Alpha Metallurgical Resources (AMR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. is a leading U.S.-based producer of high-quality metallurgical coal used primarily in steel production. Headquartered in Abingdon, Virginia, the company was established in its current form in 2018 through a strategic spin-off from Contura Energy, enabling it to focus exclusively on the metallurgical coal market. Alpha Metallurgical Resources operates under a corporate structure designed to optimize its coal mining assets and streamline its business activities.

The company’s main business activities center on the extraction and processing of various grades of metallurgical coal, including low-volatile, medium-volatile, and semi-soft coking coal. These coal products are essential feedstocks in blast and electric arc furnace steelmaking processes. Alpha Metallurgical Resources employs both longwall and continuous mining techniques across its operations in the Appalachian region of Virginia and West Virginia, as well as in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming. In addition to coal, the company also capitalizes on coalbed methane resources in select mining areas.

Alpha Metallurgical Resources serves a diverse customer base that includes major domestic and international steel producers. Its premium coal products are shipped through East Coast and Midwest port facilities to markets in North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. The company maintains long-term supply agreements with leading steelmakers and leverages its logistical network of railroads and port terminals to ensure reliable delivery and customer service.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer David B. Stetson, Alpha Metallurgical Resources places a strong emphasis on operational safety, environmental stewardship, and community engagement. The company’s management team and board of directors include seasoned industry professionals who oversee initiatives in land reclamation, methane capture, and continuous improvements in workforce training. Through these efforts, Alpha Metallurgical Resources aims to uphold rigorous safety standards and foster sustainable mining practices.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $111.32 to $119.80
• 50-Day Range: $99.41 to $129.10
• 52-Week Range: $97.41 to $326.69
• Volume: 436,760 shs
• Average Volume: 256,723 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.53 billion
• P/E Ratio: 58.22
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $145.50
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Alpha Metallurgical Resources Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Alpha Metallurgical Resources scored higher than 65% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 88th out of 186 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Alpha Metallurgical Resources has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 1 buy rating, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Alpha Metallurgical Resources has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 147.45%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Alpha Metallurgical Resources are expected to grow by 147.45% in the coming year, from $14.31 to $35.41 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Alpha Metallurgical Resources is 58.22, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.68.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Alpha Metallurgical Resources is 58.22, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 91.72.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Alpha Metallurgical Resources has a P/B Ratio of 0.93. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

15.50% of the float of Alpha Metallurgical Resources has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Alpha Metallurgical Resources has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Alpha Metallurgical Resources has recently increased by 9.03%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Alpha Metallurgical Resources does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Alpha Metallurgical Resources does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Alpha Metallurgical Resources is 99.01%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Alpha Metallurgical Resources will have a dividend payout ratio of 5.65% next year. This indicates that Alpha Metallurgical Resources will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

15.50% of the float of Alpha Metallurgical Resources has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Alpha Metallurgical Resources has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.6.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Alpha Metallurgical Resources has recently increased by 9.03%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.94

News Sentiment

Alpha Metallurgical Resources has a news sentiment score of 0.94. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.53 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Alpha Metallurgical Resources this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

5 people have searched for AMR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 67% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

4 people have added Alpha Metallurgical Resources to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Alpha Metallurgical Resources insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

16.00% of the stock of Alpha Metallurgical Resources is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

84.29% of the stock of Alpha Metallurgical Resources is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

AMR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AMR shares performed this year?

Alpha Metallurgical Resources' stock was trading at $200.12 at the start of the year. Since then, AMR stock has decreased by 41.2% and is now trading at $117.6130.

How were Alpha Metallurgical Resources' earnings last quarter?

Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. (NYSE:AMR) announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May, 9th. The energy company reported ($2.60) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($1.06) by $1.54. The company's revenue was down 38.4% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Alpha Metallurgical Resources' major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Alpha Metallurgical Resources include Exchange Traded Concepts LLC (0.09%). Insiders that own company stock include Kenneth S Courtis, Charles Andrew Eidson, David J Stetson, Jason E Whitehead, Daniel E Horn and Roger Lee Nicholson.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Alpha Metallurgical Resources?

Shares of AMR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Alpha Metallurgical Resources own?

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Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/09/2025
• Today: 7/10/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/08/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: MINING - MISC
• Sub-Industry: Coal
• Current Symbol: NYSE:AMR
• Previous Symbol: OTC:CNTE
• CIK: 1704715
• Web: www.conturaenergy.com
• Phone: (423) 573-0300
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 4,040
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Alpha Metallurgical Resources: $145.50
• High Price Target: $181.00
• Low Price Target: $110.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +23.7%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.33
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.02
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 58.22
• Forward P/E Ratio: 8.22
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $187.58 million
• Net Margins: 1.01%
• Pretax Margin: 0.92%
• Return on Equity: 1.62%
• Return on Assets: 1.09%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 3.87
• Quick Ratio: 3.14

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $2.63 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.58
• Cash Flow: $31.20 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 3.77
• Book Value: $126.73 per share
• Price / Book: 0.93

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 13,053,000
• Free Float: 10,965,000
• Market Cap: $1.54 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.66