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Mar 31, 2024

CONSOL Energy Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Reported strong operational performance despite timing related headwinds.

Key Takeaways

CONSOL Energy Inc. reported a GAAP net income of $101.9 million and GAAP dilutive earnings per share of $3.39 for the first quarter of 2024. Despite facing challenges such as longwall moves and the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, the company showed resilience with a strong operational performance and commitment to shareholder returns, allocating 89% of its free cash flow to stock repurchases.

GAAP net income was $101.9 million, with GAAP dilutive earnings per share at $3.39.

Adjusted EBITDA stood at $181.8 million.

Free cash flow was $41.3 million, impacted by working capital changes.

89% of the quarter's free cash flow was used to repurchase shares.

Total Revenue
$555M
Previous year: $689M
-19.4%
EPS
$3.39
Previous year: $6.55
-48.2%
Gross Profit
$415M
Previous year: $551M
-24.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$217M
Previous year: $247M
-12.2%
Free Cash Flow
$41.3M
Previous year: $221M
-81.3%
Total Assets
$2.68B
Previous year: $2.7B
-0.6%

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Forward Guidance

CONSOL Energy provided its financial and operating performance guidance for the full fiscal year 2024, considering the impacts of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

Positive Outlook

  • PAMC coal sales volume of 24.0-26.0 million tons
  • PAMC average coal revenue per ton sold expectation of $62.50-$66.50
  • PAMC average cash cost of coal sold per ton expectation of $37.50-$39.50
  • Itmann Mining Complex coal sales volume of 700-900 thousand tons
  • Total capital expenditures: $155-$180 million