BTU
Peabody Energy (BTU)
NYSE
$30.33+$0.71 (+2.41%)
Price as of Jun 03, 2026 6:36 PM EDT
  • $3.3B
    Market Cap
  • 128.31%
    1-Year Change
  • Thermal Coal
    Industry

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  • Earnings Score: 29
  • Momentum Score: 55
  • True Yield: N/A
  • Financial Health Score: 13
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Latest Research & News

BTU SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Levi & Korsinsky Investigates Peabody Energy Corporation for Possible Securities Law Violations

Levi & Korsinsky is investigating Peabody Energy Corporation for potential securities law violations after CEO James C. Grech stated in February 2026 that the Centurion mine was 'well ahead of its original schedule' with projected 3.5 million ton production in 2026. Weeks later, the company disclosed the startup was delayed, making the target unachievable. The investigation focuses on whether company officers had internal knowledge of delays when making the February statements.

05/14/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

BTU Investors Have Opportunity to Join Peabody Energy Corporation Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm

The Schall Law Firm is investigating Peabody Energy Corporation for potential securities fraud. The company allegedly made false statements about its Centurion mine being 'well ahead of schedule,' but later revealed significant delays in its Q1 2026 earnings report, causing the company to miss its 2026 production targets. Investors who suffered losses are encouraged to participate in the investigation.

05/13/2026, 8:16 PM • GlobeNewswire

Peabody Board Declares Dividend on Common Stock

Peabody Energy announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share, payable on June 8, 2026 to stockholders of record on May 19, 2026. The company noted that future dividend payments remain at the discretion of the Board and will depend on financial results, cash flow, and other factors.

05/05/2026, 7:45 AM • Benzinga

Coal Mining Market Size to Hit USD 977.24 Million by 2035 | SNS Insider

The global coal mining market is valued at USD 780.06 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 977.24 million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 2.34%. Growth is driven by rising global electricity demand, continued reliance on coal for baseload power generation, and strong demand from industrial sectors like steel and cement, particularly in Asia Pacific. Thermal coal dominates with 77% market share, while power generation accounts for 67% of applications.

04/23/2026, 3:30 AM • GlobeNewswire

Why Peabody Energy And Other Coal Stocks Rallied Today

Coal stocks, led by Peabody Energy (up 7.8%), rallied on expectations that LNG supply disruptions from the Iran conflict will force Asian economies to increase coal usage. A damaged Qatar LNG facility and Strait of Hormuz blockade have tightened global LNG supplies, with analysts predicting thermal coal prices could rise 46% if disruptions continue. Peabody's Australian operations position it to benefit from increased Asian coal demand.

03/24/2026, 4:18 PM • The Motley Fool

Peabody Energy Stock Up 105% in a Year as $14.15 Million Stake Gets Trimmed

Gate City Capital Management sold 481,537 shares of Peabody Energy (BTU) worth approximately $14.15 million in Q4 2025, reducing its stake to $18.11 million. The sale appears to be a disciplined risk management move following the stock's 105% gain over the past year. Despite the trim, BTU remains the fund's fifth-largest holding at 7.84% of AUM. Peabody ended 2025 with $3.86 billion in revenue and is ramping up its Centurion longwall mining operation, which targets significant metallurgical coal production.

02/17/2026, 12:18 PM • The Motley Fool

Rumors Of Coal's Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Coal-fired power is expected to remain part of the U.S. energy mix longer than anticipated due to surging electricity demand from AI, data centers, and advanced manufacturing. Peabody Energy's CEO argues coal is America's largest energy asset and should be leveraged for energy security. Existing coal plants operating at only 42% capacity could significantly increase power supply without infrastructure delays, while renewables and gas face cost and timeline challenges. At least 15 coal plants have already delayed planned retirements.

02/10/2026, 7:45 AM • Benzinga

Peabody Board Declares Dividend on Common Stock

Peabody Energy announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share, payable on March 10, 2026 to stockholders of record on February 23, 2026. The company noted that future dividend payments remain at the discretion of the Board and will depend on financial results, cash flow, and other relevant factors.

02/05/2026, 7:45 AM • Benzinga

Peabody Energy Stock: Why One Fund Trimmed 3 Million Shares After a Big Run

Seattle-based wealth advisory Progeny 3 sold 3 million shares of Peabody Energy, reducing its stake by approximately $28.5 million in Q3, while the stock remains up 27% over the past year.

12/04/2025, 11:31 AM • The Motley Fool

Peabody Energy Stock Surges After Scrapping $3.8 Billion Anglo American Coal Deal

Peabody Energy terminated its planned $3.8 billion acquisition of Anglo American's coal assets due to a mine fire at Moranbah North that disrupted operations and raised costs. The company will now focus on its Centurion Mine and return free cash flow to shareholders.

08/19/2025, 9:14 AM • Benzinga

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Statistics

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Day Range
$28.82
$30.27
$29.62
1-Year Range
$12.67
$39.50
$29.62
Latest Close$29.62
Change
+$0.56 (+1.89%)
Volume3,146,752
Market Cap$3.3B
Shares Outstanding121.8M
P/E (TTM)-29.13
Diluted EPS (TTM)-$0.93
Enterprise Value$3.1B

Information as of 06/02/2026

Company Profile

$3.3B
Market Cap
-$109.3M
Net Income
Sector: Energy
Industry: Thermal Coal
Peabody Plaza, Saint Louis, MO, United States, 63101-1826
314 342 3400

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 coal primarily to electricity generators, industrial facilities, and steel manufacturers. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Key Executives

  • James C. Grech
  • Darren Ronald Yeates FAICD
  • Mark A. Spurbeck
  • Scott T. Jarboe
  • Patrick J. Forkin

Current Ownership Distribution

  • Institutions2.2B (63.65%)
  • Mutual Funds1.2B (34.79%)
  • Insiders53.0M (1.56%)
  • Other0 (0.00%)