# CerradinhoBio produces 17% more ethanol, 71% of it from corn, but semester profit falls 37% to R$110 million amid challenging ethanol prices, according to the company's president

> CerradinhoBio reported net profit of R$110 million for April to September 2026, down 37% year on year, in its results released November 11. Ethanol output rose 17% over the period, driven by corn ethanol from its Neomille unit, which accounted for 71% of production. The average selling price fell 11% over the quarter.

- Date: 2026-11-12 · published 2026-11-12T15:15:01.249Z
- Category: market · region Brazil · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/95731-cerradinhobio-produces-17-more-ethanol-71-of-it-from-corn-but-semester-profit
- Commodities: [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md), [DDGS](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DDGS.md), [Ethanol](https://feedsoft.ai/c/ETHANOL.md)

## Why it matters

Rising corn-based ethanol output adds demand for corn and produces DDG feed co-products, but lower ethanol prices weigh on processor margins and could slow further plant expansion.

## Read by commodity

- CORN: bullish ▲
- DDGS: neutral
- ETHANOL: bearish ▼

## Sources

- clickpetroleoegas.com.br: https://clickpetroleoegas.com.br/cerradinhobio-lucro-cai-37-etanol-milho-mh12c-mhbb01/

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