BTU / Coal Mining Stock May Be Fated for Sizable Drop

Peabody Energy (BTU) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.80 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.16 per share. This compares to ea more_horizontal

Peabody Energy's (BTU) third-quarter earnings are likely to have gained from share repurchase program and increased tons of coal sold. more_horizontal

Peabody Energy (BTU) makes a strong case for investment, given its earnings growth prospects, strong return on equity and share repurchase program. more_horizontal

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Neverthe more_horizontal

Nathaniel August, Mangrove Partners founder, discusses his best idea presentation for Peabody Energy at the Sohn Conference. more_horizontal

Peabody, a mid-cap play on thermal and metallurgical coal, has underperformed other mining stocks this year. We touch upon a few key fundamental theme more_horizontal

Invest in stocks of Dillard's (DDS), JAKKS Pacific (JAKK) and Peabody Energy (BTU) to tap their high efficiency levels. more_horizontal

Twin price target raises from analysts ignited bullishness on the coal company. The coal industry is currently undergoing something of a revival. more_horizontal