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Warrior Met Coal, Inc.

MaterialsSteel$5.3B

Apr30Thu

Post-Earnings Recap

ReportedQ1-2026After Close4:05 PM EDT

Warrior Met Coal, Inc. Beats on EPS, Stock Down 0.2%

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$1.37	$1.42	+13.22%
Revenue	N/A	$463M	N/A

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Warrior Met Coal, Inc. Beats on EPS, Stock Down 0.2%

Key Numbers

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$1.37	$1.42	+13.22%
Revenue	N/A	$463M	N/A

Management Commentary

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What It Means

Warrior Met Coal reported an EPS of $1.37, which was below expectations but still showed a positive surprise. The stock reacted slightly down by 0.2%, indicating that investors may have been looking for stronger results or guidance. The lack of revenue data and management commentary leaves some uncertainty about future performance.

Company Snapshot

Warrior Met Coal, Inc. is a key player in the materials sector, primarily focused on producing metallurgical coal used in steel manufacturing....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a crucial indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing costs and revenues.

$1.42

Revenue

Revenue figures will provide insight into the company's sales performance and market demand for its products.

$463M

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

Original Pre-Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Warrior Met Coal, Inc. is a key player in the materials sector, primarily focused on producing metallurgical coal used in steel manufacturing. With a market cap of $5 billion, the company's performance is closely tied to global steel demand and economic conditions.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

+46.58%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.99%

Last Quarter Recap

In the last quarter, Warrior Met Coal reported an EPS of $0.44, which was below the expected $0.62, leading to a stock decline of 5.02% the following day. The company has faced challenges in meeting earnings expectations recently.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Analysts are cautiously optimistic about Warrior Met Coal's upcoming earnings, with expectations for a rebound in EPS and revenue. However, the company's recent performance has raised concerns among investors.

Bull Case

If the company can exceed the consensus EPS of $1.42, it may signal a strong recovery in demand and operational efficiency, potentially boosting the stock price.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company misses expectations again, it could further erode investor confidence and lead to a significant drop in stock value.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$1.42

Earnings per share is a crucial indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing costs and revenues.

Revenue

$463M

Revenue figures will provide insight into the company's sales performance and market demand for its products.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will the EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $1.42?

A beat on EPS could indicate improved operational efficiency and stronger demand, which is crucial for investor confidence.

What are the revenue figures compared to the expected $463 million?

Revenue performance will reflect the company's sales strength and market conditions, impacting future growth prospects.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may underestimate the potential for a rebound in coal prices and demand, which could lead to better-than-expected earnings.

Supporting Evidence

The options market is pricing a 12.1% move, indicating expectations for volatility that may not align with the actual performance.

The company's historical EPS beat rate of 63% suggests a stronger likelihood of exceeding expectations.

Recent improvements in steel production globally could drive up demand for metallurgical coal.

Key Risk

If the company reports an EPS above $1.50, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is critical as it follows a series of misses, and investors are looking for signs of recovery.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $1.50 or higher would confirm a strong recovery in demand and operational performance.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.10 would suggest ongoing challenges and could lead to further declines in stock price.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±12.1%

Historical Avg

±2.5%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, indicating that traders expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±10.4% while HCC has averaged ±2.5% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.7%

30d HV

48.1%

Calls (6K)P/C Ratio: 0.28Puts (1K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If the company beats expectations, history suggests a modest positive reaction, potentially confirming a recovery narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the market may react cautiously, focusing on management's commentary for future guidance.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline in stock price, with history suggesting an average drop of around 1.33% following such outcomes.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on coal pricing trends and how they may impact revenue.
2Management's outlook on demand for metallurgical coal in the coming quarters.
3Details on cost management strategies and their effectiveness.
4Insights into operational challenges and how they are being addressed.
5Any commentary on market conditions affecting the steel industry.

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Company Snapshot

Warrior Met Coal, Inc. is a key player in the materials sector, primarily focused on producing metallurgical coal used in steel manufacturing....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

Earnings per share is a crucial indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing costs and revenues.

$1.42

Revenue

Revenue figures will provide insight into the company's sales performance and market demand for its products.

$463M

Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

Original Pre-Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

+46.58%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.99%

Last Quarter Recap

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If the company can exceed the consensus EPS of $1.42, it may signal a strong recovery in demand and operational efficiency, potentially boosting the stock price.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company misses expectations again, it could further erode investor confidence and lead to a significant drop in stock value.

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS

$1.42

Earnings per share is a crucial indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing costs and revenues.

Revenue

$463M

Revenue figures will provide insight into the company's sales performance and market demand for its products.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will the EPS exceed the consensus estimate of $1.42?

A beat on EPS could indicate improved operational efficiency and stronger demand, which is crucial for investor confidence.

What are the revenue figures compared to the expected $463 million?

Revenue performance will reflect the company's sales strength and market conditions, impacting future growth prospects.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The consensus may underestimate the potential for a rebound in coal prices and demand, which could lead to better-than-expected earnings.

Supporting Evidence

The options market is pricing a 12.1% move, indicating expectations for volatility that may not align with the actual performance.

The company's historical EPS beat rate of 63% suggests a stronger likelihood of exceeding expectations.

Recent improvements in steel production globally could drive up demand for metallurgical coal.

Key Risk

If the company reports an EPS above $1.50, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is critical as it follows a series of misses, and investors are looking for signs of recovery.

Bull Confirmed If

An EPS of $1.50 or higher would confirm a strong recovery in demand and operational performance.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.10 would suggest ongoing challenges and could lead to further declines in stock price.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±12.1%

Historical Avg

±2.5%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, indicating that traders expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±10.4% while HCC has averaged ±2.5% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.7%

30d HV

48.1%

Calls (6K)P/C Ratio: 0.28Puts (1K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If the company beats expectations, history suggests a modest positive reaction, potentially confirming a recovery narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the market may react cautiously, focusing on management's commentary for future guidance.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline in stock price, with history suggesting an average drop of around 1.33% following such outcomes.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on coal pricing trends and how they may impact revenue.
2Management's outlook on demand for metallurgical coal in the coming quarters.
3Details on cost management strategies and their effectiveness.
4Insights into operational challenges and how they are being addressed.
5Any commentary on market conditions affecting the steel industry.