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Peabody Energy Comm
(NYSE:BTU)
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Rating:55Neutral
Price Target:
$21.50
▼(-5.70% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/30/26
BTU’s score is held back most by weakened profitability and a clearly bearish price trend (trading below all key moving averages). Offsetting these, the company’s low leverage and strong operating/free cash flow support resilience, while the earnings call points to a potential H2 2026 recovery if Centurion ramps as planned, tempered by near-term volume, cost, and pricing exposure (including unpriced volumes and diesel/freight inflation).
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Very low leverage gives Peabody durable financial flexibility through coal cycles. A conservative capital structure supports funding of reclamation, working capital, capex or buybacks, and buffers operational setbacks like Centurion without forcing distressed financing.
Negative Factors
Weak profitability trends
A shift from prior double-digit margins to TTM losses reflects weaker operating leverage and price/cost pressure. Persistently negative margins impair returns on capital and limit retained earnings for reinvestment, increasing reliance on cash reserves and capital markets over cycles.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Very low leverage gives Peabody durable financial flexibility through coal cycles. A conservative capital structure supports funding of reclamation, working capital, capex or buybacks, and buffers operational setbacks like Centurion without forcing distressed financing.
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Peabody Energy Comm Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Adjusted EBITDA by Segment
Shows earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization for each segment, providing insight into the profitability and financial health of different parts of the company.
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The FlyPeabody Energy Comm (BTU) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$2.60B
Dividend Yield1.41%
Average Volume (3M)2.51M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.97
Revenue Growth-0.68%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees5,400
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryCoal
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.50
Shares Outstanding121,800,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,945,416
30 Day Avg. Volume2,511,535
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.61
Price to Book (P/B)1.02
Price to Sales (P/S)0.94
P/FCF Ratio6.85
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$29.63Price Target Upside29.93% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.17
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.32B
Peabody Energy Comm Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, and founded in 1883, Peabody Energy Corporation operates as a prominent global entity in the coal mining sector. Its vast operations encompass the United States, Australia, Japan, India, China, and several oth...
How the Company Makes Money
Peabody makes money mainly by mining and selling coal under a mix of long-term contracts and shorter-term/spot sales. Its key revenue streams are (1) thermal coal sales to power generators—sold to utilities and other electricity producers, with re...
Peabody Energy Comm Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 05, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Oct 29, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call was mixed: operational and commercial strength across seaborne thermal and U.S. thermal delivered solid adjusted EBITDA, improved realized export prices, strong cash/liquidity and strategic progress (rare earth pilot, West Coast export proof-of-concept). Offsetting these positives, the Centurion longwall commissioning issues materially reduced metallurgical volumes and financial results (≈$80M impact and 1.0 million ton reduction in expected Centurion sales), caused higher met costs and produced a Q1 GAAP net loss. Rising diesel and freight costs add near-term margin risk, though management expects Centurion to reach full production rates in the back half of 2026 and believes the balance sheet provides flexibility to manage the disruption.Positive Updates
Strong consolidated adjusted EBITDA
Delivered adjusted EBITDA of $82.5 million in Q1 2026, supported by strong performance in seaborne thermal and U.S. thermal segments.
Negative Updates
Centurion longwall ramp-up delays and production shortfall
Centurion experienced mechanical and electrical commissioning issues and slower cutting speeds that led to roof/floor remediation and a longer-than-anticipated ramp-up. Full-year Centurion sales outlook reduced to 2.5 million tons from 3.5 million tons (a 1.0 million ton decrease, or -28.6%), and remaining temporary headwinds expected to impact Q2 with recovery in back half of 2026.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong consolidated adjusted EBITDA
Delivered adjusted EBITDA of $82.5 million in Q1 2026, supported by strong performance in seaborne thermal and U.S. thermal segments.
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Company Guidance
The company updated near‑term and full‑year guidance with many quantifiable changes: Centurion’s full‑year sales outlook is reduced to ~2.5 million tons (from 3.5 million), with ~300,000 tons expected to sell in Q2 and the planned 7‑week longwall move shifted into early 2027; as a result seaborne metallurgical volumes are down ~1.0 million tons and full‑year met costs are now guided to $123–$133/ton (Q2 met volume: 2.3 million tons with realizations at ~75% of the premium HCC index). Seaborne thermal Q2 volume is expected at 3.0 million tons (1.9 million export), of which 300,000 tons are priced at an average $64.60/ton while 1.0 million tons Newcastle and 600,000 tons higher‑ash remain unpriced; Q2 seaborne thermal cost guidance is $57–$62/ton (including roughly $3.50/ton headwind from fuel/AUD/R&M) and full‑year seaborne thermal costs were increased by $2/ton. PRB shipped 21.2 million tons in Q1, is expected to ship ~19 million tons in Q2 at a cost of ~$13.25/ton, and full‑year PRB costs were increased by $0.50/ton due to diesel (Peabody uses ~100 million gallons of diesel/year and each $10/barrel move in oil changes EBITDA by ~$6 million/quarter). Q1 results included a net loss of $32.4 million ($0.27/share) but adjusted EBITDA of $82.5 million (seaborne thermal: 3.0 million tons, realized export price ~$86.25/ton, cost $50.26/ton, $48.5 million adjusted EBITDA; seaborne met: 2.0 million tons, cost ~$142/ton, ~$7 million adjusted EBITDA loss), and the company ended the quarter with just under $500 million cash and >$850 million total liquidity, expecting remaining temporary headwinds largely confined to Q2 with a return to full longwall production and stronger cash flow in H2 2026.Peabody Energy Comm Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
38
Negative
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
79
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 4.01B | 3.86B | 4.24B | 4.95B | 4.98B | 3.32B |
| Gross Profit | 87.60M | 105.60M | 815.80M | 1.56B | 1.69B | 765.20M |
| EBITDA | 284.40M | 431.40M | 954.90M | 1.51B | 1.79B | 907.00M |
| Net Income | -182.70M | -52.90M | 370.90M | 759.60M | 1.30B | 360.10M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 5.45B | 5.81B | 5.95B | 5.96B | 5.61B | 4.95B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 526.30M | 575.30M | 700.40M | 969.30M | 1.31B | 954.30M |
| Total Debt | 424.90M | 511.40M | 467.20M | 399.20M | 361.60M | 1.18B |
| Total Liabilities | 2.15B | 2.23B | 2.24B | 2.35B | 2.32B | 3.13B |
| Stockholders Equity | 3.25B | 3.54B | 3.65B | 3.55B | 3.23B | 1.76B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 452.50M | 528.30M | 204.00M | 687.20M | 949.40M | 236.90M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 849.70M | 949.70M | 606.50M | 1.04B | 1.17B | 420.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -994.80M | -964.40M | -598.10M | -342.60M | -28.70M | -131.50M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -228.00M | -83.40M | -276.00M | -460.30M | -681.60M | -43.40M |
Peabody Energy Comm Technical Analysis
Positive
22.80
Price Trends
24.52
Negative
26.79
Negative
29.16
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.45
Negative
53.04
Neutral
69.13
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For BTU, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 22.8 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 22.82, below the 50-day MA of 24.52, and below the 200-day MA of 29.16, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.45 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 53.04 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 69.13 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for BTU.
Peabody Energy Comm Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 Outperform | $3.34B | 12.60 | 14.82% | 9.71% | -5.11% | 13.03% | |
67 Neutral | $4.19B | 30.31 | 6.44% | 0.40% | 11.32% | 29.65% | |
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% | |
56 Neutral | $4.02B | -65.44 | -1.69% | 0.48% | 58.34% | -125.12% | |
55 Neutral | $2.60B | -14.18 | -5.29% | 1.32% | -0.68% | ― | |
54 Neutral | $1.74B | -45.57 | -2.47% | ― | -19.15% | -246.35% | |
43 Neutral | $568.30M | -8.19 | -13.54% | ― | -16.66% | -195120.00% |
* Energy Sector Average
BTU
Peabody Energy Comm
23.52
6.64
39.34%
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1.43
5.96%
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9.59
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HCC
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89.62
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Peabody Energy Comm Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
Peabody Energy Posts Q2 Loss, Plans Second-Half Rebound
Neutral
Jul 29, 2026
On July 29, 2026, Peabody reported a second-quarter net loss of $90.6 million, with Adjusted EBITDA falling to $24.0 million from $93.3 million a year earlier, as temporarily lower volumes and higher costs weighed on results. Management expects an...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Peabody Energy Expands and Extends Revolving Credit Facility
Positive
Jul 1, 2026
On June 30, 2026, Peabody Energy Corporation amended its revolving credit facility with PNC Bank and a syndicate of lenders, increasing total revolving commitments from $320 million to $400 million and extending the facility’s maturity from ...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Peabody Enhances Liquidity with New Reclamation Bonding Structure
Positive
Jun 15, 2026
On June 12, 2026, Peabody’s Australian subsidiaries established A$700 million in new asset-backed surety bond facilities with Liberty Mutual and Swiss Re to support Australian mine reclamation, replacing fully cash‑collateralized progr...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Peabody Energy Closes Convertible Notes Offering and Refinancing
Positive
Jun 2, 2026
On May 28 and 29, 2026, Peabody Energy Corporation priced and upsized a private offering of 0.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031 to a total of $250 million, and on June 2, 2026 it closed the deal, raising about $243.3 million in net proceeds. P...
Private Placements and Financing
Peabody Energy Announces New Convertible Senior Notes Offering
Positive
May 29, 2026
On May 28, 2026, Peabody priced a private offering of $225 million in 0.50% convertible senior notes due 2031 for qualified institutional buyers, with settlement expected on June 2 and an option for initial purchasers to buy an additional $25 mill...
Private Placements and Financing
Peabody Energy Announces New Convertible Senior Notes Offering
Neutral
May 28, 2026
On May 28, 2026, Peabody announced plans to raise $225 million through a private offering of convertible senior notes due 2031 to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A, with an option for initial purchasers to buy an additional $25 millio...
Executive/Board Changes
Peabody Energy Announces Resignation of Director Joe Laymon
Neutral
May 21, 2026
On May 20, 2026, Peabody Energy Corporation announced that director Joe W. Laymon resigned from its Board of Directors for personal health reasons, effective immediately, stepping down from his positions on both the Compensation Committee and the ...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Peabody Highlights Strategy at B. Riley Investor Conference
Positive
May 21, 2026
Peabody Energy representatives planned to attend the B. Riley Institutional Investor Conference beginning May 21, 2026 to present the company’s strategic focus, recent business developments and market trends, supported by investor materials ...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Peabody Energy Board Actions and 2026 Annual Meeting
Neutral
May 7, 2026
Peabody Energy held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 7, 2026, where shareholders elected ten directors to one-year terms, approved on an advisory basis the compensation of named executive officers, endorsed the company’s 2026 I...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Peabody Energy Declares Quarterly Dividend Amid Earnings Decline
Negative
May 5, 2026
Peabody Energy reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $32.4 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, reversing a profit of $34.4 million a year earlier, with Adjusted EBITDA falling to $82.5 mi...
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