Research

A research firm that had previously downgraded Green Plains' stock to a 'strong sell' rating before upgrading it to a 'hold' rating.

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