BTUEnergy · Thermal CoalThe 6 Wall Street analysts covering Peabody Energy Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $30 — +27.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 43 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Momentum (71): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Revisions (29): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on BTU, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +27.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $27 → $27 |
| 30 July 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Neutral | $30 → $29 |
| 30 July 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | $40 → $36 |
| 6 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $32 → $31 |
| 6 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 31 Mar 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 Mar 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 27 Mar 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 Mar 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 Feb 2026 | Freedom Broker | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Feb 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Dec 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Freedom Broker | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 Oct 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Freedom Broker | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 25 Sept 2025 | Texas Capital Securities | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 19 Sept 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 Sept 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Peabody Energy Corp. returned −32.0% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 30% of US stocks
Cheaper than 75% of US stocks
Cheaper than 74% of US stocks
Cheaper than 34% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 6% of US stocks
Higher than 24% of US stocks
Higher than 24% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 73% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Peabody Energy Corp. has a market value of $2.9B and an enterprise value of $3.0B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.0B. The latest quarter grew 12.7% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: −$166.3M, a −4.1% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−1.51.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$178.0M, after $6.6M of capital spending.
Peabody Energy Corp. spent $3.3M on share buybacks and $36.5M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 24.8×; forward P/E: 8.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.28%, paying out 29% of earnings.
Peabody Energy Corp. employs 5,400 people — $743K of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| BTUPeabody Energy Corp. | $2.9B | 43 |
| CNRCore Natural Resources, Inc. | $4.4B | 87 |
| NCNACCO Industries, Inc. | $253.8M | 48 |
| TALOTalos Energy, Inc.* | $2.8B | 89 |
| SDRLSeadrill Ltd.* | $2.9B | 47 |
| LBRTLiberty Energy, Inc.* | $2.9B | 26 |
| NOGNorthern Oil & Gas, Inc.* | $2.7B | 49 |
* Nearest Energy names by size — few thermal coal companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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Bloomberg News reported that Glencore, Peabody Energy, and investment firm Heeney Capital are considering deals to produce coal in Venezuela. The report was published on Wednesday.
Why it matters — A BTU watcher would care because this indicates Peabody is exploring potential new coal production opportunities in Venezuela.
Peabody Energy announced it will redeem all of its outstanding 3.250% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028. The announcement was made on September 16, 2026.
Why it matters — The full redemption of these convertible notes relates to Peabody's capital structure and outstanding debt obligations, which is relevant to shareholders monitoring the company's financial position.
As of Aug. 25, 2026, three energy sector stocks were flagged as potentially flashing warnings to investors who value momentum as a key trading criterion, pointed to as stocks that may "keep you up at night" in Q3.
Why it matters — A BTU watcher would care because the item identifies energy-sector names as momentum-warning signals that could affect sentiment toward the sector.
Levi & Korsinsky has reminded Peabody Energy Corporation shareholders of an August 24, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in a securities lawsuit against the company. The announcement references a shift in investor sentiment tied to unravelling promises regarding the Centurion Mine.
Why it matters — BTU watchers would care because the ongoing securities litigation and the referenced decline in investor confidence around the Centurion Mine could be relevant to the company's legal and reputational outlook.
SBS Law announced that investors in Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) have the opportunity to lead a securities fraud lawsuit against the company. The notice invites affected investors to participate in the litigation.
Why it matters — A securities fraud lawsuit against Peabody Energy signals possible allegations of misconduct that BTU watchers would want to track.
The 6 Wall Street analysts covering Peabody Energy Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $30, with estimates ranging from $28 to $36. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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. 43 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Peabody Energy Corp. ranks 43 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 Momentum (71 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 6 analysts implies +27.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Peabody Energy Corp. 43 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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: $28 to $36 over the next 12 months.
Peabody Energy Corp. returned -32.0% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Peabody Energy Corporation is a coal producer that supplies metallurgical and thermal coal to industrial and power-generation customers. The company operates across seaborne metallurgical, seaborne thermal, and U.S.
The most recent item we track (Reuters, 30 Sept 2026): "Glencore, Peabody and Heeney Capital weigh Venezuela coal deals, Bloomberg News reports". Bloomberg News reported that Glencore, Peabody Energy, and investment firm Heeney Capital are considering deals to produce coal in Venezuela. The report was published on Wednesday.
Peabody Energy Corporation is a coal producer that supplies metallurgical and thermal coal to industrial and power-generation customers. The company operates across seaborne metallurgical, seaborne thermal, and U.S. thermal portfolios, serving markets that support steelmaking and electricity production. Its business centers on mining, marketing, and selling coal products through a mix of surface and underground operations, with exposure to both domestic and international demand. Peabody also manages logistics and trading activities tied to coal delivery and customer supply arrangements. As a major participant in the global coal market, Peabody Energy Corporation plays a key role in providing fuel and feedstock for energy and steel supply chains.
CEO Mr. James C. Grech · 5,400 employees · United States · https://www.peabodyenergy.com
