【Warrior’s Q2 Metallurgical Coal Sales Rise 65%; 2026 Production and Sales Guidance Raised】

Published: Aug 6, 2026 10:46

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US metallurgical coal producer Warrior Met Coal reported second-quarter 2026 metallurgical coal sales of 3.654 million short tons, up 65% year on year, while production increased 45% to 3.347 million short tons, mainly driven by the continued ramp-up of the Blue Creek mine. The average net selling price rose 6% year on year to US$137.82 per short ton, while FOB port cash cost of sales declined 9% to US$92.53 per short ton. As a result, adjusted EBITDA surged 193% to US$156.9 million, while net income increased to US$87.4 million.

Following positive customer feedback on Blue Creek coal, the company raised its full-year 2026 production and sales guidance by 0.5 million short tons each. The latest production target stands at 12.5 million–13.5 million short tons, while the sales target has been increased to 13.0 million–14.0 million short tons.

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