Peabody Energy Corporation(BTU)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

BTU•NYSE

$22.67

Price updated Jul 7, 2026

SectorEnergy IndustryCoal Sub-IndustryCoal Mining and Exporters

AboutPeabody Energy Corporation engages in coal mining business in the United States, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, India, Indonesia, China, Vietnam, South Korea, and internationally. The company operates through Seaborne Thermal Mining, Seaborne Metallurgical Mining, Powder River Basin Mining, and Other U.S. Thermal Mining segments. It is involved in mining, preparation, and sale of thermal coal primarily to electric utilities; mining bituminous and sub-bituminous coal deposits; and mining metallurgical coal, such as hard coking coal, semi-hard coking coal, semi-soft coking coal, and pulverized coal injection coal. The company supplies coal primarily to electricity generators, industrial facilities, and steel manufacturers. As of December 31, 2021, it owned interests in 17 coal mining operations located in the United States and Australia; and had approximately 2.5 billion tons of proven and probable coal reserves and approximately 450,000 acres of surface property through ownership and lease agreements. The company also engages in direct and brokered trading of coal and freight-related contracts, as well as provides transportation-related services. Peabody Energy Corporation was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.Show more

Revenue$3.86B-8.9%
EBITDA$422M-49.6%
Net Income-$53M-114.3%
EPS (Diluted)-0.43-115.9%
Gross Margin2.73%-85.8%
EBITDA Margin10.92%-44.7%
Operating Margin0.02%-99.9%
Net Margin-1.37%-115.6%
ROE-1.45%-114.3%

BTU Price & Volume

Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Operational Volatility Challenges Peabody Energy Financial Stability

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1

VerdictNegative

Growth:Contracting

Profitability:Negative

Financial:Healthy

Cash Flow:Deteriorating

Primary Risk:Commodity price volatility exposure

Key Thesis Takeaways

Peabody Energy faces a challenging transition as it navigates a cooling commodity price environment, evidenced by a shift from a 29.3% gross margin in 2023Q4 to a negative 1.5% in 2026Q1.
While the company maintains a disciplined capital structure with a low 0.12 debt-to-equity ratio, the aggressive $586 million acquisition in 2025Q4 and persistent cash flow volatility suggest significant execution risks.
Investors should monitor the company's ability to stabilize its operating income, which swung from a $250.6 million profit in 2023Q4 to a $46.1 million loss in 2026Q1, before assuming a recovery in shareholder value.

Verdict Logic

the company's inability to maintain positive operating income, which reached a loss of $46.1 million in 2026Q1, combined with deteriorating free cash flow margins, suggests that the current valuation of 0.74x P/S may not fully reflect ongoing operational risks.

BTU Growth Metrics

Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years-3.66%

5 Years6.03%

3 Years-8.14%

TTM-6.98%

Profit CAGR

10 Years-

5 Years-

3 Years-

TTM-132.73%

EPS CAGR

10 Years-

5 Years-

3 Years-

TTM-137.51%

Return on Capital

10 Years5.54%

5 Years14.74%

3 Years10.35%

Last Year0.01%

BTU Recent Earnings

Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 3/12 qtrs (25%)●Beat Revenue 5/12 qtrs (42%)

Q2 2026Latest

May 5, 2026

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.26-2500.0%

$0.01

Rev

$973M-0.4%

$977M

Q1 2026

Feb 5, 2026

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.08-20.0%

$0.10

Rev

$1.0B+0.7%

$1.0B

Q4 2025

Oct 30, 2025

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.58-205.3%

$0.19

Rev

$1.0B-0.7%

$1.0B

Q3 2025

Jul 31, 2025

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.06-50.0%

$0.04

Rev

$890M-5.3%

$940M

Quarter	Date	EPS (Act vs Est)	Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026Latest	May 5, 2026	$0.26vs $0.01-2500.0%	$973Mvs $977M-0.4%
Q1 2026	Feb 5, 2026	$0.08vs $0.10-20.0%	$1.0Bvs $1.0B+0.7%
Q4 2025	Oct 30, 2025	$0.58vs $0.19-205.3%	$1.0Bvs $1.0B-0.7%
Q3 2025	Jul 31, 2025	$0.06vs $0.04-50.0%	$890Mvs $940M-5.3%

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Latest BTU News

Recent stock market news and headlines for Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU)

PRNewsWire·Jun 29, 2026

Peabody Energy Corporation Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights - BTU

LOS ANGELES, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The DJS Law Group reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Peabody Energy Corporation ("Peabody" or "the Company") (NYSE: BTU) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Shareholders who purchased shares of BTU during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointments.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU)

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Company	Price	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	Rev Growth (1Y)	Net Margin	ROE	Div Yield
BTUPeabody Energy CorporationCurrent	$22.67	$2.76B	-52.72	-8.86%	-1.37%	-1.45%	1.32%
AMRAlpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc.	$152.03	$1.93B	-32.01	-27.99%	-1.83%	-2.47%	—
METCRamaco Resources, Inc.	$12.16	$660.37M	-11.81	-19.46%	-11.52%	-13.44%	—
HCCWarrior Met Coal, Inc.	$77.74	$4.1B	71.98	-14.12%	9.36%	6.44%	—
ARLPAlliance Resource Partners, L.P.	$23.85	$3.07B	9.86	-10.37%	11.35%	13.52%	—
SXCSunCoke Energy, Inc.	$7.78	$660.08M	-14.96	-5.07%	-3.55%	-9.88%	—

Compare BTU vs Peers

Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

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Peer Set

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BTU SEC Filings & Documents

Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

Material company update

May 7, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 5, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Mar 30, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

FY 2026

Feb 19, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 20, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

FY 2026

May 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 7, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Aug 7, 2025·SEC

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BTU Frequently Asked Questions

Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials

What is Peabody Energy Corporation's revenue?

Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) reported $3.90B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 74% increase from $2.24B in 1998.

How fast is Peabody Energy Corporation growing?

Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) saw revenue decline by 8.9% over the past year.

Is BTU profitable?

Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) reported a net loss of $119.7M for fiscal year 2025.

Dividend & Returns

Does BTU pay dividends?

Yes, Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.32%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is BTU's return on equity?

Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) has a return on equity (ROE) of -1.5%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.

What is Peabody Energy Corporation's free cash flow?

Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) generated $127.1M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

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Quarter

Date

EPS (Act vs Est)

Revenue (Act vs Est)

Q2 2026Latest

May 5, 2026

$0.26vs $0.01-2500.0%

$973Mvs $977M-0.4%

Q1 2026

Feb 5, 2026

$0.08vs $0.10-20.0%

$1.0Bvs $1.0B+0.7%

Q4 2025

Oct 30, 2025

$0.58vs $0.19-205.3%

$1.0Bvs $1.0B-0.7%

Q3 2025

Jul 31, 2025

$0.06vs $0.04-50.0%

$890Mvs $940M-5.3%

Company

Price

Market Cap

P/E Ratio

Rev Growth (1Y)

Net Margin

ROE

Div Yield

BTUPeabody Energy CorporationCurrent

$22.67

$2.76B

-52.72

-8.86%

-1.37%

-1.45%

1.32%

AMRAlpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc.

$152.03

$1.93B

-32.01

-27.99%

-1.83%

-2.47%

—

METCRamaco Resources, Inc.

$12.16

$660.37M

-11.81

-19.46%

-11.52%

-13.44%

—

HCCWarrior Met Coal, Inc.

$77.74

$4.1B

71.98

-14.12%

9.36%

6.44%

—

ARLPAlliance Resource Partners, L.P.

$23.85

$3.07B

9.86

-10.37%

11.35%

13.52%

—

SXCSunCoke Energy, Inc.

$7.78

$660.08M

-14.96

-5.07%

-3.55%

-9.88%

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