Is NACCO Industries, Inc. (NC) One of the Best Coal Mining Stocks to Buy Right Now?

NACCO Industries, Inc. (NYSE:NC) is one of the best coal mining stocks to buy right now.

Is NACCO Industries, Inc. (NC) One of the Best Coal Mining Stocks to Buy Right Now?

On March 4, NACCO Industries Inc. (NYSE:NC) delivered solid fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, characterized by improving operating profit across three segments.

Operating profit nearly doubled to $7.6 million compared to $3.8 million delivered in Q4 of 2024. The year-over-year increase in operating profit reflects stronger operating performance at Mississippi Lignite Mining Company.

“While reported earnings were impacted by the pension settlement charge, our underlying results reflect a business delivering on its potential. We enter 2026 with clear opportunities to build on this momentum as we execute our growth strategy and create long-term value for our shareholders,” said J.C. Butler, NACCO President and Chief Executive Officer.

The increase came despite revenue dropping by $3.6 million to $66.77 million. The company also plunged to a net loss of $3.8 million in the quarter compared to a net income of $7.6 million in 2024. The wider-than-expected net loss came as the company incurred a $6 million after-tax non-cash pension settlement charge. Full-year net income shrank to $17.6 million or $2.35 a share, versus $33.7 million or $4.55 a share delivered in 2024.

Separately, on February 19, NACCO Industries Inc. (NYSE:NC) board of directors approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of 25.25 cents a share. The dividend is to be paid on both Class A and Class B common stock on March 16, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 2, 2026.

NACCO Industries Inc. (NYSE:NC) is a holding company focused on natural resources, primarily operating surface coal mines under long-term contracts for power generation companies. Through its subsidiaries—notably The North American Coal Corporation—it manages coal mining, provides contract mining services for aggregates, lithium, and other minerals, and manages mineral interests.

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