Green Plains Inc (GPRE) Trading 11.9% Higher After Better-Than-Expected Earnings

Green Plains Inc (NASDAQ:GPRE) has risen 33.17% since May 24, 2016 and is uptrending. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 26th will be issued a dividend of $0.12 per share. May 10, 2017 is the announcement.

The stock decreased 3.35% or $0.75 during the last trading session, reaching $21.65. It has outperformed by 16.47% the S&P500.

Spirit Airlines, Inc.is an airline company. The market capitalization of the company is at $925.57 Million. The Firm provides air transportation for passengers. It has a 28.55 P/E ratio.

Since January 1, 0001, it had 1 insider purchase, and 12 sales for $2.88 million activity. Peterson Brian sold 78,650 shares worth $1.99M. Insiders have sold a total of 84,951 shares of company stock valued at $2,145,719 in the last ninety days. Equities research analysts forecast that Green Plains will post $1.27 EPS for the current year.

Several other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of GPRE. Moreover, Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc has 0.01% invested in Green Plains Inc (NASDAQ:GPRE). Cronin Walter S had sold 850 shares worth $23,150 on Thursday, December 1. Green Plains had a net margin of 0.31% and a return on equity of 1.12%. Therefore 67% are positive. Green Plains Inc., formerly known as Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc., is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The rating was maintained by Credit Suisse with "Outperform" on Wednesday, November 18. Barclays Capital initiated Green Plains Inc (NASDAQ:GPRE) on Tuesday, July 21 with "Overweight" rating. Robert W. Baird initiated Green Plains Inc (NASDAQ:GPRE) on Tuesday, July 21 with "Outperform" rating. Roth Capital has "Buy" rating and $35 target. Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to "Neutral" rating in Thursday, August 13 report. Bank of America initiated Green Plains Inc (NASDAQ:GPRE) on Tuesday, July 21 with "Buy" rating. The company's 5 year Earnings per share growth and Capital Spending growth remains at -22.76 and 6.49.

Investors sentiment increased to 1.55 in 2016 Q4. Its up 0.76, from 1.29 in 2016Q3. It is positive, as 11 investors sold Green Plains Inc shares while 51 reduced holdings. Morgan Stanley boosted its position in Green Plains by 9.7% in the third quarter.

Hsbc Public Limited Liability Corporation holds 0% in Green Plains Inc (NASDAQ:GPRE) or 8,072 shares. Creative Planning accumulated 0% or 1,308 shares.

COPYRIGHT VIOLATION WARNING: "Green Plains Inc (GPRE) Stake Boosted by Louisiana State Employees Retirement System" was first published by Chaffey Breeze and is owned by of Chaffey Breeze. Alpha Windward Ltd Liability Com invested 0.34% of its portfolio in Green Plains Inc (NASDAQ:GPRE). Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now owns 53,596 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,329,716.76. Allianz Asset Ag holds 0% or 9,789 shares in its portfolio.

Her Majesty The Queen In Right Of The Province Of Alberta As Represented By Alberta Management Corp reported 10,600 shares stake. Green Plains's quarterly revenue was up 18.5% compared to the same quarter past year. Principal Fin Group accumulated 287,372 shares. They now have a United States dollars 22 price target on the stock. Hutchin Hill Cap Limited Partnership owns 114,400 shares. The short interest to Green Plains Incorporated's float is 21.17%. Cambridge Advsr Inc owns 8,842 shares. Shell Asset Mngmt holds 0% or 3,639 shares.

According to Zacks, "Green Plains Inc.is vertically integrated producer, marketer and distributer of ethanol". The Company owns and operates grain handling and storage assets through its agribusiness segment. It has a 27.46 P/E ratio. The company operates through four segments: Ethanol Production, Corn Oil Production, Agribusiness, and Marketing and Distribution. Its up 0.71% from 6.82 million shares, reported previously. Jane Street Group Incorporated Lc owns 55,496 shares or 0.01% of their U.S. portfolio. Moreover, Mcclain Value Management Llc has 4.26% invested in the company for 59,747 shares. The New York-based Highbridge Cap Ltd Liability has invested 0.06% in Green Plains Inc (NASDAQ:GPRE). One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and five have issued a buy rating to the company's stock. They now have a Dollars 16 price target on the stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $24.81, for a total transaction of $57,087.81.

07/21/2015 - Stephens began new coverage on Green Plains Partners LP giving the company a "overweight" rating. The company was initiated on Tuesday, July 21 by Macquarie Research. 73,249 are held by Credit Suisse Ag. The stock has "Neutral" rating by JP Morgan on Wednesday, May 18. Natl Bank Of America Corporation De owns 298,264 shares. Citigroup maintained Spirit Airlines Incorporated (NASDAQ:SAVE) rating on Tuesday, April 19. It has outperformed by 75.66% the S&P500. (NYSE:PFE) to report earnings on August, 1. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned ($0.63) EPS. The company had revenue of $887.70 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $920.45 million.

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