Peabody Energy Financials
Peabody Energy (BTU) reported $3.9B in revenue for fiscal year 2025, down 8.9% from the prior fiscal year. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Commodity-cycle earnings have contracted while rising capital reinvestment now absorbs most operating cash generation.
From FY2022 to FY2025, operating cash flow fell from$1.2B to$334M , showing weaker cash conversion as earnings normalized. By FY2025, capital expenditures reached$411M versus operating cash flow of$334M , leaving the company cash-negative after reinvestment.
Revenue fell to
Long-term leverage remained contained: debt-to-equity was 0.1x in FY2025, essentially unchanged from FY2022. The current ratio was 1.9x, down from 2.6x, so the balance sheet shows less short-term cushion without the same deterioration in long-term leverage.
Financial Health Signals
Scored against energy companies for FY2025. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Peabody Energy's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Peabody Energy scores 2.05, placing it in the grey zone between 1.81 and 2.99. This signals moderate financial risk that warrants monitoring.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Peabody Energy passes 3 of 8 computable financial strength tests (1 of the nine could not be computed from available data). 2 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, neither operating efficiency signal passes.
Peabody Energy reported a net loss of $42.5M while generating $333.7M in operating cash flow. Operations generated cash despite the loss, but with no positive earnings behind it, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal.
Peabody Energy reported an operating loss of $80.1M against $43.9M in interest expense. There is no operating profit to cover interest, so interest must be met from cash reserves or from financing rather than from operations.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Peabody Energy generated $3.9B in revenue in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 8.9% from the prior year.
Peabody Energy's EBITDA was $304.4M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents a decrease of 61.4% from the prior year.
Peabody Energy reported -$42.5M in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 110.5% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Peabody Energy recorded an outflow of $77.7M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing a cash shortfall after capex. This represents a decrease of 137.9% from the prior year.
Peabody Energy held $575.3M in cash against $321.2M in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2025.
Peabody Energy paid $0.30 per share in dividends in fiscal year 2025.
Margins & Returns
Peabody Energy's operating margin was -2.1% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting core business profitability. This is down 12.6 percentage points from the prior year.
Peabody Energy's net profit margin was -1.1% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 10.6 percentage points from the prior year.
Peabody Energy's ROE was -1.2% in fiscal year 2025, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 12.3 percentage points from the prior year.
Not reported for fiscal year 2025.
Capital Allocation
Peabody Energy repurchased no shares in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 100.0% from the prior year.
Peabody Energy invested $411.4M in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 2.5% from the prior year.
Not reported for fiscal year 2025.
BTU Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.0B+3.1% | $973.3M-4.8% | $1.0B+1.0% | $1.0B+13.7% | $890.1M-5.0% | $937.0M-16.6% | $1.1B+3.2% | $1.1B |
| SG&A Expenses | $23.3M-26.3% | $31.6M+3.6% | $30.5M+11.3% | $27.4M+16.6% | $23.5M-0.4% | $23.6M-10.3% | $26.3M+27.7% | $20.6M |
| Operating Income | -$105.4M-138.5% | -$44.2M-666.7% | $7.8M+109.6% | -$81.4M-112.0% | -$38.4M-220.4% | $31.9M-20.4% | $40.1M-66.6% | $120.1M |
| Interest Expense | $12.7M+18.7% | $10.7M-5.3% | $11.3M+13.0% | $10.0M-9.9% | $11.1M-3.5% | $11.5M-2.5% | $11.8M+21.6% | $9.7M |
| Income Tax | -$37.0M-131.3% | -$16.0M-260.0% | $10.0M+394.1% | -$3.4M-25.9% | -$2.7M-155.1% | $4.9M-79.2% | $23.6M-8.2% | $25.7M |
| Net Income | -$90.6M-179.6% | -$32.4M-255.8% | $20.8M+129.7% | -$70.1M-154.0% | -$27.6M-180.2% | $34.4M-45.6% | $63.2M-37.6% | $101.3M |
| EPS (Diluted) | -$0.74-174.1% | -$0.27 | $0.09 | -$0.58-152.2% | -$0.23-185.2% | $0.27 | $0.26 | $0.74 |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Cost of Revenue, Gross Profit, R&D Expenses.
BTU Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5.4B-4.6% | $5.7B-1.7% | $5.8B+1.1% | $5.7B-0.3% | $5.8B-0.4% | $5.8B-2.9% | $6.0B+1.5% | $5.9B |
| Current Assets | $1.6B+7.2% | $1.5B-3.0% | $1.6B-1.9% | $1.6B-2.3% | $1.6B-2.7% | $1.7B-6.1% | $1.8B-1.5% | $1.8B |
| Cash & Equivalents | $526.3M+6.9% | $492.5M-14.4% | $575.3M-4.6% | $603.3M+3.0% | $585.9M-15.9% | $696.5M-0.6% | $700.4M-9.4% | $772.9M |
| Inventory | $440.3M+8.6% | $405.5M+5.8% | $383.2M-5.4% | $405.2M-2.9% | $417.5M-0.1% | $418.0M+6.3% | $393.4M-11.5% | $444.3M |
| Accounts Receivable | $328.8M+6.2% | $309.5M-1.7% | $314.9M+2.5% | $307.2M-4.8% | $322.7M+16.2% | $277.7M-22.7% | $359.3M+18.1% | $304.2M |
| Total Liabilities | $2.2B-0.9% | $2.2B-2.5% | $2.2B+3.0% | $2.2B+3.4% | $2.1B+1.0% | $2.1B-7.9% | $2.2B+3.1% | $2.2B |
| Current Liabilities | $806.2M-0.5% | $809.9M-3.8% | $842.2M+5.6% | $797.3M+8.2% | $737.0M+4.2% | $707.6M-14.5% | $827.5M+6.3% | $778.6M |
| Long-Term Debt | $325.5M+1.4% | $320.9M-0.1% | $321.2M-0.2% | $321.8M-2.2% | $329.2M-0.6% | $331.2M-0.3% | $332.3M+2.7% | $323.7M |
| Total Equity | $3.2B-7.1% | $3.5B-1.2% | $3.5B-0.1% | $3.5B-2.4% | $3.6B-1.2% | $3.7B+0.5% | $3.7B+0.3% | $3.6B |
| Retained Earnings | $1.2B-7.6% | $1.3B-3.1% | $1.4B+0.1% | $1.4B-5.5% | $1.4B-2.5% | $1.5B+1.7% | $1.4B+1.5% | $1.4B |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Goodwill.
BTU Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type.
| Metric | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$1.4M-104.7% | $30.0M-56.3% | $68.6M-43.8% | $122.0M+425.9% | $23.2M-80.7% | $119.9M+0.1% | $119.8M-66.7% | $359.9M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -$60.6M+50.9% | -$123.5M-31.7% | -$93.8M-30.1% | -$72.1M+20.9% | -$91.1M-1.7% | -$89.6M+57.0% | -$208.5M-186.4% | -$72.8M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$179.4M-693.8% | -$22.6M-98.2% | -$11.4M+60.6% | -$28.9M-82.9% | -$15.8M+45.7% | -$29.1M-304.2% | -$7.2M+94.4% | -$128.3M |
| Dividends Paid | $9.1M-1.1% | $9.2M+2.2% | $9.0M-2.2% | $9.2M0.0% | $9.2M+1.1% | $9.1M0.0% | $9.1M-3.2% | $9.4M |
| Share Buybacks | N/A | N/A | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0-100.0% | $100.0M |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Capital Expenditures, Free Cash Flow.
BTU Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples.
| Metric | Q2'26 | Q1'26 | Q4'25 | Q3'25 | Q2'25 | Q1'25 | Q4'24 | Q3'24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin | -10.5%-6.0pp | -4.5%-5.3pp | 0.8%+8.8pp | -8.0%-3.7pp | -4.3%-7.7pp | 3.4%-0.2pp | 3.6%-7.5pp | 11.0% |
| Net Margin | -9.0%-5.7pp | -3.3%-5.4pp | 2.0%+9.0pp | -6.9%-3.8pp | -3.1%-6.8pp | 3.7%-2.0pp | 5.6%-3.7pp | 9.3% |
| Return on Equity | -2.8%-1.9pp | -0.9%-1.5pp | 0.6%+2.6pp | -2.0%-1.2pp | -0.8%-1.7pp | 0.9%-0.8pp | 1.7%-1.0pp | 2.8% |
| Return on Assets | -1.7%-1.1pp | -0.6%-0.9pp | 0.4%+1.6pp | -1.2%-0.7pp | -0.5%-1.1pp | 0.6%-0.5pp | 1.1%-0.7pp | 1.7% |
| Current Ratio | 2.01+0.1x | 1.870.0x | 1.85-0.1x | 1.99-0.2x | 2.21-0.2x | 2.36+0.2x | 2.15-0.2x | 2.32 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.100.0x | 0.090.0x | 0.090.0x | 0.090.0x | 0.090.0x | 0.090.0x | 0.090.0x | 0.09 |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Gross Margin, FCF Margin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peabody Energy's annual revenue?
Peabody Energy (BTU) reported $3.9B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a -8.9% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Peabody Energy's revenue growing?
Peabody Energy (BTU) revenue declined by 8.9% year-over-year, from $4.2B to $3.9B in fiscal year 2025.
Is Peabody Energy profitable?
No, Peabody Energy (BTU) reported a net income of -$42.5M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of -1.1%.
What is Peabody Energy's EBITDA?
Peabody Energy (BTU) had EBITDA of $304.4M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Peabody Energy have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Peabody Energy (BTU) had $575.3M in cash and equivalents against $321.2M in long-term debt.
What is Peabody Energy's operating margin?
Peabody Energy (BTU) had an operating margin of -2.1% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Peabody Energy's net profit margin?
Peabody Energy (BTU) had a net profit margin of -1.1% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does Peabody Energy pay dividends?
Yes, Peabody Energy (BTU) paid $0.30 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2025.
What is Peabody Energy's return on equity (ROE)?
Peabody Energy (BTU) has a return on equity of -1.2% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Peabody Energy's free cash flow?
Peabody Energy (BTU) recorded an outflow of $77.7M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a -137.9% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Peabody Energy's operating cash flow?
Peabody Energy (BTU) generated $333.7M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Peabody Energy's total assets?
Peabody Energy (BTU) had $5.8B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Peabody Energy's capital expenditures?
Peabody Energy (BTU) invested $411.4M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is Peabody Energy's current ratio?
Peabody Energy (BTU) had a current ratio of 1.85 as of fiscal year 2025, which is generally considered healthy.
What is Peabody Energy's debt-to-equity ratio?
Peabody Energy (BTU) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.09 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Peabody Energy's return on assets (ROA)?
Peabody Energy (BTU) had a return on assets of -0.7% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Peabody Energy's Altman Z-Score?
Peabody Energy (BTU) has an Altman Z-Score of 2.05, placing it in the Grey Zone (moderate risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Peabody Energy's Piotroski F-Score?
Peabody Energy (BTU) has a Piotroski F-Score of 3 out of 8 computable signals; 1 of the nine could not be computed from available data, so the full-scale strength rating is not shown. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Peabody Energy's earnings high quality?
Peabody Energy (BTU) reported a net loss of $42.5M while generating $333.7M in operating cash flow. Operations generated cash despite the loss, but with no positive earnings behind it, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Peabody Energy cover its interest payments?
Peabody Energy (BTU) reported an operating loss of $80.1M against $43.9M in interest expense. There is no operating profit to cover interest, so interest must be met from cash reserves or from financing rather than from operations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Peabody Energy?
Peabody Energy (BTU) scores 49 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating moderate standing within its energy companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.