Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) short interest & options flow
NYSEPeabody Energy received an upgrade to Buy from B. Riley Securities analyst Nick Giles on October 26, with price target raised to $30 from $29, implying 3.4% upside from the current $22.89 close. The coal producer trades 14.6% below its year-to-date high amid sector headwinds, though short interest remains moderate at 9.4% of free float with minimal borrowing costs at 0.47%.
BTU Riley Securities upgrades to Buy, lifts target to $30.
Peabody Energy received an upgrade to Buy from B. Riley Securities analyst Nick Giles on October 26, with price target raised to $30 from $29, implying 3.4% upside from the current $22.89 close. The coal producer trades 14.6% below its year-to-date high amid sector headwinds, though short interest remains moderate at 9.4% of free float with minimal borrowing costs at 0.47%.
- Market cap
- $2.07B
- Next earnings
- 4 Feb 2027
Key data as of 5 Nov 2026

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BTU Riley Securities upgrades to Buy, lifts target to $30.
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