Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU)

NYSE: BTU · Real-Time Price · USD
24.55
+0.14 (0.57%)
At close: May 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
24.95
+0.40 (1.63%)
Pre-market: May 26, 2026, 4:59 AM EDT
Market Cap2.99B +73.7%
Revenue (ttm)3.90B -7.0%
Net Income-119.70M
EPS-1.00
Shares Out 121.80M
PE Ration/a
Forward PE14.01
Dividend$0.30 (1.22%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 19, 2026
Volume2,580,380
Open24.34
Previous Close24.41
Day's Range24.19 - 24.87
52-Week Range12.58 - 41.14
Beta0.34
AnalystsBuy
Price Target34.42 (+40.2%)
Earnings DateMay 5, 2026

About BTU

Peabody Energy Corporation engages in the production of metallurgical and thermal coal. It operates through Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, and Other U.S. Thermal segments. The company operates mines in New South Wales and Queensland in Australia and in Alabama and Wyoming in the United States; mining, preparation, and sale of thermal coal, sold primarily to electric utilities; surface mining extraction processes, coal with a lower sulfur content, and Btu; and mining sub-bituminous coal deposits. It also supplies c... [Read more]

Industry Thermal Coal
Sector Energy
Founded 2016
Employees 5,400
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol BTU
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 6 analysts, the average rating for BTU stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $34.42, which is an increase of 40.20% from the latest price.

Price Target
$34.42
(40.20% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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, appro...

15 days ago - MarketBeat

Peabody Energy Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting covered board elections, executive compensation, and approval of the 2026 incentive plan and auditor. Financial results for 2025 were strong despite market challenges, with strategic focus on safety, operational excellence, and new growth initiatives.

18 days ago - Transcripts

Peabody price target lowered to $30.50 from $32 at UBS

UBS lowered the firm’s price target on Peabody (BTU) to $30.50 from $32 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.

19 days ago - TheFly

Peabody Energy Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 saw strong seaborne thermal and U.S. thermal performance, offset by Centurion ramp-up delays and higher diesel costs. Liquidity remains robust, with full Centurion production and margin recovery expected in the second half.

20 days ago - Transcripts

Peabody Energy Earnings release: Q1 2026

Peabody Energy released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 5, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

20 days ago - Filings

Peabody Energy Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Peabody Energy has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 5, 2026.

20 days ago - Filings

Peabody Reports Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2026

Thermal Coal Volumes Exceed Expectations on Continued Strong Demand Seaborne Thermal Results Benefit from Rising Prices Centurion Mine Progressing Toward Full Longwall Production ST. LOUIS, May 5, 202...

20 days ago - PRNewsWire

Peabody Board Declares Dividend on Common Stock

ST. LOUIS, May 5, 2026 /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 8, 202...

20 days ago - PRNewsWire

Peabody downgraded to Neutral from Buy at B. Riley

B. Riley analyst Nick Giles downgraded Peabody (BTU) to Neutral from Buy with a price target of $30, down from $42. Peabody faces increasing cost uncertainty as diesel price inflation…

25 days ago - TheFly

Reexamining Stock Picks Ulta Beauty, Peabody Energy, U-Haul

Technical indicators are flashing bullish for three former stock picks.

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4 weeks ago - Barrons

Unusually active option classes on open April 21st

Unusual total active option classes on open include: PLBY Group (PLBY), Autobot Holdings (ARBE), Beyond Meat (BYND), Webull Corp (BULL), UnitedHealth (UNH), Peabody Energy (BTU), Navitas Semiconductor...

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Peabody Energy put volume heavy and directionally bearish

Bearish flow noted in Peabody (BTU) Energy with 5,906 puts trading, or 10x expected. Most active are May-26 25 puts and Jul-26 19 puts, with total volume in those strikes…

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Peabody price target lowered to $40 from $44 at BMO Capital

BMO Capital lowered the firm’s price target on Peabody (BTU) to $40 from $44 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares as part of a broader research note previewing…

6 weeks ago - TheFly

Peabody Energy Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Peabody Energy filed a proxy statement on April 7, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

6 weeks ago - Filings

Peabody price target lowered to $42 from $43 at B. Riley

B. Riley analyst Nick Giles lowered the firm’s price target on Peabody (BTU) to $42 from $43 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Peabody Energy expects its Centurion…

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Peabody price target lowered to $35.50 from $36.50 at UBS

UBS analyst George Eadie lowered the firm’s price target on Peabody (BTU) to $35.50 from $36.50 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The Centurion ramp-up challenges have been…

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Coal Stocks Have (Mostly) Benefited from the Iran War. This One Is Falling Like a Rock.

Peabody Energy stock tumbled Monday after announcing lower volume shipments at a key mine.

2 months ago - Barrons

Peabody sees Centurion Mine sales volume below prior expectations for Q1

In a regulatory filing, Peabody (BTU) Energy said that based on recent events, the company has determined that sales volume from the Centurion Mine is expected to be below prior…

2 months ago - TheFly

Peabody price target lowered to $43 from $44 at Jefferies

Jefferies lowered the firm’s price target on Peabody (BTU) to $43 from $44 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares after the company disclosed that Q1 met coal shipments…

2 months ago - TheFly

Peabody price target raised to $36.50 from $34.50 at UBS

UBS raised the firm’s price target on Peabody (BTU) to $36.50 from $34.50 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.

2 months ago - TheFly

Peabody Energy Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Peabody Energy filed a proxy statement on March 26, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

2 months ago - Filings

Peabody Energy Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Peabody Energy filed a proxy statement on March 26, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

2 months ago - Filings

Peabody rises 8.1%

Peabody (BTU) is up 8.1%, or $2.86 to $38.25.

2 months ago - TheFly

Peabody Energy (BTU) Price Forecast: Base Breakout Eyes $42–$46 Surge

BTU nears a bullish flag breakout above $36.50, targeting $42–$46 amid post-base pullback, fueled by resilient demand and key support holds.

2 months ago - FXEmpire

Peabody price target raised to $34.50 from $34 at UBS

UBS raised the firm’s price target on Peabody (BTU) to $34.50 from $34 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.

2 months ago - TheFly