Peabody Energy Corporation (PBE)
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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.
Peabody Energy Shareholders Back 2026 Plan as CEO Touts Centurion Milestone
Peabody Energy NYSE: BTU stockholders approved all four proposals presented at the company's 2026 annual meeting, including the election of directors, an advisory vote on executive compensation, approval of the company's 2026 incentive plan and ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as its independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
Peabody Energy: Initiating A Position On Positive Externals, But Cautiously On Weak Q1 Results
Peabody Energy is upgraded from hold to buy after a 30% share price pullback and improving long-term fundamentals. BTU's Q1 results showed rising production costs outpacing revenue growth, leading to a net loss, but external conditions may improve. I see thermal coal demand strengthening as global LNG supplies tighten, while metallurgical coal faces headwinds from slower economic growth.
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Peabody Energy Corporation Profile
| Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Industry | Energy Sector | James C. Grech CEO | XMUN Exchange | US7045511000 ISIN |
| US Country | 5,600 Employees | 19 May 2026 Last Dividend | - Last Split | 22 May 2001 IPO Date |
Overview
Peabody Energy Corporation stands as a significant player in the global coal mining industry, with its operations sprawling across several continents including the United States, Asia, Australia, Europe, and South America. Founded in 1883, the company has over a century of experience in the coal sector, establishing its headquarters in Saint Louis, Missouri. Through its diversified portfolio, Peabody Energy engages in the extraction, preparation, and sale of thermal coal primarily to electric utilities, alongside mining bituminous and sub-bituminous coal deposits. The company operates through various segments, such as Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, Other U.S. Thermal, and Corporate and Other, highlighting its vast operational scope and its crucial role in providing coal for electricity generation, industrial use, and steel manufacturing.
Products and Services
Thermal Coal Sales: Peabody Energy specializes in the mining, preparation, and sale of thermal coal, primarily catering to electric utilities. This type of coal is essential for power generation, with Peabody supplying low sulfur, high British thermal unit thermal coal to ensure efficient and cleaner energy production.
Metallurgical Coal Mining: The company also focuses on the extraction of metallurgical coal, including hard coking coal, semi-hard coking coal, semi-soft coking coal, and pulverized coal injection coal. These varieties are crucial for the steel manufacturing industry, supporting the production of steel by serving as a carbon source in the steelmaking process.
Coal Marketing and Brokerage: Beyond its own coal production, Peabody Energy engages in marketing and brokering coal from other producers. This aspect of its business allows the company to offer a more comprehensive range of coal products to meet the diverse needs of its global clientele, enhancing its service offerings in the coal market.
Trading and Transportation Services: The company is not limited to coal production but extends its services to trading of coal and freight-related contracts. It additionally provides transportation-related services, facilitating the efficient delivery of coal worldwide. This comprehensive approach ensures Peabody Energy can manage the supply chain effectively, from coal extraction to delivery, catering to the specific requirements of electricity generators, industrial facilities, and steel manufacturers internationally.
