$BTU

Jefferies highlights top coal stocks due to supply issues and price rallies, with Warrior Met Coal, Core, Peabody, Ramaco, and Alpha Metallurgical Resources analyzed. Warrior and Core are top picks with Buy ratings, while Peabody and Ramaco also receive Buy ratings. Alpha is rated Hold. Key metrics include EV/EBITDA and free cash flow yields for 2027. Second-quarter 2026 earnings varied, with some companies exceeding expectations and others missing.

Peabody Energy (BTU) rose 7.3% to $29.31 on Thursday, with 1.9M shares traded. The gain was part of a broader sector rally, with peers CNR and LEU also rising. The move suggests sector-wide factors, such as commodity prices or macro sentiment, are driving the gains. Peabody's market cap is now $3.6B.

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC filed a class action lawsuit against Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) and its officers, alleging securities law violations. The complaint claims misstatements about Centurion mine's issues, leading to a revised sales outlook and a 37% stock price decline. Investors who purchased BTU between Oct 14, 2024, and May 4, 2026, are encouraged to join the case.

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announced a class action lawsuit against Peabody Energy (BTU) and its executives for alleged securities fraud. The suit claims misconduct related to coal production at the Centurion mine, leading to a 9.7% stock drop on March 30, 2026. Investors have until August 24, 2026, to join the case. The stock dropped from $39.50 to $35.68 on March 30, 2026, due to lower sales volume.

A lawsuit is pending against Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU) for alleged securities laws violations. The plaintiff claims the company made false statements about its Centurion mine ramp-up and growth. Investors who bought shares before October 2024 are encouraged to contact the Shareholders Foundation.

Stocks including Peabody Energy (BTU), Borr Drilling (BORR), Texas Pacific Land (TPL), Halliburton (HAL) and Transocean (RIG) rose after crude prices climbed on Middle East geopolitical tensions. WTI rose above $81 and Brent neared $90 amid reports of stalled Iran ceasefire talks and a possible naval blockade. The article cites Hormuz supply risk and notes BORR up 4.8% to 9.8% in the session.

Key Group Long Term Investments LP and Sunil Jagwani filed an amended Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of Peabody Energy Corporation common stock. Each reports 8,510,029 shares, or 7.0% of the class, with shared voting and shared dispositive power and a disclaimer of beneficial ownership beyond any pecuniary interest.

Argus downgraded Peabody Energy Corp (BTU) to a SELL on Aug 12, 2026. The article describes Peabody’s coal production and related marketing and trading activities, but provides no earnings or price target figures for BTU.

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP said it filed a securities fraud class action against Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) and executives, alleging Centurion mine production disclosures misled investors. The complaint cites a March 30, 2026 9.7% stock drop and a May 5, 2026 decline after Centurion commissioning delays. Lead plaintiff deadline is Aug. 24, 2026.

Peabody Energy Australia, a subsidiary of US-listed Peabody Energy, signed an enforceable undertaking with Australia’s Fair Work Ombudsman after wage and entitlement underpayments. The FWO said back payments from Jan 2016 to Apr 2023 totaled $4,982,070 for 197 workers, including interest and super. Peabody will pay $50,000 and improve compliance systems.