Plug Power (PLUG:NSD), a leading provider of clean hydrogen fuel cell solutions, reported lower-than-expected financial results for the fourth quarter, causing a 2% decline in Plug Power stock during after-hours trading. The company faced challenges in constructing a hydrogen plant, introducing new products, and navigating weak macroeconomic conditions. However, management is optimistic and has reiterated its 2023 outlook, which has been well-received by Wall Street analysts.
Although Plug Power’s revenues increased 36% year-over-year to $220.7 million, it fell short of analysts’ projections of $268.17 million. Despite this, the company remains confident in achieving its revenue guidance of $1.4 billion for 2023, representing a 100% year-over-year growth. The company aims to generate $5 billion in revenues by 2026 and $20 billion by 2030 as it expands its production facilities, takes advantage of government policies, and secures green hydrogen supply agreements.
H.C. Wainwright analyst Amit Dayal predicts Plug’s growing scale and margin improvements will drive multi-fold growth in the Plug Power stock. He expects revenue to surpass $25 billion by 2032, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 42%.
Plug Power Stock Forecast:
Analysts are optimistic about the future of Plug stock, given its focus on decarbonization and the expansion of its generation capabilities.
Based on the Plug stock forecasts from 17 analysts, the average analyst target price for Plug Power Inc is USD 24.89 over the next 12 months. Plug Power Inc’s average analyst rating is Strong Buy.
Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Plug Power Inc is Slightly Bearish, which is based on 3 positive signals and 5 negative signals. At the last closing, Plug stock price was USD 14.21. Plug Power Inc’s stock price has changed by -2.27% over the past week, -19.63% over the past month, and -42.82% over the last year.
Company Profile:
Plug Power Inc. delivers end-to-end clean hydrogen and zero-emissions fuel cell solutions for supply chain and logistics applications, on-road electric vehicles, stationary power markets, and others in North America and internationally.
The company sells its products through a direct product sales force, original equipment manufacturers, and dealer networks. It has strategic agreements with Airbus; Lhyfe; Edison Motors; Phillips 66; Apex Clean Energy; BAE Systems; and Universal Hydrogen Co. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Latham, New York.
