Strong Full-Year Top-Line Growth
Total revenue for fiscal 2025 increased 16% year-over-year to $469,500,000, driven primarily by a 19% increase in electric sales to $310,700,000 and an 8% increase in coal sales to $148,700,000.
Material Profitability and EBITDA Improvement
Net income improved materially to $41,900,000 for 2025 and Adjusted EBITDA increased approximately threefold to $56,000,000, reflecting significant operating leverage as market conditions strengthened.
Improved Operating Cash Flow
Operating cash flow for the full year rose 23% to $81,100,000, supporting capital deployment and strategic initiatives.
Quarterly Operational and Sales Momentum
In Q4 2025 consolidated operating revenue rose 8% to $102,400,000. Q4 electric sales increased 3% to $71,600,000 and Q4 coal sales increased 24% to $29,100,000. Q4 Adjusted EBITDA rose 35% to $8,400,000 versus the prior-year quarter.
Strategic Progress on Capacity Expansion (ERAs)
Hallador was awarded one of 50 ERA slots in December and funded approximately $14,000,000 of refundable deposits supporting up to 515 MW of potential natural gas generation at the Merum site; MISO study expected to complete in Q3 with a targeted commercial online date around 2029.
Strengthened Liquidity and Balance Sheet Actions
Company raised capital via an ATM (~$14,000,000) and a January 2026 public offering (~$57,500,000 gross proceeds) and closed a new $120,000,000 three-year senior secured credit facility ( $75M revolver / $45M delayed draw ), improving financial flexibility to support development and deposits.
Large Forward Sales Book and Integrated Fuel Advantage
Total forward sales book, including energy/capacity, third-party coal sales and intercompany sales, stands at approximately $1,300,000,000, and Sunrise Coal continues to provide a reliable, price-certain fuel supply that supports generation and third‑party coal market participation.
Board Strengthening with Industry Expertise
Two additions to the board (Barbara Sugg and another director with deep natural gas and capital markets experience) were announced to support the next phase of growth and project execution.