Peabody Energy

BTU

Market cap $4.03B

ST. LOUIS , Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody (NYSE: BTU) released the following statement in relation to the Trump Administration's commitment to American energy and the coal industry through today's Advancing America's Clean Beautiful Coal announcements: "We applaud President Trump for the bold actions taken today to restore balance to U.S. energy policy and reaffirm coal's vital role in keeping the lights on.

No new coal plants have been permitted since 2010, while 290 plants have closed. Europe's phase-outs remain despite energy shocks, but China's 60% reliance on coal underscores its enduring global role.

Peabody Energy stands out as a leading coal producer with strategic assets in the US and Australia, poised for growth despite industry headwinds. BTU terminated its $3.78B acquisition of Anglo American's Australian coal mines due to a material adverse change, leading to a legal dispute but minimal downside risk. The Centurion Mine project is a key growth driver, expected to deliver significant free cash flow starting in 2026, supporting robust shareholder returns.

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Peabody is pivoting back to its core U.S. thermal coal assets, capitalizing on surging electricity demand from data centers and a supportive political environment. Termination of the Anglo deal refocuses Peabody on maximizing shareholder returns, with a clean balance sheet and a commitment to return 65%+ of free cash flow, primarily via buybacks. The Powder River Basin assets are underappreciated, generating strong free cash flow and offering rare earth element upside that could eclipse Peabody's current enterprise value.

Peabody Energy is deeply undervalued, trading at just 0.55 times tangible book value despite improved earnings power and strategic positioning. The termination of the purchase agreement for Anglo-American's Australian coal mines removes a major financial burden and potential loss-making assets from BTU's balance sheet. Peabody now has the opportunity to capitalize on a favorable U.S. market and policy environment without the burden of additional debt.

Peabody Energy said on Tuesday it has withdrawn its $3.78 billion bid for Anglo American's Australian coking coal assets, after failing to renegotiate a lower price for the deal following a production halt caused by a fire.

ST. LOUIS , Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody (NYSE: BTU) announced today that it has terminated purchase agreements with Anglo American Plc due to a material adverse change (MAC, as defined under the purchase agreements) relating to Anglo's steelmaking coal assets. Peabody's decision to terminate the transaction comes nearly five months after an ignition event occurred at Anglo's Moranbah North Mine.

Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 31, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants James C. Grech - President, CEO & Director Malcolm Roberts - Chief Marketing Officer Mark A.

Peabody Energy Corporation's Q2 2025 results were weak, with significant margin declines and a miss on earnings, but some cost and sales guidance improved. The Anglo American coal asset deal remains uncertain due to operational issues, but renegotiation or cancellation is likely and would benefit Peabody's balance sheet. Centurion Mine is progressing ahead of schedule and will enhance Peabody's production and margins once operational, supporting future EBITDA growth.