Warrior Met Coal (HCC)
NYSE:HCC
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 05, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.66Last Year’s EPS
0.11Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 6 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized multiple substantial operational and financial wins—completion of Blue Creek on budget, record production and sales, materially higher revenues and adjusted EBITDA, lower per-ton cash costs, and maintained liquidity—while acknowledging temporary cash flow and working capital impacts, inventory accumulation, margin realization headwinds from index relativity shifts, and emerging inflationary and geopolitical risks. Management expects the working capital and cash flow timing issues to improve later in the year and reaffirmed full-year guidance.Company Guidance
Successful Completion of Blue Creek Project on Budget and Ahead of Schedule
Completed final construction and project spending for Blue Creek with total project capital expenditures a little over $1 billion, delivered on budget and ahead of schedule, fully funded from cash from operations without incurring any funded debt.
Record Production and Sales Volumes
First quarter production was a record 3.5 million short tons versus 2.3 million in Q1 2025 (+55%). First quarter sales were a record 3.0 million short tons versus 2.2 million in Q1 2025 (+38%). Sales mix was 61% High Vol A (10% increase vs Q4 2025); 61% of sales into Asia.
Material Improvement in Profitability and Margins
Adjusted EBITDA rose to $143 million from $39 million in Q1 2025, an increase of 263%. Net income was $72 million (earnings per diluted share $1.37) versus a net loss of $8 million in Q1 2025. Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 31% from 13%; adjusted EBITDA per ton increased to $48/ton from $18/ton.
Lower Cash Cost Per Ton and Strong Cash Margins
Cash cost of sales per short ton FOB port decreased to approximately $96 in Q1 2026 from $112 in Q1 2025 (a 14% reduction). Cash margin per short ton increased to $53 from $23 (+127%). Cash cost of sales as a percent of mining revenues improved to 64% from 83%.
Favorable Premium Coal Pricing Environment
Premium quality pricing strengthened: PLV FOB Australia averaged $213/short ton in Q1 (up 17% vs Q4 2025 and 27% vs 2025). Main second-tier (LVHCC) averaged $173/short ton (up 12% vs Q4 2025 and 30% vs 2025). These index moves supported higher net selling price (average net selling price reported at $149/short ton).
Strong Liquidity Position and Tax Credit Benefit
Total available liquidity at quarter end was $364 million (cash & equivalents, $20 million short-term investments, and $141 million available under ABL). Received benefit from the 45X production tax credit of roughly $8.4 million (~$3/ton) in the quarter. Capital spending was lower vs prior quarter as Blue Creek capex concluded.
HCC Earnings History
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Beat
Missed
HCC Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 30, 2026 | $89.77 | $86.20 | -3.98% |
Feb 12, 2026 | $85.93 | $86.12 | +0.22% |
Nov 05, 2025 | $65.87 | $81.07 | +23.07% |
Aug 06, 2025 | $54.62 | $59.43 | +8.81% |
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FAQ
When does Warrior Met Coal (HCC) report earnings?
Warrior Met Coal (HCC) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 05, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is HCC EPS forecast?
HCC EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 1.66.