Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) saw its stock surge 5.21% during the intraday session on Wednesday, driven by positive investor sentiment following strategic developments.
The company announced its first-ever contract with NASA, valued at $2.8 million, to supply liquid hydrogen to key research facilities, including the Glenn Research Center. This marks a strategic expansion into the aerospace sector, boosting investor confidence.
Additionally, Plug Power recently closed a $431.25 million convertible note offering, which is expected to save approximately $20 million annually in interest expenses. This financial restructuring has been hailed as a "major turning point" by CEO Andy Marsh, further fueling the stock's upward momentum.