BTU Peabody Energy Corporation BITUMINOUS COAL & LIGNITE SURFACE MINING

Peabody Energy (BTU) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

$16.91
+0.29 (+1.74%) ▲
5d: -0.65% 30d: -32.92% 90d: -29.8%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
HOLD
LOW Confidence (91%)
Quality Score
59/100
Position
OVERSOLD
30-Day Fair Range
$18.91 – $25.07
Position: OVERSOLD
Forward P/E & Valuation
9.1x FAIR
vs 9.3x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$26.42
+56.2% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$15.69 / $22.86
Trend: Strong Uptrend
💡Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
📊 HOLD: BTU shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
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Signal fired Nov 4, 2026 at $16.24 · last confirmed Nov 11, 2026

Strength: 8.3/10

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Interactive Price Chart (1 Month)

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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$24.17
Based on 7.0% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$15.01
Trading above historical range

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 9.3x Exit PE.

In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: BTU is currently trading at $16.91, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $18.91 to $25.07. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 9.1) is in line with its historical norms (9.3). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 0.7% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.

Technical Outlook: Technically, BTU is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $15.69, while resistance sits at $22.86.

Market Sentiment: BTU scores 60/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $26.42 (+56.2%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range $18.91 - $25.07
Company Quality Score 59/100 (HOLD)
Volume Confirmation HIGH
Confidence Score 90.5%

Trading Range & Key Levels

30-Day Trading Range $18.91 - $25.07
Current vs Trading Range OVERSOLD
Support Level $15.69
Resistance Level $22.86
Current Trend Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of Nov 11, 2026

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Quantitative Signal Breakdown

  • BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
  • BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
  • BULLISH: High volume confirmation
  • BULLISH: Trading 56.2% below Wall St target ($26.42)
  • CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 18% over 20 days — wait for relative strength

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 9.12
Wall Street Target $26.42 (+56.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) 8.3%
Earnings Growth (YoY) -62.6%
Profit Margin -3.5%
Valuation Discount vs History -0.7% cheaper
PE vs Historical 9.1 vs 9.3 FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY): -0.7% (market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target $16.79 (-1%)
2-Year Target $16.67 (-1%)
3-Year Target $16.56 (-2%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 9→9) $16.89 (0%)
💡 Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 9.1 to 9.3
Stabilization Target: $17.25 (+2.0%)
PE Expansion Potential: +2.0%
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Reddit & Retail Trader Sentiment (BTU)

Bullish 2 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bullish
StockTwits Volume
1 msgs
24h retail stream
Last Tracked
Aug 10, 2026
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AI Retail Discussion Summary: A bullish StockTwits message suggests a potential merger or acquisition of $AMFN by $BTU. No recent news articles were available.
Key Retail Themes: Merger and Acquisition StockTwits sentiment
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Last updated: November 12, 2026 7:30 AM ET
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Sells
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