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February 8, 2024 - Peabody (NYSE: BTU) today reported fourth quarter net income attributable to common stockholders of $192.0 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, compared to $632.0 million, or $3.92 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter. Peabody had Adjusted EBITDA1 of $345.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to $500.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. Full-year 2023 revenue totaled $4,946.7 million compared to $4,981.9 million in the prior year. Full-year 2023 net income attributable to common stockholders totaled $759.6 million, or $5.00 per diluted share, compared to $1,297.1 million, or $8.31 per diluted share in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA was $1,363.9 million compared to $1,844.7 million in the prior year. "Our performance in 2023 is a result of our dedicated team, diversified asset portfolio, and effective execution on our strategy," said Peabody President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Grech. "We delivered on our shareholder return program, repurchasing over 11 percent of our shares outstanding, and improved our seaborne metallurgical segment with new longwall kits at Shoal Creek and Metropolitan, the continued development of the Centurion premium hard coking coal project, and the pending acquisition of a large portion of the adjacent Wards Well coal deposit." Fourth Quarter and Full Year Highlights
The seaborne thermal segment shipped 3.7 million tons, including 2.6 million export tons at an average export realized price of $97.20 per ton. Tons sold decreased by 0.5 million tons compared to the third quarter primarily driven by a December train derailment on the mainline which limited shipments from Wilpinjong. Total segment costs of $49.71 per ton were 14 percent higher than the prior quarter due to lower production and product mix. The segment reported 35 percent Adjusted EBITDA margins and Adjusted EBITDA of $99.8 million.
Seaborne Metallurgical
The seaborne met segment shipped 2.1 million tons, the highest quarterly sales volume for the year, at an average realized price of $186.74 per ton, 15 percent higher compared to the prior quarter. Total segment costs of $107.89 per ton were 2 percent lower than the prior quarter due to higher production at Metropolitan and CMJV, partially offset by higher sales price sensitive costs. The segment reported 42 percent Adjusted EBITDA margins and Adjusted EBITDA of $166.2 million.
Powder River Basin
The PRB segment shipped 23.6 million tons, the highest quarterly sales volume for the year, at an average realized price of $13.58 per ton. PRB costs per ton increased 5 percent compared to the prior quarter, or $0.57 per ton, primarily due to higher repair and maintenance costs and production mix. The segment reported 12 percent Adjusted EBITDA margins and Adjusted EBITDA of $37.6 million.
Other U.S. Thermal
The other U.S. thermal segment shipped 3.7 million tons at an average realized price of $57.00 per ton. Tons sold were lower than the previous quarter due to a longwall move at Twentymile and lower customer demand as a result of low natural gas prices and higher utility inventories. Costs per ton increased 8 percent from the prior quarter to $45.57 primarily due to lower production. The segment reported 20 percent Adjusted EBITDA margins and Adjusted EBITDA of $42.3 million in the fourth quarter. Shareholder Return Program Peabody generated $283.6 million in operating cash flow from continuing operations and invested $157.9 million in capital expenditures in the fourth quarter. Available Free Cash Flow (AFCF)1 for the year ended 2023 was $724.1 million, resulting in $470.7 million of shareholder returns in accordance with our previously announced program. After the $0.075 per share dividend declared on February 8, 2024, $80.4 million is available for additional share repurchases. The Board of Directors continues to view share repurchases as value accretive and an efficient way to return capital to shareholders. All future shareholder returns remain at the discretion of the Board of Directors. First Quarter 2024 Outlook Seaborne Thermal
Seaborne Metallurgical
U.S. Thermal
Today's earnings call is scheduled for 10 a.m. CT and can be accessed via the company's website at PeabodyEnergy.com. Peabody (NYSE: BTU) is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future. For further information, visit PeabodyEnergy.com. To see the full results with financial figures included, click here. |
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