Peabody Energy (BTU.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 30% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Peabody Energy stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Peabody Energy Price Target 2026: Analysts See 29% Upside

The average price target for Peabody Energy is $31.00. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 28,87% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Peabody Energy overvalued or undervalued?

Peabody Energy is currently undervalued with a gap of 28.9% relative to the price target.


The current price is $24.06, which places Peabody Energy in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $27.90, and overvalued when the price exceeds $34.10.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Peabody Energy, the fair value range lies between $27.90 and $34.10.


See the full price target analysis for Peabody Energy →

Analyst Ratings for Peabody Energy stock in 2026: Buy

6 analysts cover Peabody Energy. The majority is positive, with 66.7% recommending Buy, while 33.3% recommend Hold. The average price target is $31.00, which gives an upside of 28.9% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.33/5)
Strong Buy
4 (66.7%)
Hold
2 (33.3%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.33 out of 5 based on 6 analysts

About Peabody Energy – Thermal Coal

Peabody Energy Corporation driver en omfattende kulmineforretning globalt. De tjener primært penge på at udvinde og sælge termisk kul til elværker og metallurgisk kul, som stålproducenter bruger. Peabody leverer forskellige typer kul, herunder hårdt kokskul og semi-blødt kokskul. Virksomheden har aktiviteter i USA og Australien, men deres kul handles internationalt i markeder som Japan, Indien og Kina. Peabody Energy ejer interesser i 17 kulmineoperationer og har betydelige reserver på cirka 2,5 milliarder tons kul. De har et stort fokus på både Powder River Basin og Seaborne segmenterne. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Peabody Energy

$ 2,6B Market cap
$ 4,0B Revenue
Thermal Coal Industry
- P/E
0.68 P/S
0.80 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
Energi Sector

What kind of stock is Peabody Energy?

Speculative stock

Peabody Energy is classified as a speculative stock.

Score Overview for Peabody Energy

💰 Value Score 53/100 (Neutral)
⭐ Quality Score 27/100 (Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 16/100 (Very Low)
📊 Total Score 32/100

⚠️ 4 red flags identified 1 critical

Our analysis has identified 4 potential risk factors in Peabody Energy that investors should be aware of.

⚠️ Negative profit margin: The profit margin is -4.6% – the company is losing money on its operations.
⚠️ Negative return on equity: ROE is -4.8% – the company is generating a negative return for shareholders.
⚠️ High short interest: 14.4% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.
🚨 Falling earnings: Quarterly earnings have fallen 63% year over year – the company's profitability is under pressure.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 0.7 (low — potentially undervalued relative to revenue). The P/B ratio is 0.8, below book value, which can point to a value opportunity.

💵 Profitability & Growth

The latest quarterly earnings grew -62.6% year over year — falling earnings.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 5 out of 9 — average financial health. Altman Z2 is 3.10 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 61.5% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 14.40% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Peabody Energy Dividend 2026: 1.4% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for Peabody Energy in 2026

Dividend yield
1.38%
Dividend per share
0.08 USD
Payout ratio
27.5%
Low
Dividend growth (2 years)
+33.3%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
0.29 USD

When does Peabody Energy pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
August 12, 2026
Next dividend payment
September 3, 2026
Latest payment date
September 3, 2026

How much does Peabody Energy pay in dividends?

Peabody Energy pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 0.08 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 1.38%. Over the last 2 years, the annual dividend has grown by 33.3%, which shows positive dividend growth.

The payout ratio is 27.5%, which is low. This suggests the company prioritizes reinvesting in growth over dividend payments. There is good room to raise the dividend in the future.

Historical Dividend Payments for Peabody Energy

We have registered dividend payments for Peabody Energy since 2023-05-10. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 28 times, most recently on 2026-08-12. This stock qualifies as a sporadic dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 3 years. That makes it interesting for investors looking for occasional dividend income.

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Insider Trading in Peabody Energy 2026: The Signal Is mostly negative

In 2026, insiders at Peabody Energy have made 20 transactions – split into 18 purchases and 2 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 152,896 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Yeates Darren Ronald, Walker Clayton D., Spurbeck Mark and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is mostly negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold more than they have bought over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 13 purchases and 1 sales. A net 49,766 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 18 purchases and 2 sales. A net 152,896 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: Yeates Darren Ronald bought 121 shares at 28 $ each on 2026-06-08. The stock has since fallen 19.1%.

Latest sale: Jarboe Scott T. sold 2,925 shares at 28 $ each on 2026-06-01.

Who is buying: Yeates Darren Ronald, Walker Clayton D., Spurbeck Mark, Roberts Malcolm James, Malone Robert A and others.

Who is selling: Jarboe Scott T., Bertone Andrea E..

Latest Insider Trades in Peabody Energy (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Peabody Energy. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-06-08 Yeates Darren Ronald Buy 121 28 3,411
2026-06-08 Walker Clayton D. Buy 20 28 564
2026-06-08 Spurbeck Mark Buy 89 28 2,509
2026-06-08 Roberts Malcolm James Buy 43 28 1,212
2026-06-08 Malone Robert A Buy 71 28 2,001
2026-06-08 Jarboe Scott T. Buy 74 28 2,086
2026-06-08 Hodges Georganne Buy 21 28 592
2026-06-08 Grech James C. Buy 260 28 7,329
2026-06-08 GORMAN STEPHEN E Buy 65 28 1,832
2026-06-08 Chirekos Nicholas J. Buy 68 28 1,917

Who is buying and selling Peabody Energy shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Peabody Energy: Yeates Darren Ronald, Walker Clayton D., Spurbeck Mark, Roberts Malcolm James, Malone Robert A and others. In total, 41,049 $ was bought across 18 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Jarboe Scott T., Bertone Andrea E.. In total, 193,946 $ was sold across 2 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Peabody Energy Short Selling 2026: 14.4% Sold Short

Very high short interest: 14.4% of the free float
Short % of free float
14.4%
Assessment
Very high short interest
Short squeeze risk
High
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a very high share of short selling. Between 10-20% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 14.4% means that 14.4% of the freely traded shares in Peabody Energy have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices. On positive surprises (e.g. a strong earnings report), short sellers can be forced to buy back shares quickly to close their positions, which can cause a short squeeze with sharp price gains in a short time.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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When Does Peabody Energy Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Peabody Energy is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Peabody Energy 2026 – Signal: Strong Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Peabody Energy (BTU.US) – RSI 48, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Peabody Energy technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Peabody Energy Corporation

Peabody Energy Corporation is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $22.80 is 0.1% below the 20-day average ($22.82). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 7.2% below the 50-day average ($24.56). Long term, the stock is 21.7% below the 200-day average ($29.13), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (24.56) is below the 200-day average (29.13), which is a classic bearish signal for Peabody Energy Corporation.

Is Peabody Energy Corporation overbought or oversold?

Peabody Energy Corporation has an RSI of 48.3, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Peabody Energy Corporation

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.579), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-0.629) by 0.050, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-1.791), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (-1.085) by 0.706, which confirms continued negative long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bearish (MACD negative). However, momentum shows signs of improving on a daily basis – a potential trend reversal could be ahead, but it is not confirmed yet.

Risk Profile for Peabody Energy Corporation

Peabody Energy Corporation has an annual standard deviation of 58.1%, which classifies the stock as high risk. Sizeable price swings are normal, and the stock requires a higher risk tolerance.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Peabody Energy Corporation

Trend: Negative. The price trades below SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.579). Weekly bearish (-1.791).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 48.3 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Sell

The price is in a downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is negative on both a daily and weekly basis. Avoid buying and consider closing existing positions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Peabody Energy stock in 2026

Should you buy Peabody Energy stock now?
No, the technical signal for Peabody Energy is currently SELL. Peabody Energy trades at $24.06 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Strong Sell. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -0.579 with rising momentum (signal: -0.629); RSI is at 48.3 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $31.00 points to 28.9% upside. The stock is in a broader downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200). Buying in a downtrend is generally not recommended. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Peabody Energy stock?
The average analyst price target for Peabody Energy is $31.00. The current price is $24.06, which gives an upside of 28.9%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $27.90 and $34.10.
Is Peabody Energy a dividend stock?
Yes, Peabody Energy is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 1.38%. The latest dividend was $0.08 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 8/12/2026. The payout ratio is 27.5%, which is considered sustainable. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 9/3/2026.
When does Peabody Energy pay a dividend in 2026?
Peabody Energy pays its next dividend on 9/3/2026. The latest dividend was $0.08 per share with an ex-dividend date of 8/12/2026. The dividend yield is 1.38%. The payout ratio of 27.5% points to a sustainable dividend with room to grow.
What is the risk of Peabody Energy stock?
Peabody Energy is rated as a stock with high risk. the annual standard deviation is 58.1%, which classifies the stock as high risk.
Is Peabody Energy overvalued?
No, Peabody Energy is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (28.9% upside). Peabody Energy has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 0.7, a P/B ratio of 0.8. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 28.9%.
Is Peabody Energy overbought?
No, Peabody Energy is not overbought. RSI is at 48.3 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 48.3 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 5.4% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next Peabody Energy earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Peabody Energy has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Peabody Energy shorted?
Yes, Peabody Energy is shorted with 14.4% of the free float sold short. This is a very high level of short selling, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Peabody Energy stock?
No, insiders are not buying Peabody Energy shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 13 purchases and 1 sales. On a net basis, 49,766 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 18 purchases and 2 sales, with a net 152,896 $ sold. Active sellers include Jarboe Scott T., Bertone Andrea E.. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Peabody Energy a good stock?
Based on our total score, Peabody Energy is rated as a poor stock with a total score of 32 out of 100. The stock scores below average on value, quality and momentum – it sits at the lower end of the market. The score is made up of Value: 53/100, Quality: 27/100, Momentum: 16/100. In addition: analysts see 28.9% upside to the price target; a dividend of 1.38%; technical signal: Strong Sell. Whether Peabody Energy is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Peabody Energy stock?
The outlook for Peabody Energy based on current data: the average analyst price target is $31.00 (+28.9%); the stock is in a downtrend (below SMA50 and SMA200). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Peabody Energy stock rising?
Peabody Energy is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 5.4% above the 20-day average; short interest is 14.4% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been buying the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Peabody Energy go?
The average analyst price target for Peabody Energy is $31.00, which corresponds to a potential gain of 28.9% from the current price of $24.06. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Peabody Energy fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Peabody Energy. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Peabody Energy do?
Peabody Energy Corporation driver en omfattende kulmineforretning globalt. De tjener primært penge på at udvinde og sælge termisk kul til elværker og metallurgisk kul, som stålproducenter bruger. Peabody leverer forskellige typer kul, herunder hårdt kokskul og semi-blødt koksk... The company belongs to the Energi sector, more specifically the Thermal Coal industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Peabody Energy as an investment.
Did Peabody Energy raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Peabody Energy. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Peabody Energy making money or losing money?
No, Peabody Energy is currently not making money — the company is losing money with a negative profit margin of -4.6%, a small loss. That means the business loses money on every dollar of revenue. For growth stocks investing in expansion this is normal — but it raises the risk if the company does not reach break-even before its capital runs out.
Can Peabody Energy go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Peabody Energy is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 3.10 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 5 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 61% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Peabody Energy have a lot of debt?
No, Peabody Energy has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 61%. For the energi sector, anything below 80% counts as low debt. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Peabody Energy service its debt? Could struggle to service its debt — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is -7.5x, and the company has more cash than debt (net cash).