UBS Reiterates Buy Rating on Core Natural Resources

UBS has reiterated its buy rating on Core Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CNR), with a price target of $100. Analyst George Eadie made this announcement on June 30, 2026. Shares of Core Natural Resources traded near $79.12 on Wednesday.

Other Institutional Activity in Core Natural Resources

BlackRock, Inc. increased its holdings in Core Natural Resources by 29,231 shares, bringing its total to 7,422,561 shares valued at approximately $777.4 million. FMR LLC, on the other hand, reduced its position by 2,827,487 shares, leaving it with 4,045,765 shares worth about $423.7 million. State Street Corp added 269,882 shares, raising its total to 3,977,324 shares valued at $416.5 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC and Vanguard Capital Management LLC both opened new positions, acquiring 2,957,882 and 2,188,714 shares, respectively, with values of $309.8 million and $229.2 million. DME Capital Management, LP decreased its holdings by 242,340 shares to 1,858,140 shares, valued at $194.6 million.

Core Natural Resources, Inc. Stock Down 20.7%

Shares of NYSE:CNR traded around $79.12 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $4.03 billion and a forward P/E ratio of 12.1. Its beta is a low 0.129, indicating lower volatility compared to the market. The stock's 52-week range is between $64.57 and $114.8, with a 50-day moving average of $87.47 and a 200-day moving average of $88.86. Core Natural Resources maintains a current ratio of 1.70 and a quick ratio of 1.10, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 12.44.

Recent Earnings

Core Natural Resources reported revenue of about $4.23 billion, reflecting a growth rate of 6.6%. Despite this, the company posted a net margin of -1.5% and a return on equity of -1.67%. Core Natural Resources has scheduled its next earnings release for August 4, 2026.

Dividend

Core Natural Resources pays an annual dividend rate of $0.40 per share, yielding 0.5%. The company's dividend payout ratio is 31.82%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Core Natural Resources, Inc.

Insider activity at Core Natural Resources includes purchases and sales. On April 30, 2026, Ronald Keating and Edward Doheny II each bought 1,390 shares. James Brock, the Executive Chair and CEO, executed several transactions: he sold 24,440 shares on March 24, 2026, while also buying the same amount on the same day, and sold 40,760 shares on March 18, 2026. Rosemary Klein, Senior Vice President, sold 15,000 shares on March 19, 2026, at an average price of $106.87.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On June 30, 2026, UBS maintained its buy rating on Core Natural Resources, setting a $100 price target. The consensus among analysts is a strong buy, with an average target price of $109.5, based on four analyst opinions.

About Core Natural Resources

Core Natural Resources, Inc., headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, engages in the production, sale, and export of metallurgical and thermal coals. It operates through several segments, including High CV Thermal, Metallurgical, Powder River Basin, and Core Marine Terminal. The company, led by CEO James A. Brock, employs around 4,850 people and was formerly known as CONSOL Energy Inc.

Bottom Line

UBS's reiteration of a buy rating and a $100 price target on Core Natural Resources highlights continued confidence in the company's prospects. Shares of CNR traded at $79.12, reflecting the market's current valuation. While insider activity and institutional moves show varied strategies, the company's next earnings report on August 4, 2026, will provide further insights into its performance.