Q3 EPS Estimates for METC Decreased by Northland Securities

Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:METC) – Investment analysts at Northland Securities reduced their Q3 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Ramaco Resources in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, August 5th. Northland Securities analyst J. Grampp now expects that the energy company will earn ($0.32) per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of ($0.12). The consensus estimate for Ramaco Resources’ current full-year earnings is ($0.68) per share. Northland Securities also issued estimates for Ramaco Resources’ Q4 2026 earnings at ($0.04) EPS and FY2026 earnings at ($0.97) EPS.

Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ:METC) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The energy company reported ($0.26) earnings per share for the quarter, meeting the consensus estimate of ($0.26). The firm had revenue of $122.32 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $133.11 million. Ramaco Resources had a negative return on equity of 12.80% and a negative net margin of 11.98%.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently weighed in on the stock. Benchmark cut their price objective on shares of Ramaco Resources from $38.00 to $26.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday. Zacks Research lowered shares of Ramaco Resources from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on shares of Ramaco Resources from $17.00 to $13.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Ramaco Resources in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $13.00 price target on shares of Ramaco Resources in a research note on Thursday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $22.71.

Ramaco Resources Trading Up 3.8%

NASDAQ:METC opened at $9.59 on Friday. Ramaco Resources has a 1 year low of $8.56 and a 1 year high of $57.80. The stock has a market cap of $625.08 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -8.96 and a beta of 1.37. The business has a fifty day moving average of $12.81 and a 200-day moving average of $14.90. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06, a quick ratio of 3.93 and a current ratio of 4.88.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of METC. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new position in Ramaco Resources during the second quarter worth about $102,000. BankChampaign National Association acquired a new stake in Ramaco Resources in the 1st quarter valued at about $187,000. Royal Bank of Canada boosted its position in shares of Ramaco Resources by 16.4% during the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 81,583 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $1,262,000 after purchasing an additional 11,474 shares in the last quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers boosted its position in shares of Ramaco Resources by 12.2% during the 1st quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 26,850 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $415,000 after purchasing an additional 2,930 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP grew its stake in shares of Ramaco Resources by 38.5% in the 1st quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 1,435,059 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $22,179,000 after purchasing an additional 398,626 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 74.49% of the company’s stock.

Key Ramaco Resources News

Here are the key news stories impacting Ramaco Resources this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Benchmark maintained a bullish stance: The firm lowered its price target from $38 to $26 but retained a “buy” rating, implying substantial potential upside from recent levels. The target reduction appears to reflect more conservative valuation assumptions rather than a change to its positive recommendation. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly EPS met expectations: Ramaco reported a second-quarter loss of $0.26 per share, matching the consensus estimate. This may provide some support for the stock despite weaker revenue and continued losses. Ramaco Resources Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman Sachs lowered its target but stayed neutral: Goldman reduced its price target from $13 to $11 while maintaining a “neutral” rating. The revised target remains above recent trading levels, but the cut signals limited conviction in near-term upside. The Fly analyst report
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed expectations: Second-quarter revenue was $122.3 million versus the $133.1 million consensus estimate. Ramaco also reported a negative net margin and negative return on equity, highlighting ongoing profitability pressure. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings estimates were reduced: Northland Securities cut its FY2027 EPS forecast to $0.12 from $0.13. The revision adds to concerns about slower earnings recovery and contrasts with the current consensus estimate of a full-year loss.
• Negative Sentiment: Legal overhang emerged: Lowey Dannenberg said it was appointed co-lead counsel in a class-action lawsuit alleging federal securities-law violations by Ramaco. The investigation creates potential litigation, reputational and financial risks for METC investors. Lowey Dannenberg investigation announcement

Ramaco Resources Company Profile

Ramaco Resources, Inc (NASDAQ:METC) is a U.S.-based producer of premium metallurgical coal and industrial minerals, focused on supplying the steel and allied industries. The company’s operations are centered in the Appalachian region of West Virginia, where it develops, mines and processes high-carbon coal products designed to meet the quality requirements of blast‐furnace and electric‐arc furnace steelmakers.

The firm’s flagship asset is the Elk Creek underground mine in Wyoming County, West Virginia, which began commercial production in 2019 and delivers a range of high‐grade metallurgical and anthracite coals.