Peabody Energy

Peabody helps power plants and steel mills get the fuel they need to operate. The company digs up coal from mines in the United States and Australia. These products are used to make electricity for homes and produce steel for buildings.

What Peabody Digs and Delivers

• Powder River Basin: Thermal coal mined in Wyoming for electricity generation; represents 49% of revenue when combined with other U.S. thermal operations.
• Seaborne Metallurgical: Specialized coal used by steel manufacturers; accounts for approximately 51% of revenue when grouped with seaborne thermal sales.
• Seaborne Thermal: High-quality coal shipped to international power plants; sold primarily through annual and multi-year supply agreements.
• Other U.S. Thermal: Bituminous and sub-bituminous coal from mines in Indiana, Illinois, New Mexico, and Colorado.

Recent Business Moves

• Started full-scale production at the Centurion Mine in Queensland, Australia, in February 2026 to increase metallurgical coal output.
• Advanced renewable energy projects on reclaimed mining lands during 2025 as part of an asset optimization program.
• Evaluated potential for rare earth elements (REE) and critical minerals (CM) within existing coal reserves throughout 2025.
• Integrated benefits from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, which reduced federal coal royalty rates and added tax credits for steel-making coal.

A Global Mining Footprint

Peabody manages 16 active mining operations across two continents and serves customers in over 10 countries, including Japan, China, and India. The company maintains its own transportation network through rail, barge, and export terminal contracts to reach global markets.

The Latest Financial Facts

• Revenue was $1.0 billion in Q4 2025, down 9.0% from $1.1 billion in Q4 2024.
• Net income reached $10.4 million in Q4 2025, down 66.0% year-over-year.
• Operating cash flow rose to $231.4 million in Q4 2025, up 93.2% from the previous year.
• Free cash flow hit $125.4 million in Q4 2025, up from a loss of $10.5 million in Q4 2024.

The Evolution of Peabody

Peabody has shifted its focus toward seaborne metallurgical coal while optimizing its traditional thermal coal assets in the U.S. and Australia. The company is currently exploring new revenue streams through land reclamation, renewable energy, and critical mineral extraction.