$CNR

Core Natural Resources (NYSE: CNR) has expanded its president Mitesh Thakkar's role to oversee daily operations and appointed Nathan Tucker as its new CFO. Tucker, previously VP of finance, succeeds Thakkar in the CFO role. The changes follow the company's 2025 merger of CONSOL Energy and Arch Resources, as it focuses on integration and growth.

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Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. 8-K false 0001710366 0001710366 2026-08-18 2026-08-18 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 18

UBS downgraded Core Natural Resources (NYSE:CNR) to Neutral from Buy, raising its price target to $105.00. The move follows a 15% monthly and 35% annual share price increase, with the stock trading at 4.5x forward EV/EBITDA. UBS noted improved operations but believes the valuation now reflects this. The company received a potential multi-million-dollar grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for critical mineral recovery.

Core Natural Resources (CNR) reported Q2 2026 sales of $1.14B and net income of $126.47M, reversing a year-ago loss. Shares fell 4.01% in one day but rose 32.42% over one year. Analysts estimate a fair value of $109.50, above the last close of $92.03, citing cost efficiencies and market strategy. Risks include global coal demand and environmental regulations.

Core Natural Resources (NYSE:CNR) reported Q2 2026 results with sales of $1,141.01 million and net income of $126.47 million, reversing a prior-year net loss. The company confirmed a $0.10 quarterly dividend, 2026 sales volume guidance of 87.3–92.4 million tons, and a buyback of 4,273,024 shares for $329.21 million.

Zacks reports that Core Natural Resources (CNR) has seen upward revisions to earnings estimates. The current-quarter consensus EPS is $0.83, up 36.1% year over year, and the full-year consensus EPS is $4.92, up 265.1%. Over 30 days, consensus estimates rose 38.33% for the quarter and 20.82% for the year; the stock has a Zacks Rank #1.

Simply Wall St reports Core Natural Resources (CNR) shares rose 12.2% after it reported Q2 2026 sales of $1,141.01 million and a swing to net income of $126.47 million. The company cited a $125.40 million Leer South insurance recovery, updated 2026 volume guidance of 87.3 to 92.4 million tons, a $0.10 dividend, and a $329.21 million repurchase of 4,273,024 shares.

U.S. upstream M&A slowed to $9.1B in Q2 as crude price volatility eased, though Enverus expects acceleration in H2 2026. Deal highlights include Magnolia Oil & Gas buying WildFire Energy for about $4.06B, Crescent Energy acquiring Vital Energy for ~$3.1B and Eagle Ford assets for $905M, and Baytex selling Eagle Ford assets for $2.14B.

Core Natural Resources (NYSE: CNR) reported Q2 2026 net income of $126.5 million and adjusted EBITDA of $323.6 million on $1.1 billion revenue. It generated $250 million net operating cash and $148 million free cash flow, repurchased $68 million of stock, and returned $360 million since Feb 2025. It also settled its Leer South insurance claim for $155 million.