Alpha Metallurgical posts Q3 net loss on cost pressures
AMR•Alpha Metallurgical reported a third-quarter net loss of $9.30 million, while adjusted EBITDA of $29.40 million beat the $24.97 million analyst consensus. It expects 2027 shipments of 13.1 million to 14.1 million tons and coal sales costs of $104 to $110 per ton.
1. Quarterly results
Alpha Metallurgical reported a third-quarter net loss of $9.30 million and adjusted EBITDA of $29.40 million, above the $24.97 million consensus estimate. The company cited improved shipment volumes but said ongoing cost pressures continued to affect results; cost of coal sales for its metallurgical segment rose to $106.93 per ton from $103.07 in the second quarter.
2. 2027 outlook
The company expects 2027 metallurgical coal shipments of 13.1 million to 14.1 million tons and cost of coal sales of $104 to $110 per ton. It has committed 3.5 million tons to domestic customers for 2027 at $135.48 per ton, and said it is using other terminal capacity to minimize disruption from equipment damage at Dominion Terminal Associates.
