T. Rowe Price (HCC) discloses 5.1% passive stake in Warrior Met Coal

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G reporting passive ownership of Warrior Met Coal common stock. It reports beneficial ownership of 2,700,036 shares, representing 5.1% of the outstanding common stock as of the event date.

The firm has sole voting power over 2,661,448 shares and sole dispositive power over 2,700,028 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. T. Rowe Price states the position was acquired and is held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing control of Warrior Met Coal, and it expressly denies being the beneficial owner of the securities referenced.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

WARRIOR MET COAL INC

(Name of Issuer)

COMMON STOCK

(Title of Class of Securities)

93627C101

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 93627C101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

MARYLAND

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 2,661,448.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 2,700,028.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

2,700,036.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: WARRIOR MET COAL INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 16243 HIGHWAY 216, BROOKWOOD, AL, 35444
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 1307 Point Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
(c)	Citizenship: Maryland
(d)	Title of class of securities: COMMON STOCK
(e)	CUSIP No.: 93627C101
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 2700036
(b)	Percent of class: 5.1 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 2661448
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 2700028
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11. T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. hereby declares and affirms that the filing of Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that Price Associates is the beneficial owner of the securities referred to, which beneficial ownership is expressly denied.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.

Signature:	Ellen York
Name/Title:	Vice President
Date:	02/17/2026

FAQ

What stake does T. Rowe Price Associates report in Warrior Met Coal (HCC)?

T. Rowe Price Associates reports beneficial ownership of 2,700,036 Warrior Met Coal common shares, representing 5.1% of the class. This crosses the 5% threshold that requires an institutional investor to file a Schedule 13G with the SEC.

Does T. Rowe Price Associates have voting power over HCC shares?

Yes. T. Rowe Price Associates reports sole voting power over 2,661,448 HCC shares and no shared voting power. It also reports sole dispositive power over 2,700,028 shares, meaning it alone can decide if and when to sell those shares.

Is T. Rowe Price Associates’ HCC position intended to influence control of the company?

No. T. Rowe Price states the HCC securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Warrior Met Coal, consistent with a passive Schedule 13G filing.

What type of SEC filing did T. Rowe Price submit regarding Warrior Met Coal (HCC)?

T. Rowe Price Associates submitted a Schedule 13G, used by institutional or passive investors holding more than 5% of a company’s shares. It reports ownership details, including share count, voting power, and dispositive power for Warrior Met Coal common stock.

When was the ownership event for T. Rowe Price’s HCC stake dated?

The ownership information is reported as of an event date of December 31, 2025. This date triggers the disclosure obligation once beneficial ownership in Warrior Met Coal common stock exceeded the 5% regulatory reporting threshold for a passive institutional investor.

Does T. Rowe Price Associates admit beneficial ownership of the HCC shares?

No. T. Rowe Price expressly states that the filing should not be construed as an admission that it is the beneficial owner of the Warrior Met Coal shares described, and that such beneficial ownership is expressly denied in the certification language.