---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001064728-26-000038"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BTU"
cik: "0001064728"
company_name: "PEABODY ENERGY CORP"
filed_at: "2026-07-29T11:45:54+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-29T11:50:08.114447+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Peabody posts Q2 net loss of $90.6M; Adjusted EBITDA falls to $24M from $93M

## Summary
- Net loss of $90.6M ($0.74 diluted EPS) vs $27.6M loss in prior-year quarter; Adjusted EBITDA $24.0M vs $93.3M.
- Issued $250M 0.5% convertible notes due 2031; repurchased $241.2M of 3.25% 2028 notes for $386.8M, effectively repurchasing 5.0M shares.
- Centurion mine targeting 1.5-2.0M tons sales in H2 2026; commissioning activities progressing.
- Revised surety arrangements reduced reclamation cash collateral by ~$350M; revolver capacity increased to $400M.
- Declared quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share, payable Sept 3 to holders of record Aug 12.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001064728-26-000038
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BTU
- cik: 0001064728
- company_name: PEABODY ENERGY CORP
- filed_at: 2026-07-29T11:45:54+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1064728/000106472826000038/0001064728-26-000038-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1064728/000106472826000038/btu-20260729.htm

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