Alliance Resource's Q3 revenue beats on higher coal sales volumes

Overview

• Alliance Resource Partners Q3 revenue beats analyst expectations despite lower coal sales prices

• Net income for Q3 rises 10.2% yr/yr due to reduced operating expenses and higher investment income

• Company declares quarterly cash distribution of $0.60 per unit

Outlook

• Alliance Resource Partners tightens 2025 coal sales volume guidance to 32.5-33.25 mln short tons

• Company expects 2025 coal sales price per ton to be $58-$60

• Alliance sees 2025 oil & gas royalties at 1,575-1,625 thousand barrels

Result Drivers

• COAL SALES VOLUMES - Increased coal sales volumes contributed to higher Q3 revenues compared to the previous quarter

• INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS - Infrastructure investments improved operational performance, particularly at Tunnel Ridge and Hamilton mines

• BETTER MINING CONDITIONS - Improved mining conditions at Tunnel Ridge reduced costs per ton, aiding Q3 results

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the coal peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Alliance Resource Partners LP is $29.75, about 22.5% above its October 24 closing price of $23.05

• The stock recently traded at 9 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 10 three months ago

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