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BTU Stock Forecast: Peabody Energy Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 21 Aug 2026
$28
+2.79% on the day

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Peabody Energy Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $30 — +6.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 44 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$3.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
44 / 100
Median analyst target
$30
Analysts covering
6
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+8.4%
1M
+20.0%
YTD
−6.2%
1Y
+74.2%
From 52W high
−29.7%
From 52W low
+74.2%
$16
$39
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

BTU stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Peabody Energy Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Aug 2026
44 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
80
Momentum
75
Issuance
66
Value
59
Accruals
58
Quality
49
Growth
31
Size
29
Revisions
27

Volatility (80): The share price has been relatively steady.

Revisions (27): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

BTU stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BTU, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$15$20$25$30$35$40Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26BTUHigh $36Median $30Low $27

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says6 analysts
4 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $27Median $30High $36

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +6.8% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
4 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$27 → $27
30 July 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral$30 → $29
30 July 2026BenchmarkMaintainsBuy$40 → $36
6 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$32 → $31
6 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
31 Mar 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
31 Mar 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
27 Mar 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
12 Mar 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
12 Feb 2026Freedom BrokerMaintainsBuy—
4 Feb 2026B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
20 Jan 2026JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
12 Dec 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
12 Nov 2025Freedom BrokerUpgradeBuy—
31 Oct 2025BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
8 Oct 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
30 Sept 2025Freedom BrokerMaintainsHold—
25 Sept 2025Texas Capital SecuritiesInitiatesBuy—
19 Sept 2025UBSMaintainsNeutral—
9 Sept 2025B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. BTU appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

BTU analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−100.4%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Peabody Energy Corp. (BTU) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
24.8×

Cheaper than 32% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.8×

Cheaper than 73% of US stocks

Price / book
1.0×

Cheaper than 73% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
12.0×

Cheaper than 32% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
12.7%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
12.7%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Gross margin
4.9%

Higher than 6% of US stocks

Operating margin
−9.5%

Higher than 25% of US stocks

Net margin
−4.6%

Higher than 24% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−4.8%

Higher than 40% of US stocks

Return on assets
−1.5%

Higher than 38% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.1%

Higher than 26% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

BTU vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelThermal Coal
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
BTUPeabody Energy Corp.$3.4B
44
CNRCore Natural Resources, Inc.$4.7B
90
HNRGHallador Energy Co.$716.8M
22
NCNACCO Industries, Inc.$305.9M
54
NESRNational Energy Services Reunited Corp.*$3.3B
84
EROKEagleRock Land LLC*$3.5B
0
DHTDHT Holdings, Inc.*$3.2B
91

* Nearest Energy names by size — few thermal coal companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Peabody Energy Corp. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest BTU news & analysis

BTU Deadline: BTU Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K Have Opportunity to Lead Peabody Energy Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit

PRNewsWire · 21 Aug 2026negative

Rosen Law Firm reminded Peabody Energy Corporation investors who purchased common stock between October 14, 2024 and May 4, 2026 of the August 24, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in a securities fraud lawsuit. Eligible purchasers may be entitled to compensation through a contingency fee arrangement.

Why it matters — BTU investors face a legal deadline related to an ongoing securities fraud lawsuit against the company.

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

PRNewsWire · 21 Aug 2026negative

The DJS Law Group has reminded investors of a class action lawsuit against Peabody Energy Corporation alleging violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5. Shareholders who purchased BTU shares during the class period are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointments.

Why it matters — A securities class action alleging violations of federal securities laws introduces potential legal and financial exposure for Peabody Energy and its shareholders.

SueWallSt Reminds Shareholders of a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of August 24, 2026 in Peabody Energy Corporation Lawsuit - BTU

PRNewsWire · 20 Aug 2026negative

SueWallSt reminded Peabody Energy shareholders of an August 24, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in a securities lawsuit against the company. The notice references a shift in investor sentiment tied to the Centurion Mine, including a reported 36.7% decline in Peabody's share price.

Why it matters — A BTU watcher would care because it flags an active securities lawsuit and a legal deadline that shareholders may need to act on before the August 24, 2026 lead plaintiff cutoff.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about BTU stock

What is the BTU stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Peabody Energy Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $30, with estimates ranging from $27 to $36. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is BTU stock a buy right now?

Of the 6 analysts covering Peabody Energy Corp., 4 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Peabody Energy Corp. 44 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank BTU?

As at 22 Aug 2026, Peabody Energy Corp. ranks 44 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (80 of 100).

Will BTU stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +6.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Peabody Energy Corp. 44 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the BTU stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Peabody Energy Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for BTU are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $27 to $36 over the next 12 months.

How has BTU stock performed over the past year?

Peabody Energy Corp. returned +74.2% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Peabody Energy Corp. do?

Peabody Energy Corporation is a U.S.-based coal producer focused on supplying both metallurgical and thermal coal to global customers. The company operates through distinct business segments, including Seaborne Thermal and Seaborne Metallurgical, which encompass mining operations in Australia, as well as Powder River Basin and other U.S.

What is the latest news on BTU?

The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 21 Aug 2026): "BTU Deadline: BTU Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K Have Opportunity to Lead Peabody Energy Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit". Rosen Law Firm reminded Peabody Energy Corporation investors who purchased common stock between October 14, 2024 and May 4, 2026 of the August 24, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in a securities fraud lawsuit. Eligible purchasers may be entitled to compensation through a contingency fee arrangement.

Company

About Peabody Energy Corp.

Peabody Energy Corporation is a U.S.-based coal producer focused on supplying both metallurgical and thermal coal to global customers. The company operates through distinct business segments, including Seaborne Thermal and Seaborne Metallurgical, which encompass mining operations in Australia, as well as Powder River Basin and other U.S. thermal coal operations serving domestic utilities and industrial users. Peabody Energy also engages in coal marketing, brokerage, and coal and freight trading activities, facilitating supply for power generation and steelmaking markets worldwide. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, it plays a significant role in the international seaborne coal trade, linking mining assets in resource-rich regions with demand centers in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company’s portfolio positions it as a key participant in energy and steel production supply chains, providing fuel for electricity generation and raw materials for industrial processes across a range of end markets.

CEO Mr. James C. Grech · 5,400 employees · United States · https://www.peabodyenergy.com