Peabody Energy — Feb 5, 2026 release

Peabody’s 2026 priorities include: • Driving safe, reliable and efficient operations across the company • Achieving full operational performance at Centurion • Continuing the strong Adjusted EBITDA-to-capex margins from Peabody’s high-cash-flowing thermal coal assets • Preserving balance sheet strength and increasing free cash flow to support shareholder returns • Progressing workstreams to maximize commercial opportunities using the company’s land/coal resources First Quarter 2026 Outlook Seaborne Thermal • Seaborne Thermal volumes are expected to be 2.8 million tons, including 1.7 million export tons. 0.2 million export tons are priced at $101.05 per ton, and 0.7 million tons of Newcastle product and 0.8 million tons of high ash product are unpriced. Sales volume is expected to be lower in the first quarter due to sequencing at the Wilpinjong Mine, with segment costs anticipated to be $51-$56 per ton. Seaborne Metallurgical • Seaborne met volumes are expected to be 2.4 million tons and are expected to achieve approximately 75 percent of the premium hard coking coal price index. Costs are anticipated to be $117-$122 per ton. Longwall moves are planned at Metropolitan and Shoal Creek in the quarter. U.S. Thermal • PRB volume is expected to be approximately 21 million tons at an average price of $13.40 per ton and costs of approximately $11.75-$12.25 per ton. • Other U.S. Thermal volume is expected to be approximately 3.3 million tons at an average price of $54.50 per ton and costs of approximately $45-$49 per ton. Today’s earnings call is scheduled for 10 a.m. CT and can be accessed via the company’s website at PeabodyEnergy.com. Peabody (NYSE: BTU) is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel. Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do