Core Natural Resources, Inc. (CNR) Stock Forecast
CNR analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.50 / 5 from 4 analysts
- Price target
- $109.50 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +21.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $0.83
- 52-week range
- $76.01 – $113.23
CNR analyst ratings
4 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CNR price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CNR earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.73 | $0.50 | $0.87 | $0.61 | +20.3% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.83 | $4.00 | $5.49 | −$2.98 | +261.9% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.80 | $5.84 | $7.60 | $4.83 | +40.9% | 4 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CNR revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.14B | $1.13B | $1.15B | +13.8% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.52B | $4.50B | $4.55B | +8.5% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.60B | $4.54B | $4.66B | +1.9% | 3 |
CNR EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CNR revenue: reported and forecast
CNR EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.45 | $0.89 | $0.94 | $0.94 | $0.73 | −49.3% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.76 | $4.91 | $5.09 | $5.09 | $4.83 | +74.7% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.73 | $6.57 | $6.55 | $6.55 | $6.80 | +1.0% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CNR earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CNR beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from CNR
4 analysts cover Core Natural Resources; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.50 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $109.50, 21.2% above the latest close of $90.35. Analysts expect earnings of $4.83 per share for 2026, +261.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $6.80 per share on revenue of $4.6 billion. Core Natural Resources beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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CNR forecast FAQ
What is Core Natural Resources's price target?
The average analyst price target for Core Natural Resources is $109.50, 21.2% above the latest close of $90.35.
Is Core Natural Resources a buy, hold or sell?
Of 4 analysts covering Core Natural Resources, 3 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Core Natural Resources's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $4.83 per share for 2026 (range $4.00 to $5.49); for 2027 the estimate is $6.80.
What is Core Natural Resources's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $4.5 billion, growth of 8.5%; for 2027 it is $4.6 billion.
When does Core Natural Resources report earnings?
Core Natural Resources is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.83.
Does Core Natural Resources usually beat earnings estimates?
Core Natural Resources reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.