Peabody Board Declares Dividend on Common Stock
Rhea-AI Summary
Peabody (NYSE: BTU) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share, payable on June 8, 2026 to shareholders of record on May 19, 2026. The board action returns cash to common shareholders. Contact info and company website are provided for further details.
Positive
- Dividend declared of $0.075 per share
- Payable date set for June 8, 2026 with record date May 19, 2026
- Board authorization signals distribution of cash to common shareholders
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction – BTU
On the day this news was published, BTU declined 5.73%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -5.8% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 7 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $196M from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $3.23B at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future. For further information, visit PeabodyEnergy.com.
Contact:
Kala Finklang
ir@peabodyenergy.com
Forward-Looking Statements
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