Is BTU stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Based on our analysis, BTU is currently a HOLD with low confidence. 📊 HOLD: BTU shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.

What is the fair value of BTU stock?

Our analysis estimates the fair value range for BTU to be between $30.95 and $36.63. The current price is $35.26.

What is the analyst price target for BTU?

The average Wall Street analyst price target for BTU is $34.47. This implies a potential upside of -2.2% from current levels.

BTU Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

BTU - Peabody Energy Corporation

BITUMINOUS COAL & LIGNITE SURFACE MINING

$35.26

-0.87 (-2.41%) ▼

HOLD

LOW Confidence

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Last Updated: January 30, 2026

Earnings: Feb 05, 2026 3d

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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: BTU shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.

Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

Adjust Growth Assumption: 10.0%

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)

EST. PRICE IN 2031

$43.73

Based on 7.0% avg growth

INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY

$27.15

Trading above fair value

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 12.0x Exit PE.

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In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: BTU is currently trading at $35.26, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $30.95 to $36.63. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a premium (Forward PE: 13.6) compared to its historical average (12.0). At these levels, the market is pricing in 4.1% annual earnings growth.

Technical Outlook: Technically, BTU is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $34.12, while resistance sits at $39.95.

Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (55/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position SLIGHTLY HIGH

Fair Price Range $30.95 - $36.63

Company Quality Score 58/100 (HOLD)

Volume Confirmation HIGH

Confidence Score 63.8%

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All Signals

NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (55/100)
BULLISH: High volume confirmation
NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($34.47)
BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 4.1% growth with -7.0% revenue growth
CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -7.1% 5-day decline

Fair Price Analysis

30-Day Fair Range $30.95 - $36.63

Current vs Fair Value SLIGHTLY HIGH

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $34.12

Resistance Level $39.95

Current Trend Strong Uptrend

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 13.56

Wall Street Target $34.47 (-2.2%)

Revenue Growth (YoY) -7.0%

Earnings Growth (YoY) -8.3%

Profit Margin -0.8%

Valuation Premium vs History +4.1% premium

PE vs Historical 13.6 vs 12.0 FAIR

Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists

Implied Growth (YoY): +4.1% (market-implied from PE analysis)

1-Year Target $36.71 (+4%)

2-Year Target $38.21 (+8%)

3-Year Target $39.78 (+13%)

3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 14→12) PE COMPRESSION $35.21 (0%)

Earnings growth offset by PE compression

Last updated: February 01, 2026 6:39 AM ET
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