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 7,398 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
59% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 65 | Existing positions closed: 41
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
8% more funds holding
Funds holding: 277 [Q3] → 299 (+22) [Q4]
2.33% less ownership
Funds ownership: 94.31% [Q3] → 91.98% (-2.33%) [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 (-$808M) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$26
92%
upside
Avg. target
$26
92%
upside
High target
$26
92%
upside
2 analyst ratings
2 positive
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0 negative
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Benchmark Nathan Martin 17% 1-year accuracy 5 / 29 met price target | 92%upside $26 | Buy Maintained | 7 Feb 2025 |
Jefferies Chris LaFemina 56% 1-year accuracy 10 / 18 met price target | 92%upside $26 | Buy Maintained | 6 Jan 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Positive
Schaeffers Research
2 weeks ago
Peabody Energy Stock Pop as Trump Backs 'Clean Coal'
Peabody Energy Corp (NYSE:BTU) stock is up 3.5% to trade at $13.81 at last glance, after President Donald Trump said he will authorize "clean coal" energy production.
Positive
Schaeffers Research
2 weeks ago
Peabody Energy Stock Pops as Trump Backs 'Clean Coal'
Peabody Energy Corp (NYSE:BTU) stock is up 3.5% to trade at $13.81 at last glance, after President Donald Trump said he will authorize "clean coal" energy production.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month 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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month 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.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month 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.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month 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.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months 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.
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 months 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.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 months 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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 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.
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