Vanguard Capital Management Acquires 5.23% Stake in Peabody Energy Corp

On April 30, 2026, Vanguard Capital Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, reporting a significant new ownership stake in Peabody Energy Corp (BTU). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, Vanguard disclosed beneficial ownership of 6,374,020 shares of common stock, representing a 5.23% ownership interest in the company. This filing marks an increase from a previously reported 0.0% stake, crossing the 5% regulatory threshold for beneficial ownership disclosure. According to the filing, Vanguard Capital Management holds sole dispositive power over all 6,374,020 shares, while maintaining sole voting power over 908,630 shares. The shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and are not held for the purpose of influencing or changing control of the issuer. The reported holdings include securities managed by various Vanguard affiliates, including Vanguard Asset Management Limited and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. The total value of the position at the time of reporting is estimated at approximately $169.1 million.