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Peabody Reports Results For Quarter Ended June 30, 2025
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Core Insights - Peabody reported a net loss of $27.6 million for Q2 2025, a significant decline from a net income of $199.4 million in the same quarter last year, with Adjusted EBITDA dropping to $93.3 million from $309.7 million [1][7][23] - The company experienced strong performance in the Powder River Basin (PRB) segment, driven by robust U.S. thermal coal demand and effective cost management [2][7] - Peabody has raised its full-year volume guidance for Seaborne Thermal and PRB coal while lowering cost-per-ton targets across multiple segments [7][14] Financial Performance - Q2 2025 Adjusted EBITDA was $93.3 million, down from $309.7 million in Q2 2024, reflecting lower shipments and pricing pressures [1][23] - The company reported total revenue of $890.1 million for Q2 2025, compared to $1,042.0 million in Q2 2024 [23][32] - Operating costs for Q2 2025 were $789.4 million, slightly lower than $803.9 million in the same quarter last year [23][32] Segment Performance - Seaborne Thermal segment sold 3.6 million tons in Q2 2025, down from 4.1 million tons in Q2 2024, with an Adjusted EBITDA of $33.5 million [4][32] - Seaborne Metallurgical segment sold 2.2 million tons, with an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $9.2 million, impacted by a challenging pricing environment [5][32] - The PRB segment achieved an Adjusted EBITDA of $43.0 million, benefiting from strong demand and lower costs [8][32] Operational Updates - The Centurion Mine's longwall production start has been accelerated to February 2026 due to effective execution and development progress [12] - Peabody expects to benefit from federal royalty reductions, estimating an impact of $15 to $20 million in the second half of 2025 [7][14] Guidance and Outlook - Full-year 2025 guidance for Seaborne Thermal is now set at 14.6 to 15.2 million tons, with a cost target of $45.00 to $48.00 per ton [20] - PRB volume guidance has been raised to 80.0 to 84.0 million tons, with an average cost target of $11.50 to $12.00 per ton [20] - The company maintains its full-year volume and cost guidance for Other U.S. Thermal coal [9][20]