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Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) Next Earnings Date & Expected ±11.6% Move

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

As of 2026-11-01, Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 40/100 at a spot price of $1.42 (0.00% 1D, market cap $1.98B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 211 tracked Energy issuers, PLUG ranks #181 in composite RQD confidence.

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

Within the Energy sector (Industrial Machinery/Components), PLUG carries a Roarable D- (40/100 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 (45/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $1.97B) and ACCV (Accelevation Holdings Corp. (Class A)) posts a C grade (62/100 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).

Q: 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.

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

PLUG last traded at $1.42 (0.00% on volume of 54,425,416 shares), positioning the stock -23.66% below its 50-day simple moving average ($1.86) and -40.83% below its 200-day simple moving average ($2.40). Across its 52-week range of $1.34 to $4.33, PLUG sits at the 2.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 27.1 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±11.6% ($1.26 to $1.58).

Q: 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.

Q: How much is PLUG stock expected to move on earnings?

Volatility modeling currently projects a ±11.6% event move for PLUG, spanning a range between $1.26 and $1.58.

$1.42 0.00% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.42

Plug Power Inc. (PLUG) carries a Roarable Rating of D- (Sell) with 40/100 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.

📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (40/100 · D-) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows →

ROARABLE D- • RED ALERT Cap $1.98B

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $1.42 (-0.19%)🧬 Disciplined Float (+0.72% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 4/20 (E) • 0% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (40/100 · D-) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-7.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk D+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-8.5% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for PLUG)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±11.6%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (40/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY PLUG SCORES 40/100 (D-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+13/20 pts (33% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 3% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 27.1 (OVERSOLD (<32))

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+10/20 pts (25% of score)

20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±11.6% realized swing band)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Cash Engine Quality4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Capital intensity & 0% operating margin leave 16 pts on the table

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade D$1.68-17.9% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade D$1.38+0% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade D$1.38+2.9% Next Q

Current

Grade D-$1.42-7.4% Hist 90D α

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While PLUG currently carries a cautious 40/100 (D-) rating due to Cash Engine Quality (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 ($1.86) and Max Pain ($1.49) 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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Contract: “PLUG Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”

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NEXT EST. WINDOW: Dec 30, 2026 (~58 DAYS)

Historical OHLCV Volatility ±11.6% Swing Band

±$0.16 Expected Swing

MODEL EARNINGS SETUP GAUGE

PLUG Quantitative Pre-Earnings Setup: 40/100

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

Model Bullish Setup (40/100)Model Risk Weight (60/100)

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

Period	Filed	Revenue	Net Profit	Free Cash Flow	Gross Margin
FY 2025	2025-12-31	$709.9M	-$1.63B	-$647.0M	-34.1%
FY 2024	2024-12-31	$628.8M	-$2.10B	-$1.02B	-50%
FY 2023	2023-12-31	$891.3M	-$1.37B	-$1.11B	8%

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PLUG // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -54.63%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE

2026-10-30O $1.37H $1.42L $1.34C $1.42VOL 33.93M

RES: $1.48SUP: $1.17SMA50: $1.86SMA200: $2.40

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PLUG Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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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).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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

Energy Rank #181 of 211 ⚔️ EROC vs PLUG Full Matrix →

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 #181 by composite RQD confidence (40/100, grade D-) 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 62/100 (C) compared with PLUG at 40/100 (D-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
PLUG ACTIVE Plug Power Inc.	D-	40/100	—	-30.0%	-35.0%	0.00%	$1.98B	Benchmark Subject
EROC ERock Inc. (Class A)	D	45/100	—	—	—	-0.33%	$1.97B	/eroc-vs-plug →
ACCV Accelevation Holdings Corp. (Class A)	C	62/100	—	—	—	+1.07%	$3.59B	/accv-vs-plug →
FCEL FuelCell Energy Inc.	E	33/100	—	-16.7%	-35.0%	-1.62%	$973.8M	/fcel-vs-plug →
BLDP Ballard Power Systems Inc.	D	50/100	—	—	—	-1.24%	$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 2026-11-01, Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) is rated D- (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 40/100 at a spot price of $1.42 (0.00% 1D, market cap $1.98B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 10/20, Executive Insider Alignment 8/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 5/20. Across 211 tracked Energy issuers, PLUG ranks #181 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 D- (40/100 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 (45/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $1.97B) and ACCV (Accelevation Holdings Corp. (Class A)) posts a C grade (62/100 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 $1.42 (0.00% on volume of 54,425,416 shares), positioning the stock -23.66% below its 50-day simple moving average ($1.86) and -40.83% below its 200-day simple moving average ($2.40). Across its 52-week range of $1.34 to $4.33, PLUG sits at the 2.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 27.1 (OVERSOLD (<32)) and an implied next-earnings move of ±11.6% ($1.26 to $1.58).

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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 ±11.6% event move for PLUG, spanning a range between $1.26 and $1.58.

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