- Beat earnings estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters
- Lower volatility than the market (beta 0.37)
- +58.1% price growth over the last year
Evaluation of Peabody Energy stock downgraded after the last trading session
(Updated on Jul 13, 2026)
The Peabody Energy stock price gained 0.98% on the last trading day (Monday, 13th Jul 2026), rising from $23.37 to $23.60. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 2.52% from a day low at $23.25 to a day high of $23.84. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 0.38% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume fell on the last day by -199 thousand shares and in total, 2 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $42.42 million. You should take into consideration that falling volume on higher prices causes divergence and may be an early warning about possible changes over the next couple of days.
The stock lies in the middle of a very wide and falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -9.42% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $19.54 and $27.11 at the end of this 3-month period.
BTU Signals & Forecast
A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Wednesday, July 01, 2026, and so far it has risen 6.31%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume fell during the last trading day despite gaining prices. This causes a divergence between volume and price and it may be an early warning. The stock should be watched closely. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The Peabody Energy stock holds a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the stock giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at $25.46. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the short-term average at $22.99. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Peabody Energy stock
Peabody Energy finds support from accumulated volume at $23.12 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $0.585 between high and low, or 2.52%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.85%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (BTU) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 14th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 14th we expect Peabody Energy Corp to open at $23.56, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $23.04 and $24.16, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$1.12 (+/-4.88%) up or down from last closing price. If Peabody Energy Corp takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 4.88% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $23.12 (2.03%) than the resistance at $25.00 (5.93%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is Peabody Energy Corp stock A Buy?
Peabody Energy holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Sell candidate.
Current score:
-3.290
Sell Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 14, 2026 - $23.56 ( 0.162%).
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BTU Performance
Trading levels for BTU
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 24.15 | 2.32% |
| R2 | 23.92 | 1.37% |
| R1 | 23.79 | 0.784% |
| Price | 23.60 | |
| S1 | 23.34 | -1.11% |
| S2 | 23.20 | -1.69% |
| S3 | 22.98 | -2.64% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 29.11 | 23.35% |
| R2 | 27.07 | 14.70% |
| R1 | 25.00 | 5.93% |
| Price | 23.60 | |
| S1 | 23.12 | -2.03% |
| S2 | 22.67 | -3.94% |
| S3 | 22.20 | -5.93% |
BTU Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 05, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | Jun 08, 2026 | $0.0750 | 0.300% |
| 2 | Feb 05, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 | Mar 10, 2026 | $0.0750 | 0.203% |
| 3 | Oct 30, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 | Dec 03, 2025 | $0.0750 | 0.274% |
| 4 | Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | Sep 03, 2025 | $0.0750 | 0.448% |
| 5 | May 06, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | Jun 04, 2025 | $0.0750 | 0.534% |
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