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Peabody Energy stock (BTU) jumps 6% as tighter PRB coal market grabs attention

Peabody Energy stock (BTU) jumps 6% as tighter PRB coal market grabs attention

Peabody Energy shares rose 6.2% to $32.53 Tuesday afternoon after an industry report flagged tighter Powder River Basin coal supply for 2026. Some coal-fired plants slated to close in 2025 will remain online into early 2026 under federal orders. Nearly all of Peabody’s expected 2026 production is already under contract. Traders await the Jan. 13 EIA outlook for further pricing signals.
6 January 2026
Coal Comeback Sends Peabody Energy (BTU) Stock Soaring – Real-Time Update & Analyst Insights

Coal Comeback Sends Peabody Energy (BTU) Stock Soaring – Real-Time Update & Analyst Insights

Peabody Energy shares rose about 5.9% to $31 Friday morning, with heavy trading volume. The company faces arbitration from Anglo American after walking away from a $3.78 billion coal asset deal. Peabody reported a Q2 net loss of $27.6 million but holds net cash of $192 million. Analysts remain mixed, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” and average 12-month target of $22–24.
3 October 2025
Peabody Energy’s 2025 Coal Comeback: Big Buybacks, Booming Demand, and a Surging Stock

Peabody Energy’s 2025 Coal Comeback: Big Buybacks, Booming Demand, and a Surging Stock

Peabody Energy shares jumped nearly 8% on September 24, closing around $25.71, and are up about 30–35% over the past quarter. The company canceled a $3.8 billion deal for Anglo American’s Australian coal assets in August after a mine fire. Peabody raised full-year guidance despite a Q2 loss and expanded its $1 billion buyback. Analyst price targets have climbed to $23–$24 as coal demand stays strong.
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