[8-K] PEABODY ENERGY CORP Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Peabody Energy (BTU) furnished its Q3 2025 results and shared guidance for selected fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 targets via a press release. This provides an update on recent operating performance and near-term expectations as described in the furnished materials.

The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share, payable on December 3, 2025 to stockholders of record on November 13, 2025. The earnings press release is furnished (not filed) under the Exchange Act, and the dividend announcement was issued separately.

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Equity analyst

Routine update: results furnished and a modest cash dividend declared.

Peabody Energy furnished Q3 2025 results and guidance through a press release, indicating continued disclosure of operating performance and near-term targets. As furnished information, it is not deemed filed under Section 18.

The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share, payable on December 3, 2025 to holders of record on November 13, 2025. The announcement reflects a returning of cash via dividends, with actual capital returns defined by the stated per-share amount and dates.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 30, 2025

PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

1-16463

13-4004153

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

701 Market Street,

St. Louis,

Missouri

63101-1826

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:

(314)

342-3400

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share			BTU			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 30, 2025, Peabody Energy Corporation (“Peabody” or the “Company”) issued a press release setting forth Peabody’s third quarter 2025 financial results and providing guidance on selected fourth quarter and full-year 2025 targets. A copy of Peabody’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information furnished in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 8.01. Other Events.

On October 30, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on December 3, 2025 to stockholders of record on November 13, 2025.

A copy of the Company’s press release regarding the foregoing is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.			Description of Exhibit
99.1			Press Release of Peabody Energy Corporation dated October 30, 2025.
99.2			Press Release of Peabody Energy Corporation dated October 30, 2025.
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION
October 30, 2025			By: /s/ Mark A. Spurbeck
			Name: Mark A. Spurbeck
			Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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FAQ

What did Peabody Energy (BTU) announce in this 8-K?

Peabody furnished its Q3 2025 results with selected Q4 and full-year 2025 guidance, and declared a $0.075 quarterly dividend.

What is the amount and timing of BTU’s dividend?

The dividend is $0.075 per share, payable on December 3, 2025 to stockholders of record on November 13, 2025.

Is the Q3 2025 results information considered filed or furnished?

It is furnished and not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Which exhibits contain the press releases?

Exhibit 99.1 contains the Q3 2025 results press release; Exhibit 99.2 contains the dividend press release.

What is Peabody Energy’s trading symbol and exchange?

Peabody Energy trades on the NYSE under the symbol BTU.