Peabody Energy Receives 'Hold' Rating from Analysts

Analysts see mixed outlook for coal producer's stock performance

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:50am

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A dramatic, high-contrast close-up of large, industrial coal mining equipment, representing the physical assets and infrastructure of the coal industry in a visually powerful, wordless metaphor.The coal industry faces an uncertain future as power generation shifts away from fossil fuels, reflected in the mixed analyst views on Peabody Energy's stock performance.Peabody Today

Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU) has received a consensus 'Hold' rating from the six analysts covering the company, according to a report from Marketbeat.com. One analyst has a 'Sell' rating, two have 'Hold' ratings, and three have 'Buy' ratings on the stock, with an average 12-month price target of $38.63.

Why it matters

Peabody Energy is one of the world's largest private-sector coal companies, so the analyst consensus on its stock performance is an important indicator of the broader outlook for the coal industry. The mixed ratings reflect ongoing challenges facing coal producers as power generation shifts away from fossil fuels.

The details

Several analysts have weighed in on Peabody Energy's stock recently. Jefferies Financial Group increased its price target from $42 to $44 and maintained a 'Buy' rating, while B. Riley Financial cut its target from $43 to $42 but kept a 'Buy' recommendation. UBS Group raised its target from $34.50 to $36.50 and reiterated a 'Neutral' rating, and Weiss Ratings downgraded the stock from 'Hold' to 'Sell'.

  • Analysts have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year.
  • The latest analyst actions occurred in the first quarter of 2026.

The players

Peabody Energy Corporation

One of the world's largest private-sector coal companies, engaged primarily in the production and sale of metallurgical and thermal coal.

Jefferies Financial Group

A global investment banking firm that covers Peabody Energy and has a 'Buy' rating on the stock.

B. Riley Financial

A financial services firm that covers Peabody Energy and has a 'Buy' rating on the stock.

UBS Group

A global financial services firm that covers Peabody Energy and has a 'Neutral' rating on the stock.

Weiss Ratings

A financial research firm that covers Peabody Energy and has a 'Sell' rating on the stock.

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The takeaway

The mixed analyst ratings on Peabody Energy reflect the ongoing challenges facing the coal industry as power generation shifts away from fossil fuels. While some analysts see potential upside in the stock, others are more cautious about the company's long-term prospects.