Plug Power (PLUG) Stock Rockets 170% on Analyst Hype and Major Hydrogen Deal
Plug Power’s stock has skyrocketed in early October 2025, driven largely by bullish analyst commentary and hydrogen project news ts2.tech marketbeat.com. On Oct. 3, H.C. Wainwright reiterated a Buy rating and doubled its 12-month target to $7, arguing that surging electricity costs and new energy policies make green hydrogen “more competitive” ts2.tech. Susquehanna followed by raising its target to $3.50 marketbeat.com. These calls ignited heavy trading – the stock spiked to $4.18 mid‑day Oct. 14 as short sellers covered positions marketbeat.com. MarketBeat notes one analyst calling PLUG a Strong Buy and several raising targets marketbeat.com, yet the average Street target remains far below current levels ts2.tech. In TS2’s analysis, Wall Street is “split” – bullish strategists cite improved fundamentals and policy tailwinds, while bears point out ongoing cash losses and dilution ts2.tech. Indeed, the average 12‑month price target implies potential downside, warning that the recent surge may be partly sentiment‑driven ts2.tech ts2.tech.
