- Peabody Energy (BTU, Financial) is reevaluating its acquisition of Anglo American's coal assets after an incident at Moranbah North Mine.
- Analysts predict a potential upside of over 110% for BTU shares based on current price targets.
- The GF Value estimate suggests a significant increase from the stock's current trading price.
Peabody Energy Corp. (BTU) is currently reconsidering its strategy following a recent incident at Moranbah North Mine, involving its planned acquisition of Anglo American's steelmaking coal assets. This development has prompted Peabody to enter discussions with Anglo American, focusing on assessing the incident's repercussions while safeguarding its rights under existing purchase agreements.
Analysis of Wall Street's Forecast
According to forecasts from four financial analysts, the average price target for Peabody Energy Corp. (BTU, Financial) over the next year is $23.75. This target includes a high estimate of $27.00 and a low estimate of $18.00. Notably, the average target suggests a significant upside potential of 110.92% from the current trading price of $11.26. To explore the complete range of estimates, visit the Peabody Energy Corp (BTU) Forecast page.
Brokerage Recommendations
Peabody Energy Corp. (BTU, Financial) has received an "Outperform" consensus rating, represented by an average brokerage recommendation of 1.8 from four brokerage firms. The recommendation scale spans from 1, denoting a Strong Buy, to 5, which indicates a Sell rating.
Evaluating GF Value Estimates
According to GuruFocus estimates, Peabody Energy Corp. (BTU, Financial) holds a projected GF Value of $22.65 in one year, indicating a potential upside of 101.15% from the current price of $11.26. The GF Value metric represents GuruFocus' approximation of the stock's fair trading value, derived from historical trading multiples, past growth trajectories, and anticipated future performance. For comprehensive data, refer to the Peabody Energy Corp (BTU) Summary page.
