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Peabody Energy - BTU Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $27.00
  • Forecasted Upside: -8.60%
  • Number of Analysts: 7
  • Breakdown:
  • 2 Sell Ratings
  • 1 Hold Ratings
  • 4 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$29.54 As of 12/4/2025 04:59 PM ET
▲ +0.11 (0.37%)

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Analyst Price Target for BTU

Analyst Price Target is $27.00
▼ -8.60% Downside Potential
This price target is based on 7 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Peabody Energy in the last 3 months. The average price target is $27.00, with a high forecast of $32.00 and a low forecast of $24.00. The average price target represents a -8.60% upside from the last price of $29.54.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 7 investment analysts is to hold stock in Peabody Energy. This rating has held steady since October 2025, when it changed from a Moderate Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/12/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/10/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/9/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/9/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/7/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/5/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/4/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/4/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
12/1/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingSell (D+) ➝ Sell (D+)
11/25/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingSell (D+) ➝ Sell (D+)
11/19/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingSell (D+) ➝ Sell (D+)
11/13/2025Weiss RatingsDowngradeHold (C) ➝ Sell (D+)
10/31/2025BenchmarkBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$23.00 ➝ $32.00
10/30/2025Zacks ResearchDowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C-) ➝ Hold (C-)
10/8/2025UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$17.00 ➝ $27.00
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C-) ➝ Hold (C-)
9/19/2025UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$16.00 ➝ $17.00
9/9/2025B. RileyBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$18.00 ➝ $24.00
8/20/2025UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$14.00 ➝ $15.50
7/15/2025UBS GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$14.00
5/7/2025BenchmarkLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$26.00 ➝ $23.00
4/11/2025B. RileyLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$27.00 ➝ $19.00
2/7/2025BenchmarkLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$30.00 ➝ $26.00
1/6/2025Jefferies Financial GroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$30.00 ➝ $26.00
12/16/2024BMO Capital MarketsUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$26.00 ➝ $26.00
11/1/2024BenchmarkBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$28.00 ➝ $30.00
10/10/2024BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$25.00 ➝ $26.00
9/17/2024B. RileyBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$32.00 ➝ $34.00
8/2/2024B. RileyBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$31.00 ➝ $32.00
5/3/2024BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$25.00 ➝ $24.00
5/3/2024BenchmarkReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$28.00
5/3/2024B. RileyLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$32.00 ➝ $31.00
4/15/2024B. RileyLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$34.00 ➝ $32.00
4/12/2024BenchmarkReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$28.00
2/27/2024B. RileyBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$32.00 ➝ $34.00
10/4/2023Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$27.00 ➝ $30.00
9/27/2023B. RileyBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$25.00 ➝ $32.00
7/28/2023B. RileyLower Target$27.00 ➝ $25.00
6/26/2023B. RileyLower Target$29.00 ➝ $27.00
5/1/2023B. RileyLower Target$39.00 ➝ $29.00
2/15/2023BenchmarkBoost TargetBuy$31.00 ➝ $33.00
1/17/2023B. RileyBoost Target$37.00 ➝ $39.00
11/18/2022BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetMarket Perform$28.00 ➝ $31.00
10/11/2022B. RileyBoost Target$28.00 ➝ $31.00
7/7/2022B. RileyLower TargetBuy$34.00 ➝ $33.00
6/14/2022Clarkson CapitalReiterated RatingNeutral
6/7/2022Jefferies Financial GroupUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$25.00 ➝ $36.00
5/2/2022B. RileyBoost Target$32.00 ➝ $34.00
5/2/2022BenchmarkBoost Target$19.00 ➝ $29.00
3/9/2022Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetHold$18.00 ➝ $25.00
2/3/2022B. RileyBoost Target$24.00 ➝ $25.00
10/29/2021BenchmarkUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$16.00
10/19/2021B. RileyBoost TargetBuy$22.00 ➝ $23.00
10/4/2021B. RileyUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$15.00 ➝ $22.00
9/2/2021B. RileyBoost TargetNeutral$11.00 ➝ $15.00
8/2/2021B. RileyBoost TargetNeutral$7.00 ➝ $11.00
7/14/2021B. RileyBoost TargetNeutral$4.00 ➝ $7.00
2/8/2021B. RileyBoost TargetNeutral$1.45 ➝ $3.50
(Data available from 12/4/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.50 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 32 very positive mentions
  • 24 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
5/8/2025
  • 31 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
6/7/2025
  • 11 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
7/7/2025
  • 19 very positive mentions
  • 11 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/6/2025
  • 28 very positive mentions
  • 10 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/5/2025
  • 34 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/5/2025
  • 27 very positive mentions
  • 11 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/4/2025
  • 22 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/4/2025

Current Sentiment

  • 22 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

Recent Stories by Sentiment

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Peabody Energy logo
Peabody Energy Corporation engages in coal mining business in the United States, Japan, Taiwan, Australia, India, Brazil, Belgium, Chile, France, Indonesia, China, Vietnam, South Korea, Germany, and internationally. The company operates through Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, Other U.S. Thermal, and Corporate and Other segments. It is involved in the mining, preparation, and sale of thermal coal primarily to electric utilities; mining bituminous and sub-bituminous coal deposits; low sulfur and high British thermal unit thermal coal; and mining metallurgical coal, such as hard coking coal, semi-hard coking coal, semi-soft coking coal, and pulverized coal injection coal. The company supplies coal primarily to electricity generators, industrial facilities, and steel manufacturers. It also engages in marketing and brokering of coal from other coal producers; trading of coal and freight-related contracts, as well as provides transportation-related services. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri.
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Today's Range

Now: $29.54
Low: $28.62
High: $29.76

50 Day Range

MA: $29.12
Low: $24.52
High: $34.86

52 Week Range

Now: $29.54
Low: $9.61
High: $35.99

Volume

2,076,667 shs

Average Volume

2,673,267 shs

Market Capitalization

$3.59 billion

P/E Ratio

N/A

Dividend Yield

1.02%

Beta

0.57

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Peabody Energy?

The following Wall Street sell-side analysts have issued reports on Peabody Energy in the last twelve months: B. Riley, Benchmark Co., BMO Capital Markets, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., UBS Group AG, Wall Street Zen, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research.
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What is the current price target for Peabody Energy?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Peabody Energy in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $27.00, suggesting a possible downside of 8.1%. Benchmark Co. has the highest price target set, predicting BTU will reach $32.00 in the next twelve months. B. Riley has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $24.00 for Peabody Energy in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Peabody Energy?

Peabody Energy currently has 2 sell ratings, 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in BTU, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Peabody Energy?

Other companies that are similar to Peabody Energy include Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Warrior Met Coal, Alliance Resource Partners, Natural Resource Partners and Ramaco Resources. Learn More about companies similar to Peabody Energy.

How do I contact Peabody Energy's investor relations team?

Peabody Energy's physical mailing address is 701 MARKET ST, ST LOUIS MO, 63101. The coal producer's listed phone number is (314) 342-3400 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Peabody Energy is www.peabodyenergy.com. Learn More about contacing Peabody Energy investor relations.