Form 4: Peabody Energy Director Acquires Shares

Peabody Energy Director Georganne Hodges acquired 6 shares of common stock through dividend equivalents on December 3, 2025.

Summary

• Georganne Hodges, a Director at Peabody Energy Corp (BTU), acquired 6 shares of common stock.
• The transaction occurred on December 3, 2025, at a price of $29.43 per share.
• These shares represent exempt dividend equivalents on prior deferred stock unit awards.
• Following this transaction, Ms. Hodges beneficially owns 2,400 shares of common stock directly.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The acquisition of shares by a director, even if small and through dividend equivalents, generally indicates continued confidence in the company's performance and aligns management interests with shareholders, leading to a slightly positive sentiment.

Positives

• A Director, Georganne Hodges, increased her direct beneficial ownership in the company by acquiring 6 shares of common stock.
• The acquisition, though small and through dividend equivalents, signals continued alignment of management interests with shareholder value through equity ownership.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This filing reports a routine insider transaction and does not provide information relevant to broader industry trends or competitive analysis.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The transaction is a minor increase in a director's ownership, which can be viewed as a positive signal of management's alignment with shareholder interests, though the impact is negligible due to the small volume.

Key Dates

Keywords

Peabody Energy, BTU, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Director Share Acquisition, Dividend Equivalents, Common Stock