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Peabody Energy Corporation is projected to rise to $22.22 by 2027, a +4% move from its current price of $21.40. 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 7/31/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | $20.76 | $21.40 | $22.06 | -0.01% |
| Aug 2 | $20.50 | $21.40 | $22.33 | -0.02% |
| Aug 3 | $20.30 | $21.39 | $22.55 | -0.03% |
| Aug 4 | $20.13 | $21.39 | $22.73 | -0.04% |
| Aug 5 | $19.99 | $21.39 | $22.89 | -0.04% |
| Aug 6 | $19.86 | $21.39 | $23.04 | -0.05% |
| Aug 7 | $19.74 | $21.39 | $23.18 | -0.06% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $19.74 | $21.39 | $23.18 | -0.06% |
| Week 2 | $19.08 | $21.37 | $23.94 | -0.13% |
| Week 3 | $18.59 | $21.36 | $24.55 | -0.19% |
| Week 4 | $18.18 | $21.35 | $25.07 | -0.25% |
| Week 5 | $17.83 | $21.33 | $25.53 | -0.31% |
| Week 6 | $17.51 | $21.32 | $25.96 | -0.38% |
| Week 7 | $17.23 | $21.31 | $26.35 | -0.44% |
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, with mines in New South Wales and Queensland in Australia and in Alabama and Wyoming in the United States.
The company conducts mining, preparation, and sale of thermal coal, sold primarily to electric utilities, and engages in surface mining extraction processes for coal with a lower sulfur content and Btu, including mining sub-bituminous coal deposits. It also supplies coal primarily to electricity generators, industrial facilities, and steel manufacturers.
The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, Missouri, placing it in the Energy sector.
Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) is an energy company currently trading near the low-$20s, with a market capitalization of $2.54B and a ranking of 1874 by size. The current price is $20.82 per share, reflecting its near-term market position.
From a longer-horizon perspective, the year-by-year forecast shows a neutral stance through 2026–2030, followed by a bullish trajectory into the 2030s and beyond. The forecasted average price progresses from $20.82 in 2026 to $24.34 by 2030, then climbs toward $73.13 by 2050, indicating meaningful potential upside over the long term.
A major floor 16.9% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (2.7% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 19.9% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 84.6% 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 | $22.27 | Sell | $22.08 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $22.75 | Sell | $22.54 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $22.93 | Sell | $23.03 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $24.72 | Sell | $24.45 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $27.38 | Sell | $26.22 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $29.46 | Sell | $26.66 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 37.54 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 27.01 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | -176.76 | Sell |
| Williams %R (14) | -81.99 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.07 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -10.98 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.01 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 18.01 | Buy |
| TRIX (15) | -0.36 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -1.31 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 35.79 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -1.22 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -44.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 21.60 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 17.11 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.60 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bearish, with RSI(14) at 30. The sentiment is rated BEARISH.
Near-term dynamics show the stock trading with resistance at $25.66 and support at $20.82. The 30-day range is $17.00 to $25.50, with the SMA50 at $24.77 and the SMA200 at $29.51. This setup suggests limited upside in the near term unless momentum improves.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.82 | $21.40 | $26.56 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $17.54 | $22.22 | $29.87 | +4% | Neutral | |
| $17.33 | $22.66 | $31.74 | +6% | Neutral | |
| $15.95 | $21.41 | $30.97 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $18.47 | $25.39 | $37.71 | +19% | Neutral | |
| $21.36 | $29.98 | $45.58 | +40% | Bullish | |
| $21.85 | $31.28 | $48.56 | +46% | Bullish | |
| $22.94 | $33.47 | $52.93 | +56% | Bullish | |
| $21.28 | $31.59 | $50.84 | +48% | Bullish | |
| $21.38 | $32.28 | $52.77 | +51% | Bullish | |
| $28.88 | $47.12 | $82.34 | +120% | Bullish | |
| $41.38 | $77.28 | $148.74 | +261% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $20.82 | $21.40 | $24.95 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $17.73 | $20.86 | $25.15 | -2.53% |
| September 2026 | $17.88 | $21.23 | $25.97 | +1.76% |
| October 2026 | $17.82 | $21.32 | $26.39 | +0.42% |
| November 2026 | $17.27 | $20.78 | $25.97 | -2.50% |
| December 2026 | $17.41 | $21.07 | $26.56 | +1.39% |
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 $21.40, within a $20.82 to $26.56 range. That marks a 0% change versus current levels. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
By 2027, BTU could reach as high as $29.87, with a base case around $22.22 and support toward $17.54 — roughly +4% from $21.40. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Expect BTU to range from $17.33 to $31.74 through 2028. The $22.66 average target implies a +6% move from current prices. That is up +2% on the projected 2027 average. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
The BTU price prediction for 2029 points to an average of $21.41 (low $15.95, high $30.97) — a potential gain of 0% on today's $21.40. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
In 2030, BTU is projected to trade between $18.47 and $37.71, averaging $25.39 — a potential gain of +19% from today's $21.40. That is up +19% on the projected 2029 average. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Peabody Energy Corporation's 2031 outlook centres on $29.98, within a $21.36 to $45.58 range. That is up +18% on the projected 2030 average. That marks a +40% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2032, BTU could reach as high as $48.56, with a base case around $31.28 and support toward $21.85 — roughly +46% from $21.40. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect BTU to range from $22.94 to $52.93 through 2033. The $33.47 average target implies a +56% move from current prices. That is up +7% 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 $31.59 (low $21.28, high $50.84) — a potential gain of +48% on today's $21.40. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2035, BTU is projected to trade between $21.38 and $52.77, averaging $32.28 — a potential gain of +51% from today's $21.40. That is up +2% on the projected 2034 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Peabody Energy Corporation's 2040 outlook centres on $47.12, within a $28.88 to $82.34 range. That is up +46% on the projected 2035 average. That marks a +120% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2050, BTU could reach as high as $148.74, with a base case around $77.28 and support toward $41.38 — roughly +261% from $21.40. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in BTU today (≈ 46.728972 BTU) could be worth
$3,611.25
+$2,611.25 (+261%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected BTU price of $77.28 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 30, 2025 (≈ 64.850843 BTU) would be worth
$1,387.81
+$387.81 (+38.8%) today · 1.39× · US Dollar
Based on a BTU entry price of $15.42 vs. today's $21.4.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $23.82 | $898.4 | -10.2% |
| 1 month ago | $23.12 | $925.61 | -7.4% |
| 3 months ago | $26.53 | $806.63 | -19.3% |
| 6 months ago | $35.26 | $606.92 | -39.3% |
| 1 year ago | $15.42 | $1,387.81 | +38.8% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $11.7 | $1,829.06 | +82.9% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $43.00 around 2040.
Implied market cap at $43.00: $5.24B
The multi-year forecast points to a rising trajectory after 2030. In 2030 the average price is projected at $24.34 with a max of $36.26 and a min of $17.66, for an ROI of 16.9%. The outlook becomes more bullish from 2031 onward, with the 2031 average at $28.75 and a max of $43.85 (ROI 38.1%), and it stays on a bullish path through 2035.
By 2040, the average price is forecast at $44.81 (max $78.67, min $27.31) with an ROI of 115.2%. The long-range view culminates in 2050, where the average is $73.13 (min $38.83, max $141.50) and ROI reaches 251.2%, with a bullish sentiment for the period. These figures imply substantial long-term upside, tempered by near-term volatility and a neutral stance through 2030.
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2030: average price $24.34, with a range from $17.66 to $36.26; ROI 16.9%; sentiment NEUTRAL.
Near term is forecast NEUTRAL through 2026–2030, with the 2026 average at $20.82 and a price range up to $25.87. Long-term potential rises from 2031 onward, with substantial upside by 2050.
The 2033 forecast shows a max of $50.92, with an average of $32.08 in that year; this indicates a potential to exceed $50 at times according to the forecast.
The current price is $20.82.
2040: average $44.81 (min $27.31, max $78.67; ROI 115.2). 2050: average $73.13 (min $38.83, max $141.50; ROI 251.2); sentiment BULLISH.
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