Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results

Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The coal producer reported ($0.74) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.31) by ($0.43), Briefing.com reports. Peabody Energy had a negative net margin of 3.07% and a negative return on equity of 2.80%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned ($0.23) earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 12.7% compared to the same quarter last year.

Here are the key takeaways from Peabody Energy’s conference call:

• Second-quarter results were weak: Peabody reported a $90.6 million net loss attributable to common stockholders and $24 million of adjusted EBITDA, pressured by lower U.S. thermal volumes, elevated fuel costs and commissioning expenses at Centurion.
• Centurion is moving into production mode: Shield realignment issues have been resolved, the longwall is operating, and management targets 1.5–2.0 million tons of sales in the second half, including 500,000–700,000 tons in the third quarter. Costs are expected to improve as production becomes more consistent.
• Coal market fundamentals remained supportive: Second-quarter premium hard coking coal prices averaged $238 per ton and Newcastle thermal coal averaged $137 per ton, with supply disruptions in China and Indonesia supporting seaborne pricing and demand.
• Financial flexibility and shareholder returns improved: Peabody reduced interest expense, repurchased the economic equivalent of more than 5 million shares through a convertible-note transaction, unlocked $350 million of restricted cash and collateral, and extended and expanded its credit facility.
• Management expects a stronger second half: Third-quarter guidance calls for higher PRB shipments of 22 million tons at approximately $12 per ton, improved seaborne metallurgical costs of $130–$140 per ton, and continued execution of the shareholder-return program. Rare-earth and germanium initiatives also provide longer-term, capital-light growth optionality.

Peabody Energy Price Performance

NYSE BTU traded down $2.32 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $20.92. 3,739,307 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 3,296,432. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, a current ratio of 1.87 and a quick ratio of 1.37. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $24.85 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $29.68. Peabody Energy has a 1 year low of $14.25 and a 1 year high of $41.14. The company has a market cap of $2.55 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -21.09 and a beta of 0.38.

Peabody Energy Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 8th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, May 19th were given a dividend of $0.075 per share. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, May 19th. This represents a $0.30 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.4%. Peabody Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently -30.30%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System raised its stake in shares of Peabody Energy by 2.0% during the fourth quarter. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System now owns 17,838 shares of the coal producer’s stock worth $530,000 after acquiring an additional 357 shares in the last quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of Peabody Energy by 24.8% in the 4th quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 3,103 shares of the coal producer’s stock valued at $93,000 after purchasing an additional 616 shares in the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of Peabody Energy by 1.0% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 72,693 shares of the coal producer’s stock valued at $985,000 after purchasing an additional 700 shares in the last quarter. State of Wisconsin Investment Board grew its holdings in shares of Peabody Energy by 1.0% during the 4th quarter. State of Wisconsin Investment Board now owns 89,578 shares of the coal producer’s stock valued at $2,660,000 after purchasing an additional 895 shares during the last quarter. Finally, CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co grew its holdings in shares of Peabody Energy by 1.2% during the 3rd quarter. CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE Co now owns 97,286 shares of the coal producer’s stock valued at $2,611,000 after purchasing an additional 1,114 shares during the last quarter. 87.44% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Peabody Energy

Here are the key news stories impacting Peabody Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Peabody declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share, payable September 3 to shareholders of record August 12. The payout may support investor confidence and signals continued capital returns. Peabody Board Declares Dividend on Common Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter revenue increased 12.7% year over year and was broadly in line with or ahead of expectations. Higher seaborne thermal coal pricing and multiple strategic financial actions also helped strengthen the company’s capital structure. Peabody said Centurion is progressing toward targeted production rates. Peabody Reports Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: The company’s low leverage and solid liquidity remain supportive, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09, current ratio of 1.87 and quick ratio of 1.37. However, the latest quarterly results leave full-year profitability expectations vulnerable if coal prices or mine production weaken.
• Negative Sentiment: Peabody reported a second-quarter loss of $0.74 per diluted share, missing the consensus loss estimate of $0.31 by $0.43 and worsening from a $0.23 loss a year earlier. Net income attributable to common shareholders was negative $90.6 million, while the company posted negative net margin and return on equity.
• Negative Sentiment: Several law firms are promoting a securities class action covering investors who bought BTU shares from October 14, 2024, through May 4, 2026. The lawsuit alleges Peabody misled investors about equipment problems, production capabilities and the ramp-up of its Centurion metallurgical coal mine. The allegations have not been proven, but potential litigation costs and reputational damage add uncertainty. The lead-plaintiff deadline is August 24, 2026. Peabody Energy Securities Class Action

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have recently weighed in on BTU shares. B. Riley Financial downgraded Peabody Energy from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and lowered their price objective for the stock from $42.00 to $30.00 in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. UBS Group lowered their price target on Peabody Energy from $32.00 to $30.50 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Weiss Ratings downgraded Peabody Energy from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “sell (d)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Peabody Energy from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $34.12.

Peabody Energy Company Profile

Peabody Energy Corporation is one of the world’s largest private-sector coal companies, engaged primarily in the production and sale of metallurgical and thermal coal. The company’s operations span surface and underground mines, serving utilities, steel mills and other industrial customers that rely on coal as an essential component in power generation and steelmaking. Peabody’s product portfolio includes high-energy thermal coal for electricity generation and low-volatile metallurgical coal used in steel production, reflecting its diverse end-market reach.

Founded in 1883, Peabody Energy has grown from a regional mining concern into a global energy supplier.