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    Matt Water

    Senior Equity Analyst at coltragger.com

    Matt Water is a Senior Equity Analyst at Coltragger.com, specializing in the technology and consumer goods sectors with a particular focus on leading companies such as Apple, Tesla, Microsoft, and Amazon. Known for his rigorous research and data-driven recommendations, Water has achieved a documented success rate of 68% and an average annualized return of 15.2% on his published equity calls, earning top analyst rankings on platforms like TipRanks. He began his investment research career in 2011 after completing his finance studies, holding analyst roles at Baird and Jefferies before joining Coltragger.com in 2018. Water holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses, and has been recognized for his accurate coverage and insightful guidance as a trusted industry analyst.

    Matt Water's questions to PEABODY ENERGY (BTU) leadership

    Matt Water's questions to PEABODY ENERGY (BTU) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Matt Water followed up on Shoal Creek, asking for clarification on whether freight differentials were the main cause of lower realizations. He also requested color on 2025 realization expectations for semi-soft and PCI coal, inquired about the company's active pursuit of supplying power to data centers, and asked about the capital expenditure plans for the acquired Anglo assets.

    Answer

    CMO Malcolm Roberts confirmed that Shoal Creek's lower realizations are due to both coal quality and the freight differential to Asia. He noted the semi-soft market is weak, while premium low-vol PCI is in short supply and realizing strong prices. President and CEO Jim Grech stated that while inbound interest from PE firms regarding data center power supply has noticeably increased, nothing is imminent. CFO Mark Spurbeck confirmed the plan for elevated initial CapEx at the Anglo assets for items like a new longwall before it drops to a sustainable maintenance level.

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