Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. (NYSE: AMR) has announced its 2026 domestic sales commitments, revealing that they have committed approximately 3.6 million tons of metallurgical coal to domestic customers at an average price of $136.75 per ton. This represents a significant volume of coal committed for shipment to domestic customers in the 2026 calendar year.
The announcement also mentioned that the total tonnage includes a very small amount of carryover tons from 2025, indicating that there has been some continuity in sales commitments from the previous period. This suggests that the company has been able to maintain a consistent level of commitment in terms of sales volume.
The average price of $136.75 per ton for the committed coal indicates a specific pricing strategy for the upcoming period, which may have implications for the company's revenue and profitability in 2026. This figure would be important for investors and analysts to gauge the potential financial performance of Alpha Metallurgical Resources in the coming year.
Additionally, the statement from Andy Eidson, Alpha's chief executive officer, highlighted the company's openness to the possibility of contracting additional tons as needed. This suggests a flexibility in their sales commitments, which could be indicative of their ability to adapt to changing market conditions.
As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved 3.11% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $158.12. Check out the company's full 8-K submission here.
