New York, February 3, 2026, 09:20 (EST) — Premarket
- Shares traded close to $2.08 ahead of the opening bell, following a 1.65% drop on Monday
- CEO Andy Marsh confirmed that if Proposal 2 is approved, a reverse stock split won’t be considered
- A filing revealed robust “yes” backing from those who voted, though turnout is still the main obstacle
Plug Power shares hovered around $2.08 in early trading Tuesday, barely moving as the hydrogen and fuel-cell firm clarified its stance ahead of a crucial Feb. 5 vote on boosting its share authorization. Marsh told the board he is “strongly opposed to a reverse stock split,” but cautioned that if the proposal doesn’t pass, the company would still need to go down that route. He noted that previous shareholder approval covers splits anywhere from 1-for-5 up to 1-for-200. (Plug Power)
The vote is critical because it directly affects the stock. Its result could alter the company’s ability to issue shares and shapes how investors weigh dilution risk against the risk of a reverse split.
When a stock hovers near $2, the mechanics are crucial. A reverse stock split combines shares to boost the price per share; it doesn’t add value on its own but can quickly shift trading dynamics and sentiment.
In proxy materials filed Monday with the SEC, Plug reported strong backing for Proposals 1 and 2 at its Jan. 29 special meeting. However, turnout fell short of what’s needed to meet approval thresholds. Proposal 1 received support from 92.63% of votes cast, Proposal 2 from 89.09%, yet only 36.93% and 46.86% of outstanding shares, respectively, were represented. Plug estimated it still required an additional 13.07% and 3.14% of shares voting in favor. Proposal 2 aims to double authorized common stock from 1.5 billion to 3.0 billion shares, per proxy documents. The company also highlighted backing from proxy advisers Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis, with ISS labeling the stock increase “reasonable,” as noted in the filing.
Plug fell 1.65% on Monday to $2.08, marking its third day in a row lower, even as the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.56%. Volume hit 74.6 million shares, well under the 50-day average, according to MarketWatch. The stock remains roughly 55% off its 52-week high of $4.58. It also lagged behind other hydrogen and fuel cell players like Air Products and Chemicals and Ballard Power Systems, both of which dipped on the session. (MarketWatch)
Investors often see a bigger authorized share count as a sign the company might issue more shares down the line — even if the vote doesn’t immediately increase the share count. That’s the balancing act Plug faces on Thursday.
But it’s not a straightforward choice. Approval fuels concerns about dilution, while rejection leaves the possibility of a reverse split hanging—something that can unsettle investors who see splits as a warning sign.
Traders are watching closely for any fresh vote-count updates or new proxy-solicitation filings as the company pushes to secure more ballots ahead of Thursday.
Plug has scheduled a special meeting for 10 a.m. ET on Feb. 5, to be held via webcast during the U.S. regular trading session. The vote’s result is the next key event for the stock this week. (Plug Power)
