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NACCO Industries (NC) AI Stock Analysis

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NACCO Industries

(NYSE:NC)

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Rating:58Neutral
Price Target:$35.00â–¼(-0.54% Downside)
Action:reiterated
Date:11/05/26

The score is mainly held back by weak technicals (price below key moving averages and negative MACD) and only middling financial performance due to volatile profitability and inconsistent free cash flow, despite a strong balance sheet. Valuation and dividend support are constructive, and the latest earnings call was broadly positive with a better 2027 outlook, but solar-related costs/uncertainty and near-term cash-use/investment needs temper the upside.

Positive Factors
Long-Term Contract Mining GrowthLong-term mining contracts expand NACCO’s contracted revenue base and improve visibility beyond individual quarters. The Arizona award also broadens geographic reach, while Palm Beach County and Arizona contributions are expected to support operating profit and EBITDA growth through 2027.
Negative Factors
Solar Project Cost OverhangSolar-related impairments and curtailment costs have already reduced profitability materially and may continue in future periods. Strategic alternatives remain under evaluation, so the unresolved projects could create further expenses, debt pressure, and uncertainty around consolidated earnings.

NACCO Industries (NC) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

-40%-30%-20%-10%0%10%20%NC-29.57%SPY+14.97%Dec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26Nov '26
Market Cap
$265.57M
Dividend Yield
2.93%
Average Volume (3M)
22.98K
Price to Earnings (P/E)
17.9
Beta (1Y)
0.55
Revenue Growth
0.54%
EPS Growth
-49.39%
Country
US
Employees
600
Sector
Energy
Sector Strength
65
Industry
Coal

NACCO Industries Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description

NACCO Industries, Inc. (NC) primarily operates within the natural resources sector, structured into three core business units. Its Coal Mining division manages surface coal extraction activities through multi-year agreements, serving electricity prod...

How the Company Makes Money

NACCO Industries makes money through a portfolio of operating subsidiaries whose earnings and cash flows ultimately flow to the holding company. 1) Mining segment (North American Coal / mining services) - Primary model: NACCO, through its mining subs...

NACCO Industries Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Nov 04, 2026(Q3-2026)|% Change Since:3.87%|Next Earnings Date:Mar 03, 2027
Earnings Call SentimentPositive

The call was broadly positive. NACCO reported strong third-quarter operating and adjusted EBITDA growth, improving contributions from newer contracts and investments, substantial contract mining momentum, and a favorable 2027 outlook. These positives were partly offset by solar project costs and uncertainty, lower reported net income and EPS, delayed customer payments, the loss of Sabine reclamation fees, near-term softness in portions of contract mining and Minerals and Royalties, and cash flow before financing remaining a use of cash in 2026.

Positive Updates

Strong Third-Quarter Operating Performance
Operating profit increased 37% year over year to $9.3 million, while consolidated adjusted EBITDA increased 63% year over year and 28% sequentially to $20.4 million, including $3.4 million of solar curtailment costs. Each reportable segment contributed more than $7 million to consolidated EBITDA.

Negative Updates

Solar Curtailment and Project Costs
NACCO incurred approximately $3.4 million of additional solar-related costs in the third quarter and may incur further costs in future years. The company recognized approximately $15 million of solar-related impairment and curtailment costs through the first three quarters of 2026.

Company Guidance

NACCO expects utility coal mining operating profit to improve over last year in full year 2026, fourth quarter operating results to be lower than the prior year period, and overall coal demand to remain consistent with 2026 and profitability to improve in 2027; it expects contract mining substantial year over year growth in operating profit and segment adjusted EBITDA in both the fourth quarter and full year 2026, continued operating profit growth in 2027, and a full year of contributions from the Palm Beach County and Arizona contracts; Minerals and Royalties fourth quarter and full year operating profit and segment adjusted EBITDA are expected to be below the comparable 2025 periods, while in 2027 it expects meaningful earnings and cash flow although operating profit is expected to moderate from 2026 levels; Mitigation Resources is expected to generate a profit in the fourth quarter and in 2027, with 13 mitigation banking projects expected to generate credits generally 10 to 12 years; consolidated full year adjusted EBITDA is expected to show a substantial year over year increase, full year operating profit to be comparable to 2025 despite approximately $15 million of solar related impairment and curtailment costs, and income before income taxes and net income to increase year over year, while fourth quarter 26 net income is expected to increase year over year and consolidated operating profit and adjusted EBITDA could be lower than the prior year quarter depending on the timing of additional solar project curtailment costs; NACCO expects meaningful year over year improvements in operating profit net income and consolidated EBITDA in 2027, cash generated from operations to increase moderately in 2026, cash flow before financing to be a use of cash for the year and improve modestly from 2025, and cash flow before financing to improve in 2027; it expects to invest up to $32 million during the remainder of 2026 and up to $56 million in 2027, including a $20 million annual budget for minerals royalty growth investments, $16 million of Sawtooth capital expenditures in 2027, and the remaining $20 million budgeted for ongoing operations and other business development opportunities.

NACCO Industries Financial Statement Overview

Summary

Overall fundamentals are mixed. Revenue has improved and profitability has stabilized versus the 2023 loss, but margins remain well below 2021–2022 peak levels and earnings have been volatile (Income Statement score 58). The balance sheet is a strength with low leverage and a solid equity cushion (Balance Sheet score 77). Operating cash flow is consistently positive, but free cash flow and cash conversion have been choppy (Cash Flow score 54).

Income Statement

58Neutral

Balance Sheet

77Positive

Cash Flow

54Neutral
Financial statement breakdown
BreakdownTTMDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue282.36M277.20M237.71M214.79M241.72M191.85M
Gross Profit52.98M37.72M29.76M14.59M67.84M43.45M
EBITDA48.34M44.17M63.86M-32.31M116.57M81.65M
Net Income14.94M17.57M33.74M-39.59M74.16M48.13M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets708.09M661.23M631.69M539.71M568.07M507.22M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments56.52M49.71M72.83M85.11M110.75M86.00M
Total Debt131.71M108.84M110.53M44.74M27.20M30.44M
Total Liabilities262.71M231.99M226.74M157.37M141.11M155.10M
Stockholders Equity445.38M429.24M404.95M382.34M426.97M352.12M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-22.64M2.28M-32.42M9.08M25.21M35.65M
Operating Cash Flow40.58M50.91M22.29M54.49M67.73M74.88M
Investing Cash Flow-71.81M-64.18M-71.29M-81.60M-33.15M-44.15M
Financing Cash Flow35.09M-9.86M36.73M1.47M-9.84M-33.17M

NACCO Industries Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis SentimentNeutral
Last Price35.19

Price Trends

50DMA36.16Negative
100DMA40.77Negative
200DMA45.87Negative

Market Momentum

MACD-0.33Negative
RSI50.80Neutral
STOCH64.24Neutral

Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For NC, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 35.19 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 34.28, below the 50-day MA of 36.16, and below the 200-day MA of 45.87, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.33 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 50.80 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 64.24 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for NC.

NACCO Industries Risk Analysis

NACCO Industries disclosed 33 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. NACCO Industries reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.

  • Finance & Corporate13
  • Tech & Innovation2
  • Legal & Regulatory4
  • Production8
  • Ability to Sell4
  • Macro & Political2
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

Latest Risks Added

3 New Risks
1.Operating results may vary significantly from period to period and are inherently unpredictable.Q4, 2025
2.Our investments in mitigation solutions, comprehensive reclamation and restoration construction services as well as solar and other energy-related development projects are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties.Q4, 2024
3.We are subject to risks involved in the development of new mining projects.Q4, 2024

NACCO Industries Peers Comparison

Overall Rating

UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)

Financial Indicators

NC against its peers
NameOverall RatingMarket CapP/E RatioROEDividend YieldRevenue GrowthEPS Growth
NRPNRP81Outperform$1.64B16.3215.66%2.51%-9.70%-31.47%
Sector *65Neutral$15.17B7.614.09%5.20%3.87%-62.32%
SXCSXC62Neutral$906.46M-16.49-9.33%4.46%2.90%-184.56%
NCNC58Neutral$265.87M17.863.42%2.93%0.54%-49.39%
HNRGHNRG45Neutral$517.65M-17.45-15.78%―-4.84%84.69%
ARECAREC42Neutral$114.99M1.46-214.90%4.08%――
METCMETC40Underperform$423.52M-5.90-16.07%―-6.04%-75.59%

* Energy Sector Average

Performance Comparison

-50%0%50%NCHNRGNRPSXCMETCARECDec '25Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26Nov '26
NC and its peers over the selected period
Show on chartTickerCompany NamePriceChange% Change
NCNacco Industries, Inc.35.19-16.41-31.80%
HNRGHallador Energy10.85-9.40-46.42%
NRPNatural Resource Partners124.2923.5423.37%
SXCSuncoke Energy10.764.6275.30%
METCRamaco Resources7.15-13.60-65.54%
ARECAmerican Resources Corp1.03-2.05-66.58%

NACCO Industries Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance

NACCO Industries Updates Investor Presentation and Disclosure

Neutral
Aug 31, 2026

On August 31, 2026, NACCO Industries, Inc. posted an updated investor presentation on its website, providing historical information about the company’s results of operations. The materials were furnished under specific securities law provisions and e...

Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes

NACCO Industries Adds Experienced Independent Director to Board

Positive
Aug 19, 2026

On August 19, 2026, NACCO Industries announced that Patrick J. Burns was appointed as an independent director to its Board of Directors, expanding the Board from 11 to 12 members. Burns brings more than three decades of executive experience, includin...

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.

Date of analysis: Nov 05, 2026