$SXC

SunCoke Energy (NYSE: SXC) appointed Wendell L. Carter, a steel industry veteran, to its board. Carter brings over 40 years of experience in steel operations, engineering, and technology. He previously held roles at Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE: CLF) and ArcelorMittal USA. Carter will serve on SunCoke's Compensation and Governance Committees, adding expertise aligned with the company's core business of supplying coke for steel production.

SunCoke Energy, Inc. (SXC) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. WL Carter_PressRel_2026_0916a_v02.docx Page 1 of 3 Exhibit 99.1 SUNCOKE ENERGY, INC. ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF WENDELL L. CARTER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lisle, Ill. (September 16, 2026) – SunCoke Energy, Inc. (NYSE: SXC) today announced that Mr. Wendell L. Carter has been appointed

SunCoke Energy reported Q2 2026 earnings of $0.15 per share, versus a $0.08 estimate, according to the company. It attributed strength to the Phoenix Global acquisition boosting Industrial Services and to coke capacity reaching 100% utilization. SunCoke raised full-year Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $250M to $265M and free cash flow to $150M to $160M.

SunCoke Energy reported Q2 2026 results and raised full-year guidance. Management lifted consolidated adjusted EBITDA to $250 million to $265 million and operating cash flow to $240 million to $260 million, citing stronger first-half momentum, higher terminal volumes, and Middletown turbine return to service in May. The Phoenix acquisition is ahead of its $5 million to $10 million synergy target.

SunCoke Energy, Inc. (SXC) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. SUNCOKE ENERGY, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS • Second quarter 2026 net income was $15.6 million, compared to $3.5 million in the prior year period; second quarter 2026 net income attributable to SXC was $13.1 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, compared to $1.9 milli

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Residents near SunCoke Energy’s Middletown, Ohio plant report worsening odors and black residue, filing complaints with the Southwest Ohio Air Quality Agency. Inspection records cited an emissions violation during quenching of oven No. 51, with particulate emissions at 61.8 lb/hr vs 60 lb/hr and 24.2% opacity. The notice required corrective action. SunCoke did not respond.

SunCoke Energy (NYSE:SXC) reached a new 52-week high on Wednesday, trading up to $8.98 and last at $8.9950 versus a prior close of $8.87. Analysts cited include B. Riley cutting its target to $9.00 (neutral) and Weiss downgrading to sell. In its April 30 earnings, EPS was -$0.05 vs $0.08 consensus; revenue was $455.1M. The company declared a $0.12 quarterly dividend.

SunCoke Energy (NYSE: SXC) announced a planned leadership succession for its Chief Financial Officer position. Mark W. Marinko will retire effective March 13, 2026, and Shantanu Agrawal, currently Vice President, Finance and Treasurer, will succeed him. Agrawal's compensation package includes an annual base salary of $450,000 and eligibility for an annual non-equity incentive target equal to 75% of his base salary, along with various other executive benefits.

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