CNREnergy · Thermal CoalCNR Stock Forecast: Core Natural Resources, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027
The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Core Natural Resources, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $103 — +27.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 80 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
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.
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 (45): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
Size (27): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Core Natural Resources, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.
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.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +27.7% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $107 → $100 |
| 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 |
| 9 June 2021 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $15 → $21 |
| 13 May 2021 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $13 → $15 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
CNR analyst estimate revisions
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
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.
- Trailing P/E
- 35.3×
- Price / sales
- 1.0×
- Price / book
- 1.1×
- EV / EBITDA
- 7.9×
Cheaper than 23% of US stocks
Cheaper than 71% of US stocks
Cheaper than 69% of US stocks
Cheaper than 46% of US stocks
- Revenue growth (YoY)
- 6.6%
- Earnings growth (YoY)
- 6.6%
- Gross margin
- 5.4%
- Operating margin
- 1.3%
- Net margin
- −1.5%
Higher than 46% of US stocks
Higher than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 7% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 28% of US stocks
- Return on equity
- −1.7%
- Return on assets
- −1.4%
- Dividend yield
- 0.5%
Higher than 42% of US stocks
Higher than 39% of US stocks
Higher than 10% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
CNR vs competitors
The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| CNRCore Natural Resources, Inc. | $4.0B | 80 |
| BTUPeabody Energy Corp. | $2.6B | 51 |
| HNRGHallador Energy Co. | $662.7M | 54 |
| NCNACCO Industries, Inc. | $353.6M | 45 |
| DKDelek US Holdings, Inc.* | $4.1B | 95 |
| WBIWaterBridge Infrastructure LLC* | $4.1B | 1 |
| PTENPatterson-UTI Energy, Inc.* | $4.0B | 82 |
* Nearest Energy names by size — few thermal coal companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.
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.
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 $103, with estimates ranging from $100 to $116. 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., 4 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Core Natural Resources, Inc. 80 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CNR?
As at 1 Aug 2026, Core Natural Resources, Inc. ranks 80 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).
Will CNR stock go up?
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +27.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Core Natural Resources, Inc. 80 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 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: $100 to $116 over the next 12 months.
How has CNR stock performed over the past year?
Core Natural Resources, Inc. returned +10.7% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
What does Core Natural Resources, Inc. do?
Core Natural Resources, Inc. is a major producer and exporter of metallurgical and thermal coals, supplying high-quality, low-cost coal products globally.
About Core Natural Resources, Inc.
Core Natural Resources, Inc. is a major producer and exporter of metallurgical and thermal coals, supplying high-quality, low-cost coal products globally. Established through the merger of CONSOL Energy and Arch Resources in January 2025, the company focuses on meeting the increasing worldwide demand for essential resources used in steel production, infrastructure development, and energy generation. Core Natural Resources maintains operations including longwall mining and export terminals primarily in the United States, serving domestic and international markets. The company emphasizes safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement in its operations, reflecting its commitment to responsible resource utilization and environmental stewardship. Its products play a critical role in supporting the steel manufacturing industry and power generation sectors, contributing significantly to infrastructure and energy needs worldwide.
CEO Mr. James A. Brock · 4,850 employees · United States · https://corenaturalresources.com