Zacks Investment Research
11 Aug 2026, 15:51 UTC · 8w ago
Impact · against what's priced in
The reported 45Z tax credit figures provide concrete earnings visibility for Alto Ingredients and Gevo, while Green Plains demonstrates the significant scale of credit monetization. As these figures establish a floor for 2026 earnings, the impact is modestly positive for the sector players.
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Green Plains Inc. reported $113.9 million in net 45Z production tax credits for the first half of 2026.
More positive than 93% of claims this week
Gevo, Inc. is targeting over $70 million in 45Z tax credit monetization for 2026, an increase from $52 million in the prior year.
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Green Plains' $113.9 million in net 45Z credits for H1 2026 represents a material shift in ethanol production economics and a significant boost to adjusted EBITDA.
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Alto Ingredients is tracking toward $15-$16 million in 45Z credit income for 2026, supported by a 5 million gallon capacity increase at its Pekin mill.
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Gevo is targeting over $70 million in 45Z tax credit monetization for 2026, up from $52 million in the prior year, improving projected cash flows.
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More positive than 78% of claims this week
Alto Ingredients expects minimum 45Z credit income of $15 million for 2026, currently tracking toward a $15-$16 million range.
More positive than 65% of claims this week
Alto Ingredients increased annual production capacity by approximately 8% (5 million gallons) via a debottlenecking project at its Pekin dry mill.
More positive than 53% of claims this week
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More positive than 80% of ticker scores this week
Company generated significant value from 45Z credits, contributing heavily to adjusted EBITDA.
More positive than 75% of ticker scores this week
Company is seeing 45Z tax credits become a larger earnings contributor and has increased production capacity.
More positive than 68% of ticker scores this week
Company is targeting an increase in 45Z tax credit monetization for 2026 compared to last year.
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More positive than 34% of relationship scores this week
[mutual] Both companies operate in the ethanol production market and are utilizing 45Z tax credits for their production.
More positive than 34% of relationship scores this week
[mutual] Both companies operate in the ethanol production market and are utilizing 45Z tax credits for their production.
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$3.65 vs $4.23 close before publication (Aug 10) · not market-adjusted
ALTO chart →+1.7%
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$15.34 vs $15.09 close before publication (Aug 10) · not market-adjusted
GPRE chart →−13.1%
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$1.36 vs $1.57 close before publication (Aug 10) · not market-adjusted
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