2 Coal Stocks Worth Watching as the Industry Battles Challenges

The Zacks Coal industry is facing significant headwinds as the use of coal in U.S. thermal power plants continues to decline. Per the U.S. Energy Information Administration (“EIA”), in 2025, demand for coal is projected to improve marginally due to overall electricity demand and higher costs for natural gas generation. Yet, given the ongoing energy transition, marked by utility operators systematically phasing out coal assets, coal demand is expected to drop in 2026.Per EIA, coal export volumes are expected ...