UBS Group Raises Price Target for Warrior Met Coal Stock

Analysts see potential 18% upside for the metallurgical coal producer's shares.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 8:10pm

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Analysts at UBS Group have increased their price target for Warrior Met Coal (NYSE: HCC) stock from $100 to $101 per share, maintaining a 'buy' rating on the company. The new target suggests a potential upside of 18.23% from the stock's current trading price. Several other research firms have also weighed in on Warrior Met Coal, with a mix of buy, hold, and sell ratings.

Why it matters

Warrior Met Coal is a leading producer of premium metallurgical coal, a critical raw material used in steel production. The company's stock performance and analyst forecasts are closely watched by investors in the coal and steel industries.

The details

UBS Group cited Warrior Met Coal's strong operational performance and market position in its decision to raise the price target. The company focuses exclusively on the extraction and sale of high-grade hard coking coal, which is in demand by steel producers worldwide. Warrior Met Coal operates deep underground mining complexes in Alabama using longwall mining technology and rigorous safety protocols.

  • The new price target from UBS Group was issued on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

The players

Warrior Met Coal

A leading producer of premium metallurgical coal, operating deep underground mining complexes in Central Alabama.

UBS Group

A global financial services firm that provides research and analysis on various stocks, including Warrior Met Coal.

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The takeaway

Warrior Met Coal's strong position in the premium metallurgical coal market and positive analyst forecasts suggest the company's stock could continue to perform well, despite the challenges facing the broader coal industry.