PEABODY ENERGY CORP 8-K

What Happened Peabody Energy Corporation filed an 8-K on May 5, 2026 announcing its first quarter 2026 financial results and providing guidance on selected second-quarter and full-year 2026 targets via a company press release. On the same day the company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share of common stock, payable June 8, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 19, 2026. The filing is signed by Mark A. Spurbeck, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Key Details

• Date filed: May 5, 2026 (Form 8-K).
• Earnings disclosure: Press release reporting Q1 2026 results and selected Q2 / full-year 2026 guidance (press release attached as Exhibit 99.1).
• Dividend: $0.075 per common share; payable June 8, 2026; record date May 19, 2026 (press release attached as Exhibit 99.2).
• Filing signed by: Mark A. Spurbeck, EVP & CFO.

Why It Matters The 8-K signals that Peabody has updated investors on recent quarterly performance and its near-term outlook—information that can influence expectations for revenue, earnings, and the stock price. The declared quarterly dividend provides a concrete cash return to shareholders and a timeline for payment, which is relevant for income-focused investors and those watching yield. Investors should review the attached press release for the detailed financial figures and guidance included in the company’s Q1 2026 results.