Peabody Energy Corporation Overview
Pro stress-test →Peabody Energy is a coal producer providing essential products for reliable energy and steel production, with coal mining operations in the United States and Australia. The stock has surged 120% over the past year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company benefits from long-term coal supply agreements representing 87% of mining sales by volume, with a 238 million ton backlog extending up to seven years. Strategic positioning focuses on accelerating the Centurion premium hard coking coal mine and portfolio optimization toward higher-margin metallurgical coal for Asia-Pacific demand.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Peabody operates as a global thermal and metallurgical coal producer competing against peers in seaborne export markets and U.S. thermal coal, with diversified geographic exposure across Australia and the United States. Primary competitors include other diversified coal miners and integrated energy companies, with competitive advantage rooted in long-term contract stability and premium hard coking coal assets.
Industry Context
Peabody Energy Corporation operates in Coal Mining & Energy Commodities.
Key facts
Founded: 1883 · Headquarters: Saint Louis, US · Revenue: $3.86B · Market cap: $3.84B