Warrior Met Coal Shares Rise 5.65% Amid Analyst Estimates and GF Value Insights

Warrior Met Coal Inc's (HCC) shares rose 5.65% on July 17 to $52.37, up from $49.57. The stock has a 52-week high of $75.15 and a 52-week low of $38.00. Analysts predict an average price target of $61.50, indicating a 17.43% upside from the current price. The estimated GF Value for HCC in one year is $46.94, suggesting a 10.37% downside from the current price.

Warrior Met Coal Inc's (HCC) shares experienced a notable rise on July 17, increasing by 5.65% to $52.37, up from the previous close of $49.57. The stock's performance was driven by positive market sentiment and analyst forecasts. The stock reached an intraday high of $52.42 before settling at the $52.37 mark, placing it 30.31% below its 52-week high of $75.15 and 37.82% above its 52-week low of $38.00. The trading volume was substantial, with 299,782 shares traded, representing 29.5% of the average daily volume of 1,017,853 shares [1].

Analysts have shown optimism towards HCC, with an average price target of $61.50, indicating a potential 17.43% upside from the current price of $52.37. The high estimate among analysts is $76.00, while the low estimate is $50.00. The consensus recommendation from brokerage firms is a "Buy" rating, with an average recommendation score of 2.2, suggesting an "Outperform" status [1].

GuruFocus estimates the GF Value for HCC in one year to be $46.94, which suggests a potential downside of 10.37% from the current price of $52.37. The GF Value is calculated based on historical multiples and future performance estimates, providing a fundamental data-driven analysis [1].

Warrior Met Coal Inc operates strategic underground mines in Alabama, focusing on high-quality metallurgical coal for global steel production. The company's Blue Creek project, which is expected to generate significant revenue and EBITDA, remains on track and budget. The project's nameplate capacity has been increased to 6.0 million short tons per year, with continuous miner production slated for Q3 2024 and longwall operations beginning in Q2 2026 [2].

Investors and stakeholders can stay updated on Warrior Met Coal's performance through the company's dedicated news page, which provides timely updates on operational developments, financial performance, and market positioning. The company has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings conference call for August 6, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. ET [2].

References:
[1] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2985519/warrior-met-coal-inc-hcc-shares-up-565-on-jul-17
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/HCC/