Core Natural Resources Inc (CNR) Share Price Rises 3.76% Amid Analyst Expectations

Shares of Core Natural Resources Inc (CNR) surged 3.76% on Jul 17, reaching an intraday high of $75.27 and settling at $75.24. The stock is 44.10% below its 52-week high and 29.29% above its 52-week low. Analysts forecast an average target price of $139.00, implying an upside of 84.75% from the current price. The average brokerage recommendation is 2.0, indicating "Outperform" status. The estimated GF Value for CNR in one year is $80.79, suggesting a 7.38% upside from the current price.

Shares of Core Natural Resources Inc (CNR) surged 3.76% on July 17, 2025, reaching an intraday high of $75.27 and settling at $75.24. The stock is 44.10% below its 52-week high and 29.29% above its 52-week low. Analysts forecast an average target price of $139.00, implying an upside of 84.75% from the current price. The average brokerage recommendation is 2.0, indicating an "Outperform" status. The estimated GF Value for CNR in one year is $80.79, suggesting a 7.38% upside from the current price.

Core Natural Resources Inc, a producer and seller of bituminous coal, has seen significant institutional interest recently. According to its latest 13F filing, Bank of New York Mellon Corp bought a new stake in shares of CNR, valued at approximately $30,034,000 [1]. Other institutional investors, such as Versant Capital Management Inc and EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC, also increased their positions in the company during the first and fourth quarters of 2025 [1].

The company reported earnings of $1.38 per share for the quarter ending May 8, 2025, missing the consensus estimate of $1.74 by $3.12. Despite the earnings miss, the company maintained a strong financial performance with a net margin of 4.29% and a return on equity of 8.32% [1]. Analysts expect CNR to post 11.4 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street analysts have shown a favorable outlook for CNR. UBS Group, B. Riley, and Benchmark all have a "buy" rating on the stock, with price targets ranging from $78.00 to $119.00 [1]. The consensus rating among analysts is "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $120.40 [1].

Core Natural Resources Inc's stock has been supported by a strong earnings growth and operational resilience, as noted by analysts [2]. The company's stable financial performance and fair valuation further support its investment potential. While technical indicators suggest market stability, macroeconomic risks require monitoring.

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-bank-of-new-york-mellon-corp-invests-3003-million-in-core-natural-resources-inc-nysecnr-2025-07-16/
[2] https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/tse:cnr/forecast