Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG) saw its shares drop sharply by 5.47% during the intraday session, despite announcing a new contract with NASA to supply liquid hydrogen for space research.
The decline was primarily driven by the company's announcement of a $375 million private offering of convertible senior notes due 2033. The proceeds will be used to retire $243 million of high-interest debt and repurchase part of its 2026 convertible notes. Analysts, including JP Morgan's Bill Peterson, expressed caution, noting that consistent progress on profitability and cash burn is needed before adopting a more positive outlook.
While the NASA contract marks a strategic milestone for Plug Power's expansion into the space industry, investor concerns over dilution and debt management overshadowed the positive news.