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Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU)

Listed on NYSE • Energy / Coal
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Overview

Peabody 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.

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Key Information

Symbol: BTU
CEO: James C. Grech
Exchange: NYSE
CIK: 0001064728
SEC Filings: View SEC →

Stock Snapshot (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)

Price
29.06
Change
-0.34
Change %
-1.16%
Open
29.67
Previous Close
29.4
High
29.67
Low
28.72
Volume
2,203,640
Market Cap
3,533,696,000
EV/EBITDA
5.68

Capital Structure (Updated: Nov 05 04:00 PM EST)

Shares Outstanding
121,600,000
FloatShares
114,379,745
Float Ratio
94.06%
Shares Short
18,058,446
Short Percent Of Float
The percent of float shares currently sold short. Reflects market sentiment and risk of a short squeeze.
20.69%
Short Ratio
Days needed to cover all short positions. Indicates short-selling pressure.
2.62 trading days
Held Percent Insiders
0.67%
Held Percent Institutions
104.99%

Calendar Events (Upcoming Earnings & Revenue Forecasts)

Earnings
Earnings Date 2025-10-30
Earnings Call 2025-10-30
Avg EPS Estimate -0.0605
Low EPS Estimate -0.3014
High EPS Estimate 0.08
Revenue
Avg Revenue Forecast 961,616,360
Low Revenue Forecast 939,765,460
High Revenue Forecast 984,200,000

BTU Liquidity Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect cash availability and short-term payment ability

Field Value Description
Cash Holdings$603,299,968Cash on hand, which directly shows a company's ability to meet short-term obligations.
Quick Ratio1.142The quick ratio, which excludes inventory, measures short-term solvency; a value above 1 is considered relatively safe.
Current Ratio1.993The current ratio, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities; the higher the value, the better the liquidity.
Total Debt$407,600,000Total liabilities, used together with cash and liquidity ratios to assess debt burden.

BTU Profitability Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect overall earnings, margins, and core business profitability

Field Value Description
EBITDA$426,000,000EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization), which measures the profitability of core operations.
Operating Cash Flow$384,900,000Operating cash flow, which reflects a company's cash-generating ability.
Free Cash Flow$38,387,500Free cash flow, after deducting capital expenditures, which can be used for dividends or reinvestment.
Gross Margin13.85%Gross margin; a higher value indicates stronger product profitability.
Operating Margin-1.84%Operating margin; slightly negative, indicating high operating costs.
Profit Margin-0.83%Net profit margin, which reflects overall profitability.

BTU Leverage & Financial Health Indicators Shows key metrics that reflect debt levels, liquidity, and overall financial stability

Field Value Description
Debt/Equity Ratio11.37%Low leverage level, indicating the company has low debt pressure.
Total Debt$407,600,000Used together with cash and EBITDA to assess debt-paying ability.

BTU Growth Indicators Shows key financial metrics that reflect profitability, cash flow, and business expansion

Field Value Description
Revenue Growth (YoY)-7.00%Rapid revenue growth, indicating fast business expansion.
Earnings Growth (YoY)0.00%Significant EPS growth, indicating rapid improvement in profitability.

Financial Data for BTU (Key ratios, margins, and cash flow)

Field Value Description
Current Price$29.06Latest stock trading price
Price Target (High)$42Analyst highest expected price
Price Target (Low)$27Analyst lowest expected price
Price Target (Average)$33.62Average target price across analysts
Price Target (Median)$33Median of target prices
Average Rating Score1.67Average analyst rating (1=Strong Buy, 5=Sell)
Consensus RecommendationbuyConsensus rating
Analyst Coverage Count6Number of analysts providing estimates
Cash Holdings$603,299,968Total cash held by the company
Cash per Share$4.96Cash value per outstanding share
Total Debt$407,600,000Company's total debt
Quick Ratio1.142Ability to cover short-term liabilities (excludes inventory)
Current Ratio1.993Overall short-term liquidity
Debt/Equity Ratio11.37%Leverage ratio: Debt / Equity
EBITDA$426,000,000Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation & amortization
Total Revenue$3,962,299,904Total company revenue
Revenue per Share$36.335Total revenue divided by shares outstanding
Gross Profit13.85%Revenue minus cost of goods sold
Return on Assets0.52%Net income / Total assets
Return on Equity-0.43%Net income / Shareholder equity
Earnings Growth (YoY)0.00%Year-over-year EPS growth
Revenue Growth (YoY)-7.00%Year-over-year revenue growth
Gross Margin13.85%Gross profit / Total revenue
EBITDA Margin10.75%EBITDA / Revenue
Operating Margin-1.84%Operating income / Revenue
Profit Margin-0.83%Net income / Revenue
Free Cash Flow$38,387,500Cash left after capital expenditures
Operating Cash Flow$384,900,000Cash from core business operations
CurrencyUSDReported in US dollars
Last Updated2025-11-05Data source from Yahoo