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Plug Power (PLUG): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Hold3 Buy4 Hold1 Sell
Ratings of 8 analysts in the last 3 months · top analysts only12-month forecast
Based on 8 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $3.39, the highest $7.00, the lowest $1.20. The average is +145.7% from the last price of $1.38.
Analyst ratings 20
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Tilchen★★★★★★★★★★#11403 · hits 33% · avg −5.3% | Canaccord Genuity | $4.00 | Hold | +189.9% | Reiterated | 16.10.26on TipRanks 07:30 | −6.0% | ↗ |
| David Arcaro★★★★★★★★★★#549 · hits 59% · avg +12.4% | Morgan Stanley | $1.65 → $1.20−27.3% | Sell | −13.0% | Assigned | 14.10.26on TipRanks 08:15 | −6.0%next day +2.1% | ↗ |
| Charles Minervino★★★★★★★★★★#59 · hits 71% · avg +23.0% | Susquehanna | $2.50 → $1.75−30.0% | Hold | +26.8% | Assigned | 14.10.26on TipRanks 07:20 | −6.0%next day +2.1% | ↗ |
| AI OpenAI Electrical Equipment and PartsOpenAI 4o | TipRanks - OpenAI | $2.00 → $1.50−25.0% | Hold | +8.7% | Reiterated | 10.10.26on TipRanks 01:05 | — | |
| AI Google Electrical Equipment and PartsGemini 2.5Pro | TipRanks - Google | $2.00 → $1.50−25.0% | Hold | +8.7% | Reiterated | 10.10.26on TipRanks 01:05 | — | |
| Chris Dendrinos★★★★★★★★★★#212 · hits 54% · avg +47.1% | RBC Capital | $2.75 → $2.00−27.3% | Hold | +44.9% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks Oct 12 21:45 | −3.5%next day −3.5% · 5 days −15.9% | ↗ |
| AI xAi Electrical Equipment and PartsxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $2.00 → $1.50−25.0% | Hold | +8.7% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks Oct 8 22:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Electrical Equipment and PartsDeepSeek R1-0528 | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $2.00 → $1.50−25.0% | Hold | +8.7% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks Oct 8 22:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Electrical Equipment and PartsAnthropic Opus-4.1 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $2.00 → $1.50−25.0% | Hold | +8.7% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks Oct 8 22:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Electrical Equipment and PartsPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $2.00 → $1.50−25.0% | Hold | +8.7% | Reiterated | 09.10.26on TipRanks Oct 8 22:05 | — | |
| Amit Dayal★★★★★★★★★★#4400 · hits 34% · avg +2.7% | H.C. Wainwright | $7.00 | Buy | +407.2% | Reiterated | 30.09.26on TipRanks Sep 29 10:55 | +2.9%next day +1.8% · 5 days −4.6% | ↗ |
| Eric Stine★★★★★★★★★★#770 · hits 41% · avg +15.8% | Craig-Hallum | — | Buy | — | Reiterated | 29.09.26on TipRanks Sep 30 05:05 | +2.9%next day +1.8% · 5 days −4.6% | ↗ |
| Unknown Analyst | UBS | $4.00 | Hold | +189.9% | Assigned | 16.09.26on TipRanks Sep 22 21:04 | −1.0%next day +3.8% · 5 days −1.1% | ↗ |
| Craig Irwin★★★★★★★★★★#1062 · hits 46% · avg +10.9% | Roth MKM | $3.50 → $5.00+42.9% | Buy | +262.3% | Reiterated | 12.08.26on TipRanks 07:30 | +2.9%next day −0.3% · 5 days −1.3% | ↗ |
| Steve Fleishman★★★★★★★★★★#2060 · hits 55% · avg +8.2% | Wolfe Research | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 11.08.26on TipRanks Aug 12 08:10 | +5.5%next day +2.9% · 5 days −2.3% | ↗ |
| Vikram Bagri★★★★★★★★★★#12347 · hits 38% · avg −17.6% | Citi | $0.75 | Sell | −45.7% | Reiterated | 11.08.26on TipRanks Aug 12 01:15 | +5.5%next day +2.9% · 5 days −2.3% | ↗ |
| Unknown Analyst | Oppenheimer | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 11.08.26on TipRanks 08:35 | +5.5%next day +2.9% · 5 days −2.3% | ↗ |
| Jeff Osborne★★★★★★★★★★#5638 · hits 46% · avg +1.2% | TD Cowen | $3.00 | Hold | +117.4% | Reiterated | 11.08.26on TipRanks 02:25 | +5.5%next day +2.9% · 5 days −2.3% | ↗ |
| Ameet Thakkar★★★★★★★★★★#11158 · hits 55% · avg −3.4% | BMO Capital | $1.20 → $1.30+8.3% | Sell | −5.8% | Reiterated | 10.08.26on TipRanks Aug 11 08:35 | −3.2%next day +5.5% · 5 days +8.1% | ↗ |
| Gregory Lewis★★★★★★★★★★#224 · hits 56% · avg +26.0% | BTIG | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 10.08.26on TipRanks Aug 11 07:10 | −3.2%next day +5.5% · 5 days +8.1% | ↗ |
| Michael Blum★★★★★★★★★★#275 · hits 69% · avg +14.0% | Wells Fargo | $1.00 → $4.00+300.0% | Hold | +189.9% | Reiterated | 25.06.26on TipRanks Jun 28 20:55 | −1.7%next day −0.4% · 5 days +1.3% | ↗ |
| Ryan Pfingst★★★★★★★★★★#564 · hits 42% · avg +58.0% | B. Riley Securities | $3.00 → $5.00+66.7% | Buy | +262.3% | Reiterated | 12.05.26on TipRanks 21:20 | +10.7%next day −5.1% · 5 days −16.3% | ↗ |
| Tim Moore CFA★★★★★★★★★★#12043 · hits 42% · avg −8.9% | Clear Street | $3.50 → $4.00+14.3% | Buy | +189.9% | Reiterated | 12.05.26on TipRanks 06:20 | +1.3%next day +10.7% · 5 days −6.4% | ↗ |
| Sangita Jain★★★★★★★★★★#1768 · hits 51% · avg +12.0% | KeyBanc | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 12.05.26on TipRanks 05:07 | +1.3%next day +10.7% · 5 days −6.4% | ↗ |
| Julien Dumoulin Smith★★★★★★★★★★#774 · hits 62% · avg +8.9% | Jefferies | $2.00 → $1.80−10.0% | Hold | +30.4% | Reiterated | 09.03.26on TipRanks 09:20 | +1.5%next day −2.6% · 5 days +4.1% | ↗ |
| Bill Peterson★★★★★★★★★★#2254 · hits 49% · avg +6.9% | J.P. Morgan | — | Hold | — | Reiterated | 10.11.25on TipRanks Nov 11 07:50 | −5.0%next day −1.4% · 5 days −16.2% | ↗ |
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The latest rating of each analyst in the last 12 months, as TipRanks lists them. Every rating kept, earlier ones included
Best analysts covering Plug Power
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $3.20 at a price of $1.94 (+64.7%); now: $3.00 at $1.38 (+117.4%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend · top analysts
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Buy | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Hold | 10 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Sell | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 09.11.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $-0.06 (from $-0.08 to $-0.04). Last quarter: $-0.14.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $198M (from $180M to $251M). Last quarter: $178M.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Industrials
About Plug Power
- CEO: Jose Luis Crespo
- Employees: 2,344
- 125 Vista Boulevard, Slingerlands, NY, 12159, US
- www.plugpower.com
Plug Power Inc. specializes in providing comprehensive clean hydrogen and zero-emission fuel cell solutions. These innovative offerings cater to various sectors, including supply chain and logistics, on-road electric vehicles, and stationary power generation, with operations spanning North America and international markets. The company is actively constructing an end-to-end green hydrogen ecosystem, encompassing its production, efficient storage and delivery, and subsequent energy generation for both mobile and fixed applications. Its technological portfolio includes advanced proton exchange membrane (PEM) and fuel cell systems, fuel processing capabilities, and innovative fuel cell/battery hybrid designs. Furthermore, Plug Power develops the essential infrastructure for green hydrogen generation, storage, and dispensing. Among its flagship offerings is GenDrive, a hydrogen-powered PEM fuel cell system specifically engineered for material handling electric vehicles. GenFuel provides a complete liquid hydrogen fueling solution, covering generation, storage, delivery, and dispensing. GenCare is an IoT-driven service program that ensures ongoing maintenance and on-site support for various Plug Power systems, including GenDrive, GenSure, GenFuel, and ProGen. For stationary power needs, GenSure delivers modular PEM fuel cell power, crucial for backup and grid-support in telecommunications, transportation, and utility sectors. The company also offers GenKey, an integrated, ready-to-use solution for businesses transitioning to fuel cell power. ProGen represents the core fuel cell stack and engine technology, versatile enough for mobile and stationary fuel cell systems, and serving as engines in electric delivery vans. Additionally, GenFuel Electrolyzers are optimized hydrogen generators designed for clean hydrogen production. Plug Power distributes its products through a multi-channel approach, leveraging a direct sales force, collaborations with original equipment manufac
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