Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU)

In the past six months, Peabody Energy's stock price increased by 67.29% from January 7, 2025, to January 6, 2026. Over the last 12 months, the stock's price increased by 88.95%, and in the past month it increased by 16.03%. Peabody called off a $3.78 billion deal to acquire Anglo American's Australian coal assets on August 19, 2025. Anglo American initiated arbitration proceedings after the deal with Peabody fell through on October 3, 2025. On October 30, 2025, Peabody reported its third-quarter 2025 results and declared a dividend on common stock, reporting an EPS of ($0.58) and a revenue decrease of 7.0%. Peabody elected Georganne Hodges and Clayton Walker to its Board of Directors on November 20, 2025. In September 2025, BTU shares rallied over 150% off their 52-week lows. An analysis on January 7, 2026, suggested that Peabody Energy's valuation was not attractive at its current level.

Demand for Peabody Energy's products can exhibit seasonality, with thermal coal demand influenced by seasonal electricity consumption patterns and metallurgical coal demand tied to the steelmaking industry. The IEA projected an increase in coal consumption by 2030, and Peabody forecasts strong gains in U.S. coal demand due to rising U.S. electricity demand.

Peabody Energy Corporation is a global private-sector coal company involved in mining, selling, and distributing coal. It operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Coal Mining industry. The company's major products are thermal coal for electricity generation and metallurgical coal for steelmaking. Peabody's operations are segmented into Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, and Other U.S. Thermal. The company also trades coal and freight-related contracts.

Peabody Energy has a global presence with operations in the United States and Australia. In the U.S., mines are located in Alabama, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Australian operations consist of metallurgical and thermal coal mines in Queensland and New South Wales. Peabody markets, brokers, and trades coal through offices in China, Australia, and the United States, serving customers in over 26 nations.

Peabody Energy's brand reputation has been influenced by its strategic shifts and environmental considerations. The company shifted its focus to low-cost U.S. thermal assets due to rising domestic electricity demand. Peabody partnered with RWE Clean Energy to establish solar farms on reclaimed mine lands. The termination of the acquisition of Anglo American's Australian coal mines highlighted a renewed focus on its U.S. portfolio.

Peabody Energy Corporation's ownership is primarily institutional, with major shareholders including BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc, and State Street Corp. Elliott Investment Management LP is the largest individual shareholder, holding 19.99% of the company's shares. Institutional investors hold approximately 78.05% to 97.62% of the company's stock, while insiders hold around 0.77% to 21.50%, and retail investors hold approximately 0.00% to 21.19%.