Alpha Metallurgical Reports Wider Q4 Loss, Provides 2026 Guidance Amid Challenging Market
AMR sits 81% above its 52-week low of $97.41 on elevated volume (2.1× avg).
Summary
Alpha Metallurgical Resources reported a definitive net loss of $17.3 million for Q4 2025 and a decline in Adjusted EBITDA, while also issuing its 2026 operational guidance.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · AMR
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Wider Q4 Net Loss Reported
The company reported a net loss of $17.3 million, or $1.34 per diluted share, for Q4 2025, significantly wider than the $5.5 million loss in Q3 2025 and the $2.1 million loss in Q4 2024.
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Adjusted EBITDA Declined
Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 was $28.5 million, a notable decrease from $41.7 million in Q3 2025 and $53.2 million in Q4 2024, reflecting persistent market challenges.
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2026 Operational Guidance Issued
Alpha Metallurgical provided its 2026 guidance, projecting metallurgical coal shipments between 14.4 and 15.4 million tons, and met segment costs per ton between $95.00 and $101.00.
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Share Repurchase Program Update
As of February 20, 2026, the company had repurchased approximately 6.9 million shares for $1.1 billion, out of a $1.5 billion authorized program.
Analysis · AMR · Energy & Transportation
Alpha Metallurgical Resources reported definitive Q4 2025 financial results, confirming a significant widening of its net loss to $17.3 million, compared to a $2.1 million loss in the prior year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA also saw a substantial decline. This filing follows a preliminary Q4 disclosure on January 30, 2026, and now provides the full financial statements and crucial 2026 operational guidance. The company anticipates more favorable market conditions in Q1 2026, which could influence future results. Additionally, the ongoing share repurchase program continues to return capital to shareholders, with $1.1 billion spent out of a $1.5 billion authorization.
At the time of this filing, AMR was trading at $176.00 on NYSE in the Energy & Transportation sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.2B. The 52-week trading range was $97.41 to $253.82. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.