The earnings call reflected a mixed sentiment with strong operational performance and successful cost management overshadowed by significant declines in average selling prices and continued market challenges. The acceleration of Blue Creek's development is a notable achievement, but the overall market conditions and financial results presented challenges.
Company Guidance
During the Warrior Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call, several key metrics and guidance updates were discussed. The company reported a net income of $6 million or $0.11 per diluted share, contrasting with $71 million or $1.35 per diluted share in the same quarter of 2024, primarily due to a 30% decrease in average net selling prices. Adjusted EBITDA was $54 million, with an 18% margin, down from $116 million and a 29% margin the previous year. The production volume increased by 6% to 2.3 million short tons, and sales volume mirrored this increase, aided by the first commercial sales from Blue Creek. The average net selling price fell to $130 per short ton from $186 in the prior year. Warrior updated its cash cost guidance to $110-$120 per ton, reflecting market challenges, while total revenues for the quarter were $298 million, a decrease from $397 million in 2024. The company also highlighted the acceleration of Blue Creek's longwall startup to early first quarter 2026, with significant progress in development milestones. Capital expenditure for the quarter was $94 million, with $52 million allocated to Blue Creek. Warrior also noted strategic moves to manage costs effectively, with cash cost of sales per short ton decreasing to $101 from $124. The company's liquidity stood at $545 million, including cash and cash equivalents of $383 million.
Acceleration of Blue Creek Longwall Startup
The Blue Creek longwall startup has been accelerated to early first quarter 2026 with first commercial sales of steelmaking coal occurring one quarter ahead of schedule.
Increase in Sales and Production Volume
Second quarter sales volume increased by 6% to 2.2 million short tons, and production volume increased by 6% to 2.3 million short tons compared to the same quarter last year.
Cost Management Success
Cash cost of sales per short ton decreased by 18% from last year, demonstrating effective cost control amidst challenging market conditions.
First Sales from Blue Creek
Achieved the first commercial sales of Blue Creek development steelmaking coal, which contributed positively to the quarter's results.
Warrior Met Coal (HCC) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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Beat
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HCC Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Aug 06, 2025
$54.78
$59.60
+8.80%
Apr 30, 2025
$47.68
$45.27
-5.05%
Feb 13, 2025
$53.83
$49.32
-8.38%
Oct 30, 2024
$61.41
$62.75
+2.18%
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