PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) Technical Analysis
NYSE:BTU • US7045511000
34.64 USD
-1.29 (-3.59%)
At close: Mar 13, 2026
34.9 USD
+0.26 (+0.75%)
After Hours: 3/13/2026, 8:12:51 PM
Taking everything into account, BTU scores 9 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, BTU is showing a nice and steady performance.
- The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
- Looking at the yearly performance, BTU did better than 96% of all other stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by BTU over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
- BTU is one of the better performing stocks in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry, it outperforms 94% of 207 stocks in the same industry.
- BTU is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index is also trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so BTU is performing more or less in line with the market.
- In the last month BTU has a been trading in the 30.28 - 36.50 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
- BTU has an average volume of 3034820 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
Besides having an excellent technical rating, BTU also presents a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is very little resistance above the current price.
More info and screens
31.21
39.23
We found 3 important support areas.
- A support zone ranging from 33.60 to 34.45. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 32.73 to 32.92. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 31.53 to 31.53. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.
- Resistance @36.06 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 38.83 to 38.84. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for BTU is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for BTU is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 96.77 | POSITIVE | BTU has a high relative strength, it outperformed 96.77% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of BTU is above a declining SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of BTU is above the rising SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of BTU is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 52 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for BTU is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.18 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests BTU has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 76.78 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for BTU is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 5.57 | HIGH VOLATILITY | The high ATR as a percentage value for BTU suggests high volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 14.51 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for BTU suggests a weak or negative trend. |
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36.07 | 33.59 | 2.48 (6.88%) | 14.54% |
| An entry @36.07. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @33.59. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 2.48 points, which is 6.88%. | When investing 14.54% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 1.00%. |
- The distance between exit and entry is rather small compared to the average daily movement of BTU. Please evaluate whether better entry and exit points can be found.
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
BTU Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
34.64
-1.29 (-3.59%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Performance
% Chg-3.59%
1 Week7.85%
2 Weeks9.83%
1 Month-1.42%
3 Month18.83%
6 Month88.16%
12 Month159.67%
2 Year42.79%
3 Year35.31%
5 Year1032.03%
10 YearN/A
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)2.11
ATR(20)%5.57%
ATR Inc10.77%
Range Today2.33
ADR(20)1.87
ADR(20)%5.39%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS96.77
3 months CRS91.65
6 months CRS97.28
Mansfield4.88
10 Day High36.5
10 Day Low31.65
20 Day High36.5
20 Day Low30.28
52 Week High39.95
52 Week Low9.61
CS1 End34.45
CR1 Start36.06
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.75%
DER(5)0.48%
Volume2.05M
Volume Incr-24.18%
Vol(5)2.33M
Vol(50)3.03M
PEABODY ENERGY CORP / BTU FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for PEABODY ENERGY CORP?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 9 / 10 to BTU.
Can you provide the trend direction for PEABODY ENERGY CORP?
The current trend direction for PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for PEABODY ENERGY CORP?
PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) has an RSI value of 51.9985. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the short term momentum for BTU stock?
The short term momentum for PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) is positive.
Can you provide the buy/sell signal for PEABODY ENERGY CORP?
The buy/sell signal for PEABODY ENERGY CORP (BTU) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.