Record Safety Achievements
Peabody reported record safety performance, on track to beat last year's best performance in their 140-plus year history.
Increase in U.S. Coal Demand
U.S. coal fuel generation increased by 15% over the first half of 2024, with customer stockpiles down 11% year-over-year.
New U.S. Legislation Benefits
The One Big Beautiful Bill reduced federal royalty rates on mining leases from 12.5% to 7%, generating $15 million to $20 million in net benefits for Peabody in the second half of 2025.
Improved Financial Guidance
Peabody raised its full-year guidance, with PRB volumes expected to increase by 5 million tons and a reduction in full-year CapEx by $30 million to $420 million.
Early Signs of Market Recovery
Signs of an upturn in seaborne metallurgical coal markets with potential growth in demand from India and policy adjustments in China.