Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) posts Q4 2025 update and declares $0.075 dividend

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Peabody Energy Corporation reported that it issued a press release with its fourth quarter 2025 financial results and guidance for selected first quarter and full-year 2026 targets. This information is furnished as an exhibit and not treated as filed under securities laws.

The company also announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable on March 10, 2026 to stockholders of record as of February 23, 2026, reflecting ongoing cash returns to shareholders.

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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): February 5, 2026

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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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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).

Emerging growth company  ☐

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 February 5, 2026, Peabody Energy Corporation (“Peabody” or the “Company”) issued a press release setting forth Peabody’s fourth quarter 2025 financial results and providing guidance on selected first quarter and full-year 2026 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 February 5, 2026, 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 March 10, 2026 to stockholders of record on February 23, 2026.

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 February 5, 2026.
99.2			Press Release of Peabody Energy Corporation dated February 5, 2026.
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
February 5, 2026			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) disclose in its latest 8-K?

Peabody Energy disclosed that it released fourth quarter 2025 financial results and provided guidance for selected first quarter and full-year 2026 targets. It also announced a new quarterly cash dividend on its common stock, detailing the dividend amount, record date, and payment date.

What dividend did Peabody Energy (BTU) declare and when is it payable?

Peabody Energy’s Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on March 10, 2026 to shareholders recorded as of February 23, 2026, providing a defined cash return timeline for eligible investors.

When will Peabody Energy (BTU) shareholders qualify for the new dividend?

Shareholders qualify for Peabody Energy’s dividend if they are on record as of February 23, 2026. Those recorded by this date will receive the $0.075 per share quarterly dividend payment scheduled for March 10, 2026 on the company’s common stock.

Did Peabody Energy (BTU) provide guidance for 2026 in this filing?

Yes. Peabody Energy stated that its February 5, 2026 press release included guidance on selected first quarter 2026 and full-year 2026 targets. This guidance accompanies the company’s reported fourth quarter 2025 financial results and is furnished as an exhibit to the report.

How did Peabody Energy (BTU) present its Q4 2025 financial results?

Peabody Energy presented its fourth quarter 2025 financial results through a press release dated February 5, 2026. That press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is furnished, not filed, meaning it is excluded from certain liability provisions under the Exchange Act.

Which exhibits were attached to Peabody Energy’s February 5, 2026 report?

The report includes Exhibit 99.1, a press release with fourth quarter 2025 results and 2026 guidance, and Exhibit 99.2, a press release announcing the quarterly dividend. It also includes Exhibit 104, the cover page interactive data file embedded within the Inline XBRL document.