BTU

Peabody Energy Corporation (ticker: BTU) is one of the largest private-sector coal companies in the world. It mines and sells thermal coal used for electricity generation and metallurgical coal used in steel production.

The company operates major mining assets in the United States and Australia, serving utilities, industrial customers, and steelmakers. BTU’s performance is heavily influenced by global demand for power, steel production activity, and coal pricing.

In recent years, Peabody has focused on deleveraging, cost control, and cash generation, returning capital to shareholders while still positioning itself as a critical supplier of energy and steelmaking feedstock.