Peabody Energy
About: Peabody Energy Corp is a producer of metallurgical and thermal coal. It also markets and brokers coal, both as principal and agent, and trades coal and freight-related contracts. The company operates in the following segment: Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, Other U.S. Thermal and Corporate and Other. The Seaborne Thermal segment generates the majority of the revenue for the company. A substantial part of its overall revenue is generated from its customers in the United States, and rest from Japan, China, Australia, Taiwan and other regions.
Employees: 5,600
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
71% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 128 | Existing positions reduced: 75
1.4% more ownership
Funds ownership: 92.01% [Q4 2024] → 93.41% (+1.4%) [Q1 2025]
8% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 65 | Existing positions closed: 60
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 5 [Q4 2024] → 5 (+0) [Q1 2025]
0% less funds holding
Funds holding: 301 [Q4 2024] → 300 (-1) [Q1 2025]
8% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $117M | Put options by funds: $128M
34% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $2.34B [Q4 2024] → $1.54B (-$802M) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$19
39%
upside
Avg. target
$21
54%
upside
High target
$23
69%
upside
2 analyst ratings
2 positive
100%
0 neutral
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0 negative
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Benchmark Nathan Martin | 69%upside $23 | Buy Maintained | 7 May 2025 |
B. Riley Securities Lucas Pipes | 39%upside $19 | Buy Maintained | 11 Apr 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
Peabody Energy: The U.S. Segments Are Providing A Welcomed Boost To Earnings
Peabody Energy Corporation's stock has underperformed due to weak coal prices and uncertainty over the Anglo American coal asset acquisition. The Anglo deal, if debt-financed, would strain Peabody's balance sheet, raising concerns about leverage amid volatile coal markets and operational risks. Q1 2025 results showed strong cost control and solid EBITDA, especially from U.S. thermal segments with long-term contracts, despite margin pressures.
Positive
Benzinga
3 weeks ago
Peabody Energy: Unlocking Value In A Misunderstood Market
In an era dominated by the rush toward renewable energy, coal might seem like some relic of the past. Yet, for people willing to look beyond the headlines, the coal industry holds hidden gems.
Positive
Market Watch
1 month ago
Steel, not energy, is key to coal's future growth. Here's why.
Thermal coal may retire for good in the U.S., but metallurgical coal could see “healthy” growth, says analyst.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Peabody Energy:A Cautious Hold Amid Market Uncertainty
Q1 2025 results are better than expected due to cost control across all segments, but nonetheless, the main metrics showed a Q/Q decline. The Seaborne Thermal segment increased volume in Q1 2025, but Q2 2025 and H2 2025 appear to be soft. The Seaborne Metallurgical segment reduced sold volume in Q1 2025 due to elevated prices; volume is expected to increase in H2 2025, although prices remain under pressure.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Peabody Energy: A Good Hedge And Good Buy
Trading at just 2× EV/EBITDA, BTU offers a rare margin of safety in today's market. Strategic shift into high‑margin coking coal taps booming steel demand in Asia. Even if the deal does not go through, Peabody has many plus points like ongoing Centurion ramp‑up, and conservative leverage.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Peabody: Long-Term Upside On Stagnated U.S. Shale Gas Supply, Surging LNG Exports
Peabody's share price is down 60% from 2022 highs, driven by lower coal prices and market selloff, yet remains profitable despite lower coal prices, with potential upside. Stagnant US natural gas production may boost coal demand, positioning Peabody to benefit from rising coal prices despite renewable energy growth. Peabody's 2024 earnings highlight its resilience; net income was $371 million despite lower coal prices, with manageable debt servicing. It beat on earnings in Q1, 2025.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 6, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Vic Svec – Investor Relations Jim Grech – President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Spurbeck – Chief Financial Officer Malcolm Roberts – Chief Marketing Officer Conference Call Participants Nick Giles – B. Riley Securities Chris LaFemina – Jefferies Katja Jancic – BMO Capital Markets Nathan Martin – The Benchmark Company Nick Giles – B.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Peabody Energy (BTU) Surpasses Q1 Earnings Estimates
Peabody Energy (BTU) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.27 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.07 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.30 per share a year ago.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Peabody Reports Results For Quarter Ended March 31, 2025
Strong First Quarter Results on Favorable Cost Performance & Seaborne Thermal Volumes Centurion Development Continuing Progress Toward Q1 2026 Longwall Production Peabody Signs Multi-Year Contract to Provide Coal to Midwestern Generating Stations ST. LOUIS , May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody (NYSE: BTU) today reported net income attributable to common stockholders of $34.4 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025, compared to $39.6 million, or $0.29 per diluted share in the prior year quarter.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
Peabody Board Declares Dividend on Common Stock
ST. LOUIS , May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody (NYSE: BTU) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock of $0.075 per share, payable on June 4, 2025 to stockholders of record on May 15, 2025. Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel.
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