Core Natural Resources (CNR) Stock Overview
Produces, sells, and exports metallurgical and thermal coals in the United States and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$81.77 |
| 52 Week High | US$114.80 |
| 52 Week Low | US$64.57 |
| Beta | 0.13 |
| 1 Month Change | -7.54% |
| 3 Month Change | -25.79% |
| 1 Year Change | 20.53% |
| 3 Year Change | 20.59% |
| 5 Year Change | 354.53% |
| Change since IPO | 252.15% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 22
CNR: Buybacks And Cash Generation Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Core Natural Resources slightly from $110.25 to $109.50, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for Core Natural Resources Recent coverage highlights Core Natural Resources as well positioned with strong free cash flow generation and benefits cited from merger synergies related to the Consol Arch deal.Seeking Alpha • Jun 18
Core Natural Resources: Strong Operational Execution And Capital Returns Position It For A Solid 2026
Summary Core Natural Resources is my top 2026 pick, offering compelling valuation and improving operational fundamentals post-merger. CNR's Q1 2026 results highlight strong free cash flow, disciplined capital returns, and operational excellence despite macro headwinds. Market pessimism over coal's future has compressed CNR's valuation, ignoring merger synergies, lowest-cost operations, and export leverage. My DCF analysis yields a $124–$143/share intrinsic value, supporting a long-term buy given CNR's cash flow, cost leadership, and cyclical upside. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jun 05
CNR: Leer South Restart And Aerospace Expansion Will Shape 2026 Outlook
Analysts have kept the Core Natural Resources price target steady at $105.00, citing updated assumptions that slightly adjust the discount rate, expected revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, without changing their overall valuation view. What's in the News Core Natural Resources’ subsidiary Touchstone Advanced Composites is fabricating complex structural tooling and select components for Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft, developed for the U.S. Air Force, using its coal derived CFOAM tooling material.Narrative Update • May 21
CNR: Ongoing Buybacks Will Support Upside In The Years Ahead
Analysts now set a revised price target of $110.25 for Core Natural Resources compared with the prior $111.50, reflecting updated views on slightly higher revenue growth expectations, a stronger profit margin profile, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple, all under a mildly higher discount rate. What's in the News From January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026, Core Natural Resources repurchased 464,600 shares for US$41.92 million, representing 0.91% of its shares under the current buyback program (Key Developments).Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 22
CNR: Buybacks And Cash Generation Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Core Natural Resources slightly from $110.25 to $109.50, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What’s in the News for Core Natural Resources Recent coverage highlights Core Natural Resources as well positioned with strong free cash flow generation and benefits cited from merger synergies related to the Consol Arch deal.Seeking Alpha • Jun 18
Core Natural Resources: Strong Operational Execution And Capital Returns Position It For A Solid 2026
Summary Core Natural Resources is my top 2026 pick, offering compelling valuation and improving operational fundamentals post-merger. CNR's Q1 2026 results highlight strong free cash flow, disciplined capital returns, and operational excellence despite macro headwinds. Market pessimism over coal's future has compressed CNR's valuation, ignoring merger synergies, lowest-cost operations, and export leverage. My DCF analysis yields a $124–$143/share intrinsic value, supporting a long-term buy given CNR's cash flow, cost leadership, and cyclical upside. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jun 05
CNR: Leer South Restart And Aerospace Expansion Will Shape 2026 Outlook
Analysts have kept the Core Natural Resources price target steady at $105.00, citing updated assumptions that slightly adjust the discount rate, expected revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E, without changing their overall valuation view. What's in the News Core Natural Resources’ subsidiary Touchstone Advanced Composites is fabricating complex structural tooling and select components for Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A Talon Blue autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft, developed for the U.S. Air Force, using its coal derived CFOAM tooling material.Narrative Update • May 21
CNR: Ongoing Buybacks Will Support Upside In The Years Ahead
Analysts now set a revised price target of $110.25 for Core Natural Resources compared with the prior $111.50, reflecting updated views on slightly higher revenue growth expectations, a stronger profit margin profile, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple, all under a mildly higher discount rate. What's in the News From January 1, 2026 to March 31, 2026, Core Natural Resources repurchased 464,600 shares for US$41.92 million, representing 0.91% of its shares under the current buyback program (Key Developments).Analysis Article • May 11
Core Natural Resources, Inc. Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Core Natural Resources, Inc. ( NYSE:CNR ) shareholders are probably feeling a little disappointed, since its shares...Narrative Update • May 02
CNR: Ongoing Buybacks And 2026 Volume Guidance Will Support Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Core Natural Resources to $111.50 from $112.25, reflecting slightly lower fair value and profit margin assumptions while keeping other key inputs broadly unchanged. What's in the News Core Natural Resources reported that between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, it repurchased 264,487 shares for $21.67 million, equal to 0.52% of its shares outstanding under the existing buyback program (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 17
CNR: Expanded Buybacks Will Drive Upside Potential In 2026 Outlook
Narrative Update on Core Natural Resources The analyst price target for Core Natural Resources has been adjusted from $111.00 to $112.25 as analysts factor in modest updates to projected revenue growth, profit margins, and forward P/E assumptions. What's in the News Core Natural Resources issued sales guidance for 2026, expecting total sales volume between 85.6 million tons and 91.4 million tons (company guidance).Narrative Update • Apr 03
CNR: Buybacks And 2026 Sales Guidance Will Shape Balanced Return Outlook
Analysts now set a price target of $111.00 for Core Natural Resources, compared with the prior $109.50. They cite updated assumptions for fair value, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Mar 19
CNR: Buybacks And Moderate 2026 Sales Outlook Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have lowered their price target for Core Natural Resources to $109.50 from $114.75, citing revised expectations for revenue growth, profit margins, and a higher assumed future P/E multiple. What's in the News Completed share repurchase of 3,088,520 shares, or 5.83% of outstanding stock, for a total of $224.26m under the buyback announced on February 20, 2025 (Key Developments) Repurchased 264,487 shares, or 0.52% of outstanding stock, for $21.67m between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, as the final tranche of the existing buyback program (Key Developments) Issued 2026 sales volume guidance, with expected total sales between 85.6 million tons and 91.4 million tons (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value: reduced from $114.75 to $109.50, reflecting a lower assessed value per share in the model.Narrative Update • Mar 05
CNR: Leer South Restart Will Drive Stronger 2026 Performance
Analysts have kept their $105.00 price target for Core Natural Resources unchanged, citing small adjustments in projected revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions as the key inputs behind this reaffirmed view. What's in the News Issued sales guidance for 2026, with expected total sales volume in a range of 85.6 million tons to 91.4 million tons, providing an indication of the company’s volume expectations for the year (Corporate Guidance).Narrative Update • Feb 19
CNR: Leer South Restart And Mine Improvements Will Support Stronger Profitability
Analysts have maintained their $105.00 price target for Core Natural Resources, with the updated view reflecting lower modeled revenue growth and profit margins, together with a higher future P/E assumption and a slightly higher discount rate. What's in the News Issued 2026 sales volume guidance, expecting total sales between 85.6 million tons and 91.4 million tons, giving investors a clearer sense of planned output for the year (Corporate Guidance).Narrative Update • Feb 05
CNR: Leer South Restart Will Support Stronger Profitability And Bullish Outlook
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Core Natural Resources from $100.00 to $105.00, citing model updates that reflect revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Core Natural Resources resumed longwall operations at its Leer South metallurgical mine in Barbour County, West Virginia, after the longwall system had been idle since January 13, 2025, due to combustion related activity in a previously mined area (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 22
CNR: Resumed Longwall Operations And Buybacks Will Support Strong Future Upside
Narrative Update on Core Natural Resources Analysts have nudged their price target on Core Natural Resources to $114.75 from $113, citing slightly revised assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that together point to a modestly higher assessed fair value. What's in the News Core Natural Resources resumed longwall operations at its Leer South metallurgical mine in Barbour County, West Virginia, after the system had been idle since January 13, 2025, due to combustion related activity in a previously mined area (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Jan 08
CNR: Leer South Restart And Insurance Recoveries Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target for Core Natural Resources from $110 to $125, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as key drivers of the revised view. What's in the News Core Natural Resources resumed longwall operations at its Leer South metallurgical mine in Barbour County, West Virginia, after combustion related activity in a previously mined area had kept the longwall system idle since January 13, 2025 (company announcement).Narrative Update • Dec 24
CNR: Longwall Mine Recovery Will Drive Stronger Profitability Ahead
Analysts have raised their price target on Core Natural Resources from 78 dollars to 100 dollars, citing expectations for stronger long term profitability and a lower forward earnings multiple despite moderating revenue growth assumptions. What's in the News Core Natural Resources resumed longwall operations at its Leer South metallurgical mine in West Virginia after resolving a combustion related incident, recovering key equipment with limited damage and permanently sealing the affected area.Narrative Update • Dec 10
CNR: Leadership Change And Buybacks Will Support Strong Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Core Natural Resources to $113.00 per share, a modest upward revision supported by steady assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation multiples. What's in the News Issued fiscal 2025 sales volume guidance of 83.4 million to 87.8 million tons, signaling confidence in sustained demand and operational capacity (company guidance) Updated share repurchase activity, buying back 270,834 shares from July 1, 2025 to November 6, 2025 for $19.44 million and completing 5.31% of shares repurchased for $202.59 million under the February 20, 2025 authorization (company filing) Appointed board chair Jimmy Brock as chief executive officer effective October 8, 2025, succeeding departing CEO Paul A.Narrative Update • Nov 26
CNR: Upcoming CEO Transition Will Drive Gains Amid Share Buyback Momentum
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Core Natural Resources down slightly from $113.63 to $113.00. They cited moderated revenue growth and profit margin expectations in their latest review.Narrative Update • Nov 05
CNR: Leadership Transition Will Drive Gains With Stable Margins Ahead
Analysts have reaffirmed their price target for Core Natural Resources at $113.63. They cite consistent expectations for growth and stable profit margins as key factors for maintaining their outlook.Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Lift Core Natural Resources Price Target on Higher Margins and Recent Buyback Activity
Analysts have raised their price target for Core Natural Resources from $98.50 to $113.63. They cite stronger projected profit margins and minor improvements in discount rate factors as key reasons for the revision.Analysis Article • Oct 09
The Market Lifts Core Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CNR) Shares 34% But It Can Do More
Core Natural Resources, Inc. ( NYSE:CNR ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 34% share price jump in...Narrative Update • Oct 08
Rising AI Demand And US Policy Will Drive Coal Success
Analysts have raised their price target for Core Natural Resources from $94.75 to $98.50, citing modest improvements in discount rate forecasts. This comes despite slight reductions in both revenue growth and profit margin estimates.Narrative Update • Sep 04
Rising AI Demand And US Policy Will Drive Coal Success
With no change in the discount rate (6.89%) or future P/E (7.92x), Core Natural Resources' consensus analyst price target remains stable at $94.75. What's in the News Repurchased 1,222,706 shares for $81.94 million, completing a total of 2,600,000 shares repurchased under the current buyback program.Seeking Alpha • Apr 21
Core Natural Resources: $1 Billion Buyback Plan Set To Deliver Strong Shareholder Value
Summary Core Natural Resources has a generous distribution policy, returning 75% of free cash flow to shareholders, mainly through a $1B repurchase program. The merger between Arch Resources and CONSOL Energy has created a leading coal miner with significant synergies, enhancing profitability and operational efficiency. Despite coal price volatility, Core's low-cost production and strong balance sheet ensure resilience, with a fair value target of $90 per share. Risks include coal price fluctuations and the reopening of the Leer South mine, but the company's robust financial position offers a buffer. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 27
Cautious Investors Not Rewarding Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s (NYSE:CNR) Performance Completely
Core Natural Resources, Inc.'s ( NYSE:CNR ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 14.6x might make it look like a buy...Analysis Article • Feb 28
Weak Statutory Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Core Natural Resources (NYSE:CNR)
A lackluster earnings announcement from Core Natural Resources, Inc. ( NYSE:CNR ) last week didn't sink the stock...Seeking Alpha • Feb 05
Core Natural Resources: A Buy Case Built On Merger Synergies And Undervaluation
Summary Core Natural Resources is a leading coal producer formed by a merger between CONSOL Energy and Arch Resources, operating 11 mining assets. CNR's low-cost operations, diverse coal grades, and export infrastructure provide a competitive advantage, bolstered by the recent merger with Arch Resources. Despite recent stock volatility and underperformance, the Company's strong balance sheet, high margins, and undervaluation make it an attractive investment. The merger is expected to drive significant synergies, enhancing operational efficiency and export capacity, supporting a buy rating for long-term investors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 30
Is Core Natural Resources (NYSE:CNR) Using Too Much Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
New Narrative • Jan 19
Merger With Arch Resources Could Improve Efficiency Despite Operational Challenges And Market Uncertainties
Merger completion is expected to enhance operational efficiencies and revenue growth through synergies and streamlined operations.Seeking Alpha • Jan 14
Consol Energy: Demand Resilience Against General Opinion Meets Low-Cost Producer With Multi-Year Contracts
Summary Consol Energy offers a short to midterm value proposition due to resilient coal demand, especially in developing economies and data centers. Multi-year contracts and pricing agreements ensure predictable revenues and higher margins, providing a competitive edge. Share buybacks and debt reduction strategies enhance shareholder returns, making Consol a low-risk investment. Despite long-term coal decline, Consol's positioning and current demand resilience suggest a modest upside over the next 1–2 years. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 03
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving CONSOL Energy Inc.'s (NYSE:CEIX) Low P/E
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 9.1x CONSOL Energy Inc. ( NYSE:CEIX ) may be sending very bullish signals...Seeking Alpha • Oct 30
Consol Energy: While Coal Prices Outlook Remains Grim, Merger Could Support Current Valuation
Summary Consol Energy signed in August a merger agreement with Arch Resources, Inc., another large US producer of coal, which (if consummated) would create the largest North American coal exporter. A major milestone towards the closing of the merger seems to have been achieved on October 11, 2024 when the 30-day waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act expired. The consolidation of the two US coal producers should be highly synergetic and create a US coal juggernaut with ample selling opportunities into export markets. The merger is expected to close in Q1 of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by shareholders of both companies. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Sep 09
These 4 Measures Indicate That CONSOL Energy (NYSE:CEIX) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...New Narrative • Sep 05
Resilient Operations And Market Expansion Face Shrinking Profit Margins And Geopolitical Risks
Demonstrates operational agility and efficiency in crisis management, supporting future earnings through effective cost control and crisis response strategies.Seeking Alpha • Jul 29
Consol Energy: A Deep Value Play With Enhanced Fundamentals
Summary CONSOL Energy Inc. remains undervalued with strong financial performance and growth prospects. Despite challenges like the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, CEIX managed to deliver solid results and increase export sales. Increasing demand for power from AI, electric vehicles, and data centers is driving growth opportunities for CEIX. All in all, there is still a notable disconnect between CEIX fundamentals and the depressed multiple. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jun 14
ESG Nightmare, Investor Dream: Is CONSOL Energy The Ultimate Contrarian Play?
Summary Natural gas demand in the US is expected to rise significantly by 2030 due to data center demand. Coal is facing challenges from environmental organizations and governments, but there is a strong bull case for the commodity. CONSOL Energy may be an attractive investment despite the negative sentiment towards coal. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 12
CONSOL Energy Inc. (NYSE:CEIX) Looks Inexpensive But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 18x, you may...Shareholder Returns
| CNR | US Oil and Gas | US Market | |
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| 7D | -2.2% | 0.9% | -2.6% |
| 1Y | 20.5% | 20.3% | 20.0% |
Return vs Industry: CNR matched the US Oil and Gas industry which returned 20.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: CNR matched the US Market which returned 20% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| CNR volatility | |
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| CNR Average Weekly Movement | 6.3% |
| Oil and Gas Industry Average Movement | 6.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.7% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: CNR has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: CNR's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 1864 | 4,850 | Jimmy Brock | corenaturalresources.com |
Core Natural Resources, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces, sells, and exports metallurgical and thermal coals in the United States and internationally. It operates through the High CV Thermal; Metallurgical; Powder River Basin (PRB); and Core Marine Terminal segments. The High CV Thermal segment consists of Pennsylvania Mining Complex and the West Elk mine located in Colorado.
Core Natural Resources, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| CNR fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$4.12b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$62.89m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$4.23b |
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P/S Ratio-65.5x
P/E RatioIs CNR overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| CNR income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$4.23b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$3.55b |
| Gross Profit | US$677.94m |
| Other Expenses | US$740.84m |
| Earnings | -US$62.89m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -1.25 |
| Gross Margin | 16.02% |
| Net Profit Margin | -1.49% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 8.8% |
How did CNR perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.5%
Current Dividend Yield-33%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/28 02:12 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/26 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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Analyst Sources
Core Natural Resources, Inc. is covered by 8 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Mark Levin | Benchmark Company |
| Nathan Martin | Benchmark Company |
| Nicholas Giles | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |