- Peabody Energy (NYSE: BTU) is a leading coal producer focused on providing essential products for affordable energy and steel production, with operations in the U.S. and Australia and a market cap of approximately $3.1 billion.
- In 2025, Peabody reported a net income of $10.4 million for Q4 and highlighted the successful early completion of the Centurion longwall project, which is expected to produce about 4.7 million tons/year of premium hard coking coal.
- Peabody's operations are supported by strong U.S. thermal coal fundamentals and partnerships with utility companies that rely on coal for energy generation, as evidenced by a 13% increase in U.S. coal generation in 2025.
- Ideal buyers for Peabody include energy producers and steel manufacturers seeking reliable coal supply; Peabody addresses the pain of fluctuating energy prices and supply chain disruptions by ensuring stable coal availability and prioritizing sustainability in operations.
Peabody Energy's workforce is structured across 19 departments, with Operations being the largest at 385 employees, followed by the Executive department with 190 and Information Technology with 148. This distribution indicates a strong emphasis on operational efficiency and executive leadership, while also maintaining a significant focus on technology and finance. The presence of specialized departments such as Human Resources and Engineering further supports the company's diverse functional needs.
The company operates across 106 locations, with the largest concentration in Saint Louis, MO, housing 497 employees. Other notable locations include Gillette, WY, with 85 employees, and Evansville, IN, with 41. The substantial headcount in 'Other' locations, totaling 1,016, suggests a distributed workforce model, highlighting Peabody Energy's extensive operational reach across various regions.
