Peabody Energy (BTU) Falls Following an Impressive Rally

The share price of Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU) fell by 7.27% between July 22 and July 29, 2025, putting it among the Energy Stocks that Lost the Most This Week.

Peabody Energy (BTU) Falls Following an Impressive Rally

A large coal mine, with workers and tools in the foreground, the machines and coal piles in the background.

Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU) is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy and steel.

Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU) was among the coal stocks that soared earlier this month following the Chinese government’s move to crack down on coal companies producing coal above permitted levels in order to regulate the market. So the recent downturn in prices could be due to investors taking their profits.

Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE:BTU) also received a boost recently following the passage of President Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’, which mandates at least 4 million additional acres of federal land be made available for mining. Moreover, the legislation allows producers of metallurgical coal, like Peabody, to claim an advanced manufacturing production tax credit available for critical minerals.

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