Noble Financial has issued a significant update on ARLP earnings estimates, revising its forecast downward for Alliance Resource Partners. This development signals a shift in expectations for the energy company’s financial performance.
Specifically, equities researchers at Noble Financial, led by analyst M. Reichman, have adjusted their Q3 2025 earnings estimates for Alliance Resource Partners’ shares. The new projection stands at $0.68 per share, a reduction from their prior estimate of $0.72. Furthermore, Noble Financial has also provided financial forecast for the full fiscal year 2025, setting their estimate at $2.52 EPS, contrasting with the consensus estimate of $2.72 per share for the current full year.
This revised investment research follows other recent analyses concerning the stock. Benchmark, for instance, reissued a “buy” rating and set a $29.00 price target on Alliance Resource Partners shares, indicating continued positive sentiment from some quarters. Another firm also upgraded the stock from a “hold” to a “buy” rating earlier in the year, showcasing a mixed but generally optimistic view within the analyst community regarding the ARLP stock analysis.
Examining the stock market insights, Alliance Resource Partners’ shares opened at $26.59 recently, demonstrating its market position. The company has navigated a 1-year low of $22.18 and a 1-year high of $30.56, reflecting typical market fluctuations. With a substantial market capitalization of $3.41 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.69, and a beta of 0.56, the stock presents a particular risk-reward profile within the energy sector earnings.
Further financial health indicators show Alliance Resource Partners maintains a 50-day moving average of $26.41 and a 200-day moving average of $26.55, suggesting relative stability in its trading patterns. The company’s financial structure is supported by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 1.93, and a quick ratio of 1.37, illustrating a healthy liquidity position.
In its last reported Alliance Resource Partners earnings on July 28th, the energy company posted $0.55 EPS, falling short of the consensus estimate of $0.61. The revenue for the quarter was $547.46 million, also below analysts’ expectations of $583.57 million. Despite these misses, the company recorded a return on equity of 14.16% and a net margin of 10.30%, showcasing underlying profitability.
Significant movements in institutional ownership reflect investor confidence in Alliance Resource Partners. Kingstone Capital Partners Texas LLC, Raymond James Financial Inc., and Huntleigh Advisors Inc. were among the large investors who recently acquired new stakes, valuing millions of dollars. Notably, MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. substantially increased its holdings by 74.1%, now owning nearly half a million shares, underscoring growing institutional interest in the company.
Furthermore, Alliance Resource Partners recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share, payable on August 14th to investors of record by August 7th. This translates to an annualized dividend of $2.40 and a yield of 9.0%, making it an attractive prospect for income-focused investors. The ex-dividend date for this payout is also August 7th, with the dividend payout ratio currently standing at 154.70%.
Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. operates as a diversified natural resource company, primarily engaged in the production and marketing of coal for utilities and industrial users across the United States. Its operations are strategically segmented into Illinois Basin Coal Operations, Appalachia Coal Operations, Oil & Gas Royalties, and Coal Royalties, diversifying its revenue streams.
