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BTU

Peabody Energy Corporation

BTU

Energy · Thermal Coal · Stock · quarterly payer

$23.89

Undervalued · +165% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

1.26%

Annual Dividend

$0.30

Payout Ratio

29%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Aug 12, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about BTU's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) has a forward dividend yield of 1.26%, based on an annual dividend of $0.30 per share and a share price of $23.89.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BTU's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (64 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • BTU last cut its regular dividend in 2023.
  • BTU's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 12, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0750 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, BTU pays out 29% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for BTU is $63.32 per share, 165% above the $23.89 share price, so BTU screens as undervalued.
  • Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) has raised its regular dividend 4 times and cut it 0 times across the 23 payments on record since 2018. Its most recent change was a 3.6% increase to $0.145 per share, going ex-dividend on Aug 20, 2019.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "BTU Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/BTU

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) yields 1.26% ($0.30 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (64/100).

Is BTU a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.26% ($0.30/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (29%)
  • 140% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2023

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.26%
Payout Ratio
29%
Annual Dividend
$0.30
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 12, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.32
Market Cap
$2.9B
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
140%
52-Week Range
$20.06 – $41.14
Dividend Safety
C · 64/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2023)

BTU dividend raises and cuts

Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) has raised its regular dividend 4 times and cut it 0 times across the 23 payments on record since 2018. Its most recent change was a 3.6% increase to $0.145 per share, going ex-dividend on Aug 20, 2019.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Aug 20, 2019Raise$0.140 → $0.145+3.6%
May 21, 2019Raise$0.130 → $0.140+7.7%
Oct 30, 2018Raise$0.125 → $0.130+4.0%
Aug 1, 2018Raise$0.115 → $0.125+8.7%
Every BTU payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
BTU ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 12, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →BTU dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BTU a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.26% ($0.30/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is BTU undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, BTU's fair value is about $63.32 versus a $23.89 share price — so it looks undervalued (+165% vs. fair value).

Is BTU's dividend safe?

BTU has a dividend-safety grade of C (64/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2023, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is BTU's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for BTU is about $63.32 per share, roughly 165% above the current $23.89 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is BTU a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data BTU screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Peabody Energy Corporation (BTU) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.26% ($0.30/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will BTU cut its dividend?

BTU earns a dividend-safety grade of C (64/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2023). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does BTU pay a dividend?

Yes. Peabody Energy Corporation pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.30 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.26%.

What is BTU's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BTU's forward dividend yield is 1.26%, based on a $0.30 annual dividend and a $23.89 share price.

What is BTU's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BTU pays $0.30 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is BTU's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BTU's payout ratio is 29% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has BTU grown its dividend?

BTU does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next BTU ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, BTU's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 12, 2026, for $0.0750 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.30 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$7.50
Annual$30.00
Monthly avg$2.50

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