PLUGIndustrials · Electrical Equipment & PartsThe 19 Wall Street analysts covering Plug Power, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $4 — +175.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 43 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Plug Power, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Accruals (97): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Issuance (17): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on PLUG, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +175.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sept 2026 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 29 Sept 2026 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Reiterates | Buy | $7.00 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Roth Capital | Reiterates | Buy | $3.50 → $5.00 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Roth Capital | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 11 Aug 2026 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Reiterates | Buy | $7.00 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 10 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | $3.75 → $2.50 |
| 10 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | $1.50 → $1.65 |
| 9 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 19 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 13 May 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 May 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 May 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Underperform | — |
| 12 May 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 12 May 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Clear Street | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 Mar 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 4 Mar 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. PLUG appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Plug Power, Inc. returned −64.2% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 83% of US stocks
Cheaper than 39% of US stocks
Cheaper than 24% of US stocks
Cheaper than 82% of US stocks
Higher than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 39% of US stocks
Higher than 4% of US stocks
Higher than 20% of US stocks
Higher than 2% of US stocks
Higher than 10% of US stocks
Higher than 25% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Plug Power, Inc. has a market value of $2.3B and an enterprise value of $3.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $744.1M. The latest quarter grew 2.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$1.7B, a −229.0% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$560.5M.
Trailing P/E: −1.1×; forward P/E: −10.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Plug Power, Inc. employs 2,344 people — $317K of revenue per employee.
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Plug Power shares fell 7% on Oct. 14, 2026, after two major firms cut their price targets, citing adoption headwinds.
Why it matters — The analyst target cuts and cited adoption headwinds are developments relevant to investors tracking PLUG.
The Motley Fool compares Eos Energy Enterprises and Plug Power as energy storage and clean-energy companies. It notes Eos’s zinc-based battery revenue growth exceeding 600% in its most recent fiscal year and Plug Power’s global green hydrogen ecosystem, including logistics partners such as Walmart.
Why it matters — The comparison highlights Plug Power’s hydrogen business and its work with large logistics partners alongside Eos’s battery growth.
Plug Power (PLUG) closed at $1.68 in the most recent trading session, down 2.89% from the previous trading day.
Why it matters — PLUG watchers may note the stock’s session decline, despite the headline indicating the broader market gained.
A PRNewsWire item asks whether Plug Power insiders breached fiduciary duties to shareholders and invites shareholders to contact a law firm to discuss their rights and options at no cost or obligation. The firm says it would handle any matter on a contingent-fee basis.
Why it matters — PLUG shareholders may want to note the item’s inquiry into potential fiduciary-duty issues and the firm’s invitation to discuss shareholder options.
Bloom Energy shares fell 8% despite UBS raising its price target to $350. The selling spread to other fuel cell and hydrogen stocks, with FuelCell Energy down 8% and Plug Power down 3%.
Why it matters — The report places PLUG’s decline within a broader selloff across fuel cell and hydrogen names.
The 19 Wall Street analysts covering Plug Power, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $4, with estimates ranging from $0.75 to $7. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 19 analysts covering Plug Power, Inc., 5 rate it a Buy, 11 a Hold and 3 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Plug Power, Inc. 43 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Plug Power, Inc. ranks 43 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 19 analysts implies +175.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Plug Power, Inc. 43 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Plug Power, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for PLUG are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $0.75 to $7 over the next 12 months.
Plug Power, Inc. returned -64.2% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Plug Power Inc. is an American hydrogen and fuel cell technology company focused on building end-to-end clean energy systems for industrial and commercial use.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 14 Oct 2026): "Stock Market Today, Oct. 14: Plug Power Falls on Analyst Target Cuts and Concerns Over Rising Interest Rates". Plug Power shares fell 7% on Oct. 14, 2026, after two major firms cut their price targets, citing adoption headwinds.
Plug Power Inc. is an American hydrogen and fuel cell technology company focused on building end-to-end clean energy systems for industrial and commercial use. The company develops fuel cell solutions for material handling equipment, electrolyzers for on-site hydrogen production, fueling infrastructure, liquid hydrogen systems, and stationary power applications. Its products and services support logistics, warehouse operations, e-mobility, backup power, and other industrial environments where reliable low-emission energy is required. Plug Power also provides integrated offerings that combine equipment, hydrogen supply, installation, and maintenance, helping customers manage hydrogen-based operations across production, storage, delivery, and power generation. Headquartered in Latham, New York, Plug Power plays a significant role in the hydrogen market by supplying technologies that connect hydrogen production with practical applications in transportation, industry, and energy infrastructure.
CEO Mr. Jose Luis Crespo · 2,344 employees · United States · https://www.plugpower.com
