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Peabody Energy

14.64 USD
-0.86
5.55%
At close Feb 21, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
14.72
+0.08
0.55%
1 day
-5.55%
5 days
-15.42%
1 month
-25.23%
3 months
-47.97%
6 months
-36.95%
Year to date
-29.82%
1 year
-40.73%
5 years
110.95%
10 years
-52.77%
 

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. Powder River Basin 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: 5,400

0
Funds holding %
of 7,139 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

62% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 63 | Existing positions closed: 39

58% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $197M | Put options by funds: $125M

33% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 112 | Existing positions reduced: 84

7% more funds holding

Funds holding: 277 [Q3] → 296 (+19) [Q4]

2.41% less ownership

Funds ownership: 94.31% [Q3] → 91.9% (-2.41%) [Q4]

17% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 6 [Q3] → 5 (-1) [Q4]

26% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $3.15B [Q3] → $2.34B (-$810M) [Q4]

Research analyst outlook

3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$26
78%
upside
Avg. target
$26
78%
upside
High target
$26
78%
upside

3 analyst ratings

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Benchmark
Nathan Martin
34% 1-year accuracy
10 / 29 met price target
78%upside
$26
Buy
Maintained
7 Feb 2025
Jefferies
Chris LaFemina
65% 1-year accuracy
13 / 20 met price target
78%upside
$26
Buy
Maintained
6 Jan 2025
BMO Capital
Katja Jancic
45% 1-year accuracy
5 / 11 met price target
78%upside
$26
Outperform
Upgraded
16 Dec 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 7 articles about BTU published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 6, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Vic Svec - IR Jim Grech - President & CEO Mark Spurbeck - CFO Malcolm Roberts - Chief Marketing Officer Conference Call Participants Nick Giles - B. Riley Securities Nathan Martin - The Benchmark Company Katja Jancic - BMO Capital Markets Chris LaFemina - Jefferies Operator Good day, and welcome to the Peabody Q4 2024 Earnings Call.
Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Peabody Energy: Good Value And Substantial Growth In Metallurgical Coal Sales
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.
Peabody Energy: Good Value And Substantial Growth In Metallurgical Coal Sales
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Peabody Board Declares Dividend on Common Stock
ST. LOUIS , Feb. 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 March 11, 2025 to stockholders of record on February 19, 2025. Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel.
Peabody Board Declares Dividend on Common Stock
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Peabody Reports Results for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2024
Centurion Ships First Coal and Advances Towards Longwall Start in Q1 2026 Premium Hard Coking Coal Acquisition Poised to Reshape Peabody ST. LOUIS , Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody (NYSE: BTU) today reported fourth quarter net income attributable to common stockholders of $30.6 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, compared to $192.0 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter.
Peabody Reports Results for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2024
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
4 Coal Stocks to Watch Despite Ongoing Industry Weakness
Despite the expected drop in U.S. coal production volumes, Zacks Coal industry players like BTU, HCC, SXC and METC are likely to remain competitive in the coal space.
4 Coal Stocks to Watch Despite Ongoing Industry Weakness
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Analysts Estimate Peabody Energy (BTU) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
Peabody Energy (BTU) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Analysts Estimate Peabody Energy (BTU) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 weeks ago
Peabody to Announce Results for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2024
ST. LOUIS , Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday, February 6, 2025, Peabody (NYSE: BTU) will announce results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. A conference call with management is scheduled for 10 a.m.
Peabody to Announce Results for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2024
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Peabody Energy: It Won't Take Much To Have A Strong Return In 2025
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.
Peabody Energy: It Won't Take Much To Have A Strong Return In 2025
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 months ago
Peabody Announces First Coal Shipment from Centurion Mine
Marks another major milestone in the redevelopment of the premium steelmaking coal mine ST. LOUIS , Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Peabody (NYSE: BTU) today announced that it has successfully shipped the first product from its Centurion Mine in Queensland's Bowen Basin, marking another major milestone in the redevelopment of the premium hard coking coal mine.
Peabody Announces First Coal Shipment from Centurion Mine
Positive
Schaeffers Research
2 months ago
'Oversold' Coal Mining Stock Due For a Rebound
Peabody Energy Corp (NYSE:BTU) stock has been chopping lower since its Nov. 6 52-week high of $29.94, down 10% in just the last week.
'Oversold' Coal Mining Stock Due For a Rebound
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