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Suncoke Energy
(NYSE:SXC)
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Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
$11.50
â–²(11.87% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:10/28/26
The score is driven by strong cash generation and a very constructive earnings-call outlook (raised EBITDA and free cash flow guidance, debt reduction), supported by positive technical trends (price above key moving averages with positive MACD). Offsetting these positives, profitability has deteriorated back to losses with declining revenue, and the negative P/E highlights earnings risk despite the attractive dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Contracted Coke Demand
Being sold out for 2026 supports revenue visibility and facility utilization, reducing reliance on short-term spot-market demand. Long-term customer contracts and finalized sales also provide a firmer base for planning production, managing costs, and sustaining cash generation.
Negative Factors
Profitability Deterioration
The return to losses and continuing revenue contraction indicate that reported earnings are not yet consistently supporting the company’s capital structure. Lower gross margins also suggest pressure on pricing, spreads, or costs, which could limit the durability of shareholder returns even with strong cash flow.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Contracted Coke Demand
Being sold out for 2026 supports revenue visibility and facility utilization, reducing reliance on short-term spot-market demand. Long-term customer contracts and finalized sales also provide a firmer base for planning production, managing costs, and sustaining cash generation.
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Suncoke Energy Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Adjusted EBITDA by Segment
Shows the cash-profit contribution of each business line (e.g., metallurgical coke, power) after routine adjustments. Highlights which segments generate the most earnings, how sensitive results are to steel demand and input costs, and where margins are expanding or shrinking.
Shows the cash-profit contribution of each business line (e.g., metallurgical coke, power) after routine adjustments. Highlights which segments generate the most earnings, how sensitive results are to steel demand and input costs, and where margins are expanding or shrinking.
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The FlySuncoke Energy (SXC) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$902.22M
Dividend Yield4.52%
Average Volume (3M)1.01M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.87
Revenue Growth2.90%
EPS Growth-184.56%
CountryUS
Employees2,477
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustrySteel
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.65
Shares Outstanding84,874,850
10 Day Avg. Volume874,885
30 Day Avg. Volume1,011,404
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.09
Price to Book (P/B)1.03
Price to Sales (P/S)0.34
P/FCF Ratio14.55
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.54
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.73
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.31
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.57
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$9.00Price Target Upside-12.45% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.35
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.84B
Suncoke Energy Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
SunCoke Energy, Inc. (SXC) functions as a prominent, standalone manufacturer of coke, conducting its operations across the Americas and in Brazil. The company structures its business into three primary divisions: Domestic Coke, Brazil Coke, and Lo...
How the Company Makes Money
SunCoke makes money mainly through two business lines: (1) cokemaking and (2) logistics.
1) Cokemaking (metallurgical coke production)
- Core product sold: metallurgical coke, a carbon-rich fuel and reductant used by integrated steel mills.
- Rev...
Suncoke Energy Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Oct 27, 2026
(Q3-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Feb 04, 2027
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call was strongly positive overall. SunCoke reported higher consolidated and segment Adjusted EBITDA, expects to exceed the high end of its full-year EBITDA guidance, increased free cash flow guidance to $180 million-$185 million, reduced debt, maintained its dividend, and completed the Algoma settlement after being made whole. The main challenges were lower Domestic Coke volumes from the Haverhill I shutdown, higher corporate expenses, expected fourth-quarter Industrial Services moderation, uncertainty around the timing of the Middletown turbine insurance recovery, and contract renewals still under discussion.Positive Updates
Strong Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Growth
Third-quarter consolidated Adjusted EBITDA was $76.9 million, an increase of $17.8 million from the prior-year period. Domestic Coke benefited from a favorable mix of contract and spot coke sales and favorable coal-to-coke yields, while Industrial Services benefited from one additional month of Phoenix results and higher terminal handling volumes.
Negative Updates
Net Income Per Share Declined Slightly
Third-quarter net income attributable to SunCoke was $0.25 per share, down $0.01 from the prior-year period. Benefits from operating performance and insurance recoveries were offset by the absence of capital investment tax credits recorded in the third quarter of 2025.
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Q3-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA Growth
Third-quarter consolidated Adjusted EBITDA was $76.9 million, an increase of $17.8 million from the prior-year period. Domestic Coke benefited from a favorable mix of contract and spot coke sales and favorable coal-to-coke yields, while Industrial Services benefited from one additional month of Phoenix results and higher terminal handling volumes.
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Company Guidance
SunCoke expects full-year 2026 consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to modestly exceed the high end of its guidance range of $250 million-$265 million; Domestic Coke is well-positioned to achieve the high-end of its full-year 2026 Domestic Coke Adjusted EBITDA guidance range of $172 million to $178 million, while Industrial Services is expected to exceed the high-end of its full-year 2026 Industrial Services Adjusted EBITDA guidance range of $110 million-$115 million. The company increased free cash flow guidance to a range of $180 million-$185 million, expects to exceed the 24 million and the 22 million full-year volume guidance figures laid out for terminals and Phoenix, respectively, and expects Industrial Services fourth-quarter results to be somewhere closer to Q1 or in between the Q1 and the Q3 range. The insurance recovery for the Middletown turbine is not included in guidance; if payment is received in 2026, SunCoke will significantly exceed the high end of its guidance range.Suncoke Energy Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
34
Negative
Balance Sheet
53
Neutral
Cash Flow
71
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.90B | 1.84B | 1.94B | 2.06B | 1.97B | 1.46B |
| Gross Profit | 149.50M | 130.70M | 332.00M | 338.60M | 367.60M | 337.20M |
| EBITDA | 162.50M | 113.00M | 270.80M | 267.90M | 296.20M | 243.50M |
| Net Income | -55.10M | -44.20M | 95.90M | 57.50M | 100.70M | 43.40M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.73B | 1.79B | 1.67B | 1.66B | 1.65B | 1.62B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 57.60M | 88.70M | 189.60M | 140.10M | 90.00M | 63.80M |
| Total Debt | 605.20M | 685.50M | 503.50M | 492.80M | 532.20M | 616.80M |
| Total Liabilities | 1.11B | 1.16B | 957.20M | 1.01B | 1.03B | 1.08B |
| Stockholders Equity | 598.20M | 597.30M | 680.20M | 614.20M | 585.60M | 498.10M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 139.50M | 42.30M | 95.90M | 139.80M | 133.40M | 134.50M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 217.10M | 109.10M | 168.80M | 249.00M | 208.90M | 233.10M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -67.80M | -339.20M | -72.30M | -109.20M | -70.20M | -99.30M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -151.90M | 128.80M | -47.00M | -89.70M | -112.50M | -118.40M |
Suncoke Energy Technical Analysis
Positive
10.28
Price Trends
9.92
Positive
9.28
Positive
8.12
Positive
Market Momentum
0.13
Negative
62.15
Neutral
51.63
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SXC, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 10.28 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 10.04, above the 50-day MA of 9.92, and above the 200-day MA of 8.12, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.13 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 62.15 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 51.63 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for SXC.
Suncoke Energy Risk Analysis
Suncoke Energy disclosed 34 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Suncoke Energy reported the most risks in the "Production" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Suncoke Energy Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
68 Neutral | $902.22M | -16.32 | -9.33% | 4.52% | 2.90% | -184.56% | |
64 Neutral | $44.37B | 24.93 | 3.31% | 1.20% | 3.25% | -27.63% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
61 Neutral | $4.44B | 6.06 | 3.83% | 8.18% | 7.95% | -38.27% | |
59 Neutral | $15.63B | 15.83 | 2.39% | 2.97% | -3.30% | 164.60% | |
55 Neutral | $7.95B | -15.66 | -8.14% | 6.42% | 8.10% | 75.20% | |
44 Neutral | $1.07B | -2.39 | -18.55% | 12.27% | 9.29% | -26.44% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
SXC
Suncoke Energy
10.63
3.15
42.17%
MT
ArcelorMittal
60.30
21.73
56.33%
CLF
Cleveland-Cliffs
13.94
-0.15
-1.06%
SIM
Grupo Simec SA De CV
27.48
-0.10
-0.38%
SID
Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional
0.80
-0.95
-54.06%
PKX
POSCO
52.14
-5.33
-9.27%
Suncoke Energy Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial DisclosuresLegal Proceedings
SunCoke Energy Posts Strong Q3 2026 Operating Results
Positive
Oct 27, 2026
On October 27, 2026, SunCoke Energy reported third-quarter 2026 results that underscored strong operational performance despite slightly lower revenue versus a year earlier. Net income remained stable at $23.8 million, with net income attributable...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
SunCoke Energy Announces Senior Leadership Succession Transition
Positive
Oct 1, 2026
On September 28, 2026, SunCoke Energy, Inc. announced the retirement of P. Michael Hardesty, age 63, after 15 years as Senior Vice President overseeing commercial operations, business development, international coke, and terminals, though he will ...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
SunCoke Energy Adds Veteran Steel Executive to Board
Positive
Sep 16, 2026
On September 15, 2026, SunCoke Energy appointed veteran iron and steel executive Wendell L. Carter to its Board of Directors and to the Compensation and Governance committees, with his director compensation prorated from his start date. Carter wil...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial Disclosures
SunCoke Energy Posts Strong Q2 2026 Results
Positive
Jul 30, 2026
On July 30, 2026, SunCoke Energy reported second quarter 2026 net income of $15.6 million, with net income attributable to SXC rising to $13.1 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, alongside a jump in consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to $69.6 million f...
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