PEABODY ENERGY CORP 8-K

What Happened
Peabody Energy Corporation filed an 8-K on July 29, 2026 announcing its second quarter 2026 financial results and providing guidance on selected third-quarter and full-year 2026 targets. On the same date the company’s Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.075 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable September 3, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 12, 2026. Peabody attached the related press releases as exhibits to the filing.

Key Details

• Filing date: July 29, 2026 (Form 8-K, Items 2.02 and 8.01).
• Earnings/Guidance: Press release set forth Q2 2026 results and provided selected guidance for Q3 and full-year 2026 (see Exhibit 99.1).
• Dividend: $0.075 per share, payable Sept 3, 2026; record date Aug 12, 2026 (press release in Exhibit 99.2).
• Administrative: 8-K signed by Mark A. Spurbeck, Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer.

Why It Matters
The filing gives investors an updated view of Peabody’s recent quarterly performance and management’s near-term outlook through the disclosed guidance. The Board’s declared dividend signals a cash return to shareholders and is a concrete near-term cash flow event (payment date and record date provided). Investors should review the attached press releases for detailed financial metrics, revenue and profit figures, and the specific guidance items referenced.