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HCC

Warrior Met Coal, Inc.

MaterialsSteel$5.3B

Nov4Tue

Pre-Earnings Brief

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Company Snapshot

Warrior Met Coal, Inc. is a major producer of metallurgical coal, which is essential for steelmaking....

Key Metrics to Watch

Metallurgical Coal Prices

Higher coal prices can significantly boost revenue and profitability for Warrior Met Coal.

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Production Volume

Increased production can indicate operational efficiency and meet rising demand in the steel industry.

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HCC Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Warrior Met Coal, Inc. is a major producer of metallurgical coal, which is essential for steelmaking. As a player in the materials sector, the company is influenced by trends in global steel demand and commodity prices, making its performance relevant to investors focused on industrial growth.

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 earnings per share (EPS) of $1.37, exceeding expectations by 13.22%. However, the stock experienced a slight decline the following day, indicating mixed investor sentiment.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautiously optimistic ahead of the earnings report, given the company's recent EPS beat. However, concerns about production costs and market demand for coal remain prevalent.

Bull Case

If Warrior Met Coal can report strong production numbers and maintain high coal prices, it could lead to significant revenue growth and further EPS beats.

Bear Case

Conversely, if production costs rise or coal prices decline, the company may struggle to maintain profitability, leading to disappointing earnings.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What are the current production volumes compared to last quarter?

Production levels directly impact revenue and profitability, making it a key indicator of operational success.

How have metallurgical coal prices changed since the last report?

Coal prices significantly affect the company's revenue and margins, and any changes could influence market expectations.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate the potential for rising coal prices due to increased global demand, which could significantly boost Warrior Met's earnings.

Supporting Evidence

Recent trends indicate a tightening supply of metallurgical coal, which could lead to higher prices.

The company's historical performance shows a strong correlation between coal prices and earnings, suggesting potential upside.

Options pricing indicates a greater expected move than historical averages, hinting at market uncertainty.

Key Risk

If coal prices rise above $200 per ton, it could drastically change the earnings outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is debating whether Warrior Met Coal can maintain profitability amidst fluctuating coal prices and production costs.

Bull Confirmed If

Production volumes exceeding 2 million tons and stable or rising coal prices would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

If production costs rise above $100 per ton, it would support the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±5.55%

Historical Avg

±2.5%

Pricing rich

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

Options are pricing ±5.5% while HCC has averaged ±2.5% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.6%

30d HV

56.8%

Calls (80K)P/C Ratio: 0.19Puts (46K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Warrior Met Coal beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 2% on the first day, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may see muted movement as investors await further guidance.

Miss

A disappointing report could lead to a decline of approximately 1.33%, reflecting investor concerns over profitability.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on production volume compared to previous quarters.
2Comments on the current pricing environment for metallurgical coal.
3Insights into cost management strategies and any changes in production costs.
4Any guidance on future demand for steel and coal.
5Management's outlook on market conditions and potential challenges.

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Company Snapshot

Warrior Met Coal, Inc. is a major producer of metallurgical coal, which is essential for steelmaking....

Key Metrics to Watch

Metallurgical Coal Prices

Higher coal prices can significantly boost revenue and profitability for Warrior Met Coal.

N/A

Production Volume

Increased production can indicate operational efficiency and meet rising demand in the steel industry.

N/A

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

HCC Q2-2026 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

Investors are cautiously optimistic ahead of the earnings report, given the company's recent EPS beat. However, concerns about production costs and market demand for coal remain prevalent.

Bull Case

If Warrior Met Coal can report strong production numbers and maintain high coal prices, it could lead to significant revenue growth and further EPS beats.

Bear Case

Conversely, if production costs rise or coal prices decline, the company may struggle to maintain profitability, leading to disappointing earnings.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What are the current production volumes compared to last quarter?

Production levels directly impact revenue and profitability, making it a key indicator of operational success.

How have metallurgical coal prices changed since the last report?

Coal prices significantly affect the company's revenue and margins, and any changes could influence market expectations.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate the potential for rising coal prices due to increased global demand, which could significantly boost Warrior Met's earnings.

Supporting Evidence

Recent trends indicate a tightening supply of metallurgical coal, which could lead to higher prices.

The company's historical performance shows a strong correlation between coal prices and earnings, suggesting potential upside.

Options pricing indicates a greater expected move than historical averages, hinting at market uncertainty.

Key Risk

If coal prices rise above $200 per ton, it could drastically change the earnings outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is debating whether Warrior Met Coal can maintain profitability amidst fluctuating coal prices and production costs.

Bull Confirmed If

Production volumes exceeding 2 million tons and stable or rising coal prices would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

If production costs rise above $100 per ton, it would support the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±5.55%

Historical Avg

±2.5%

Pricing rich

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

Options are pricing ±5.5% while HCC has averaged ±2.5% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.6%

30d HV

56.8%

Calls (80K)P/C Ratio: 0.19Puts (46K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Warrior Met Coal beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 2% on the first day, confirming a positive outlook.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may see muted movement as investors await further guidance.

Miss

A disappointing report could lead to a decline of approximately 1.33%, reflecting investor concerns over profitability.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on production volume compared to previous quarters.
2Comments on the current pricing environment for metallurgical coal.
3Insights into cost management strategies and any changes in production costs.
4Any guidance on future demand for steel and coal.
5Management's outlook on market conditions and potential challenges.