BTU
Peabody Energy Corporation · Energy · Thermal Coal
Last
$22.63
−$0.93 (−3.93%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours $22.65 +$0.02 (+0.11%) 12:00 AM ET
Prev close $23.55
Open $23.41
Day high $23.67
Day low $22.60
Volume 1,311,852
Avg vol 2,984,820
Mkt cap
$2.87B
P/E ratio
-22.85
FY Revenue
$3.90B
EPS
-0.99
Gross Margin
100.00%
Sector
Energy
AI report sections
BTU
Peabody Energy Corporation
Peabody Energy shows very strong 12‑month price appreciation alongside recent bullish technical breakouts, yet the share price remains below the 50‑day moving average, indicating an uneven intermediate trend. Fundamentals are mixed, with negative net income, pressured free cash flow, and declining earnings versus the prior year offset by low leverage and solid liquidity ratios. Short interest is elevated in both reported positioning and daily short volume, and recent news includes shareholder investigations, underscoring a backdrop of both opportunity and controversy.
AI summarized at 12:42 PM ET, 2026-05-28
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 63 SWING: 55 LONG: 42
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−33% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.67×
RSI
44.83 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.01 (Weak)
MACD: -0.00 Signal: 0.00
Short-Term
+0.15 (Strong)
MACD: -0.64 Signal: -0.79
Long-Term
-0.01 (Weak)
MACD: -0.92 Signal: -0.91
Intraday trend score 31.77

Latest news

BTU 12 articles Positive: 0 Neutral: 0 Negative: 12
Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Hagens Berman
Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) Faces Securities Class Action Lawsuit – Hagens Berman Investigating Federal Securities Law Violations Related to Centurion Operations

Peabody Energy faces a securities class action lawsuit for allegedly misleading investors about its Centurion metallurgical coal mine in Australia. The company claimed in February 2026 that the mine would produce 700,000 tons in Q1, but later slashed that forecast to 250,000 tons (64% reduction) due to mechanical and electrical issues. The stock plummeted 36% between the initial disclosure and fuller revelations, with full-year production expectations cut from 3.5 million to 2.5 million tons. The lawsuit covers investors who purchased shares between October 14, 2024 and May 4, 2026.

BTU securities class action Centurion mine metallurgical coal misleading statements production forecast stock decline federal securities law violations
Sentiment note

The company faces a securities class action lawsuit for allegedly making false and misleading statements about Centurion's operational capabilities and production forecasts. Stock price declined 36% following disclosure of operational problems, and the company significantly reduced full-year production guidance by 28%, indicating serious operational challenges and potential investor deception.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Rosen Law Firm
ROSEN, A GLOBAL AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Peabody Energy Corporation Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – BTU

Rosen Law Firm is soliciting investors in Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) who purchased stock between October 14, 2024 and May 4, 2026 to join a securities class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that Peabody Energy made materially false and misleading statements regarding its Centurion mine operations, with the company significantly lowering guidance in March 2026 when it announced Q1 output would be approximately 250,000 tons versus previous estimates of 700,000 tons due to mining commissioning challenges.

BTU securities class action Centurion mine false statements investor losses lead plaintiff deadline mining operations
Sentiment note

The company is the subject of a securities class action lawsuit alleging material misrepresentations about its Centurion mine operations. Significant downward guidance revision (250,000 tons vs. 700,000 tons expected) indicates operational challenges and potential investor losses from misleading prior statements.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Hagens Berman
Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) Faces Securities Class Action Related to Surprise Centurion Problems – HBSS

Peabody Energy faces a securities class action lawsuit after making surprise disclosures about operational problems at its flagship Centurion metallurgical coal mine in Australia. The company initially assured investors in February 2026 of strong production targets (700,000 tons in Q1), but subsequently slashed Q1 production expectations by 64% to 250,000 tons in March, citing mechanical and electrical issues discovered during commissioning. This led to a 36% stock price decline between March 27 and May 5, 2026, prompting allegations of insufficient transparency about the mine's operational capabilities.

BTU securities class action Centurion mine metallurgical coal misleading statements production targets operational problems investor losses
Sentiment note

The company faces securities litigation for allegedly misleading investors about operational capabilities of its flagship Centurion mine. Significant production target reductions (64% in Q1, 28% annually) and a 36% stock price decline indicate serious operational and disclosure failures that violated investor trust and federal securities laws.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.
PEABODY ENERGY CLASS ACTION ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Announces that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Peabody Energy Corporation and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Peabody Energy Corporation for allegedly providing false and misleading statements regarding its Centurion mine operations. The company failed to disclose material adverse facts about production delays and ramp-up issues. Following guidance cuts announced on March 30, 2026 and May 5, 2026, the stock declined significantly, with investors losing substantial value during the class period from October 14, 2024 to May 4, 2026.

BTU class action lawsuit Peabody Energy Centurion mine misleading statements production delays guidance cut stock decline
Sentiment note

The company is accused of disseminating materially false and misleading statements while concealing material adverse facts about the Centurion mine's operational challenges. Stock price declined 9.7% on March 30, 2026 and 5.7% on May 5, 2026 following guidance cuts, resulting in significant investor losses during the class period.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Rosen Law Firm
ROSEN, A LEADING NATIONAL FIRM, Encourages Peabody Energy Corporation Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – BTU

Rosen Law Firm is urging investors who purchased Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) stock between October 14, 2024 and May 4, 2026 to join a securities class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that Peabody Energy made materially false and misleading statements about its Centurion mine operations, with the company significantly lowering guidance in March 2026 when actual output was approximately 250,000 tons versus previously estimated 700,000 tons. The lead plaintiff deadline is August 24, 2026.

BTU securities class action Centurion mine false statements investor damages mining commissioning challenges guidance reduction
Sentiment note

The company is accused of providing overwhelmingly positive statements while concealing material adverse facts about the Centurion mine. A significant guidance reduction (from ~700,000 tons to ~250,000 tons in Q1 2026) indicates operational failures and misleading investor communications, resulting in investor losses.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Faruqi & Faruqi, Llp
BTU SHAREHOLDER NOTICE: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Reminds Peabody Energy Investors of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Deadline on August 24, 2026

A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Peabody Energy Corporation for allegedly making false and misleading statements about its Centurion mine operations. The company provided overly positive guidance while concealing material operational challenges. Stock price declined significantly following corrective disclosures on March 30, 2026 (down 9.7%) and May 5, 2026 (down 5.7%) when the company revealed commissioning delays and reduced output expectations. The deadline to seek lead plaintiff status is August 24, 2026.

BTU securities fraud class action lawsuit Centurion mine false statements stock price decline lead plaintiff investor losses
Sentiment note

The company is accused of making materially false and misleading statements about its Centurion mine while concealing significant operational challenges. Stock price fell sharply (9.7% and 5.7%) following corrective disclosures, and investors allegedly purchased securities at artificially inflated prices based on the company's misrepresentations.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Law Offices Of Howard G. Smith
DEADLINE ALERT for EMBC, FSLR, GTM, BTU: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Class Actions

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith has announced securities fraud class action lawsuits against four publicly-traded companies: Embecta Corp., First Solar Inc., ZoomInfo Technologies Inc., and Peabody Energy Corporation. The lawsuits allege that defendants made false or misleading statements regarding business guidance, operational performance, and market conditions. Investors have until mid-to-late August 2026 to file lead plaintiff motions.

EMBC FSLR GTM BTU securities fraud class action lawsuit misleading statements investor losses
Sentiment note

Defendants allegedly provided overly optimistic guidance regarding Centurion mine ramp-up date, which failed to materialize due to operational issues, causing significant delays and impacting metallurgical segment volumes.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bleichmar Fonti & Auld Llp
Peabody (NYSE:BTU) Centurion Mine Issues Trigger Securities Fraud Class Action – Investors Notified to Contact BFA Law about the Lawsuit

A securities fraud class action has been filed against Peabody Energy Corporation for allegedly misleading investors about coal production at its Centurion mine. The company claimed it would increase production to 3.5 million tons in 2026, but later revealed significant commissioning challenges, delivering only 250,000 tons in Q1 2026. This disclosure caused Peabody's stock to drop 9.7% on March 30, 2026, with further declines following additional delays announced in May.

BTU securities fraud class action lawsuit Centurion mine coal production misleading statements stock drop commissioning challenges
Sentiment note

Company is subject to securities fraud allegations for misrepresenting coal production capabilities at its flagship Centurion mine. Stock declined 9.7% following disclosure of commissioning challenges, with further 5.7% decline after additional delays and cost increases were announced. The lawsuit alleges intentional or reckless misconduct regarding material production forecasts.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Rosen Law Firm
ROSEN, A GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED FIRM, Encourages Peabody Energy Corporation Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – BTU

Rosen Law Firm is reminding investors who purchased Peabody Energy common stock between October 14, 2024 and May 4, 2026 of an important August 24, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in an ongoing securities class action. The lawsuit alleges that Peabody Energy provided misleading statements about its Centurion mine operations, with the company significantly lowering guidance in March 2026 when actual output was approximately 250,000 tons versus previously estimated 700,000 tons due to mining commissioning challenges.

BTU securities class action Peabody Energy Centurion mine lead plaintiff deadline investor compensation misleading statements mining delays
Sentiment note

The company is the subject of a securities class action lawsuit alleging material misrepresentations regarding the Centurion mine's operational status and production capacity. Significant downward guidance revision (250,000 tons vs. 700,000 tons expected) and undisclosed mining commissioning challenges resulted in investor losses.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Rosen Law Firm
ROSEN, A TRUSTED AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Peabody Energy Corporation Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action – BTU

Rosen Law Firm has filed a class action lawsuit against Peabody Energy Corporation on behalf of investors who purchased common stock between October 14, 2024 and May 4, 2026. The lawsuit alleges that Peabody Energy provided misleading statements about its Centurion mine operations, with actual first quarter 2026 output of approximately 250,000 tons versus previous estimates of around 700,000 tons due to mining commissioning challenges. The deadline to serve as lead plaintiff is August 24, 2026.

BTU class action lawsuit securities fraud Centurion mine misleading statements investor compensation lead plaintiff deadline
Sentiment note

The company is accused of disseminating materially false and misleading statements regarding the Centurion mine's production capacity and operational status, resulting in significant downward guidance revisions (250,000 tons vs. 700,000 tons expected) and investor losses.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Hagens Berman
Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) Faces Securities Class Action Lawsuit – Hagens Berman Investigating Federal Securities Law Violations Related to Centurion Operations

Peabody Energy faces a securities class action lawsuit for allegedly misleading investors about its Centurion metallurgical coal mine in Australia. The company claimed in February 2026 it would produce 700,000 tons in Q1, but later slashed that to 250,000 tons and reduced full-year production guidance from 3.5 million to 2.5 million tons due to mechanical and electrical issues. Peabody shares fell 36% between the initial cryptic disclosure on March 30 and fuller disclosure on May 5, 2026.

BTU securities class action Centurion mine metallurgical coal misleading statements production guidance investor losses federal securities law violations
Sentiment note

Company faces securities class action lawsuit for allegedly making false and misleading statements about Centurion mine operations and production capabilities. Stock declined 36% following disclosures of significant production shortfalls and operational issues, indicating serious investor harm and potential violations of federal securities laws.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Faruqi & Faruqi, Llp
BTU CLASS ACTION NOTICE: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Reminds Peabody Energy Investors of Securities Class Action Lawsuit Deadline on August 24, 2026

A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Peabody Energy Corporation for allegedly making false and misleading statements about its Centurion mine operations. The company provided overly positive guidance while concealing material operational challenges. Stock price declined significantly following corrective disclosures on March 30, 2026 (9.7% drop) and May 5, 2026 (5.7% drop) when the company revealed commissioning delays and reduced production guidance. The deadline to seek lead plaintiff status is August 24, 2026.

BTU securities fraud class action lawsuit Centurion mine false statements stock price decline lead plaintiff mining operations
Sentiment note

The company is the subject of a securities fraud class action lawsuit alleging material misstatements about its Centurion mine operations. The allegations include concealing operational challenges while providing overly positive guidance to investors, resulting in artificially inflated stock prices. Subsequent corrective disclosures triggered significant stock price declines (9.7% and 5.7%), indicating investor losses and breach of trust.

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