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Peabody Energy Corp Stock Forecast, Predictions & Price Target

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Analyst price target for BTU

Based on 3 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Peabody Energy Corp

Min Forecast
$26.50+7.46%
Avg Forecast
$30.50+23.68%
Max Forecast
$36.00+45.99%

Should I buy or sell BTU stock?

Based on 3 analysts offering ratings for Peabody Energy Corp.

Buy
Strong Buy
1 analysts 33.33%
Buy
0 analysts 0%
Hold
2 analysts 66.67%
Sell
0 analysts 0%
Strong Sell
0 analysts 0%
Although BTU's forecast from analysts indicates a "Buy", our proven Zen Rating quant model rates BTU as a "Hold". Stocks with a Zen Rating of Hold have had an average return of +5.11% per year. Learn More

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BTU stock forecasts by analyst

Analyst / FirmRatingActionPrice TargetUpside/DownsideDateAnalyst Color
lockedlocked$00.00+00.00%2026-08-04
lockedlocked$00.00+00.00%2026-07-30
lockedlocked$00.00+00.00%2026-07-30

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Forecast return on equity

Is BTU forecast to generate an efficient return?

Company
14.31%
Industry
17.06%
Market
145.92%
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Forecast High Return on Equity Forecast

Forecast return on assets

Is BTU forecast to generate an efficient return on assets?

Company
8.53%
Industry
9.78%
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Forecast Return on Assets vs Industry Forecast

BTU earnings per share forecast

What is BTU's earnings per share in the next 3 years based on estimates from 8 analysts?

Avg 1 year Forecast
$0.55
Avg 2 year Forecast
$3.41
Avg 3 year Forecast
$3.81

BTU revenue forecast

What is BTU's revenue in the next 3 years based on estimates from 7 analysts?

Avg 1 year Forecast
$4.4B+9.03%
Avg 2 year Forecast
$4.8B+20%
Avg 3 year Forecast
$4.8B+19.65%
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Forecast High Revenue Growth Forecast

BTU revenue growth forecast

How is BTU forecast to perform vs Thermal Coal companies and vs the US market?

Company
7.85%
Industry
5.18%
Market
15.34%
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Forecast Revenue Growth vs Industry Forecast
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Forecast Revenue Growth vs Market Forecast

BTU vs Coal Stocks

TickerPricePrice TargetUp/downsideConsensus
BTU$24.66$30.50+23.68%Buy
ARLP$25.10N/AN/A
NRP$102.99N/AN/A
CNR$94.95$104.50+10.06%Strong Buy
HNRG$15.77$26.17+65.93%Buy
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Peabody Energy Stock Forecast FAQ

Is Peabody Energy Stock a good buy in 2026, according to Wall Street analysts?

The consensus among 3 Wall Street analysts covering (NYSE: BTU) stock is to Buy BTU stock.

Out of 3 analysts, 1 (33.33%) are recommending BTU as a Strong Buy, 0 (0%) are recommending BTU as a Buy, 2 (66.67%) are recommending BTU as a Hold, 0 (0%) are recommending BTU as a Sell, and 0 (0%) are recommending BTU as a Strong Sell.

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What is BTU's earnings growth forecast for 2026-2028?

(NYSE: BTU) Peabody Energy's forecast annual earnings growth rate of N/A is not forecast to beat the US Thermal Coal industry's average forecast earnings growth rate of 59.15%, and while it is not forecast to beat the US market's average forecast earnings growth rate of 61.8%.

Peabody Energy's earnings in 2026 is -$182,700,000.On average, 8 Wall Street analysts forecast BTU's earnings for 2026 to be $66,813,390, with the lowest BTU earnings forecast at -$66,898,720, and the highest BTU earnings forecast at $159,871,850. On average, 8 Wall Street analysts forecast BTU's earnings for 2027 to be $415,971,560, with the lowest BTU earnings forecast at $255,648,680, and the highest BTU earnings forecast at $579,817,350.

In 2028, BTU is forecast to generate $464,780,320 in earnings, with the lowest earnings forecast at $366,748,340 and the highest earnings forecast at $542,698,800.

What is BTU's revenue growth forecast for 2026-2028?

(NYSE: BTU) Peabody Energy's forecast annual revenue growth rate of 7.85% is forecast to beat the US Thermal Coal industry's average forecast revenue growth rate of 5.18%, and while it is not forecast to beat the US market's average forecast revenue growth rate of 15.34%.

Peabody Energy's revenue in 2026 is $4,010,900,000.On average, 7 Wall Street analysts forecast BTU's revenue for 2026 to be $533,068,700,000, with the lowest BTU revenue forecast at $502,349,900,000, and the highest BTU revenue forecast at $594,384,400,000. On average, 7 Wall Street analysts forecast BTU's revenue for 2027 to be $586,704,700,000, with the lowest BTU revenue forecast at $532,459,200,000, and the highest BTU revenue forecast at $729,693,400,000.

In 2028, BTU is forecast to generate $584,998,100,000 in revenue, with the lowest revenue forecast at $519,781,600,000 and the highest revenue forecast at $690,441,600,000.

What is BTU's forecast return on assets (ROA) for 2026-2028?

(NYSE: BTU) forecast ROA is 8.53%, which is lower than the forecast US Thermal Coal industry average of 9.78%.

What is BTU's Price Target?

According to 3 Wall Street analysts that have issued a 1 year BTU price target, the average BTU price target is $30.50, with the highest BTU stock price forecast at $36.00 and the lowest BTU stock price forecast at $26.50.

On average, Wall Street analysts predict that Peabody Energy's share price could reach $30.50 by Aug 4, 2027. The average Peabody Energy stock price prediction forecasts a potential upside of 23.68% from the current BTU share price of $24.66.

What is BTU's Earnings Per Share (EPS) forecast for 2026-2028?

(NYSE: BTU) Peabody Energy's current Earnings Per Share (EPS) is -$1.49. On average, analysts forecast that BTU's EPS will be $0.55 for 2026, with the lowest EPS forecast at -$0.55, and the highest EPS forecast at $1.31. On average, analysts forecast that BTU's EPS will be $3.41 for 2027, with the lowest EPS forecast at $2.10, and the highest EPS forecast at $4.76. In 2028, BTU's EPS is forecast to hit $3.81 (min: $3.01, max: $4.45).

What is BTU's forecast return on equity (ROE) for 2026-2028?

(NYSE: BTU) forecast ROE is 14.31%, which is considered weak.
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