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Plug Power (PLUG) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors
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Plug Power (PLUG - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $2.10, demonstrating a -4.11% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.05%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.46%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.64%.
Shares of the alternative energy company witnessed a loss of 14.79% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its loss of 3.62%, and the S&P 500's gain of 0.61%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Plug Power in its upcoming earnings disclosure. On that day, Plug Power is projected to report earnings of -$0.08 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 50%. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $167.74 million, down 3.58% from the year-ago period.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of -$0.36 per share and revenue of $814.34 million, indicating changes of +74.65% and +14.71%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Plug Power should also be noted by investors. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 6.14% higher. Plug Power presently features a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
The Electronics - Miscellaneous Products industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 64, putting it in the top 27% of all 250+ industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
To follow PLUG in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.
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Plug Power (PLUG) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors
Plug Power (PLUG - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $2.10, demonstrating a -4.11% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.05%. At the same time, the Dow added 0.46%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.64%.
Shares of the alternative energy company witnessed a loss of 14.79% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its loss of 3.62%, and the S&P 500's gain of 0.61%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Plug Power in its upcoming earnings disclosure. On that day, Plug Power is projected to report earnings of -$0.08 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 50%. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $167.74 million, down 3.58% from the year-ago period.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of -$0.36 per share and revenue of $814.34 million, indicating changes of +74.65% and +14.71%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Plug Power should also be noted by investors. Recent revisions tend to reflect the latest near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To take advantage of this, we've established the Zacks Rank, an exclusive model that considers these estimated changes and delivers an operational rating system.
The Zacks Rank system, stretching from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), has a noteworthy track record of outperforming, validated by third-party audits, with stocks rated #1 producing an average annual return of +25% since the year 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 6.14% higher. Plug Power presently features a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
The Electronics - Miscellaneous Products industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This group has a Zacks Industry Rank of 64, putting it in the top 27% of all 250+ industries.
The strength of our individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, which is calculated based on the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within these groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
To follow PLUG in the coming trading sessions, be sure to utilize Zacks.com.