Warrior Met Coal (HCC) Q2 EPS Beats View

Warrior Met Coal (NYSE:HCC), a leading producer of premium steelmaking coal headquartered in Alabama, reported its earnings for the second quarter on August 6, 2025. Warrior surprised analysts with an earnings per share (EPS) result of $0.11 (GAAP), well ahead of the consensus forecast of a ($0.36) GAAP loss. Revenue (GAAP) also beat predictions, reaching $297.5 million versus an expected $285.6 million. Revenue and earnings (GAAP) outpaced expectations, even as market prices and margins declined compared to the previous year, with the average net selling price of steelmaking coal decreasing 30.1% from $186.09 per short ton in Q2 2024 to $130.01 in Q2 2025, and cash margin per ton falling from $62.31 to $28.84 over the same period. Despite sharply lower coal prices and negative free cash flow, management advanced the Blue Creek growth project and maintained strong liquidity. Overall, Warrior managed a positive quarter in a difficult pricing environment, but the pressure on profits and cash remained substantial. Source: Analyst estimates provided by FactSet. Management expectations based on management's guidance, as provided in Q1 2025 earnings report. Warrior Met Coal (NYSE:HCC) operates underground mines in Alabama and specializes in hard coking coal, an essential input for steelmaking. Its main products are premium low-volatility and high-volatility A (High Vol A) steelmaking coal, which are sold to customers in Europe, South America, and Asia.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool