Peabody Energy Corporation
BTUEnergyNASDAQThermal Coal · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframePeabody Energy Corporation engages in the production of metallurgical and thermal coal. At a $2.79B market cap, Peabody Energy Corporation ranks as a mid-cap company within energy. It operates through Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, and Other U.S.
Market Cap
$2.79B
Beta
0.32
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
8.18
EPS (TTM)
$-1.49
EPS (Fwd)
$2.80
ROE
-4.8%
ROA
-1.5%
Cash
$526.3M
Total Debt
$424.9M
Free CF
-$54.0M
52W Change
-19.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where BTU stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 15, 2026 close, BTU finished 12.10% below its 150-day moving average ($26.69) and 17.71% below its 200-day moving average ($28.51). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is BTU overbought or oversold?
At the October 15, 2026 close, BTU's RSI(14) was 29.1, in oversold territory (below 30). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
With $526.3M in cash and $424.9M in debt, BTU maintains more liquidity than leverage. This favorable balance sheet position can be an asset when capital markets become less accommodating. Free cash flow is running at -$54.0M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of -4.8% points to negative capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. Revenue has pulled back from $4.98B (2022) to $3.86B (2025), a 22% decline worth watching.
The relatively low beta of 0.32 suggests BTU is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. It is important to consider these factors alongside broader market conditions and individual financial goals when reviewing BTU.