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Dec 31, 2022

Plug Power Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Plug Power reported largest quarterly and annual revenue in company’s history.

Key Takeaways

Plug Power's Q4 2022 revenue reached $221 million, compared to $162 million in Q4 2021. The company's gross margin improved year-over-year, moving from negative 54% to negative 36%.

Revenue was $221M in the quarter, compared to $162M for the fourth quarter of 2021.

Gross margin for the fourth quarter of 2022 was negative 36% compared to negative 54% in the fourth quarter of 2021, reflecting improvement year over year.

Gross margin in the fuel cell systems and related infrastructure was 10% in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to 17% in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Plug expects to see continual margin enhancement over the course of 2023 as these mitigation/improvement strategies play out.

Total Revenue
$221M
Previous year: $162M
+36.3%
EPS
-$0.38
Previous year: -$0.33
+15.2%
Gross Profit
-$79.6M
Previous year: -$87.8M
-9.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$691M
Previous year: $2.48B
-72.2%
Free Cash Flow
-$426M
Previous year: -$90.5M
+370.5%
Total Assets
$5.76B
Previous year: $5.95B
-3.1%

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Forward Guidance

Plug Power is focused on growth objectives, margin expansion and profitability.

Positive Outlook

  • Substantial growth from molecule sales.
  • Turnkey equipment offering to help customers meet their green hydrogen needs.
  • Step change growth in stationary product offering.
  • Continued expansion in material handling business.
  • Strengthening global supply chain and world-class global manufacturing capabilities.

Challenges Ahead

  • Supply chain issues.
  • New product scaling.
  • New manufacturing facility ramping.
  • Higher than average scrap.
  • Unfavorable absorption costs in the quarter.