Peabody Energy (BTU) Matches Q1 Earnings Estimates

Peabody Energy (BTU) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.30 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of$1.69 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.A quarter ago, it was expected that this coal mining company would post earnings of $1.41 per share when it actually produced earnings of$1.33, delivering a surprise of -5.67%.Over the last four quarters, the company has not been able to surpass consensus EPS estimates.Peabody Energy, ...