PLUGIndustrials · Electrical Equipment & PartsThe 20 Wall Street analysts covering Plug Power, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $3.5 — +58.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 43 of 100 as at 11 Aug 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.
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Accruals (98): 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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Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +58.0% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 3 Mar 2026 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 9 Jan 2026 | TD Cowen | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 31 Dec 2025 | Clear Street | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 11 Nov 2025 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Hold | — |
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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Plug Power reported rising revenue and falling costs, achieving a breakeven gross margin in the second quarter. The company cut its losses by half.
Why it matters — This marks a significant step toward profitability for Plug Power, as achieving breakeven gross margin indicates improving operational efficiency and cost management.
Plug Power's stock rose after the company reported that cost cuts are improving its margins and that it remains on track to generate positive EBITDA in the fourth quarter.
Why it matters — PLUG watchers would care because improving margins and a path to positive EBITDA indicate meaningful progress in the company's financial turnaround.
On its Q2 earnings call, Plug Power raised its 2026 revenue growth guidance to 15-16% and reaffirmed its target of positive EBITDAS in Q4, citing improving margins and declining cash use.
Why it matters — PLUG watchers would care because the company is signaling improved financial performance through higher growth guidance, better margins, and reduced cash burn.
Plug Power reported second-quarter earnings on Aug. 10 with $178 million in revenue and raised its 2026 guidance. Revenue gains and cost cuts are pushing the company toward profitability.
Why it matters — PLUG watchers would care because the company is showing progress toward profitability through rising revenue, cost reductions, and an upgraded 2026 outlook.
Plug Power's stock rose 10% to $2.32 Tuesday morning after the hydrogen fuel cell maker reported Q2 2026 results Monday after the market close. The article also notes gains for FuelCell and Bloom Energy.
Why it matters — Plug Power watchers would care because the share price move follows the company's release of its latest quarterly results.
The 20 Wall Street analysts covering Plug Power, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $3.5, 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 20 analysts covering Plug Power, Inc., 5 rate it a Buy, 12 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 11 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 11 Aug 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 (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 20 analysts implies +58.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Plug Power, Inc. 43 out of 100 as at 11 Aug 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 +40.2% over the 12 months to 11 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Plug Power Inc. is a hydrogen and fuel cell solutions company focused on building an integrated clean hydrogen ecosystem for industrial and commercial customers.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 12 Aug 2026): "Plug Power Just Cut Its Losses in Half. Is It Time to Buy the Hydrogen Stock?". Plug Power reported rising revenue and falling costs, achieving a breakeven gross margin in the second quarter. The company cut its losses by half.
Plug Power Inc. is a hydrogen and fuel cell solutions company focused on building an integrated clean hydrogen ecosystem for industrial and commercial customers. Plug Power develops products and services for hydrogen production, liquefaction, storage, delivery, dispensing, and energy generation, supporting applications across material handling, e-mobility, stationary power, and industrial operations. Its portfolio includes fuel cell systems for electric forklifts and other material handling equipment, hydrogen fueling infrastructure, electrolyzers for on-site clean hydrogen production, and maintenance and service offerings. The company serves sectors such as logistics, manufacturing, data centers, utilities, and refueling infrastructure, where reliable low-emission power and hydrogen supply are important operational needs. Plug Power’s role in the market is centered on providing end-to-end hydrogen solutions that connect production with use across multiple industries.
CEO Mr. Jose Luis Crespo · 2,344 employees · United States · https://www.plugpower.com