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Plug Power (PLUG) stock soars 43% on cost cuts, credit deal, and strong financial outlook

by admin April 28, 2025
April 28, 2025

Shares of Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) jumped up to 43.5% to $1.16 in early trading on Monday after the hydrogen fuel cell company announced significant operational improvements, a new credit agreement, and strong preliminary first-quarter results.

The company’s latest steps, which include a major cost-cutting initiative and a $525 million secured credit facility with Yorkville Advisors, have reassured investors about its financial health and growth prospects.

At 10:56 am, New York time, the stock was up by 38%.

Secured debt facility to bolster liquidity

Plug Power said it has entered into a definitive agreement for a secured debt facility with Yorkville Advisors, providing for the issuance of up to $525 million of secured debentures.

The facility’s first $210 million tranche is expected to close around May 2, 2025, with additional tranches of up to $315 million available thereafter.

Of the initial proceeds, about $82.5 million will be used to retire most of Plug’s existing convertible debenture principal with Yorkville.

This move is expected to significantly reduce potential share dilution, as the retired debenture was tied to roughly 55 million underlying shares.

The refinancing is seen as a key step toward stabilizing the company’s capital structure and limiting shareholder dilution.

Plug emphasized that with the current cash resources, additional cost reductions, and the new credit facility in place, it does not intend to raise additional equity in 2025.

Preliminary results show an improving financial position

Plug will be reporting its first quarter of 2025 results in early May.

Plug expects to report first-quarter revenue of about $130 million to $134 million, broadly in line with Wall Street estimates of $131.6 million, according to LSEG data.

Looking ahead, the company projects second-quarter revenue to land between $140 million and $180 million, above consensus estimates of $160.2 million.

Net cash usage for the first quarter is expected to come in at approximately $142 million, nearly halving from $268 million a year ago.

Plug attributed the improvement to continued hydrogen plant ramp-ups, additional cost cuts, and price increases.

The company said the Q1 figure could have been even lower but for a decision to delay collections from a key customer while finalizing updated contracts and program enhancements effective from January 1, 2025.

Plug ended March with approximately $296 million in unrestricted cash.

Management said this, coupled with ongoing operational improvements and the Yorkville facility, gives it sufficient liquidity to fund growth in the near to medium term.

Operational milestones support the growth strategy

In addition to strengthening its financial position, Plug completed construction of a new 15 tons-per-day hydrogen production plant in St. Gabriel, Louisiana, operated through its Hidrogenii joint venture with Olin Corporation.

The facility is a key part of Plug’s strategy to build a vertically integrated hydrogen network and will serve major customers, including Amazon and Walmart.

Plug has also implemented broad operational changes aimed at delivering more than $200 million in annualized run-rate savings.

These include a company-wide realignment and a sharper focus on manufacturing and supply chain efficiency.

The full impact of these changes will begin to materialize in the coming quarters, management said.

“We’ve made the tough decisions and put the structure in place to deliver improved operating leverage and capital efficiency,” said Andy Marsh, CEO of Plug Power.

“Between strengthening our balance sheet, scaling hydrogen production, and streamlining operations, we’ve taken the right steps to position Plug for long-term success in the hydrogen economy.”

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