Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) saw its shares drop sharply by 5.47% during Monday's intraday session, underperforming the broader market. The decline followed the company's announcement of a $375 million private offering of convertible senior notes due 2033.
The proceeds are intended to retire $243 million of high-interest debt and repurchase part of its 2026 convertible notes. However, the move raised concerns about shareholder dilution and the company's ongoing capital needs. JP Morgan analyst Bill Peterson maintained a Neutral rating, emphasizing the need for consistent progress on profitability and cash burn before adopting a more positive outlook.
While Plug Power also announced a new $2.8 million contract with NASA to supply liquid hydrogen, the positive news was overshadowed by investor apprehension over the convertible notes offering. The company reiterated its fiscal 2025 and 2026 guidance, projecting margin improvements and stronger equipment sales, but the market reaction highlighted lingering skepticism about its financial trajectory.