Stock-Based Compensation for Plug Power (PLUG)
Stock-Based Compensation for Plug Power (PLUG): headline value $38.58M · YoY -58.4%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$38.58M
YoY change
-58.4%
5Y CAGR
+14.8%
Peak year (2008)
$8.59B
Latest annual
$34.23M
Stock-Based Compensation history chart for Plug Power (PLUG) from 1998 to 2025
Stock-Based Compensation history table for Plug Power (PLUG) from 1998 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Stock-Based Compensation | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34.23M | -58.4% | ||
| 2024 | $82.20M | -49.5% | ||
| 2023 | $162.91M | — | ||
| 2022 | $0 | -100.0% | ||
| 2021 | $76.47M | +346.3% | ||
| 2020 | $17.14M | +57.3% | ||
| 2019 | $10.89M | +24.2% | ||
| 2018 | $8.77M | -4.8% | ||
| 2017 | $9.21M | -0.9% | ||
| 2016 | $9.29M | +18.8% | ||
| 2015 | $7.82M | +88.0% | ||
| 2014 | $4.16M | +90.6% | ||
| 2013 | $2.18M | +8.9% | ||
| 2012 | $2.00M | +37.9% | ||
| 2011 | $1.45M | +23.6% | ||
| 2010 | $1.17M | -39.1% | ||
| 2009 | $1.93M | -100.0% | ||
| 2008 | $8.59B | — | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — |
Stock-Based Compensation values are taken from Plug Power's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual stock-based compensation for Plug Power (PLUG) came in at $34.23M – plunged 58.4% year-over-year.
Plug Power stock-based compensation compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +14.8%, with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
Across the available history, stock-based compensation reached its high of $8.59B in 2008 and its low of $0 in 1998.
Plug Power (PLUG) sits 5th of 8 Industrials peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $25.00M.
Plug Power Stock-Based Compensation by Year
Plug Power Stock-Based Compensation 2025: $34.23M
Plug Power stock-based compensation in 2025 was $34.23M, plunged 58.4% below 2024.
Plug Power Stock-Based Compensation 2024: $82.20M
Plug Power stock-based compensation in 2024 was $82.20M, plunged 49.5% below 2023.
Plug Power Stock-Based Compensation 2023: $162.91M
Plug Power stock-based compensation in 2023 was $162.91M.
Plug Power Stock-Based Compensation 2022: $0
Plug Power stock-based compensation in 2022 was $0, plunged 100.0% below 2021.
Plug Power Stock-Based Compensation 2021: $76.47M
Plug Power stock-based compensation in 2021 was $76.47M.
See more financial history for Plug Power (PLUG).
Sector peers — Stock-Based Compensation
Companies in the same sector as Plug Power, ranked by their latest stock-based compensation.
| Company | Stock-Based Compensation | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $1.09B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $426.00M | Industrials |
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $242.00M | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $50.00M | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $0 | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $0 | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $0 | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $0 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Plug Power's stock-based compensation?
Latest reported stock-based compensation for Plug Power (PLUG) is $38.58M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Plug Power stock-based compensation changed year-over-year?
Plug Power (PLUG) stock-based compensation changed -58.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Plug Power stock-based compensation?
Plug Power (PLUG) stock-based compensation compound annual growth rate is +14.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Plug Power stock-based compensation hit its highest annual value?
Plug Power stock-based compensation reached its highest annual value of $8.59B in 2008.
What was Plug Power stock-based compensation in 2024?
Plug Power (PLUG) stock-based compensation in 2024 was $82.20M.
What was Plug Power stock-based compensation in 2025?
Plug Power (PLUG) stock-based compensation in 2025 was $34.23M.
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