On June 2, Peabody Energy rose 8.11% in regular trading, trading at $29.25/share, with trading volume of $76.67 million.

On the news front, the company recently announced plans to issue $225 million in convertible senior notes due 2031 via private placement to qualified institutional buyers, with an option for initial purchasers to acquire up to an additional $25 million. Net proceeds will be used to fund capped call transactions and repurchase a portion of its outstanding 3.250% convertible senior notes due 2028, signaling proactive balance sheet management.

Additionally, the broader coal sector received a boost after the Trump administration ordered the Pentagon to purchase electricity from coal-fired power plants and announced funding for coal facility upgrades. Peabody CEO Jim Grech noted the company is working with the government on related initiatives. The company also recently agreed to acquire Anglo American's four Australian coal mines for $3.78 billion, aiming to nearly triple its metallurgical coal output within two years as it pivots toward the global steel market.

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