Peabody Energy Corporation
S&P 500BTU/Energy · Thermal Coal/NYSE
Dividend Yield
1.24%
$0.30 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
BTU's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 27.5% earnings payout ratio & 19.1% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 0.1x interest coverage & -2.9% return on equity.
Based on 14 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 27.5%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 19.1%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 9.1%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
Risks
- Interest Coverage: 0.1xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
- Return on Equity: -2.9%Return on equity is below industry norms.
- Operating Margin: -4.7%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
Payout & Coverage
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WarningAbout Peabody Energy Corporation
Peabody Energy Corporation is a U.S.-based coal producer focused on supplying both metallurgical and thermal coal to global customers. The company operates through distinct business segments, including Seaborne Thermal and Seaborne Metallurgical, which encompass mining operations in Australia, as well as Powder River Basin and other U.S. thermal coal operations serving domestic utilities and industrial users. Peabody Energy also engages in coal marketing, brokerage, and coal and freight trading activities, facilitating supply for power generation and steelmaking markets worldwide. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, it plays a significant role in the international seaborne coal trade, linking mining assets in resource-rich regions with demand centers in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The company’s portfolio positions it as a key participant in energy and steel production supply chains, providing fuel for electricity generation and raw materials for industrial processes across a range of end markets.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.24%
Annual Dividend
$0.30
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
27.52%
FCF Payout Ratio
19.15%
52-Week Range
$12.58 - $41.14
Dividend History (2016–2025)
BTU annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
BTU earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 19, 2026
Last Payment Date
June 8, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
N/A
5-Year Dividend CAGR
N/A
10-Year Dividend CAGR
N/A
3-Year Total Growth
N/A
5-Year Total Growth
N/A
10-Year Total Growth
N/A
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