Peabody Energy Past Earnings Performance
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Peabody Energy has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 8.2%, while the Oil and Gas industry saw earnings growing at 8.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 4.6% per year.
Key information
8.25%
Earnings growth rate
14.22%
EPS growth rate
| Oil and Gas Industry Growth | 33.67% |
| Revenue growth rate | 4.58% |
| Return on equity | -2.99% |
| Net Margin | -3.07% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jun 09
Peabody Energy: DOE Support Helps, But The Stock Looks Fairly Valued
Summary Peabody Energy Corporation is rated Hold with a 12-month price target of $29.12, reflecting balanced risk/reward at current levels. BTU's Q1 results were mixed: revenue beat estimates, but adjusted EBITDA fell 43% YoY and free cash flow turned negative. Centurion mine ramp-up is the key growth driver, but met coal volatility and operational risks temper upside potential. Strong balance sheet and DOE support provide stability, but current BTU valuation already factors in most positive catalysts. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jun 01
BTU: Future Cash Generation Should Offset Legal And Project Execution Setbacks
Analysts have reduced their average price target on Peabody Energy by a few dollars, reflecting updated assumptions for discount rates, profit margins, and future P/E multiples across recent research revisions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has been mixed, but there are still some clearly constructive signals that focus on Peabody Energy's ability to execute and support current valuation levels.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.
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...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Peabody Energy makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 3,898 | -120 | 90 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 3,862 | -53 | 75 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 3,962 | -31 | 68 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 4,038 | 141 | 59 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 4,190 | 369 | 55 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 4,237 | 375 | 50 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 4,349 | 536 | 47 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 4,340 | 551 | 48 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 4,566 | 531 | 48 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 4,947 | 760 | 49 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 5,338 | 1,196 | 49 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 5,601 | 1,454 | 45 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 5,655 | 1,684 | 42 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 4,982 | 1,295 | 40 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 4,620 | 1,176 | 36 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 3,957 | 732 | 41 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 3,358 | 296 | 45 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 3,318 | 336 | 47 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 2,791 | -295 | 50 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 2,783 | -291 | 68 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 2,686 | -1,807 | 83 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 2,881 | -1,856 | 98 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 3,261 | -2,038 | 128 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 3,697 | -2,052 | 135 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 4,219 | -470 | 151 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 4,623 | -214 | 164 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 4,903 | 312 | 165 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 5,209 | 467 | 171 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 5,370 | 544 | 176 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 5,582 | 518 | 176 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 5,761 | 551 | 180 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 5,807 | 629 | 177 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 5,730 | 178 | 170 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 5,579 | 194 | 179 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 5,431 | -241 | 150 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 5,177 | -495 | 141 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 4,967 | -385 | 134 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 4,715 | -672 | 185 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 4,571 | -958 | 162 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 4,761 | -1,006 | 168 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 5,076 | -1,790 | 175 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 5,569 | -1,790 | 176 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 5,889 | -1,804 | 184 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 6,229 | -1,813 | 199 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: BTU is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: BTU is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: BTU is unprofitable, but has reduced losses over the past 5 years at a rate of 8.2% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare BTU's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: BTU is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Oil and Gas industry (6%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: BTU has a negative Return on Equity (-2.99%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/11 22:02 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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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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 |