
HCC Stock Forecast & Price Target
HCC Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Warrior Met Coal Inc. showcases a robust growth trajectory with a full-year sales guidance of 8.2 million to 9.0 million tons, marking a year-over-year increase at the midpoint of 625,000 tons. The company's anticipated production ramp-up from the Blue Creek project is expected to enhance its annual High Vol A production by 4.8 million tons, highlighting Warrior's operational efficiency as a low-cost longwall operator. Additionally, despite market fluctuations, Warrior Met Coal has a strong track record of exceeding expectations and is projected to achieve a solid free cash flow yield, supported by a favorable realized price per ton that remains competitive against premium low-vol benchmarks.
Bears say
Warrior Met Coal Inc's recent quarter exhibited concerning financial metrics, highlighted by a negative free cash flow of $88 million, contributing to a significant quarterly decline in cash and cash equivalents to $491 million. Furthermore, the company's adjusted EBITDA for 4Q fell to $53 million, missing consensus estimates and reflecting a weakened top line alongside increased cash costs per ton that eroded margins. Despite issuing optimistic sales guidance, the stock's reaction suggested investor skepticism, as higher-than-expected capital expenditures and reduced realizations added to broader market concerns about the company's competitive positioning and operational efficiency.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Warrior Met Coal and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
HCC Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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