Shares of Plug Power, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG – Get Free Report) have been given a consensus recommendation of “Hold” by the fourteen brokerages that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have issued a hold rating, two have issued a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 1-year price target among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $3.3050.
A number of research analysts recently commented on the company. Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on Plug Power from $1.50 to $1.65 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Canaccord Genuity Group raised their target price on shares of Plug Power from $2.50 to $4.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. B. Riley Financial boosted their target price on shares of Plug Power from $3.00 to $5.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 12th. BMO Capital Markets upped their price target on shares of Plug Power from $1.00 to $1.20 and gave the stock an “underperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, May 12th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Plug Power from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Sunday, July 12th.
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Plug Power News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting Plug Power this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Plug Power’s Australian Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub reached final investment decision, moving the company’s GenEco PEM electrolyzer supply contract into execution and reinforcing its role in a major industrial decarbonization project backed by A$432 million in credits. Why Plug Power (PLUG) Is Down 9.7% After Australian Hydrogen Hub Deal Enters Execution Phase
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts’ refreshed valuation work lifted a fair value reference for Plug Power to $3.55 from $2.83, suggesting some upside if the company continues improving costs and execution. Plug Power (PLUG) Stock Gets Fair Value Boost As Analysts Split On Execution
- Positive Sentiment: Investor attention remains elevated, and coverage highlighting a strong first half of 2026 may be helping keep the stock on traders’ radar after a sizable rebound this year. Here’s Why Plug Power Stock Soared 37.6% in the First Half of 2026
- Neutral Sentiment: Several articles note that Plug Power is one of the more widely watched small-cap names, but this is mostly a sentiment indicator rather than a direct business catalyst. Plug Power (PLUG) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights
- Neutral Sentiment: Plug Power also drew attention for selling project assets and land in Western New York and Texas to Stream Data Centers, a move that may help liquidity and simplify the portfolio, but also signals continued asset monetization. Plug Power sells project assets in Western NY, Texas
- Negative Sentiment: Recent trading updates showed the stock falling more than the broader market, reflecting ongoing investor concern about execution risk and profitability. Plug Power (PLUG) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights
- Negative Sentiment: Brokerage coverage currently points to an average “Hold” rating, underscoring that Wall Street remains cautious on the stock despite recent project progress. Plug Power, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) Given Average Rating of “Hold” by Brokerages
Plug Power Price Performance
Plug Power stock opened at $2.17 on Thursday. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $3.05 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $2.61. Plug Power has a one year low of $1.39 and a one year high of $4.58. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.89, a current ratio of 2.36 and a quick ratio of 1.40. The firm has a market cap of $3.03 billion, a PE ratio of -1.64 and a beta of 2.16.
Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, May 11th. The electronics maker reported ($0.08) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.09) by $0.01. The firm had revenue of $163.51 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $139.87 million. Plug Power had a negative return on equity of 49.30% and a negative net margin of 227.13%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 22.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned ($0.21) EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Plug Power will post -0.25 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Plug Power Company Profile
Plug Power Inc is a U.S.-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of hydrogen fuel cell systems that serve as clean energy replacements for conventional batteries in electric vehicles and material handling equipment. Its core solutions include ProGen fuel cell engines, GenDrive power systems for forklifts and warehouse vehicles, and GenFuel hydrogen refueling infrastructure. These offerings are sold as standalone components or integrated turnkey solutions under the GenKey brand, providing customers with on-site refueling, equipment installation and maintenance services.
In addition to its fuel cell and refueling products, Plug Power develops backup power and off-grid energy solutions through its GenSure line, which targets telecommunications, data centers and utility applications.
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