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Peabody Energy Corporation is projected to rise to $24.94 by 2027, a +7% move from its current price of $23.37. BTU is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/13/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14 | $22.79 | $23.37 | $23.97 | +0.01% |
| Jul 15 | $22.55 | $23.37 | $24.22 | +0.01% |
| Jul 16 | $22.37 | $23.37 | $24.42 | +0.02% |
| Jul 17 | $22.22 | $23.38 | $24.59 | +0.02% |
| Jul 18 | $22.09 | $23.38 | $24.74 | +0.03% |
| Jul 19 | $21.98 | $23.38 | $24.87 | +0.04% |
| Jul 20 | $21.87 | $23.38 | $25.00 | +0.04% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $21.87 | $23.38 | $25.00 | +0.04% |
| Week 2 | $21.28 | $23.39 | $25.71 | +0.09% |
| Week 3 | $20.84 | $23.40 | $26.27 | +0.13% |
| Week 4 | $20.48 | $23.41 | $26.76 | +0.17% |
| Week 5 | $20.17 | $23.42 | $27.20 | +0.22% |
| Week 6 | $19.89 | $23.43 | $27.60 | +0.26% |
| Week 7 | $19.64 | $23.44 | $27.97 | +0.31% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Peabody Energy Corporation is an energy company that engages in the production of metallurgical and thermal coal. It operates through Seaborne Thermal, Seaborne Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, and Other U.S. Thermal segments.
The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri. It mines and sells coal to electric utilities, and to electricity generators, industrial facilities, and steel manufacturers.
Peabody Energy Corporation is categorized in the Energy sector, reflecting its core business of coal production and supply.
Peabody Energy Corporation, ticker BTU, is an energy company focused on metallurgical and thermal coal. It currently trades at $22.20 per share, with a market cap of $2.7B, and holds the 1842nd rank by market capitalization.
The price outlook provided in the forecast shows a neutral stance in 2026 (avg $22.20, max $29.12) with a path toward higher valuations in coming years, culminating in bullish sentiment for 2030 through 2050 as average prices rise and ROIs expand.
In the near term, the stock trades within a range and faces resistance overhead, while longer-term projections point to meaningful upside in the 2030s and beyond, though the figures are estimates and not guarantees.
A major floor 29.0% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 5.0% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 33.5% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 69.0% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key BTU support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of BTU market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $23.01 | Buy | $23.12 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $22.94 | Buy | $23.26 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $24.03 | Sell | $23.96 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $25.29 | Sell | $25.65 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $28.83 | Sell | $27.29 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $29.86 | Sell | $27.22 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 42.38 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 96.34 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | -36.76 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -42.65 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.03 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | -3.59 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.39 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 57.35 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -0.54 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -2.51 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 47.64 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -0.32 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -72.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 23.27 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 21.18 | Sell |
| ATR (14) | 0.52 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bearish, with RSI(14) at 30 indicating weak momentum.
The stock’s short-term moving averages show a gap to the upside: SMA50 at $25.80 and SMA200 at $29.82.
Support sits at $22.20, with resistance around $31.21. The 30-day trading range extends from $18.27 to $26.98, illustrating this near-term volatility.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.20 | $23.37 | $29.86 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $19.99 | $24.94 | $32.82 | +7% | Neutral | |
| $20.23 | $25.89 | $35.27 | +11% | Neutral | |
| $20.12 | $26.30 | $36.82 | +13% | Neutral | |
| $23.09 | $30.75 | $44.03 | +32% | Bullish | |
| $26.58 | $36.00 | $52.60 | +54% | Bullish | |
| $27.61 | $37.99 | $56.51 | +63% | Bullish | |
| $28.52 | $39.82 | $60.21 | +70% | Bullish | |
| $27.67 | $39.18 | $60.13 | +68% | Bullish | |
| $28.84 | $41.39 | $64.40 | +77% | Bullish | |
| $38.89 | $59.30 | $97.83 | +154% | Bullish | |
| $63.62 | $107.57 | $193.27 | +360% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $22.20 | $23.37 | $27.35 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $19.62 | $23.10 | $27.90 | -1.14% |
| September 2026 | $19.83 | $23.50 | $28.68 | +1.73% |
| October 2026 | $19.44 | $23.17 | $28.52 | -1.42% |
| November 2026 | $19.24 | $23.04 | $28.56 | -0.57% |
| December 2026 | $19.89 | $23.92 | $29.86 | +3.84% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month BTU forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
Peabody Energy Corporation's 2026 outlook centres on $23.37, within a $22.20 to $29.86 range. That marks a 0% change versus current levels. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
By 2027, BTU could reach as high as $32.82, with a base case around $24.94 and support toward $19.99 — roughly +7% from $23.37. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Expect BTU to range from $20.23 to $35.27 through 2028. The $25.89 average target implies a +11% move from current prices. That is up +4% on the projected 2027 average. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
The BTU price prediction for 2029 points to an average of $26.30 (low $20.12, high $36.82) — a potential gain of +13% on today's $23.37. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
In 2030, BTU is projected to trade between $23.09 and $44.03, averaging $30.75 — a potential gain of +32% from today's $23.37. That is up +17% on the projected 2029 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Peabody Energy Corporation's 2031 outlook centres on $36.00, within a $26.58 to $52.60 range. That is up +17% on the projected 2030 average. That marks a +54% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2032, BTU could reach as high as $56.51, with a base case around $37.99 and support toward $27.61 — roughly +63% from $23.37. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect BTU to range from $28.52 to $60.21 through 2033. The $39.82 average target implies a +70% move from current prices. That is up +5% on the projected 2032 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The BTU price prediction for 2034 points to an average of $39.18 (low $27.67, high $60.13) — a potential gain of +68% on today's $23.37. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2035, BTU is projected to trade between $28.84 and $64.40, averaging $41.39 — a potential gain of +77% from today's $23.37. That is up +6% on the projected 2034 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Peabody Energy Corporation's 2040 outlook centres on $59.30, within a $38.89 to $97.83 range. That is up +43% on the projected 2035 average. That marks a +154% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2050, BTU could reach as high as $193.27, with a base case around $107.57 and support toward $63.62 — roughly +360% from $23.37. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in BTU today (≈ 42.789902 BTU) could be worth
$4,603.05
+$3,603.05 (+360%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected BTU price of $107.57 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in BTUwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in BTU on Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 67.385444 BTU) would be worth
$1,574.8
+$574.8 (+57.5%) today · 1.57× · US Dollar
Based on a BTU entry price of $14.84 vs. today's $23.37.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $22.3 | $1,047.98 | +4.8% |
| 1 month ago | $26.26 | $889.95 | -11.0% |
| 3 months ago | $28.29 | $826.09 | -17.4% |
| 6 months ago | $34.15 | $684.33 | -31.6% |
| 1 year ago | $14.84 | $1,574.8 | +57.5% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $11 | $2,124.55 | +112.5% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our BTU forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $47.00 around 2040.
Implied market cap at $47.00: $5.73B
The multi-year forecast presents a cautious-to-bullish progression. In 2026 the min and avg price are both $22.20 with a max of $29.12 and a neutral sentiment, and ROI of 0%. The following years show a steady but varied upside—2031 through 2035 move into bullish territory with rising averages and ROIs:
2030: avg $28.23, min $20.61, max $41.77, ROI 27.2%, sentiment BULLISH. 2031: avg $34.04, min $24.35, max $51.52, ROI 53.3%, sentiment BULLISH. 2032: avg $35.67, min $25.03, max $55.08, ROI 60.7%, sentiment BULLISH.
2033: avg $36.50, min $25.16, max $57.40, ROI 64.4%, sentiment BULLISH. 2034: avg $36.27, min $24.58, max $58.00, ROI 63.4%, sentiment BULLISH. 2035: avg $38.05, min $25.37, max $61.81, ROI 71.4%, sentiment BULLISH.
2040: avg $54.27, min $33.59, max $94.09, ROI 144.4%, sentiment BULLISH. 2050: avg $98.94, min $53.79, max $188.57, ROI 345.7%, sentiment BULLISH.
Overall, the trajectory shifts from neutral in the near term to bullish longer term, with substantial upside potential reflected in the 2040 and 2050 projections. The forecast also notes an annualized volatility of 60%, underscoring significant risk and uncertainty.
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2030 forecast shows an avg price of $28.23 with a max of $41.77 and a min of $20.61, along with a 27.2% ROI and bullish sentiment.
The 2026 outlook is Neutral with an avg of $22.20 and max $29.12 and 0% ROI, but the forecast turns bullish from 2030 onward, with higher averages and ROIs up to 345.7% by 2050.
Yes. The 2050 forecast shows an avg of $98.94 with a max of $188.57 and a 345.7% ROI, indicating $100 is within the projected upside, though these are estimates and not guarantees.
For 2027, the forecast lists a min of $18.25, an avg of $23.12, a max of $31.09, and a ROI of 4.2% with a neutral sentiment.
In 2040 the forecast shows an avg of $54.27, a min of $33.59, a max of $94.09, and a ROI of 144.4% with bullish sentiment.
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