Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±11.2% Move

$1.37 -3.87% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.36

Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 27/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

ROARABLE E • RED ALERT Cap $1.98B
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As of 2026-11-02, Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 27/100 at a spot price of $1.37 (-3.87% 1D, market cap $1.98B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 211 tracked Energy issuers, PLUG ranks #198 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Energy sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), PLUG carries a Roarable E (27/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of -30.0%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, EROC (ERock Inc. (Class A)) holds a D- grade (37/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $1.97B) and ACCV (Accelevation Holdings Corp. (Class A)) posts a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $3.59B). Among the 5-stock peer group, PLUG leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while PLUG leads on capital efficiency (-35.0% ROIC).

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Per PLUG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001093691), Plug Power Inc. generated $709.9M in revenue (+12.9% YoY), -$1.63B in net income, and -$647.0M in free cash flow against $2.59B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Energy with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk D-
Cash (4)Whales (4)SEC (8)Macro (6)CEO (5)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-13.9% Base Target
$5 Bull$1 Base$1 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PLUG)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±11.2%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (27/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY PLUG SCORES 27/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+8/20 pts (30% of score)

Altman Z-Score 0.20 (DISTRESS RISK (<1.8)) • Piotroski F-Score 4/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+6/20 pts (22% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 2% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 33.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-16 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
35
Grade E$1.62-15.4% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
32
Grade E$1.37+0% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
30
Grade E$1.37+0% Next Q
Current
27
Grade E$1.37-10.3% Hist 90D α
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While PLUG currently carries a cautious 27/100 (E) rating due to Whale & Options Positioning (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Energy with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($1.84) and Max Pain ($1.44) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $4.55.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3

Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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Historical OHLCV Volatility ±11.2% Swing Band

±$0.15 Expected Swing
$1.22 (-11.2%)Spot $1.37$1.52 (+11.2%)
MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

PLUG Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 27/100

Trailing EPS: $4.25 • YoY Revenue Growth: 12.9%

Model Bullish Setup (27/100)Model Risk Weight (73/100)
Derived deterministically from RQD cash-flow quality, SEC accrual safety, and institutional flow (not a community poll).
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Recent SEC Reported Revenue, Net Profit & Diluted EPS Cadence

PeriodFiledRevenueNet ProfitFree Cash FlowGross Margin
FY 20252025-12-31$709.9M-$1.63B-$647.0M-34.1%
FY 20242024-12-31$628.8M-$2.10B-$1.02B-50%
FY 20232023-12-31$891.3M-$1.37B-$1.11B8%
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PLUG // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -56.23%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-02O $1.42H $1.42L $1.37C $1.37VOL 54.43M
RES: $1.47SUP: $1.14SMA50: $1.84SMA200: $2.39
$4.54$3.67$2.81$1.94$1.07RES $1.47SUP $1.14$1.372026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-172026-11-02
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +12.9% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (PLUG)

1. Head-to-Head Energy Peer Comparison (PLUG vs. EROC, ACCV, FCEL, BLDP)

Industry: Industrial Machinery/Components (208 Tracked Issuers)

Across 211 tracked Energy securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) ranks #198 by composite RQD confidence (27/100, grade E) and #120 by equity capitalization ($1.98B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PLUG leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while PLUG leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -35.0% ROIC and -30.0% gross margin. ACCV currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 57/100 (D+) compared with PLUG at 27/100 (E).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
PLUG ACTIVE
Plug Power Inc.
E 27/100 — -30.0% -35.0% -3.87% $1.98B Benchmark Subject
EROC
ERock Inc. (Class A)
D- 37/100 — — — -6.91% $1.97B /eroc-vs-plug →
ACCV
Accelevation Holdings Corp. (Class A)
D+ 57/100 — — — -4.67% $3.59B /accv-vs-plug →
FCEL
FuelCell Energy Inc.
E 21/100 — -16.7% -35.0% -7.88% $973.8M /fcel-vs-plug →
BLDP
Ballard Power Systems Inc.
D 44/100 — — — -1.87% $561.7M /bldp-vs-plug →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001093691

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) reported GAAP revenue of $709.9M (+12.9% vs. FY2024 revenue of $628.8M , and -20.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$1.63B, operating cash flow of -$535.8M, and free cash flow of -$647.0M (+36.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, PLUG closed FY2025 with $2.59B in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 0.20, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $709.9M -$1.63B -$535.8M -$647.0M $2.59B —
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $628.8M -$2.10B -$728.6M -$1.02B $3.60B —
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $891.3M -$1.37B -$1.11B -$1.11B — —

3. PLUG Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is PLUG stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 27/100 at a spot price of $1.37 (-3.87% 1D, market cap $1.98B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 6/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 211 tracked Energy issuers, PLUG ranks #198 in composite RQD confidence.

How does PLUG compare to EROC and ACCV in the Energy sector?

Within the Energy sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), PLUG carries a Roarable E (27/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of -30.0%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, EROC (ERock Inc. (Class A)) holds a D- grade (37/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $1.97B) and ACCV (Accelevation Holdings Corp. (Class A)) posts a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $3.59B). Among the 5-stock peer group, PLUG leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while PLUG leads on capital efficiency (-35.0% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for PLUG?

Per PLUG's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001093691), Plug Power Inc. generated $709.9M in revenue (+12.9% YoY), -$1.63B in net income, and -$647.0M in free cash flow against $2.59B in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Energy with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is PLUG trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

PLUG last traded at $1.37 (-3.87% on volume of 34,041,203 shares), positioning the stock -25.54% below its 50-day simple moving average ($1.84) and -42.68% below its 200-day simple moving average ($2.39). Across its 52-week range of $1.34 to $4.33, PLUG sits at the 1.0% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 33.8 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±11.2% ($1.22 to $1.52).

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When is PLUG's next earnings date?

Based on SEC filing cadence, Plug Power Inc. (PLUG)'s next quarterly reporting window is estimated around Dec 30, 2026.

How much is PLUG stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±11.2% event move for PLUG, spanning a range between $1.22 and $1.52.

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PLUG — Plug Power Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:27:06Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, PLUG scores 27 out of 100 with a letter grade of E, labeled "Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid." Across the five pillars, the Fundamental Cash Engine scores 4/20 (ROIC -35%; FCF yield 0%), indicating the business is not currently generating returns on capital or free cash flow. Whale/13F Flow scores 4/20 for institutional accumulation and options positioning, a weak signal of smart-money conviction. Insider Conviction scores 5/20 based on SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. Macro Regime Fit scores 6/20 with Beta at 1.0 and sector sensitivity noted. Forensic Balance Sheet scores 8/20 (Altman Z 0.2; Piotroski F 4/9; Debt/Equity 0.5), the most distressed-looking forensic reading in the set. For a prospective investor, the upside case rests on a turnaround in cash generation that the source data does not show; the valuation tradeoff is that the stock trades at $1.42 with a $1.98B market cap while reported operating and net margins are deeply negative. Second-order risk is that a weak forensic profile constrains financing options, though the source data does not detail financing terms.

Business

Plug Power Inc. is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Energy sector, classified in the Industrial Machinery/Components industry. Per the profile, the company operates with a market capitalization of $2.0B. The source data does not detail its product lines, customer base, or revenue model beyond reported revenue figures in the financials section.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$709.9M$-1467.4M$-1632.0MN/A$-647.0M$368.5MN/A
FY 2024$628.8M$-2019.8M$-2105.0MN/A$-1015.7M$205.7MN/A
FY 2023$891.3M$-1343.5M$-1369.0MN/A$-1106.6MN/AN/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue moved from $891.3M (FY 2023) to $628.8M (FY 2024) before recovering to $709.9M (FY 2025), while net losses remained large across all three periods. Per the market data, gross margin is -30%, operating margin -60%, net margin -60%, and ROIC -35%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 0.2, the Piotroski F-Score is 4/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. Those forensic readings, together with persistent negative cash flow, describe a balance sheet under strain.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news feed, five items cover PLUG: a Yahoo Finance piece on the stock sinking while the market gained (flagged GREEN, CATALYST); a Trefis piece on what must be true to buy the stock (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE); a Motley Fool piece on $1,000 wealth potential (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE); a second Yahoo Finance piece with the same headline (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE); a Trefis piece on potential losses (YELLOW, MARKET WIRE); and a Motley Fool piece reporting that the stock fell on analyst target cuts and rising interest-rate concerns (RED, RISK WATCH). The single RED item is the most significant risk flag in the feed. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, no supply-chain links or proprietary signals are present.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and second-order bottlenecks are therefore not available in source data. The only sector-level context in the source is the Energy sector and Industrial Machinery/Components industry classification, together with the news item citing rising interest-rate concerns.

Open Questions

  • What are the company's cash burn trajectory and funding sources given FY 2025 free cash flow of $-647.0M against reported cash of $368.5M?
  • What is the debt balance, since the financials report debt as N/A for every period?
  • What is the EPS history, since EPS is N/A across all reported periods?
  • What drives the revenue decline from FY 2023 to FY 2024 and the subsequent recovery in FY 2025?
  • Which analyst targets were cut, and what specific rate-sensitivity exposure does the company carry?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is PLUG (E • RQD 27/100) a Buy at $1.42?

Welcome to the PLUG (Plug Power Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 27/100 (Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid) in Industrial Machinery/Components. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

BE BearTrap_Alert Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $1.09 (-23.2%)
Spot @ $1.42

Pump the brakes on PLUG — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on PLUG, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with -30.0% gross margins. Unless Plug Power Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

QU QuantViper Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $1.72 (+21.1%)
Spot @ $1.42

PLUG cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on PLUG, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Industrial Machinery/Components and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $1.42 (52-wk range $1.34 - $4.33), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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