Overview

• Core Natural Resources Q3 adjusted EBITDA beats analyst expectations

• Company reported Q3 revenue of $1.0025 bln

• Core returned $24.6 mln to stockholders via buybacks and dividends

Outlook

• Core anticipates improved performance at West Elk due to better coal quality

• Company expects Leer South restart to enhance metallurgical segment contributions

• Core gears up for significant performance improvement in 2026

Result Drivers

• SALES EXPANSION - Expanded committed sales position in high calorific value thermal and Powder River Basin segments at favorable margins

• GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IMPACT - Government shutdown delayed planned restart of Leer South longwall

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 5 "strong buy" or "buy", no "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the coal peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Core Natural Resources Inc is $105.50, about 26.4% above its November 5 closing price of $77.63

• The stock recently traded at 12 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 10 three months ago

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