Thu, May 8, 10:34 AM (15 days ago)
**Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) Q1 2025 Financial Summary** **Financial Health and Performance:** - **Revenue:** $937.0 million, down 5% YoY due to lower seaborne coal pricing and higher depreciation expenses. - **Net Income:** $38.0 million, a 16% decrease YoY, primarily due to lower revenue and higher operating costs. - **Adjusted EBITDA:** $144.0 million, down 10% YoY, reflecting lower revenue and higher costs. - **Cash Flow:** Net cash provided by operating activities was $119.9 million, similar to the prior year. **Profit Margins:** - **Operating Profit Margin:** Decreased due to higher costs and lower revenue. - **Net Profit Margin:** 4.04%, down from 4.57% in Q1 2024. **Cash Flow:** - **Operating Cash Flow:** $119.9 million, stable YoY. - **Investing Cash Flow:** -$89.6 million, higher capital expenditures. - **Financing Cash Flow:** -$29.1 million, lower share repurchases and financing costs. **Earnings Changes:** - **EPS:** Diluted EPS was $0.27, down 7% YoY. - **Earnings per Share:** Basic EPS was $0.28, down from $0.31 in Q1 2024. **Quarterly Performance Discussion:** - **Revenue Trends:** Decreased due to lower seaborne coal prices and higher depreciation. - **Cost Management:** Higher operating costs and depreciation impacted profitability. - **Market Conditions:** Softening metallurgical and thermal coal prices affected revenue. **Trends and Uncertainties:** - **Market Volatility:** Coal prices remain volatile due to global demand and supply dynamics. - **Operational Challenges:** Higher costs and depreciation expenses impact margins. - **Future Operations:** Focus on cost management and operational efficiency to mitigate challenges. **Future Operations Impact:** - **Strategic Initiatives:** Continued focus on operational efficiency and cost management. - **Market Positioning:** Emphasis on maintaining market share in a competitive environment. - **Financial Strategy:** Maintain liquidity and manage debt to support future growth. **Ticker:** BTU **Note:** All amounts are in thousands, 000s.