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Historical analyst accuracy
For Peabody Energy, Inc., we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 7% were profitable, average return -4% (97 calls). At 3 months: -3% average return (11% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Riley Securities | 15 | 13% | -20% |
| Citigroup | 12 | 0% | +0% |
| Jefferies | 9 | 11% | +7% |
| Benchmark | 9 | 33% | +22% |
| Deutsche Bank | 7 | 0% | -25% |
Frequently asked questions
Is Peabody Energy, Inc. a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Peabody Energy, Inc. (BTU) is "Hold" (9 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 7% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Peabody Energy, Inc.'s price target?
The median 12-month price target is $29.00 (-2% vs $29.44), ranging from $26.50 to $36.00 (3 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Peabody Energy, Inc.?
Over 1 year, 7% of analyst targets on Peabody Energy, Inc. were profitable, for an average return of -4% (across 97 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Peabody Energy, Inc. stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $29.00 within 12 months, i.e. -2% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $36.00, the most cautious $26.50.
What is the Peabody Energy, Inc. stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $29.00, -2%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (7%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Peabody Energy, Inc. overvalued?
Detailed valuation data for Peabody Energy, Inc. is available in the interactive analysis.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.