Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) CAO sells 2,925 shares in open trade
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
PEABODY ENERGY CORP Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Secretary Scott T. Jarboe sold 2,925 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $28.02 per share. The sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. After this transaction, he directly holds 85,295 shares of Peabody common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 2,925 shares ($81,959)
Net Sell
1 txn
Insider
Jarboe Scott T.
Role
CAO and Corporate Secretary
Sold
2,925 shs ($82K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 2,925 | $28.02 | $82K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 85,295 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares sold: 2,925 shares
Weighted average sale price: $28.02 per share
Post-transaction holdings: 85,295 shares
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5 metrics
Shares sold
2,925 shares
Open-market sale on 2026-06-01
Weighted average sale price
$28.02 per share
Common stock sale
Post-transaction holdings
85,295 shares
Direct ownership after sale
Price range of trades
$27.82–$28.27 per share
Multiple transactions within this range
Net shares sold
2,925 shares
Net-sell direction in summary
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, weighted average price, open-market sale, Common Stock
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Rule 10b5-1 trading plan financial
"The shares of Common Stock were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person"
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
weighted average price financial
"The reported price is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
Common Stock financial
"The shares of Common Stock were sold pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
What insider transaction did BTU officer Scott T. Jarboe report?
Scott T. Jarboe reported an open-market sale of 2,925 shares of Peabody Energy common stock. The transaction used a weighted average price of $28.02 per share and reflects a routine disposition rather than an acquisition of additional shares.
Was the BTU insider sale made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
Yes. The Form 4 states the shares were sold under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on February 23, 2026. Such pre-arranged plans automate trading and may reduce the significance of timing as an indicator of the insider’s current market views.
What does the price range in the BTU Form 4 footnote mean?
The Form 4 notes the 2,925 BTU shares were sold in multiple trades between $27.82 and $28.27 per share. The reported $28.02 figure is a weighted average price, and detailed trade breakdowns are available upon request from the issuer or regulators.