Plug Power Inc (PLUG) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Plug Power Inc (PLUG) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, PLUG is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
Plug Power Inc is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $1.93B. It ranks number 4 by market capitalization among the 10 Electrical Industrial Apparatus issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For PLUG, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 18.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 3.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How PLUG ranks among 5184 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Plug Power Inc (PLUG) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Electrical Industrial Apparatus peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | PLUG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.93B | 4/10 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.66x | 7/7 |
| EPS | $-1.36 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $2.10 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $0.53 | – |
| FCF/Share | $-0.37 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | PLUG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | -40.4% | – |
| Gross Margin | -18.5% | 6/6 |
| Operating Margin | -267.2% | 5/5 |
| Net Margin | -245.9% | 5/5 |
| EBT Margin | -354.1% | 6/6 |
| Tax Rate | -0.0% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | PLUG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.32x | 7/10 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.32x | 6/9 |
| D/E Ratio | 0.65x | 4/7 |
| Interest Coverage | -3.8x | 5/8 |
| Working Capital | $652M | 4/10 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | PLUG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$483M | 9/9 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$523M | 8/8 |
| Capital Spending | -$41M | 4/8 |
| FCF/Sales | -70.3% | 6/6 |
| CapEx/Sales | 5.5% | 3/6 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | PLUG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Receivables Turnover | 5.9x | 5/5 |
| Inventory Turnover | 1.8x | 6/7 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 3.0x | 4/6 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 62 days | 1/5 |
| Days Inventory | 204 days | 2/7 |
| Payables Period | 60 days | 2/7 |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 206 days | 2/5 |
Income Statement
| Metric | PLUG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $744M | 3/6 |
| Operating Income | -$1.29B | 7/8 |
| Net Income | -$1.18B | 5/5 |
| R&D Expense | $54M | 5/8 |
| SG&A Expense | $310M | 3/7 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $882M | 3/8 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | PLUG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 1397M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.15B | 23.6% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $162M | 3.3% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $126M | 2.6% of assets |
| Inventory | $493M | 10.2% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $1.92B | 39.6% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $350M | 7.2% of assets |
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Plug Power Inc (PLUG) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Plug Power Inc (Electrical Industrial Apparatus): 10 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| PLUG Plug Power Inc | ▶ | $1.93B |
| BE Bloom Energy Corp | ▲ | $65.18B |
| WWD Woodward, Inc. | ▼ | $19.40B |
| FPS Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. | ▶ | $9.64B |
| FCEL Fuelcell Energy Inc | ▲ | $1.04B |
| BLDP Ballard Power Systems Inc. | ▼ | $472M |
| EROC Erock, Inc. | ▶ | $448M |
| NPWR Net Power Inc. | ▶ | $225M |
| EAF Graftech International Ltd | ▲ | $185M |
| SCIA Sci Engineered Materials, Inc. | ▼ | $43M |
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Plug Power Inc (PLUG) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Plug Power Inc (PLUG) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, PLUG is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5184 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Plug Power Inc stock predictions?
For PLUG, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 18.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 3.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Plug Power Inc forecasts updated?
Plug Power Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Plug Power Inc's industry peers?
10 issuers in our coverage, PLUG included, share the SEC industry code Electrical Industrial Apparatus. The largest are: Bloom Energy Corp (BE), Woodward, Inc. (WWD), Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. (FPS), Fuelcell Energy Inc (FCEL), Ballard Power Systems Inc. (BLDP), Erock, Inc. (EROC).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.