Plug Power Vs. FuelCell: Which Clean Energy Stock Has Performed Better Over The Last Year?

Plug Power Inc PLUG and FuelCell Energy Inc FCEL are leaders in the clean energy manufacturing industry, but how have investors in the popular-again hydrogen fuel cell systems space managed over the last year?

Here’s how Plug Power vs. FuelCell return on investment breaks down on a year-to-date basis:

• Plug Power shares are trading lower on a year-to-date basis by 13.5% at $27.83.
• FuelCell shares are trading lower on a year-to-date basis by 38.3% at $6.55.

And here’s how Plug Power vs. FuelCell return on investment breaks down since July 2020:.

• Plug Power shares are trading higher by 239.8% at $27.83 over the last year.
• FuelCell shares are trading higher by 184.8% at $6.55 over the last year.

One catalyst that has sent shares of EV, charging and clean energy vehicle stocks higher in recent weeks? U.S. infrastructure optimism, as clean energy has been a focus of the Biden administration.

Be sure to follow Benzinga for Plug Power’s second-quarter earnings. Earnings are expected on Aug. 9 before the market opens, but the date has yet to be confirmed. FuelCell’s next earnings report has yet to be confirmed.

See also: How to Buy Plug Power (PLUG) Stock

Photo: a Plug Power hydrogen delivery truck.