Earnings Releases·Nov 5, 2026, 6:59 AM ET

Core Natural Resources — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

Reported Q3 2026 net income of $9.0 million ($0.18 diluted share) on $1.1 billion revenue, generating $80.3 million in free cash flow and $174.6 million in operating cash flow.
Delivered $90 million in total capital returns for the quarter ($413.9 million since February 2025), repurchasing 930,611 shares and declaring a $0.10 quarterly dividend.
Issued full-year 2026 guidance for sales volumes of 88.0–91.5 million tons, capital expenditures of $325–$375 million, and specific cash cost ranges for metallurgical, high CV thermal, and PRB segments.
Secured 29.4 million tons in new sales commitments, including 2.4 million tons of 2027 metallurgical coal at fixed prices above prior year levels, while maintaining $586.1 million of remaining share repurchase authorization.
Outlook remains constructive based on rising U.S. thermal demand from AI/data center build-outs, global electricity growth projections, and China's agreement to import 10 million metric tons of U.S. coal in 2027–2028.