Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ:PLUG) shares have tumbled 40% to 78 cents in April, weighed down by weak earnings and a reduced revenue outlook despite the launch of a new hydrogen liquefaction plant.
What To Know: The company’s joint venture with Olin Corp., Hidrogenii, began operations at a major facility in Louisiana capable of producing 15 metric tons of hydrogen daily. This brings Plug’s total U.S. production capacity to 40 metric tons per day and strengthens its domestic hydrogen supply chain.
However, the stock remains under pressure following a disappointing fourth-quarter earnings report from March, which revealed revenue of $191.5 million—well below analyst estimates—and a gross margin loss of 122%.
The company also booked nearly $1 billion in impairment charges. In response, Plug announced cost-cutting measures through “Project Quantum Leap” and raised $280 million in new capital.
While management remains optimistic, with CEO Andy Marsh opting to take half his salary in stock, investors are remaining cautious due to lingering financial uncertainty and a lowered 2025 revenue forecast.
How To Buy PLUG Stock
By now you’re likely curious about how to participate in the market for Plug Power – be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of possible trading platforms here. Many will allow you to buy “fractional shares,” which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
In the case of Plug Power, which is trading at $0.81 as of publishing time, $100 would buy you 123.46 shares of stock.
If you’re looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You’ll need access to an options trading platform, or a broker who will allow you to “go short” a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a stock can be found at this resource. Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option, or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading – either way it allows you to profit off of the share price decline.
According to data from Benzinga Pro, PLUG has a 52-week high of $4.90 and a 52-week low of $0.79.