Peabody Energy (BTU) Stock Overview
Engages in the production of metallurgical and thermal coal. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 6/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Peabody Energy Corporation Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$24.41 |
| 52 Week High | US$41.14 |
| 52 Week Low | US$12.58 |
| Beta | 0.34 |
| 1 Month Change | -9.73% |
| 3 Month Change | -27.20% |
| 1 Year Change | 80.28% |
| 3 Year Change | 26.28% |
| 5 Year Change | 276.70% |
| Change since IPO | -21.26% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • May 05
Peabody Energy: A Weak Q1 2026, But There Is Value At This Price (Upgrade)
Summary Peabody Energy Corporation is rated a Buy, with recent share price weakness viewed as a compelling entry amid improving coking coal prices and Centurion ramp-up. Seaborne Metallurgical’s earnings contribution is set to rise materially, driven by higher market prices and Centurion’s low-cost production in Australia. Q1 2026 delivered $83M adjusted EBITDA, down materially due to the ramp-up issues with Centurion. BTU stock trades at a forward EV/EBITDA of 3.7 (or around 2 on more aggressive estimates), offering attractive valuation despite commodity price and operational risks. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 03
BTU: Policy Tailwinds And Refined Earnings Assumptions Will Support Future Upside
Peabody Energy's fair value estimate has been revised from $44.00 to $40.00 as analysts adjust price targets and factor in updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E multiples following a series of recent target moves across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Peabody Energy shows a mix of caution and optimism, with several firms trimming targets while others still see room for upside.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 05
Peabody Energy: A Weak Q1 2026, But There Is Value At This Price (Upgrade)
Summary Peabody Energy Corporation is rated a Buy, with recent share price weakness viewed as a compelling entry amid improving coking coal prices and Centurion ramp-up. Seaborne Metallurgical’s earnings contribution is set to rise materially, driven by higher market prices and Centurion’s low-cost production in Australia. Q1 2026 delivered $83M adjusted EBITDA, down materially due to the ramp-up issues with Centurion. BTU stock trades at a forward EV/EBITDA of 3.7 (or around 2 on more aggressive estimates), offering attractive valuation despite commodity price and operational risks. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • May 03
BTU: Policy Tailwinds And Refined Earnings Assumptions Will Support Future Upside
Peabody Energy's fair value estimate has been revised from $44.00 to $40.00 as analysts adjust price targets and factor in updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E multiples following a series of recent target moves across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Peabody Energy shows a mix of caution and optimism, with several firms trimming targets while others still see room for upside.
Narrative Update • Apr 18
BTU: Easing Coal Rules And Supportive Policy Will Shape Future Earnings Power
Analysts have trimmed the implied fair value for Peabody Energy from about $35.50 to roughly $33.78, reflecting recent reductions in Street price targets, as well as updated assumptions for profit margin, revenue growth and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Peabody Energy has been mixed, with several price target revisions in both directions over the past few months.Narrative Update • Apr 04
BTU: Policy Shifts And Share Repurchases Will Shape Future Earnings Power
Peabody Energy's updated analyst price target has shifted to $35.50 from $33.00. This change reflects analysts' refreshed assumptions around modestly higher revenue growth, slightly stronger profit margins, and an adjusted future P/E multiple informed by recent target changes across major firms.
Narrative Update • Mar 21
BTU: Fair Value Outlook Balances Policy Tailwinds And Earnings Multiple Risks
Peabody Energy's updated analyst price target edges higher to $39.75 from $39.50, with analysts citing modest adjustments in fair value, profit margin assumptions, and expected future P/E as the key factors behind this change. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Peabody Energy centers on small upward shifts in price targets, with analysts fine tuning assumptions on valuation, profitability, and earnings multiples rather than making major calls in either direction.Narrative Update • Mar 06
BTU: Policy Shifts And CEO Transition Will Shape Future Earnings Power
The analyst price target for Peabody Energy has moved from $32.00 to $33.00, with analysts generally citing updated assumptions on future P/E, revenue growth expectations, and profit margins as key drivers of the change. Analyst Commentary Recent price target changes on Peabody Energy, including the move to a US$33.00 target, sit within a wider range of updated research views.Narrative Update • Feb 20
BTU: Higher P/E Outlook Will Shape Bullish Future Return Potential
Narrative Update Analysts have lifted their Peabody Energy price target by about $4.70 per share to $39.50, citing updated assumptions around potential future revenue, profit margins and a higher applied P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Peabody Energy has centered on updated models that feed into higher price targets, with analysts fine tuning their views on future revenue, profitability and the P/E multiple they are comfortable applying.Analysis Article • Feb 12
Peabody Energy's (NYSE:BTU) Dividend Will Be $0.075
The board of Peabody Energy Corporation ( NYSE:BTU ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 10th of March...Analysis Article • Feb 08
Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets
It's been a good week for Peabody Energy Corporation ( NYSE:BTU ) shareholders, because the company has just released...Narrative Update • Feb 06
BTU: Higher Earnings Assumptions And CEO Transition Will Shape Future Performance
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Peabody Energy to $32.00 from $16.00, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and a modestly higher future P/E multiple that align with recent Street research. Analyst Commentary Street research around Peabody Energy’s updated fair value reflects a mix of constructive and cautious views.Narrative Update • Jan 23
BTU: Higher Earnings Quality Assumptions Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate on Peabody Energy by $2 to $44, citing updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E ratio that together support a higher price target. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary on Peabody Energy centers on how updated revenue and margin assumptions, combined with a lower future P/E ratio, still support a higher fair value.Analysis Article • Jan 15
Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU) Stock Rockets 28% But Many Are Still Ignoring The Company
Peabody Energy Corporation ( NYSE:BTU ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 28% after a shaky period...Narrative Update • Jan 08
BTU: Leadership Transition And Buybacks Will Shape Balanced Future Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target on Peabody Energy higher to $34.80 from $34.47, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels that modestly adjust their view of the company’s earnings power and valuation trade off. What's in the News CEO James C.Narrative Update • Dec 15
BTU Increased Metallurgical Coal Focus Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have raised their price target on Peabody Energy to $42 from $24, reflecting increased confidence in the company's faster revenue growth, improving profit margins, and slightly lower perceived risk profile. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view the latest price target hike for Peabody Energy as further validation that the market continues to underestimate the company’s earnings power and balance sheet resilience.Narrative Update • Nov 30
BTU: Expanding Metallurgical Focus And Global Reach Will Drive Future Outperformance
Peabody Energy’s analyst price targets have recently been raised, supported by stronger conviction in the company’s earnings potential and growth strategy. This has resulted in increases such as $24 from $18 and $17 from $16, according to analysts, who cite its expanding global footprint and robust prospects in both metallurgical and thermal coal markets.Narrative Update • Nov 16
BTU: Expanding International Footprint Will Drive Opportunity Amid Improving Margins
Peabody Energy's analyst price target has inched higher, rising by approximately $0.52 to $34.47. Analysts point to improvements in profit margins and the company’s strengthened global position as key drivers of this modest upward revision.Narrative Update • Oct 31
BTU: Expanding Metallurgical Coal Business Will Drive Long-Term Upside
The analyst price target for Peabody Energy increased by $1.50 to $33.95. Analysts cited improved profit margins, higher revenue growth expectations, and confidence in the company's strategic focus on expanding its metallurgical coal business.Narrative Update • Oct 17
US Policy Tailwinds Will Strengthen Domestic Coal Fundamentals
Peabody Energy's analyst price target has been raised significantly from $23.28 to $32.45, as analysts point to the company's strategic expansion in metallurgical coal and a strengthening position in global markets as key drivers for upward revisions. Analyst Commentary Following the recent upward revisions in Peabody Energy's price targets, analysts have provided fresh perspectives on the company's outlook.Narrative Update • Oct 03
US Policy Tailwinds Will Strengthen Domestic Coal Fundamentals
Peabody Energy's analyst-derived fair value has been raised from $20.05 to $23.28 per share. Analysts cite the company's strengthened earnings outlook and expanding global opportunities as reasons for the upward revision.Analysis Article • Sep 19
The Market Lifts Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU) Shares 32% But It Can Do More
Peabody Energy Corporation ( NYSE:BTU ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 32% gain in the last month...Narrative Update • Sep 04
US Policy Tailwinds Will Strengthen Domestic Coal Fundamentals
Peabody Energy's consensus price target remains flat at $19.05, as analysts adopt a Neutral stance due to significant uncertainty and risk surrounding the Anglo met coal deal, despite modest improvements elsewhere. Analyst Commentary Analysts cite significant upside or downside risk for Peabody Energy depending on the outcome of the Anglo met coal deal.Analysis Article • Aug 19
Peabody Energy's (NYSE:BTU) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings
Peabody Energy Corporation's ( NYSE:BTU ) stock was strong despite it releasing a soft earnings report last week. We...Analysis Article • Aug 04
Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.075
The board of Peabody Energy Corporation ( NYSE:BTU ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.075 per share on...Analysis Article • Jul 30
Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU) Shares Fly 27% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth
Peabody Energy Corporation ( NYSE:BTU ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 27% share price jump in...Analysis Article • Jul 03
Is Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU) A Risky Investment?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • May 09
Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.075
The board of Peabody Energy Corporation ( NYSE:BTU ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.075 per share on...Analysis Article • May 06
Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU) Shares Fly 29% But Investors Aren't Buying For Growth
Peabody Energy Corporation ( NYSE:BTU ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 29...Seeking Alpha • Apr 30
Peabody Energy Is Not Your Father's Coal Company
Summary Peabody Energy's strong balance sheet, undervalued stock, and the potential for new domestic coal demand under President Trump, support a Buy rating. The cyclical nature of energy prices and Peabody's current valuation position presents a lucrative long-term investment opportunity, especially if bought on further price weakness. Technical momentum indicators suggest early signs of accumulation, with the potential for a significant price rebound into 2026. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 31
Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Mar 04
Little Excitement Around Peabody Energy Corporation's (NYSE:BTU) Earnings As Shares Take 28% Pounding
To the annoyance of some shareholders, Peabody Energy Corporation ( NYSE:BTU ) shares are down a considerable 28% in...Seeking Alpha • Feb 25
Peabody Energy: From Thermal Coal In The U.S. To Metallurgical Coal In Australia
Summary Peabody Energy is currently the largest thermal coal producer in the United States, with a thermal asset base underpinned by the North Antelope Rochelle Mine, the world's largest coal mine. Between now and the end of 2026, BTU will transition from a predominantly thermal producer to one of the world's largest metallurgical coal producers. Although the strategy to consolidate the Bowen Basin in Australia sounds good on paper, the $2.3 billion acquisition of Anglo American's assets was announced at a debatable time. Peabody Energy has the balance sheet capacity to digest the deal; the issue is more about whether the deal creates or destroys value for minority shareholders. My hold rating is primarily based on my outlook for metallurgical coal prices. Significant capacity is expected to enter the market before the end of 2026, and a weak demand environment could compound the impact of this new supply. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 14
Peabody Energy's (NYSE:BTU) Problems Go Beyond Weak Profit
Last week's earnings announcement from Peabody Energy Corporation ( NYSE:BTU ) was disappointing to investors, with a...Analysis Article • Feb 09
Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.075
Peabody Energy Corporation's ( NYSE:BTU ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.075 per share on 11th of March...Seeking Alpha • Feb 06
Peabody Energy: Good Value And Substantial Growth In Metallurgical Coal Sales
Summary Peabody Energy Corporation's earnings are primarily driven by its Seaborne Segments, with significant production in Australia. The ongoing ramp-up of the Centurion mine and the recent acquisition will further increase Peabody's Australian earnings. The weak BTU stock price together with a substantial boost to sales and earnings in the coming years make this a very compelling buy. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jan 06
Peabody Energy Corporation's (NYSE:BTU) Shares Lagging The Market But So Is The Business
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 19x, you may...Seeking Alpha • Dec 19
Peabody Energy: It Won't Take Much To Have A Strong Return In 2025
Summary Peabody Energy is shifting its focus from thermal to metallurgical coal, aiming for a 74/26 split by 2026 through strategic acquisitions and new projects. The company is undervalued at a 2.69x EV/EBITDA multiple, despite initiatives to enhance its metallurgical coal production and extend business longevity. Peabody's share buyback program and debt reduction efforts are pivotal in driving shareholder returns and addressing investment community concerns. Despite ESG challenges, Peabody's strategic moves and capital return initiatives are expected to catalyze a re-rating and improve stock valuation. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Dec 09
These 4 Measures Indicate That Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Nov 04
Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.075
Peabody Energy Corporation ( NYSE:BTU ) will pay a dividend of $0.075 on the 4th of December. This means the annual...Shareholder Returns
| BTU | US Oil and Gas | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| 1Y | 80.3% | 37.4% | 27.1% |
Return vs Industry: BTU exceeded the US Oil and Gas industry which returned 38.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: BTU exceeded the US Market which returned 26.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| BTU volatility | |
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| BTU Average Weekly Movement | 8.2% |
| Oil and Gas Industry Average Movement | 6.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: BTU has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: BTU's weekly volatility (8%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | 5,400 | Jim Grech | www.peabodyenergy.com |
Peabody Energy Corporation engages in the production of metallurgical and thermal coal. It operates through Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, and Other U.S. Thermal segments.
Peabody Energy Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| BTU fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$2.85b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$119.60m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$3.90b |
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P/S Ratio-24.9x
P/E RatioIs BTU overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| BTU income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$3.90b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$3.43b |
| Gross Profit | US$468.40m |
| Other Expenses | US$588.00m |
| Earnings | -US$119.60m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.98 |
| Gross Margin | 12.02% |
| Net Profit Margin | -3.07% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 8.9% |
How did BTU perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.2%
Current Dividend Yield-31%
Payout RatioDoes BTU pay a reliable dividends?
See BTU dividend history and benchmarks| Peabody Energy dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | May 19 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 08 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 3 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 17 days |
Does BTU pay a reliable dividends?
See BTU dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/21 04:01 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/21 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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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Peabody Energy Corporation is covered by 26 analysts. 5 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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| David Gagliano | Barclays |
| Nathan Martin | Benchmark Company |
| Mark Levin | Benchmark Company |