AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Peabody Energy (BTU)

Peabody posts Q2 net loss of $90.6 million as revenue rises to $1.0 billion

Mixed Impact 4 of 5 earnings Written later

Peabody reported a second-quarter 2026 net loss attributable to common stockholders of $90.6 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, compared with a $27.6 million loss a year earlier, even though revenue rose to $1.0 billion from $890.1 million. Adjusted EBITDA fell to $24.0 million from $93.3 million, as the company cited temporarily lower volumes and higher costs, and it updated its 2026 guidance. The Board also declared a $0.075 quarterly dividend per share.

Key points

  • Q2 2026 net loss attributable to common stockholders was $(90.6) million, or $(0.74) per diluted share, versus $(27.6) million, or $(0.23) per share, in Q2 2025.
  • Revenue was $1,003.2 million in Q2 2026 versus $890.1 million a year earlier; Adjusted EBITDA was $24.0 million versus $93.3 million.
  • Peabody now targets 2026 Centurion Mine sales of 2.0 to 2.5 million tons, including 0.5 to 0.7 million tons in the third quarter.
  • Quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share is payable September 3, 2026 to stockholders of record on August 12, 2026.

The filing

CompanyPeabody Energy (BTU)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECJul 29, 2026, 7:45 AM ET
Accession number0001064728-26-000038

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations8.01 Other Events

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