BTU files 8-K highlighting Q2 2025 results press release and dividend

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Form 8-K highlights

• Item 2.02: Peabody Energy furnished a press release (Ex. 99.1) containing Q2-25 results and updated Q3/FY25 guidance. The release is treated as “furnished,” not “filed,” limiting §18 liability.
• Item 8.01: The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share, payable 3 Sep 2025 to holders of record 14 Aug 2025, reinforcing capital-return commitments.
• Exhibits: 99.1 (earnings release), 99.2 (dividend release), 104 (cover-page iXBRL).

No other material events, transactions or financial statements were reported.

Positive

• Declaration of a $0.075 per share quarterly dividend payable 3 Sep 2025
• Furnishing of Q2 2025 results and forward guidance via Exhibit 99.1 improves transparency

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Earnings release furnished and modest dividend declared; absent figures, impact appears neutral.

The filing mainly alerts investors to the availability of Q2-25 numbers and a $0.075 dividend. Because the financial data are not included, valuation adjustments must await the separate press release. The dividend is small relative to BTU’s recent cash flow and suggests continuation rather than expansion of shareholder returns. With no disclosures on revenue, margins or guidance magnitude, the 8-K is informational, not market-moving.

Income-Focused Portfolio Manager

TL;DR: Regular dividend maintained; no change to income thesis without payout increase.

The $0.075 quarterly dividend equates to roughly $0.30 annually, offering limited yield support at current prices. Continuation signals balance-sheet stability but provides no incremental catalyst. Investors should consult Exhibit 99.1 for cash-flow details to gauge sustainability. Overall, disclosure is routine and unlikely to shift portfolio weighting.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 2.02, 8.01, 9.01

3 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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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): July 31, 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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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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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).

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 July 31, 2025, Peabody Energy Corporation (“Peabody” or the “Company”) issued a press release setting forth Peabody’s second quarter 2025 financial results and providing guidance on selected third 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 July 31, 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 September 3, 2025 to stockholders of record on August 14, 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 July 31, 2025.
99.2			Press Release of Peabody Energy Corporation dated July 31, 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
July 31, 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) disclose in its 31-Jul-2025 Form 8-K?

Two items: a press release with Q2 2025 earnings/guidance (Item 2.02) and a $0.075 dividend announcement (Item 8.01).

When will the $0.075 dividend be paid and what is the record date?

The dividend is payable September 3 2025 to shareholders of record on August 14 2025.

Does the filing include full Q2 2025 financial figures?

No. Detailed results are contained in Exhibit 99.1, which is furnished but not reproduced within the 8-K text.

Are the press releases considered "filed" or "furnished"?

They are furnished, limiting liability under Exchange Act §18.

Were any major transactions or leadership changes announced?

No. The 8-K reports only the earnings release and dividend declaration.