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August 8, 2026 - On August 6, 2026, Core Natural Resources reported second-quarter 2026 net income of $126.5 million on $1.1 billion in revenue, with adjusted EBITDA of $323.6 million, net operating cash of $250 million and free cash flow of $148 million, supported by cost and margin improvements in its high c.v. thermal and metallurgical segments. The company also completed a full-limit Leer South insurance recovery totaling $154.5 million across periods, secured 16 million tons of future sales commitments, and returned $68 million to shareholders in the quarter, bringing total capital returns since February 2025 to $360.1 million while maintaining $670.8 million of remaining share repurchase authorization and declaring a $0.10 per share dividend for payment in September 2026. The most recent analyst rating on (CNR) stock is a Buy with a $100.00 price target. Spark’s Take on CNR Stock According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, CNR is a Neutral. The score reflects a solid setup driven by strong technical strength and a positive earnings-call tone (profitability returning, higher contracted positioning, strong liquidity and capital returns). Offsetting this is weaker underlying financial performance from recent losses and compressed margins, which remains the biggest fundamental risk despite a conservative balance sheet and positive cash generation. To see the full report on CNR stock, click here. More about Core Natural Resources Core Natural Resources, Inc., listed on the NYSE as CNR, operates a diversified mining portfolio focused on coal, including high calorific value thermal coal, metallurgical coking coal and Powder River Basin production. The company targets strong free cash flow generation from these segments and emphasizes shareholder returns through a mix of share repurchases and a sustaining quarterly dividend. Average Trading Volume: 668,335 Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold Current Market Cap: $4.02B |
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