Alpha Releases Preliminary Results for First Quarter 2026

Rhea-AI Summary

Alpha Metallurgical Resources (NYSE: AMR) released preliminary Q1 2026 results: a net loss of $11.0 million (−$0.86/diluted share) and Adjusted EBITDA of $30.0 million. Total coal sold was 3.6 million tons and Met segment revenue was $523.5 million with realized pricing of $124.39/ton.

As of March 31, 2026, total liquidity was $476.2 million, cash and short-term investments $366.8 million, long-term debt $12.2 million, and the company had repurchased about 7.0 million shares for ~$1.2 billion. Definitive Q1 results and a conference call are scheduled for May 8, 2026.

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Positive

• Adjusted EBITDA of $30.0 million
• Met segment revenue of $523.5 million
• Total liquidity of $476.2 million
• Share repurchases of ~$1.2 billion to date

Negative

• Reported net loss of $11.0 million (−$0.86/diluted share)
• First-quarter shipments reduced by a planned month-long outage
• Elevated operating inputs, including higher diesel costs affecting coal cost

News Market Reaction – AMR

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-$159M Valuation Impact

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On the day this news was published, AMR declined 5.87%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -8.0% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 8 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $159M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $2.54B at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Net loss: $11.0M Net loss per share: $0.86 Adjusted EBITDA: $30.0M +5 more

8 metrics

Net loss $11.0M Preliminary Q1 2026

Net loss per share $0.86 Preliminary Q1 2026 diluted

Adjusted EBITDA $30.0M Preliminary Q1 2026

Met coal tons sold 3.6M tons Q1 2026 Met segment

Met coal realization $124.39/ton Q1 2026 Met segment

Cost of coal sales $474.4M Q1 2026 Met segment total

Total liquidity $476.2M As of Mar 31, 2026

Share repurchases $1.2B / 7.0M sh. Cumulative since program start to Mar 31, 2026

Market Reality Check

Price: $184.90 Vol: Volume 172,053 is below t...

low vol

$184.90 Last Close

Volume Volume 172,053 is below the 20-day average of 255,620, suggesting a relatively muted trading response. low

Technical Shares at 199.75 trade above the 200-day MA of 174.46 but are 21.3% below the 52-week high of 253.82.

Peers on Argus

AMR declined 4.66%, while key peers also traded lower: METCB -4.4%, METC -6.3%, ...

AMR declined 4.66%, while key peers also traded lower: METCB -4.4%, METC -6.3%, SXC -3.48%, HCC -0.18%, AREC -6.99%. The downside move appears broadly shared across coking coal names.

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: Feb 27 (Negative)

Same Type Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Feb 27	Q4 2025 earnings	Negative	-3.2%	Reported Q4 2025 net loss with modest Adjusted EBITDA and liquidity update.
Jan 30	Q4 2025 prelim	Negative	-5.1%	Preliminary Q4 2025 net loss and Adjusted EBITDA ahead of final results.
Nov 06	Q3 2025 earnings	Negative	-1.6%	Q3 2025 net loss with liquidity detail and updated coal pricing metrics.
Aug 08	Q2 2025 earnings	Positive	+15.8%	Q2 2025 net loss but improved costs, strong liquidity and higher realizations.
May 09	Q1 2025 earnings	Negative	-8.5%	Challenging Q1 2025 with larger net loss and reduced shipment guidance.

Pattern Detected

Earnings-related announcements have often been followed by negative one-day moves, even when liquidity and pricing metrics remained solid.

Recent Company History

Over the past four quarters, Alpha’s earnings releases have consistently reported net losses but also steady liquidity and meaningful share repurchases. Q1 2025 highlighted challenging conditions and drove an -8.5% move, while Q2 2025 showcased improved cost performance and saw a +15.81% reaction. Q3 and Q4 2025 results, including preliminary Q4 figures, also featured losses and modest to moderate declines. Today’s preliminary Q1 2026 loss and unchanged buyback stance fit this pattern of volatile, news-sensitive responses around earnings.

Historical Comparison

-0.5% avg move · In the past year, AMR’s earnings releases moved the stock by an average of -0.53%. Today’s -4.66% re...

earnings

-0.5%

Average Historical Move earnings

In the past year, AMR’s earnings releases moved the stock by an average of -0.53%. Today’s -4.66% reaction to Q1 2026 prelims is notably more negative than typical.

Recent earnings show recurring net losses but solid liquidity and ongoing buybacks, with realized Met pricing generally above $110/ton and cost guidance efforts aimed at improving margins.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock moved -5.9% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite advance commun...

Analysis

The stock moved -5.9% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite advance communication of headwinds fits Alpha’s pattern of downside moves on loss-making quarters. The Q1 2026 prelims highlight a $11.0M net loss, elevated costs and lower shipments, even as liquidity remains strong at $476.2M and buybacks continue. Past earnings have often produced volatility, so any outsized decline could reflect renewed concern about margins and volume visibility rather than balance sheet strain.

Key Terms

adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP financial measure, asset-based revolving credit facility, letters of credit

4 terms

adjusted EBITDA financial

"Net loss per diluted share | ( $0.86 ) Adjusted EBITDA (1) | $30.0"

Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.

non-GAAP financial measure financial

"This is a non-GAAP financial measure. A reconciliation of Net loss"

A non-GAAP financial measure is a way companies present their financial results that excludes certain expenses or income to show how they believe their core business is performing. It matters because it can give a clearer picture of how the company is really doing, but it can also be used to make results look better than they actually are.

asset-based revolving credit facility financial

"unused availability under the asset-based revolving credit facility (ABL)"

A loan arrangement where a lender agrees to make funds available up to a set limit that a borrower can draw, repay, and draw again, with the amount available tied to the value of specific assets (like inventory, receivables, or equipment) pledged as collateral. It matters to investors because it provides flexible working capital while limiting risk exposure: the company can fund growth or cover shortfalls quickly, but borrowing capacity can shrink if asset values fall.

letters of credit financial

"the company had no borrowings and $40.7 million in letters of credit outstanding"

A letter of credit is a promise from a bank to pay a seller if the buyer fails to do so, commonly used in trade and large contracts to ensure payment. Think of it as a bank standing in for the buyer, like a certified check or payment insurance that reduces the risk of nonpayment. For investors, letters of credit matter because they affect a company’s cash flow, borrowing needs and contingent liabilities, and signal how much credit support a business requires to secure deals.

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BRISTOL, Tenn., April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. (NYSE: AMR), a leading U.S. supplier of metallurgical products for the steel industry, today announced preliminary financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2026. The company plans to release its definitive first quarter financial results on May 8, 2026.

	(millions, except per share)
	Three months ended
	Mar. 31, 2026
Net loss	($11.0)
Net loss per diluted share	($0.86)
Adjusted EBITDA(1)	$30.0
Tons of coal sold	3.6

1. This is a non-GAAP financial measure. A reconciliation of Net loss to Adjusted EBITDA is included in tables accompanying the financial schedules.

"As discussed in February on our most recent earnings call, lower volumes and higher costs negatively impacted our first quarter 2026 results," said Andy Eidson, Alpha's chief executive officer. "With a planned month-long outage for equipment upgrades at Dominion Terminal Associates, our Q1 shipments were lower than our anticipated quarterly cadence for the balance of the calendar year. Additionally, we expected to incur elevated costs in the first quarter, primarily due to repair and maintenance needs across the portfolio. Elevated supply costs, such as the significant increase in diesel pricing since the start of the year, also contributed to a higher cost of coal sales for the quarter. Despite our prior communication of these anticipated headwinds, consensus expectations for the quarter did not reflect these realities, which is why we are offering today's preliminary results ahead of our definitive earnings disclosures in early May. We look forward to providing additional context about our Q1 results and 2026 expectations at that time."

Preliminary Financial Performance

Alpha expects to report a net loss of $11.0 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, for the first quarter 2026.

For the first quarter, total Adjusted EBITDA was $30.0 million. 

Coal Revenues

	(millions)
	Three months ended
	Mar. 31, 2026
Met segment	$523.5
Met segment (excl. freight & handling)(1)	$447.3
Tons Sold	(millions)
	Three months ended
	Mar. 31, 2026
Met segment	3.6

1. Represents Non-GAAP coal revenues which is defined and reconciled under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Results of Operations."

Coal Sales Realization⁽¹⁾

	(per ton)
	Three months ended
	Mar. 31, 2026
Met segment	$124.39

1. Represents Non-GAAP coal sales realization which is defined and reconciled under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Results of Operations."

First quarter net realized pricing for the Met segment was $124.39 per ton.

The table below provides a breakdown of our Met segment coal sold in the first quarter by pricing mechanism.

	(in millions, except per ton data)
Met Segment Sales	Three months ended Mar. 31, 2026
	Tons Sold	Coal Revenues	Realization/ton(1)	% of Met Tons Sold
Domestic	0.8	$111.1	$137.27	24 %
Export - Australian indexed	1.1	$162.3	$144.95	33 %
Export - other pricing mechanisms	1.4	$157.0	$110.32	43 %
Total Met coal revenues	3.4	$430.4	$128.40	100 %
Thermal coal revenues	0.2	$16.9	$69.41
Total Met segment coal revenues (excl. freight & handling)(1)	3.6	$447.3	$124.39

1. Represents Non-GAAP coal sales realization which is defined and reconciled under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Results of Operations."

Cost of Coal Sales

	(in millions, except per ton data)
	Three months ended
	Mar. 31, 2026
Met segment	$474.4
Met segment (excl. freight & handling/idle)(1)	$388.3
	(per ton)
Met segment(1)	$107.98

1. Represents Non-GAAP cost of coal sales and Non-GAAP cost of coal sales per ton which are defined and reconciled under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Results of Operations."

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2026, the company had total liquidity of $476.2 million, including cash and cash equivalents of $317.2 million, short-term investments of $49.6 million, and $184.3 million of unused availability under the asset-based revolving credit facility (ABL), partially offset by a minimum required liquidity of $75.0 million as required by the ABL. As of March 31, 2026, the company had no borrowings and $40.7 million in letters of credit outstanding under the ABL. Total long-term debt, including the current portion of long-term debt as of March 31, 2026, was $12.2 million.

Share Repurchase Program

As previously announced, Alpha's board of directors authorized a share repurchase program allowing for the expenditure of up to $1.5 billion for the repurchase of the company's common stock. As of March 31, 2026, the company had acquired approximately 7.0 million shares of common stock at a cost of approximately $1.2 billion since the start of the program. During the first quarter of 2026, the company spent approximately $17.5 million for the repurchase of roughly 87,000 shares. The number of common stock shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026 was 12,752,824, not including the potential effect of unvested equity awards.

The timing and amount of share repurchases will be based on various factors, including but not limited to market conditions, the trading price of the stock, applicable legal requirements, compliance with the provisions of the company's debt agreements, and other factors.

Note About Preliminary Results

The financial results presented in this release are preliminary and may change. This preliminary financial information includes calculations or figures that have been prepared internally by management. There can be no assurance that the Company's actual results for the periods presented herein will not differ from the preliminary financial results presented herein, and such changes could be material. These preliminary financial results should not be viewed as a substitute for full financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP and are not necessarily indicative of the results to be achieved for any future periods. This preliminary financial information could be impacted by the effects of the Company's financial closing procedures, final adjustments, and other developments.

Earnings Announcement and Conference Call 

The company plans to announce its definitive first quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Friday, May 8, 2026. The company also expects to hold a conference call regarding its first quarter 2026 results on May 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. The conference call will be available live on the investor section of the company's website at https://alphametresources.com/investors. Analysts who would like to participate in the conference call should dial 877-407-0832 (domestic toll-free) or 201-689-8433 (international) approximately 15 minutes prior to start time.

About Alpha Metallurgical Resources

Alpha Metallurgical Resources (NYSE: AMR) is a Tennessee-based mining company with operations across Virginia and West Virginia. With customers across the globe, high-quality reserves and significant port capacity, Alpha reliably supplies metallurgical products to the steel industry. For more information, visit www.AlphaMetResources.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Alpha's expectations and beliefs concerning future events and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. These factors are difficult to predict accurately and may be beyond Alpha's control. Forward-looking statements in this news release or elsewhere speak only as of the date made. New uncertainties and risks arise from time to time, and it is impossible for Alpha to predict these events or how they may affect Alpha. Except as required by law, Alpha has no duty to, and does not intend to, update or revise the forward-looking statements in this news release or elsewhere after the date this release is issued. In light of these risks and uncertainties, investors should keep in mind that results, events or developments discussed in any forward-looking statement made in this news release may not occur. See Alpha's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for more information.

FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The discussion below contains "non-GAAP financial measures." These are financial measures that either exclude or include amounts that are not excluded or included in the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP" or "GAAP"). Specifically, we make use of the non-GAAP financial measures "Adjusted EBITDA," "non-GAAP coal revenues," "non-GAAP cost of coal sales," and "non-GAAP coal margin." In addition to net income (loss), we use Adjusted EBITDA to measure the operating performance of our reportable segment. Adjusted EBITDA does not purport to be an alternative to net income (loss) as a measure of operating performance or any other measure of operating results, financial performance, or liquidity presented in accordance with GAAP. Moreover, this measure is not calculated identically by all companies and therefore may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA is presented because management believes it is a useful indicator of the financial performance of our coal operations. We use non-GAAP coal revenues to present coal revenues generated, excluding freight and handling fulfillment revenues. Non-GAAP coal sales realization per ton for our operations is calculated as non-GAAP coal revenues divided by tons sold. We use non-GAAP cost of coal sales to adjust cost of coal sales to remove freight and handling costs, depreciation, depletion and amortization - production (excluding the depreciation, depletion and amortization related to selling, general and administrative functions), accretion on asset retirement obligations, amortization of acquired intangibles, net, and idled and closed mine costs. Non-GAAP cost of coal sales per ton for our operations is calculated as non-GAAP cost of coal sales divided by tons sold. Non-GAAP coal margin per ton for our coal operations is calculated as non-GAAP coal sales realization per ton for our coal operations less non-GAAP cost of coal sales per ton for our coal operations. The presentation of these measures should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP.

Management uses non-GAAP financial measures to supplement GAAP results to provide a more complete understanding of the factors and trends affecting the business than GAAP results alone. The definition of these non-GAAP measures may be changed periodically by management to adjust for significant items important to an understanding of operating trends and to adjust for items that may not reflect the trend of future results by excluding transactions that are not indicative of our core operating performance. Furthermore, analogous measures are used by industry analysts to evaluate the Company's operating performance. Because not all companies use identical calculations, the presentations of these measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies and can differ significantly from company to company depending on long-term strategic decisions regarding capital structure, the tax jurisdictions in which companies operate, capital investments and other factors.

Included below are reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to GAAP financial measures.

ALPHA METALLURGICAL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION (Amounts in thousands)
	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2026
Net loss	$             (11,032)
Interest expense	841
Interest income	(4,206)
Income tax benefit	(5,326)
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization	39,926
Non-cash stock compensation expense	3,736
Accretion on asset retirement obligations	5,215
Amortization of acquired intangibles	876
Adjusted EBITDA	$               30,030

ALPHA METALLURGICAL RESOURCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
	Three Months Ended
(In thousands, except for per ton data)	March 31, 2026
Coal revenues	$                  523,533
Less: freight and handling fulfillment revenues	(76,214)
Non-GAAP coal revenues	$                  447,319
Non-GAAP coal sales realization per ton	$                    124.39
Cost of coal sales (exclusive of items shown separately below)	$                  474,389
Depreciation, depletion and amortization - production (1)	39,606
Accretion on asset retirement obligations	5,215
Amortization of acquired intangibles	876
Total cost of coal sales	$                  520,086
Less: freight and handling costs	(76,214)
Less: depreciation, depletion and amortization - production (1)	(39,606)
Less: accretion on asset retirement obligations	(5,215)
Less: amortization of acquired intangibles	(876)
Less: idled and closed mine costs	(9,872)
Non-GAAP cost of coal sales	$                  388,303
Non-GAAP cost of coal sales per ton	$                    107.98
GAAP coal margin	$                      3,447
GAAP coal margin per ton	$                        0.96
Non-GAAP coal margin	$                    59,016
Non-GAAP coal margin per ton	$                      16.41
Tons sold	3,596

(1)	Depreciation, depletion and amortization - production excludes the depreciation, depletion and amortization related to selling, general and administrative functions.

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
(In thousands, except for per ton data)	Tons Sold		Coal Revenues		Non-GAAP Coal sales realization per ton		% of Met Tons Sold
Domestic	809		$       111,053		$         137.27		24 %
Export - Australian indexed	1,120		162,348		$         144.95		33 %
Export - other pricing mechanisms	1,423		156,981		$         110.32		43 %
Total Met segment - met coal	3,352		430,382		$         128.40		100 %
Met segment - thermal coal	244		16,937		$           69.41
Non-GAAP coal revenues	3,596		447,319		$         124.39
Add: freight and handling fulfillment revenues	—		76,214
Coal revenues	3,596		$       523,533

INVESTOR & MEDIA CONTACT: EMILY O'QUINN
InvestorRelations@AlphaMetResources.com 
CorporateCommunications@AlphaMetResources.com 
(423) 573-0369

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FAQ

What preliminary Q1 2026 results did Alpha Metallurgical Resources (AMR) report?

Alpha reported a net loss of $11.0 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $30.0 million. According to the company, total coal sold was 3.6 million tons and Met segment revenue was $523.5 million.

Why were AMR's Q1 2026 shipments lower than expected?

Shipments were lower due to a planned month-long outage for equipment upgrades at Dominion Terminal Associates. According to the company, that outage reduced Q1 shipments versus their normal cadence.

How much liquidity did AMR report as of March 31, 2026?

Total liquidity was $476.2 million, including $317.2 million cash and $49.6 million short-term investments. According to the company, unused ABL availability was $184.3 million.

What is the status of AMR's share repurchase program as of March 31, 2026?

The board authorized up to $1.5 billion; the company has repurchased ~7.0 million shares for ~$1.2 billion to date. According to the company, Q1 spend was about $17.5 million for ~87,000 shares.

When will Alpha announce final Q1 2026 results and host the earnings call for AMR?

Alpha will release definitive Q1 2026 results before market open on May 8, 2026 and hold a conference call the same day at 10:00 a.m. ET. According to the company, the call will be webcast on its investor site.