SunCoke Energy

SXC · NYSE

$9.81−$0.51 (−4.94%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 7:30 PM ET

Prev close $10.32

SXC analyst rating

HoldConsensus of 1 analyst over the last 12 months. 0% rate it a buy.

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12-month price target · 3 analysts

Average $9.69 (−1.2% downside)

Low: $9.09
Now: $9.81
High: $10.50

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

SXC analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
B. Riley Securities	Feb 18, 2026	Maintains	Neutral	$10.00 → $9.00	54%
B. Riley Securities	Nov 12, 2025	Maintains	Neutral	$11.00 → $10.00	54%

The case for and against

Updated Nov 28, 2024

Bull case

SunCoke Energy Inc. has demonstrated strong financial performance, with an increase in liquidity from $432 million in the second quarter to $515 million. The company's logistics segment has consistently outperformed expectations, positively influencing consolidated adjusted earnings and enhancing its overall financial outlook. Furthermore, substantial gains in the Domestic coke segment, characterized by exceeding EBITDA/ton guidance and achieving higher spot coke sales without maintenance interruptions, have led to an upward revision of the EBITDA estimate from $250 million to $256 million.

Bear case

SunCoke Energy Inc. is facing a challenging outlook as its EBITDA per ton is projected to decrease, primarily due to the impact of planned maintenance in the second half of the year, with expectations set at $58-$60 for the full year. The company's latest financial report indicated a quarterly decline in adjusted EBITDA, missing estimates by $3 million and witnessing lower coke sales by 13,000 tons, which contributed to a reduction in liquidity by approximately $20 million. Furthermore, the static gross leverage of 1.86x, despite declining coal-to-coke yields, raises concerns about financial flexibility and the company's ability to manage its debts effectively.

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