Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU) Stock Price Expected to Rise, B. Riley Securities Analyst Says

Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU) had its price target raised by equities research analysts at B. Riley Securities from $38.00 to $43.00 in a research report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the coal producer’s stock. B. Riley Securities’ price objective would indicate a potential upside of 16.68% from the stock’s current price.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. B. Riley Financial lifted their price target on shares of Peabody Energy from $38.00 to $43.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday. UBS Group upped their price objective on Peabody Energy from $27.00 to $29.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, December 12th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their target price on Peabody Energy from $42.00 to $44.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Benchmark lifted their price objective on shares of Peabody Energy from $23.00 to $32.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, October 31st. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded shares of Peabody Energy from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $38.20.

Peabody Energy Trading Up 7.6%

Shares of NYSE:BTU traded up $2.61 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $36.85. The stock had a trading volume of 2,726,364 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,154,103. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $32.12 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $26.46. Peabody Energy has a twelve month low of $9.61 and a twelve month high of $39.95. The firm has a market cap of $4.48 billion, a PE ratio of -127.08 and a beta of 0.52. The company has a current ratio of 1.99, a quick ratio of 1.49 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09.

Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, February 5th. The coal producer reported $0.09 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.10 by ($0.01). The business had revenue of $1.02 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.02 billion. Peabody Energy had a negative return on equity of 0.25% and a negative net margin of 0.83%.The business’s revenue was down 9.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.25 earnings per share. On average, research analysts predict that Peabody Energy will post 2.61 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Peabody Energy

In related news, CAO Scott T. Jarboe sold 2,151 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $34.26, for a total transaction of $73,693.26. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer directly owned 82,306 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,819,803.56. The trade was a 2.55% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.41% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Peabody Energy

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in BTU. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC raised its position in shares of Peabody Energy by 104.3% in the second quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 2,006 shares of the coal producer’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 1,024 shares during the period. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC grew its stake in Peabody Energy by 57.7% in the 2nd quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC now owns 2,229 shares of the coal producer’s stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 816 shares during the last quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Peabody Energy by 763.4% in the 3rd quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 1,131 shares of the coal producer’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 1,000 shares during the period. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC bought a new position in Peabody Energy in the 2nd quarter valued at about $34,000. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. lifted its position in Peabody Energy by 258.7% during the third quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 1,607 shares of the coal producer’s stock worth $43,000 after acquiring an additional 1,159 shares during the last quarter. 87.44% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Peabody Energy News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Peabody Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Centurion longwall mine ahead of schedule and full-year metrics met or exceeded guidance — management highlighted operational momentum that supports stronger cash flow outlook for 2026, a likely driver of investor optimism. Peabody Reports Results for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2025
• Positive Sentiment: Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share (payable March 10, ex‑div Feb 23), signaling cash-return discipline and supporting investor interest in the stock. Peabody Board Declares Dividend on Common Stock
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually large call-option activity: ~21,779 call contracts traded (≈94% above average), suggesting short-term bullish positioning by some traders and adding upside buying pressure.
• Neutral Sentiment: Q4 2025 earnings call transcripts and coverage are available for detail on guidance, coking-coal pricing and production plans — useful for investors who want to confirm management’s outlook and cadence for Centurion. Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU) Q4 2025 earnings call transcript Peabody Energy: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
• Negative Sentiment: EPS missed consensus by $0.01 (reported $0.09 vs. $0.10 expected) and quarterly revenue declined ~9% YoY; net margin and ROE remained slightly negative — metrics that give cautious investors reasons to trim exposure despite operational positives. Peabody (BTU) Q4 2025 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst sentiment cooled: Zacks downgraded BTU from “hold” to “strong sell,” and at least one research commentary flagged reduced near-term upside after a large prior rally — a potential headwind for momentum-driven buyers. Zacks.com Peabody Energy: Decent Q4 2025 And Centurion Ahead Of Schedule (Downgrade)

About Peabody Energy

Peabody Energy Corporation is one of the world’s largest private-sector coal companies, engaged primarily in the production and sale of metallurgical and thermal coal. The company’s operations span surface and underground mines, serving utilities, steel mills and other industrial customers that rely on coal as an essential component in power generation and steelmaking. Peabody’s product portfolio includes high-energy thermal coal for electricity generation and low-volatile metallurgical coal used in steel production, reflecting its diverse end-market reach.

Founded in 1883, Peabody Energy has grown from a regional mining concern into a global energy supplier.