Federal support might turn green energy companies suddenly profitable, but after decades of losses, you should be skeptical of that.Renewable energy stocks surged higher Tuesday after Plug Power (PLUG 20.24%) announced receipt of a $1.66 billion loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy. Plug currently has two hydrogen fuel facilities producing at full capacity, with a third approaching that mark. Plug says the government assistance will help it to "finance the development, construction, and ownersh ...

Key TakeawaysPlug Power said Tuesday that it has received a conditional loan guarantee valued at up to $1.66 billion from the U.S. Department of Energy to add green hydrogen facilities.The company said it would use the money to pay for the development, construction, and ownership of as many as six new sites to produce hydrogen through splitting water molecules.Plug Power CEO Andy Marsh called green hydrogen essential to industrial decarbonization in the U.S. Shares of Plug Power (PLUG) skyrocketed Tuesday a ...

Plug Power wants to raise prices until its product becomes more popular. But that's not how economics works.Roaring Kitty's return to the social media platform Reddit inspired a surge in meme stock prices on Monday, and it's looking like Plug Power (PLUG 26.12%) stock is a prime beneficiary of the turnaround. Share prices of the forever-unprofitable hydrogen fuel cell company rose by double-digit percentages Monday, approaching consensus targets of about $3 a share.However, one analyst thinks Plug Power cou ...

Back in January, Plug Power (NASDAQ:PLUG) announced that it was in the process of closing on a $1.6 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) with a rate no higher than 6.5%. At the time, Chief Financial Officer Paul Middleton noted that Plug expected to finalize the loan by the third quarter.This morning, Plug announced that the DOE’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) had agreed to provide it with an up to $1.66 billion conditional commitment loan guarantee. The proceeds of the loan will go toward dev ...

A new loan has investors gassing up their portfolios with this hydrogen stock.After plunging 7% last week, Plug Power (PLUG 29.07%) stock has been soaring to start this week. The hydrogen and fuel cell stock climbed 13% yesterday, and it's poised to lock in an even greater gain today thanks to the company's announcement that it has received a government loan guarantee.As of 10:34 a.m. ET, shares of Plug Power have ripped 34.8% higher.Looking into the government loanPlug Power announced today that it has rec ...

Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ: PLUG) is up more than 50% at writing after announcing a “conditional commitment” for a $1.66 billion loan guarantee from the DOE (Department of Energy). Are you looking for signals & alerts from pro-traders? Sign-up to Invezz Signals™ for FREE. Takes 2 mins.What will $PLUG do with the new funds?Copy link to sectionThe $2.5 billion company based out of Latham, New York plans on using the funds to expand its network of hydrogen plants across the United States.  $PLUG is convinced the f ...

Key PointsPlug Power's Q1 2024 financial results fell short of expectations, but the company made significant progress in expanding its hydrogen infrastructure.The green hydrogen market presents significant opportunities and challenges for Plug Power as it seeks to establish itself as a leader in this rapidly changing industry.Plug Power's long-term success hinges on its ability to navigate market volatility, achieve profitability, and execute its strategic vision for building a comprehensive green hydrogen ...

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED March 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO Commission File Number: 1-34392 PLUG POWER INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 22-3672377 (State or Othe ...

财务数据和关键指标变化 - 公司预计第二季度收入将大幅增长,并且全年收入有望实现同比增长 [59][60][61] - 公司正在采取一系列成本控制措施,包括裁员和运营优化,预计到第四季度氢气业务将接近毛利平衡 [36][37][38][39][40] - 公司现金流状况有所改善,第一季度经营活动现金流亏损较上年同期减少约40% [80][81][82] 各条业务线数据和关键指标变化 - 材料搬运业务在第二季度开始恢复正常,预计全年占收入约35% [137][138][139][140] - 电解槽业务将成为公司最大的业务,预计2025年占比将超过30% [138][139][140] - 液化和其他制冷业务预计2025年占比将有所增加 [138][139][140] 各个市场数据和关键指标变化 - 公司在欧洲市场大幅扩张,已在欧洲各地安装了20套PEM电解槽系统,这是西方世界最大规模的建设 [17] - 公司正在美国各地建设新的氢气生产设施,包括乔治亚州、田纳西州和路易斯安那州,未来还计划在美国再建6座新厂 [12][13][14] 公司战略和发展方向及行业竞争 - 公司正在积极推进绿色氢能经济,通过扩大自有氢气生产能力、提高氢气价格和服务价格等措施来提高盈利能力 [11][12][13][16][20] - 公司正在与客户重新谈判合同条款,预计到第四季度氢气业务将接近毛利平衡 [27][28] - 公司正在积极推进电解槽业务,已有4.5GW的基础工程和设计合同,未来有望转化为大量订单 [18][19] 管理层对经营环境和未来前景的评论 - 管理层对公司未来发展前景保持乐观,认为公司正在为长期可持续增长奠定基础 [21][22] - 管理层表示,随着世界转向可持续解决方案,公司将准备好满足不断增长的行业需求 [21] 问答环节重要的提问和回答 问题1 **James West 提问** 询问公司的定价策略调整情况,以及对未来几个季度的影响 [27][28] **Andy Marsh 回答** 公司已与主要客户达成最终书面合同协议,预计到第四季度氢气业务将接近毛利平衡,同时设备销售也将在未来几个季度反弹 [28] 问题2 **Eric Stine 提问** 询问公司成本节约措施的具体情况,以及对利润的影响 [36][37][38][39][40] **Paul Middleton 回答** 公司已完成大部分成本控制措施,并将在未来几个季度看到全面的成本下降效果,有助于改善利润 [38][39][40] 问题3 **Manav Gupta 提问** 询问公司电解槽业务的前景及订单情况 [49][50][51][52] **Sanjay Shrestha 回答** 公司电解槽业务将实现大幅顺序增长,2024年主要执行现有订单,未来几年还将获得大量新订单 [50][51][52]

Plug Power (PLUG) reported $120.26 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 2024, representing a year-over-year decline of 42.8%. EPS of -$0.43 for the same period compares to -$0.35 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of -26.18% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $162.92 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being -$0.32, the EPS surprise was -34.38%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall ...