Peabody Energy Corporation (NYSE: BTU) is named in several investor-rights class action lawsuits alleging violations of federal securities laws. The complaints, announced through investor notice releases, generally cover investors who bought or acquired Peabody common stock during a “Class Period” beginning October 14, 2024 and ending May 4, 2026. Multiple firms state the cases are brought under provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including Section 10(b) and Section 20(a), and Rule 10b-5. One notice describes alleged “surprise disclosures” issued by Peabody on March 30 and May 5, 2026 related to problems at its flagship metallurgical coal asset, the Centurion operation. Other releases emphasize procedural opportunities for investors, including the ability to seek appointment as lead plaintiff and deadlines to do so, which are described as falling on or around August 24, 2026. Some notices also mention that specific Peabody executives may be named for individual liability under Section 20(a). These announcements do not indicate the merits of the claims, and they primarily describe the existence of the lawsuits and investor options.