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CNR Stock Forecast: Core Natural Resources, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 18 Sept 2026
$91
−2.40% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Core Natural Resources, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $108 — +18.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 89 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$4.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
89 / 100
Median analyst target
$108
Analysts covering
4
Revenue$1.1B+3.5% y/y
Operating income$155.8M
Net income$126.5M
Free cash flow$148.5M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−6.6%
1M
−0.9%
YTD
+3.2%
1Y
+18.5%
From 52W high
−19.4%
From 52W low
+22.1%
$75
$113
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CNR stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Core Natural Resources, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 19 Sept 2026
89 / 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
98
Value
93
Revisions
86
Quality
71
Accruals
70
Growth
65
Momentum
56
Issuance
46
Size
25

Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.

Issuance (46): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Size (25): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

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

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CNR, 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
$70$80$90$100$110$120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CNRHigh $118Median $108Low $105

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

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says4 analysts
3 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $105Median $108High $118

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +18.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
19 Aug 2026UBSDowngradeNeutral$101 → $105
30 June 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$107 → $100
30 June 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
24 Mar 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
12 Mar 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
10 Oct 2025JefferiesUpgradeBuy—
8 Oct 2025UBSMaintainsBuy—
25 Sept 2025Texas Capital SecuritiesInitiatesBuy—
19 Sept 2025UBSMaintainsBuy—
8 Aug 2025UBSMaintainsBuy—
5 Aug 2025JefferiesMaintainsHold—
22 July 2025B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
3 July 2025UBSMaintainsBuy—
11 June 2025UBSInitiatesBuy—
9 May 2025BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
11 Apr 2025B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
25 Feb 2025BenchmarkReiteratesBuy—
24 Feb 2025B. Riley SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
31 Jan 2025JefferiesInitiatesHold—
15 Feb 2022DA DavidsonDowngradeNeutral$23 → $25

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. CNR appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

CNR vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, Core Natural Resources, Inc. returned +18.5% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

CNR vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100110120130140Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CNRS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

CNR 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
+52.7%
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) 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
45.8×

Cheaper than 16% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.1×

Cheaper than 68% of US stocks

Price / book
1.2×

Cheaper than 66% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.2×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
3.5%

Higher than 35% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
3.5%

Higher than 40% of US stocks

Gross margin
7.5%

Higher than 7% of US stocks

Operating margin
2.2%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Net margin
2.3%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
2.7%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Return on assets
−0.9%

Higher than 40% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.4%

Higher than 8% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Core Natural Resources, Inc. has a market value of $4.5B and an enterprise value of $4.5B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.3B. The latest quarter grew 3.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $100.1M, a 2.3% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.99.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $259.5M, after $305.6M of capital spending.

  • Core Natural Resources, Inc. spent $146.1M on share buybacks and $20.5M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 49.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: 45.8×; forward P/E: 13.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.44%, paying out 20% of earnings.

  • Core Natural Resources, Inc. employs 4,850 people — $880K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 19 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

CNR 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
CNRCore Natural Resources, Inc.$4.5B
89
BTUPeabody Energy Corp.$3.1B
42
NCNACCO Industries, Inc.$275.3M
49
CRGYCrescent Energy Co.*$4.6B
68
PTENPatterson-UTI Energy, Inc.*$4.5B
83
STNGScorpio Tankers, Inc.*$4.4B
97
OIIOceaneering International, Inc.*$4.6B
82

* 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 Core Natural Resources, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest CNR news & analysis

3 Coal Industry Stocks to Watch as Global Coal Demand Gains Strength

Zacks Investment Research · 15 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research identifies Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR), along with ARLP and SXC, as coal industry stocks to watch as global coal demand strengthens amid LNG supply disruptions stemming from the Middle East crisis. The article notes these companies remain competitive through their export exposure and production of high-quality coal.

Why it matters — The mention highlights CNR's competitive position in a strengthening global coal market, reinforced by its export exposure and high-quality coal production.

Core Natural Resources (CNR) Is Up 6.13% in One Week: What You Should Know

Zacks Investment Research · 2 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research reports that Core Natural Resources (CNR) shares rose 6.13% over the past week. The article evaluates whether the company qualifies as a top pick for momentum investors.

Why it matters — CNR watchers would care because the piece signals recent upward price momentum and a bullish assessment of the stock's potential for momentum-focused investors.

Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for August 24th

Zacks Investment Research · 24 Aug 2026positive

On August 24th, 2026, Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) was added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list, along with NESR and NVT, according to Zacks Investment Research.

Why it matters — A CNR watcher would care because the company has been recognized by Zacks as a top-rated momentum stock on their Strong Buy list.

Core Natural Resources Advances its Executive Succession Plan

PRNewsWire · 19 Aug 2026neutral

Core Natural Resources announced that president Mitesh Thakkar is assuming an expanded role with day-to-day responsibility for the company's primary operating functions, including operations, marketing, logistics, and long-term strategy, effective immediately as part of its long-term succession process.

Why it matters — A CNR watcher would care because this marks a key step in the company's executive succession plan, positioning Thakkar to oversee core operating functions and strategy.

Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Core Natural Resources (CNR) is a Great Choice

Zacks Investment Research · 13 Aug 2026positive

In a Zacks Investment Research article, Core Natural Resources (CNR) is highlighted as a potential top pick for momentum investors, with the piece exploring whether the company has what it takes to be a top momentum stock. The article frames CNR as a "great choice" worth considering for momentum strategies.

Why it matters — A CNR watcher would care because the piece suggests the stock may exhibit the momentum characteristics that attract investors seeking strong market performers.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CNR stock

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

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Core Natural Resources, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $108, with estimates ranging from $105 to $118. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CNR stock a buy right now?

Of the 4 analysts covering Core Natural Resources, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Core Natural Resources, Inc. 89 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CNR?

As at 19 Sept 2026, Core Natural Resources, Inc. ranks 89 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 (98 of 100).

Will CNR stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +18.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Core Natural Resources, Inc. 89 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CNR stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Core Natural Resources, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CNR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $105 to $118 over the next 12 months.

How has CNR stock performed over the past year?

Core Natural Resources, Inc. returned +18.5% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Core Natural Resources, Inc. do?

Core Natural Resources Inc. is a U.S.-based coal producer and exporter focused on metallurgical coal and high-calorific-value thermal coal for domestic and international markets.

What is the latest news on CNR?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 15 Sept 2026): "3 Coal Industry Stocks to Watch as Global Coal Demand Gains Strength". Zacks Investment Research identifies Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR), along with ARLP and SXC, as coal industry stocks to watch as global coal demand strengthens amid LNG supply disruptions stemming from the Middle East crisis. The article notes these companies remain competitive through their export exposure and production of high-quality coal.

Company

About Core Natural Resources, Inc.

Core Natural Resources Inc. is a U.S.-based coal producer and exporter focused on metallurgical coal and high-calorific-value thermal coal for domestic and international markets. The company supplies materials used in steelmaking, power generation, and other industrial applications, supporting energy and heavy-industry supply chains. Its operations include mining, coal preparation, marketing, and export logistics, with assets that span major coal basins and marine terminal capabilities. Core Natural Resources serves customers across North America and overseas, positioning itself as a supplier of premium coal products for global commodity markets. Headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, the company operates as a focused energy-minerals business centered on coal production, processing, and transportation.

CEO Mr. James A. Brock · 4,850 employees · United States · https://corenaturalresources.com