15 Best American Energy Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts

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6. Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU

Upside Potential as of April 10: 41.39%

Next on our list of the Best American Energy Stocks to Buy is Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU). It is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel.

On April 9, BMO Capital trimmed its price target on Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU) from $44 to $40, but maintained its ‘Outperform’ rating on the shares. The lowered target, which still indicates an upside potential of over 44% from the current levels, comes as part of the analyst firm’s broader research note previewing Q1 results in the Metals and Mining sector.

BMO Capital expects most companies under its coverage to post stronger earnings in Q1 2026, driven by the higher underlying commodity prices. That said, the price target cut on Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU) is based on the coal company’s recent announcement that it expects the Q1 sales volume from its Centurion mine in Australia to come in below prior expectations. Peabody now projects the mine to deliver approximately 250,000 tons in the first quarter, down from its previous forecasts of around 700,000 tons, due to the greater-than-expected challenges during mine commissioning.

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