SunCoke Energy Q2 Earnings Surge, Raises Full-Year Guidance
SXC sits 66% above its 52-week low of $5.515 on elevated volume (2.2× avg).
Summary
SunCoke Energy reported Q2 2026 net income of $15.6 million, up sharply from $3.5 million a year ago, and raised its full-year Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $250–$265 million. The company also declared a $0.12 per share dividend.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · SXC
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Q2 Earnings Surge
Net income attributable to SXC was $13.1 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, compared to $1.9 million, or $0.02 per share, in the prior year period.
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Adjusted EBITDA Nearly Doubles
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA reached $69.6 million, up from $43.6 million a year ago, driven by the Phoenix acquisition and higher terminals handling volumes.
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Full-Year Guidance Raised
2026 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA guidance increased to $250–$265 million from the original $230–$250 million, reflecting strong operational outlook.
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Quarterly Dividend Declared
Board declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share, payable on September 2, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 17, 2026.
Analysis · SXC · Manufacturing
A standout second quarter saw net income leap to $15.6 million from $3.5 million a year ago, while Adjusted EBITDA nearly doubled to $69.6 million. The gains were fueled by the Phoenix acquisition, higher terminals handling volumes, and improved coal-to-coke yields. Reflecting confidence in sustained momentum, management raised full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $250–$265 million, up from the prior $230–$250 million range. Additionally, a $0.12 per share dividend was declared, marking the 28th consecutive quarterly payout.
At the time of this filing, SXC was trading at $9.15 on NYSE in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $794.2M. The 52-week trading range was $5.52 to $9.74. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.