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On Tuesday, Citi reiterated its Sell rating on Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) stock, maintaining a price target of $0.75. The firm’s analysts cited multiple challenges facing the company, including in-line first-quarter revenues but a miss on gross margins. According to InvestingPro data, the company’s gross profit margin stands at -77.54%, with a concerning EBITDA of -$949 million in the last twelve months. Earnings per share fell short of expectations due to these lower margins coupled with restructuring charges, though this was partially balanced by non-cash gains.
Plug Power has the ability to safe harbor 45V credits from its Texas facility, but the potential end of incentives in December 2025, as proposed by the House reconciliation, could curtail future opportunities. The status of funding from the Department of Energy (DOE) remains uncertain, although Plug Power is actively engaging with the Department to push the process forward.
Additionally, the company is expected to encounter increased costs once the existing inventory is depleted due to tariffs on Chinese imports. However, there was a notable reduction in cash burn, which decreased by approximately 47% year-over-year, though it continues to be substantial.
On a more positive note, Plug Power has secured an order from a significant customer, initiated operations at its Los Angeles plant, and has pledged not to issue any equity within the current year. These developments may provide some momentum for the company despite the headwinds outlined by Citi. The stock has shown recent signs of life with a 14.7% gain over the past week, though it remains down 68.73% over the past year. For deeper insights into Plug Power’s financial health and growth prospects, including 15 additional ProTips and comprehensive valuation metrics, visit InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Plug Power Inc. reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, which did not meet analyst expectations. The company posted revenue of $133.7 million, an 11.1% increase year-over-year, but still below the analyst consensus of $138.41 million. Adjusted earnings per share were reported at -$0.21, missing estimates by $0.02. Despite these misses, Plug Power highlighted significant progress in its electrolyzer business, with a 575% revenue growth year-over-year, and improvements in cash flow and gross margins. The gross margin loss improved to -55% from -132% in the same quarter last year, attributed to better supply chain management and cost reductions. The company also commissioned a 15-ton-per-day hydrogen liquefaction plant in Louisiana, boosting its U.S. hydrogen production capacity to approximately 40 tons per day. For the second quarter of 2025, Plug Power forecasts revenue between $140 million and $180 million. The company ended the first quarter with $295.8 million in unrestricted cash and secured a $525 million credit facility to strengthen its liquidity position. CEO Andy Marsh emphasized the company’s focus on executing with urgency and discipline.
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