Overview
Core Natural Resources Q3 adjusted EBITDA beats analyst expectations
Company reported Q3 revenue of $1.0025 bln
Core returned $24.6 mln to stockholders via buybacks and dividends
Outlook
Core anticipates improved performance at West Elk due to better coal quality
Company expects Leer South restart to enhance metallurgical segment contributions
Core gears up for significant performance improvement in 2026
Result Drivers
SALES EXPANSION - Expanded committed sales position in high calorific value thermal and Powder River Basin segments at favorable margins
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IMPACT - Government shutdown delayed planned restart of Leer South longwall
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q3 Revenue | $1.003 bln | ||
Q3 Adjusted EBITDA | Beat | $141.20 mln | $125.57 mln (4 Analysts) |
Q3 Free Cash Flow | $38.90 mln |
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 5 "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 Core Natural Resources Inc is $105.50, about 26.4% above its November 5 closing price of $77.63
The stock recently traded at 12 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 10 three months ago
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