Texas Capital Securities has initiated coverage on Peabody Energy Corp (BTU) with a Buy rating, marking the firm's first assessment of the company's investment potential. This decision reflects an analysis of Peabody's operations within the energy sector, particularly its coal mining activities.
Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Peabody Energy engages in coal mining, operating in both the United States and Australia. The company employs approximately 5,600 full-time workers and has a market capitalization of $3.7 billion. As of now, Peabody's stock is priced at $26.15.
The firm’s segments include Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, and Powder River Basin, among others. Peabody's upcoming earnings reports are scheduled for May 4, 2026, and July 29, 2026, with earnings per share estimates of $0.34 and $0.52, respectively.
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