CNREnergy · Thermal CoalThe 4 Wall Street analysts covering Core Natural Resources, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $108 — +20.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 87 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (97): The share price has been relatively steady.
Issuance (46): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
Size (24): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CNR, 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 +20.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2026 | UBS | Downgrade | Neutral | $101 → $105 |
| 30 June 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $107 → $100 |
| 30 June 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 Mar 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Mar 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 8 Oct 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 25 Sept 2025 | Texas Capital Securities | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 19 Sept 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 Aug 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Aug 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 22 July 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 3 July 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 June 2025 | UBS | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 9 May 2025 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 Apr 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 25 Feb 2025 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 24 Feb 2025 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 31 Jan 2025 | Jefferies | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 15 Feb 2022 | DA Davidson | Downgrade | Neutral | $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.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Core Natural Resources, Inc. returned −9.9% 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 16% of US stocks
Cheaper than 67% of US stocks
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Higher than 35% of US stocks
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Higher than 7% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US stocks
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Higher than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 65% 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.
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.
Trailing P/E: 46.2×; forward P/E: 13.8× — 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.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| CNRCore Natural Resources, Inc. | $4.5B | 87 |
| BTUPeabody Energy Corp. | $2.9B | 43 |
| NCNACCO Industries, Inc. | $253.8M | 48 |
| PARRPar Pacific Holdings, Inc.* | $4.4B | 98 |
| STNGScorpio Tankers, Inc.* | $4.4B | 97 |
| PTENPatterson-UTI Energy, Inc.* | $4.4B | 81 |
| OIIOceaneering International, Inc.* | $4.3B | 77 |
* Nearest Energy names by size — few thermal coal companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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Black Bear Value Fund returned +2.5% for the third quarter and +4.1% year to date through September. Core Natural Resources appreciated approximately 8% during the quarter and was down roughly 2% year to date, including dividends.
Why it matters — The report provides a recent performance update on Core Natural Resources for investors tracking the company.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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. 87 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, Core Natural Resources, Inc. ranks 87 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 (97 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +20.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Core Natural Resources, Inc. 87 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 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.
Core Natural Resources, Inc. returned -9.9% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
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 most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 13 Oct 2026): "Black Bear Value Partners Q3 2026 - Top 5 Businesses We Own". Black Bear Value Fund returned +2.5% for the third quarter and +4.1% year to date through September. Core Natural Resources appreciated approximately 8% during the quarter and was down roughly 2% year to date, including dividends.
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
