Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU)

Peabody Energy's stock price has been impacted by several events in the past six months. The company reported a net loss of $32.4 million for Q1 2026, which led to analyst downgrades. Seaborne thermal volumes and pricing outperformed expectations, and the board maintained its $0.075 quarterly dividend. The stock has fallen 11% since the beginning of the year, though it more than doubled in the last 12 months. In February 2026, Peabody reported Q4 2025 earnings of $0.090 USD per share.

Demand for Peabody Energy's products is influenced by various factors. Thermal coal demand is affected by seasonal changes in electricity consumption. The company is strategically shifting its portfolio towards seaborne metallurgical coal. The Centurion Mine in Australia is undergoing development, with longwall production expected to begin in February 2026. U.S. thermal coal exports are projected to reach 55 million short tons in 2025 despite declining domestic consumption. The Powder River Basin segment saw shipments reach 23 million tonnes in Q4 2024.

Peabody Energy Corporation is an American coal mining company that operates in the Energy sector, focusing on coal mining and thermal coal. The company mines, sells, and distributes coal for electricity generation and steelmaking, producing both thermal and metallurgical coal. Peabody also trades coal and freight-related contracts and operates through segments like Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, and Other U.S. Thermal.

Peabody Energy has ownership or majority interests in 17 mining operations across the United States and Australia. In the U.S., mines are located in Alabama, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, New Mexico, and Wyoming, with the North Antelope Rochelle Mine in Wyoming being its largest. Australian operations include metallurgical and thermal coal mining in Queensland and New South Wales. Peabody markets coal to customers in over 26 nations, with a strong presence in Asian seaborne markets, and has offices in China, Australia, and the United States.

Information specifically detailing "Brand reputation" and events affecting it in the past year is limited. The company's commitment to good governance is evident in its board structure and shareholder engagement practices. Stockholders approved the election of ten directors, the 2026 Incentive Plan, and the compensation of named executive officers, indicating shareholder confidence in the company's governance.

Institutional investors are the primary owners of Peabody Energy, holding approximately 93.39% of the company's stock. Major institutional shareholders include BlackRock, Inc., Vanguard Group Inc., and State Street Corp. Elliott Investment Management LP is the largest individual shareholder, owning 19.99% of the company. Individual insider ownership accounts for about 21.43%.