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Plug Power swings to $99.8M profit in Q3 2026

Cash and cash equivalents were $134.1 million on September 30, 2026, compared with $368.5 million at year-end 2025.

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Plug Power Inc. reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $200.6 million, approximately 13% above $177.1 million a year earlier. It reported a gross loss of $5.4 million, compared with $120.2 million, and said gross margin improved approximately 65 percentage points year over year. Operating loss was $75.3 million versus $348.8 million. Net income attributable to Plug was $99.8 million, compared with a $361.9 million net loss; the quarter included fair-value gains of $108.3 million on convertible debt instruments and $84.2 million on warrant liabilities.

The company reported quarterly net cash usage of approximately $28 million, a roughly 54% sequential reduction. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, net cash used in operating activities was $320.5 million, compared with $387.2 million in 2025. Plug's stated 2026 revenue growth guidance is 15% to 16%, and its target is positive EBITDAS in Q4 2026, a non-GAAP measure.

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  • Major pointThird-quarter gross margin improved approximately 65 percentage points year over year.
  • Moderate pointThird-quarter revenue rose approximately 13% year over year to $200.6 million.

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Filing Explained

Cash and equivalents were $134,131 thousand at September 30, 2026, down from $368,540 thousand at December 31, 2025.

The November 9 Form 8-K furnishes the third-quarter results; its balance sheet reports 3,000,000,000 common shares authorized at September 30, 2026, versus 1,500,000,000 at December 31, 2025. It separately lists 1,400,004,604 issued shares at September 30, 2026, versus 1,394,241,538 at December 31, 2025; the higher authorization is not itself an issuance, and any future additional issuance would increase the share count and reduce existing holders’ percentage ownership absent offsets.

At September 30, cash and equivalents were $134,131 thousand, versus $368,540 thousand at December 31, 2025; restricted cash is listed separately as $146,287 thousand current and $322,571 thousand noncurrent.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Third-quarter revenue $200.6 million Three months ended September 30, 2026; $177.1 million in 2025
Gross loss $5.4 million Three months ended September 30, 2026; $120.2 million in 2025
Operating loss $75.3 million Three months ended September 30, 2026; $348.8 million in 2025
Net income attributable to Plug Power Inc. $99.8 million Three months ended September 30, 2026; compared with a $361.9 million net loss in 2025
Quarterly net cash usage Approximately $28 million Third quarter 2026; approximately 54% reduction sequentially
Net cash used in operating activities $320.5 million Nine months ended September 30, 2026; $387.2 million in 2025
Cash and cash equivalents $134.1 million As of September 30, 2026; $368.5 million as of December 31, 2025
EBITDAS financial
"EBITDAS, which the Company defines as earnings before interest"
EBITDAs are measures of a company’s operating profit calculated before subtracting interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Think of it as the cash-like earnings from running the business—revenue minus routine operating costs—before loan payments and accounting adjustments; investors use it to compare underlying performance across companies and industries. It matters because it highlights core cash-generating ability, but it does not replace full profit or cash-flow analysis.
non-GAAP financial measure financial
"is a non-GAAP financial measure"
A non-GAAP financial measure is a way companies present their financial results that excludes certain expenses or income to show how they believe their core business is performing. It matters because it can give a clearer picture of how the company is really doing, but it can also be used to make results look better than they actually are.
fair value financial
"Change in fair value of convertible debt instruments"
Fair value is an estimate of what an asset or company is really worth today, derived from expected future earnings, comparable market prices and other relevant facts—like agreeing a price for a used car after checking mileage, condition and similar listings. Investors use fair value to decide whether a stock looks overpriced or undervalued, which helps guide buy, hold or sell decisions and sets expectations for potential returns and risk.
gross margin financial
"approximately 65 Percentage Point YoY Gross Margin Improvement"
Gross margin is the difference between how much money a company makes from selling its products and how much it costs to produce them, expressed as a percentage of sales. It shows how efficiently a company is turning sales into profit before other expenses like marketing or salaries. Higher gross margin means the company keeps more money from each sale, which is a good sign of financial health.
Revenue $200.6 million Approximately 13% higher year over year, from $177.1 million
Gross loss $5.4 million Compared with a $120.2 million gross loss in 2025
Operating loss $75.3 million Compared with a $348.8 million operating loss in 2025
Net income attributable to Plug Power Inc. $99.8 million Compared with a $361.9 million net loss in 2025
Quarterly net cash usage Approximately $28 million Approximately 54% reduction sequentially
Guidance

2026 revenue growth guidance of 15% to 16%; target of positive EBITDAS in Q4 2026. EBITDAS is a non-GAAP measure.

FAQ

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How much revenue did PLUG report in Q3 2026?

Plug Power reported $200.6 million in third-quarter 2026 revenue, approximately 13% above the $177.1 million reported for the third quarter of 2025.

Why did PLUG report net income in Q3 2026?

Net income attributable to Plug Power was $99.8 million, compared with a $361.9 million net loss a year earlier. The quarter included fair-value gains of $108.3 million on convertible debt instruments and $84.2 million on warrant liabilities.

What is PLUG's 2026 revenue guidance and Q4 target?

Plug Power's stated 2026 revenue growth guidance is 15% to 16%, and its target is positive EBITDAS in Q4 2026. The company defines EBITDAS as a non-GAAP measure.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 9, 2026

 

Plug Power Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   1-34392   22-3672377
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission File   (IRS Employer
of incorporation)   Number)   Identification No.)

 

125 Vista Boulevard,
Slingerlands, New York
  12159
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (518) 782-7700

 

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

¨Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which
registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share   PLUG   The Nasdaq Capital Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). 

 

Emerging growth company ¨

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On November 9, 2026, Plug Power Inc., a Delaware corporation, issued a press release regarding its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

 

The information in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
Number
  Title
99.1   Press Release of Plug Power Inc., dated November 9, 2026.
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded with the Inline XBRL document).

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

    Plug Power Inc.
   
Date: November 9, 2026 By: /s/ Paul Middleton
    Name: Paul Middleton
    Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Plug Reports Third Quarter Revenue of ~$201 Million, ~65 Percentage Point YoY Gross Margin Improvement, Record-Low Net Cash Usage with ~54% reduction sequentially

 

Revenue increases approximately 13% year over year as Plug advances sales growth, margin enhancement, and improved cash flows

 

SLINGERLANDS, N.Y., November 9, 2026 -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the hydrogen economy, today reported third quarter 2026 results, delivering approximately $201 million in revenue, significant year-over-year gross margin improvement, and record-low quarterly net cash usage of approximately $28 million.

 

Results reflect continued progress across Plug’s three business priorities: sales growth, margin enhancement, and improved cash flows, supported by disciplined execution, and commercial progress across material handling, electrolyzers and hydrogen supply.

 

“Our third quarter results reflect continued progress toward a stronger, more profitable Plug,” said Jose Luis Crespo, Chief Executive Officer of Plug. “We grew revenue, improved margins, and significantly reduced cash usage through disciplined execution. Commercially, we advanced key customer projects, including our 280 MW Arcadia eFuels agreement and broader partnership covering more than 1 GW of potential projects. Our focus remains on improving operating leverage, delivering on customer commitments and building sustainable growth.”

 

Key Third Quarter Highlights

 

·Revenue increased approximately 13% year over year to ~$201 million, compared with ~$177 million in Q3 2025.

 

·Gross margin improved for the quarter to ~(3%), compared with ~(68%) in Q3 2025, reflecting cost reductions, improved operating leverage and lower inventory valuation adjustments.

 

·Operating expenses declined approximately 69% year over year to ~$70 million, compared with approximately $229 million in Q3 2025, reflecting reduced unusual charges and continued execution of Project Quantum Leap.

 

·GAAP Basic EPS was approximately $0.07, compared with $(0.31) in the prior-year period. The results for Q3 included non-cash mark-to-market gains associated with equity instruments of ~$192 million, or approximately $0.12 positive of an impact. This gain was the primary reason the EPS was positive this quarter, however, even without this impact, the adjusted EPS reflects underlying business improvement.

 

·Net cash usage, defined as the net change in cash and cash equivalents (excluding restricted cash) for the quarter, improved to approximately $28 million, compared with approximately $61 million in Q2 2026, reflecting continued improvement in underlying business performance.

 

 

 

 

Commercial & Operational Execution

 

Plug continued advancing customer commitments and commercial opportunities across its core businesses, supporting near-term performance and its pipeline for 2027 and beyond.

 

Material Handling

 

Plug’s material handling business continues to demonstrate the value of hydrogen fuel cells in high-throughput operations. GenDrive’s fast fueling, consistent power, and high utilization help customers reduce downtime, labor, and infrastructure costs while supporting recurring equipment, service, and hydrogen demand.

 

Quarter Highlights

 

·Deployed 1,136 GenDrive fuel cell units in the quarter, more than doubling deployments of 540 units in Q3 2025 (up 110% year over year).

 

·Service margin was ~31% positive for the quarter. The Company has seen continued improvement in unit performance, driven by increased reliability, and in turn this is enabling the Company to increase units per service tech, which drives improved overhead leverage.

 

·Next-Generation GenDrive Innovation: During the third quarter, Plug advanced development of next-generation GenDrive fuel cell solutions designed to improve efficiency, extend stack life, and increase reliability. These enhancements are expected to improve customer economics and fleet uptime while supporting new orders and fleet refresh opportunities.

 

GenEco Electrolyzers

 

Plug continued advancing its global electrolyzer opportunity funnel, converting commercial opportunities into projects across sustainable fuels, ammonia production, and industrial hydrogen applications.

 

Quarter Highlights

 

·Arcadia eFuels: Signed a 280 MW GenEco electrolyzer supply agreement for Project ENDOR in Denmark for e-SAF production, alongside a strategic cooperation agreement positioning Plug as the preferred supplier for more than 1 GW of potential e-SAF projects across Europe and the Americas.

 

·Orica: Secured a 50 MW GenEco electrolyzer order for Australia’s Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub following the project’s final investment decision (FID), advancing one of Australia’s largest renewable hydrogen developments into execution.

 

 

 

 

·HWR Hydrogen: Shipped a 1 MW GenEco electrolyzer to New Zealand to support hydrogen production for heavy-duty transportation.

 

·Iberdrola and Galp: Continued execution and commissioning activities for the 25 MW Iberdrola-bp project in Spain and the 100 MW Galp project in Portugal.

 

European Market Opportunity

 

Europe remains a strategic growth market for Plug. The implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III), along with energy security and energy independence, priorities are strengthening demand signals for renewable hydrogen in refining, transportation, and sustainable aviation fuels.

 

With established customer relationships and major deployments across Europe, including Galp, Iberdrola-bp and Carlton Power, Plug is positioned to compete as regulatory momentum, resilience, and energy security priorities and infrastructure development support future investment decisions.

 

Hydrogen Production

 

Plug continued optimizing its integrated hydrogen production network, focusing on improving fuel economics, and supporting recurring customer demand.

 

Quarter Highlights

 

·Fuel revenue increased ~6% year over year to ~$38 million, reflecting continued growth in the hydrogen product line across Plug’s expanding customer base.

 

·Fuel gross margin improved to ~(52%) from ~(79%) in the prior-year quarter, driven by increased average selling prices, lower average cost of purchase fuel, improved plant utilization, production efficiency, and hydrogen network optimization.

 

·The Company continues to advance initiatives focused on reducing hydrogen product and logistics costs and improving network efficiency to strengthen its margin profile, with further progress expected in the coming quarters.

 

Balance Sheet & Liquidity

 

Plug continued strengthening its financial foundation through improved operating performance, disciplined cash management, and reduced capital requirements.

 

·Net cash usage declined to approximately $28 million, a reduction of approximately 54% sequentially. Based on the current forecast, the Company anticipates that cash usage may be relatively flat for Q4 2026.

 

·Cash and cash equivalents, excluding restricted cash, totaled approximately $134 million at quarter-end.

 

 

 

 

·No proceeds were raised through the Company’s ATM program or other equity or debt capital raises during the quarter.

 

The improvement in net cash usage reflects underlying business performance rather than capital raising activities. Plug remains focused on sustaining this progress through improved operating leverage, working capital management, and disciplined capital expenditures.

 

Outlook

 

Plug remains focused on its 2026 revenue growth guidance of 15% to 16% and its target of positive EBITDAS in Q4 2026, supported by executing on its pipeline, improving margins, continued cost discipline, and overall commercial execution.

 

Growing energy demand, European regulations and energy security priorities continue to drive hydrogen adoption. These opportunities will be explored at “Plug Symposium 2026: Strengthening Energy Security. Powering Energy Independence.”, a global digital broadcast on November 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET, featuring customers, industry leaders and Plug executives discussing energy security, grid resilience, regulations and real-world hydrogen projects. Register for Plug Symposium 2026 at https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5510703/EA51E05DFD0F47F65DAD28347B3A226D.

 

Earnings Call Details

 

Plug will host a conference call and webcast to discuss third quarter results and business outlook.

 

·Date: Monday, November 9, 2026

 

·Time: 4:30 p.m. ET

 

·Dial-in: 877-407-9221 (U.S. toll-free) / +1 201-689-8597 (international)

 

·Webcast: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=9URvMjWv

 

A replay will be available following the call.

 

About Plug Power

 

Plug is building the global hydrogen economy with a fully integrated ecosystem spanning production, storage, delivery, and power generation. A first mover in the industry, Plug provides electrolyzers, liquid hydrogen, fuel cell systems, storage tanks, and fueling infrastructure to customers worldwide across material handling, industrial applications, and energy production, advancing energy independence and decarbonization at scale.

 

Plug has deployed electrolyzers on five continents, along with more than 76,000 fuel cell systems and 280+ fueling stations, and is the world’s largest user of liquid hydrogen. Its expanding generation network has 40 tons of hydrogen production capacity per day, supplying large-scale projects that redefine industrial power for customers globally.

 

 

 

 

Headquartered in New York, with employees and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities around the world, Plug powers global leaders like BMW, BP, Walmart, Amazon, and Home Depot.

 

For more information, visit www.plugpower.com.

 

Safe Harbor

 

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including, without limitation, statements regarding Plug’s expected financial and operational performance; anticipated revenue growth, including the Company’s 2026 revenue growth guidance of approximately 15% to 16% and the fourth quarter revenue growth required to achieve it; the Company’s target of achieving positive EBITDAS in the fourth quarter of 2026; expected improvements in gross margin, operating leverage, operating efficiencies, and cost reductions, including reductions in hydrogen product and logistics costs and improvements in network efficiency; the Company’s progress toward profitability and becoming a stronger, more profitable company; anticipated cash burn, net cash usage, changes in cash and cash equivalents (including the Company’s expectation regarding cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fourth quarter of 2026), liquidity, the sufficiency of the Company’s capital to fund its operations, capital expenditures, and cash management initiatives; the Company’s ability to execute on its commercial objectives and customer commitments; expected demand for Plug’s products and services across material handling, electrolyzers, hydrogen production, and hydrogen supply; anticipated customer fleet refresh, upgrade, and replacement opportunities; expectations regarding future hydrogen production capacity and utilization; anticipated benefits from strategic initiatives and operational improvements, including Project Quantum Leap and the development, expected performance, and anticipated benefits of next-generation GenDrive fuel cell solutions; expected business performance during the fourth quarter and full year 2026 and expectations for 2027 and beyond; anticipated market opportunities, industry growth, and adoption of hydrogen technologies, including the expected effects of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) and energy security priorities on demand for renewable hydrogen in Europe; the Company’s competitive position; the Company’s electrolyzer opportunity funnel and the expected development, financing, timing, commissioning, and conversion of potential projects and customer agreements into orders and revenue, including the Arcadia eFuels supply agreement and strategic cooperation agreement and the potential projects contemplated by them; expectations and statements regarding Plug Symposium 2026 and related discussions concerning energy security, grid resilience, regulatory developments, hydrogen markets, and customer projects; and other statements regarding Plug’s future operating results, financial condition, business strategy, performance, prospects, objectives, plans, and opportunities, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may also be made during the Company’s conference call and webcast discussing these results, and any such statements are subject to the risks and uncertainties described in this press release and in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

 

 

 

 

These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections, as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things: whether the Company achieves its anticipated revenue growth, margin improvement, operating leverage, profitability, liquidity, and cash flow objectives, including its 2026 revenue growth guidance and its target of positive EBITDAS in the fourth quarter of 2026; the Company’s ability to achieve the substantial fourth quarter revenue growth required to meet its full-year 2026 guidance, including in light of the historically second-half-weighted cadence of its business and the timing of customer orders, installations, and deployments, which can cause significant variability in revenue from quarter to quarter; whether the Company is able to sustain recent reductions in cash burn, including the risk that its expectation regarding cash and cash equivalents at the end of the fourth quarter of 2026 is not realized because of the timing and amount of customer collections, vendor payments, inventory purchases, capital expenditures, debt and finance obligation payments, asset sale proceeds, releases of restricted cash, and litigation-related payments; the Company’s ability to manage working capital, operating expenses, and capital expenditures; whether anticipated customer demand, project activity, bookings, and commercial opportunities materialize as expected; whether awarded projects and opportunities successfully progress to implementation, revenue generation, and commercial operation; the Company’s ability to manufacture, deliver, deploy, and service its products in accordance with customer requirements and anticipated schedules; the development, testing, reliability, commercialization, and customer acceptance of next-generation products, including next-generation GenDrive fuel cell solutions, and the risk that anticipated customer fleet refresh, upgrade, or replacement programs are delayed, reduced in scope, or do not materialize as planned; the availability and price of hydrogen, electricity, natural gas, and other key inputs; the pace of market adoption of hydrogen technologies; changes in government policies, regulations, incentives, and funding programs, including the implementation and effect of European renewable energy regulation; supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, labor availability, and project execution risks; risks related to the Company’s future capital requirements and liquidity needs; the Company’s ability to obtain financing when needed and on acceptable terms; the Company’s history of net losses and negative cash flows from operations, its need for additional capital, and the dilution or other terms that may accompany any future financing; the Company’s indebtedness and finance obligations and restrictions on the use of restricted cash; the timing of customer collections, vendor payments, inventory purchases, asset sale proceeds, and capital expenditures, which can cause net cash usage to fluctuate significantly from period to period; the timing and completion of asset sales and the realization of expected proceeds; non-cash changes in the fair value of the Company’s convertible debt instruments and warrant liabilities, which can cause significant fluctuations in reported results; potential impairment charges and restructuring costs, and changes in estimates, including for inventory valuation and loss contracts; the timing of revenue recognition, customer acceptance, and contract modifications; the possibility that gross margin improvements are not sustained and are affected by product and project mix, inventory and other charges, warranty and service costs, changes in estimated loss contract accruals, and other non-recurring items; customer concentration and counterparty credit risk; delays or cancellations of customer projects, including as a result of customers’ failure to reach final investment decisions or secure financing or permits, and the risk that agreements that are non-binding or subject to conditions, including the Arcadia eFuels agreements, do not result in orders or revenue; the performance, commissioning, and acceptance of the Company’s products and projects; the outcome of pending litigation, including securities litigation and the First Solar judgment that is under appeal; tariffs and trade restrictions; and general market, economic, competitive, geopolitical, and regulatory conditions. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to Plug’s business generally, see Plug’s public filings with the SEC, including the “Risk Factors” section of Plug’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and Plug’s subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov and in the Investors section of Plug’s website at www.ir.plugpower.com. The foregoing list of risks and uncertainties is not exhaustive, and additional risks that are not currently known to the Company or that the Company currently believes are immaterial may also adversely affect its results. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

 

 

 

Plug Power Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

   September 30, 2026   December 31, 2025 
Assets          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $134,131   $368,540 
Restricted cash   146,287    186,746 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $38,814 as of September 30, 2026 and $46,805 as of December 31, 2025   170,145    134,758 
Inventory   472,426    520,968 
Contract assets, net of allowance of $1,557 as of September 30, 2026 and $0 as of December 31, 2025   73,278    105,268 
Assets held for sale   20,946    — 
Prepaid expenses, tax credits, and other current assets   93,263    93,988 
Total current assets   1,110,476    1,410,268 
           
Restricted cash   322,571    438,698 
Property, plant, and equipment, net   191,739    281,001 
Right of use assets related to finance leases, net   38,098    44,852 
Right of use assets related to operating leases, net   146,962    182,206 
Equipment related to power purchase agreements and fuel delivered to customers, net   163,750    122,926 
Contract assets   31,307    24,137 
Intangible assets, net   26,359    29,228 
Investments in non-consolidated entities and non-marketable securities   49,684    46,909 
Other assets   23,060    14,343 
Total assets  $2,104,006   $2,594,568 
           
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $147,019   $168,744 
Accrued expenses   119,602    128,010 
Deferred revenue and other contract liabilities   66,340    66,742 
Operating lease liabilities   49,939    70,407 
Finance lease liabilities   16,445    10,934 
Finance obligations   56,560    76,160 
Current portion of convertible debt instruments, net   —    2,583 
Current portion of long-term debt   192    626 
Contingent consideration, loss accrual for service contracts, and other current liabilities (of which $0 was measured at fair value as of September 30, 2026 and $4,871 was measured at fair value as of December 31, 2025)   45,475    86,382 
Total current liabilities   501,572    610,588 
           
Deferred revenue and other contract liabilities   45,251    34,203 
Operating lease liabilities   138,004    194,709 
Finance lease liabilities   17,344    17,627 
Finance obligations   138,148    191,806 
Warrant liabilities   52,088    52,323 
Convertible debt instruments, net   470,690    431,014 
Long-term debt   1,161    1,306 
Contingent consideration, loss accrual for service contracts, and other liabilities (of which $4,167 was measured at fair value as of September 30, 2026 and $6,906 was measured at fair value as of December 31, 2025)   28,367    57,678 
Total liabilities   1,392,625    1,591,254 
           
Stockholders’ equity:          
Common stock, $.01 par value per share; 3,000,000,000 shares authorized as of September 30, 2026 and 1,500,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2025; Issued (including shares in treasury): 1,400,004,604 as of September 30, 2026 and 1,394,241,538 as of December 31, 2025   14,001    13,943 
Additional paid-in capital   9,254,997    9,186,314 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   1,265    6,796 
Accumulated deficit   (8,559,784)   (8,226,039)
Less common stock in treasury: 1,729,151 as of September 30, 2026 and 970,588 as of December 31, 2025   (4,583)   (2,945)
Total Plug Power Inc. stockholders’ equity   705,896    978,069 
Non-controlling interest   5,485    25,245 
Total stockholders’ equity   711,381    1,003,314 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $2,104,006   $2,594,568 

 

 

 

Plug Power Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 (Unaudited)

 

   Three months ended September 30,   Nine months ended September 30, 
   2026   2025   2026   2025 
Net revenue:                    
Sales of equipment, related infrastructure and other  $105,739   $96,773   $266,659   $259,452 
Services performed on fuel cell systems and related infrastructure   29,013    19,742    80,827    52,983 
Power purchase agreements   27,710    24,604    80,932    71,447 
Fuel delivered to customers and related equipment   38,110    35,912    113,377    99,768 
Other   30    24    619    1,049 
Net revenue   200,602    177,055    542,414    484,699 
Cost of revenue:                    
Sales of equipment, related infrastructure and other   106,118    171,501    271,771    363,337 
Services performed on fuel cell systems and related infrastructure   20,154    20,083    56,299    44,541 
Benefit for loss contracts related to service   (10,393)   (4,343)   (33,881)   (6,287)
Power purchase agreements   32,175    45,573    107,323    140,777 
Fuel delivered to customers and related equipment   57,889    64,392    169,276    189,382 
Other   17    14    266    440 
Total cost of revenue   205,960    297,220    571,054    732,190 
                     
Gross loss   (5,358)   (120,165)   (28,640)   (247,491)
                     
Operating expenses:                    
Research and development   12,552    16,118    38,085    45,668 
Selling, general and administrative   68,344    110,592    167,819    279,324 
Gain on sale of property, plant, and equipment   (25,787)   —    (25,787)   — 
Restructuring   —    5,519    1,609    25,637 
Impairment   16,631    97,524    39,852    119,187 
Change in fair value of contingent consideration   (1,845)   (1,129)   (1,368)   (13,116)
Total operating expenses   69,895    228,624    220,210    456,700 
                     
Operating loss   (75,253)   (348,789)   (248,850)   (704,191)
                     
Interest income   2,065    4,316    8,502    15,314 
Interest expense   (19,287)   (16,461)   (53,527)   (43,885)
Other (expense)/income, net   (1,087)   3,502    (7,200)   8,609 
Gain/(loss) on extinguishment of convertible debt instruments and finance obligations   179    —    1,894    (9,127)
Change in fair value of convertible debt instruments   108,284    —    (36,733)   1,902 
Change in fair value of debt   —    (2,719)   —    (6,127)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities   84,166    —    235    — 
Gain/(loss) on equity method investments and non-marketable securities   14    (3,262)   (1,131)   (51,482)
                     
Income/(loss) before income taxes  $99,081   $(363,413)  $(336,810)  $(788,987)
                     
Income tax expense   (44)   (92)   (292)   (104)
                     
Net income/(loss)  $99,037   $(363,505)  $(337,102)  $(789,091)
                     
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest   (729)   (1,636)   (3,357)   (3,467)
                     
Net income/(loss) attributable to Plug Power Inc.  $99,766   $(361,869)  $(333,745)  $(785,624)
                     
Earnings/(loss) per share attributable to Plug Power Inc.:                    
Basic  $0.07   $(0.31)  $(0.24)  $(0.73)
Diluted  $(0.00)  $(0.31)  $(0.24)  $(0.73)
                     
Weighted average number of common stock outstanding:                    
Basic   1,393,479,873    1,158,516,229    1,391,468,920    1,077,749,797 
Diluted   1,537,229,859    1,158,516,229    1,391,468,920    1,077,749,797 

 

 

 

 

Plug Power Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   Nine months ended September 30, 
   2026   2025 
Operating activities          
Net loss  $(337,102)  $(789,091)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:   -    - 
Depreciation of long-lived assets   20,397    33,032 
Amortization of intangible assets   2,736    6,019 
Lower of cost or net realizable value inventory adjustments and provision for excess and obsolete inventory   22,358    99,626 
Stock-based compensation   40,012    36,404 
(Gain)/loss on extinguishment of convertible debt instruments and finance obligations   (1,894)   9,127 
Provision for losses on accounts receivable   6,114    17,964 
Amortization of discount of debt issuance costs on convertible debt instruments and long-term debt   3,233    377 
Provision for common stock warrants   33,345    29,465 
Impairment   39,852    119,187 
Gain on sale of property, plant, and equipment   (25,787)   - 
Impairment of right of use assets   -    3,936 
Gain on extinguishment of operating lease liability   (6,568)   - 
Recovery on service contracts   (48,105)   (40,101)
Change in fair value of contingent consideration   (1,368)   (13,116)
Change in fair value of convertible debt instruments   36,733    (1,902)
Change in fair value of debt   -    6,127 
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities   (235)   - 
Loss on equity method investments and non-marketable securities   1,131    51,482 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities that provide/(use) cash:   -    - 
Accounts receivable   (41,501)   15,870 
Inventory   6,085    32,521 
Contract assets   10,180    (3,946)
Prepaid expenses and other assets   (5,732)   31,557 
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities   (39,101)   80,650 
Deferred revenue and other contract liabilities   11,444    (86,981)
Payments of contingent consideration   (3,889)   (8,341)
Payments of operating lease liabilities, net   (42,863)   (17,058)
Net cash used in operating activities   (320,525)   (387,192)
           
Investing activities          
Purchases of property, plant and equipment   (11,985)   (106,774)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment   41,035    - 
Proceeds from sale of investment tax credit   36,148    - 
Proceeds from sale of non-marketable security   750    - 
Purchases of equipment related to power purchase agreements and equipment related to fuel delivered to customers   (41,592)   (9,804)
Cash paid for non-consolidated entities and non-marketable securities   (6,600)   (1,130)
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities   17,756    (117,708)
           
Financing activities          
Payments of contingent consideration   (2,330)   (4,264)
Proceeds from public and private offerings, net of transaction costs   -    351,948 
Payments of tax withholding on behalf of employees for net stock settlement of stock-based compensation   (1,638)   (705)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options   2,127    11 
Contributions by non-controlling interest   300    1,525 
Distributions to non-controlling interest   (16,474)   - 
Principal payments on convertible debt instruments   (2,413)   (185,962)
Premium on principal of convertible debt instruments settled in cash   -    (3,832)
Proceeds from debt issuance   -    249,375 
Principal payments on long-term debt   (1,039)   (11,399)
Cash paid for capitalized closing fees related to DOE loan guarantee   -    (13,666)
Principal repayments of finance obligations and finance leases   (63,641)   (69,947)
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities   (85,108)   313,084 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash   (3,118)   129 
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (234,409)   (39,798)
Decrease in restricted cash   (156,586)   (151,889)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash beginning of period   993,984    1,040,709 
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash end of period  $602,989   $849,022 

 

 

 

 

Footnotes to the Press Release

 

EBITDAS, which the Company defines as earnings before interest, income tax, depreciation, amortization and share-based expense, is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company’s EBITDAS-positive target for Q4 2026 is a forward-looking non-GAAP financial measure that cannot be reconciled to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, net income (loss), without unreasonable efforts. This is because the Company is not able to forecast with reasonable accuracy certain items required for such reconciliation, including interest expense associated with financial arrangements, income taxes, and other non-cash or infrequent charges. These items are inherently uncertain, depend on future events outside of management’s control, and could materially affect the Company’s GAAP results. The Company provides this target to give investors insight into the direction of its operational objectives rather than as a prediction of GAAP earnings.

 

 

 

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