Northland Securities Has Negative View of METC Q3 Earnings

Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:METC) – Northland Securities decreased their Q3 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Ramaco Resources in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, August 5th. Northland Securities analyst J. Grampp now forecasts that the energy company will post earnings per share of ($0.32) for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of ($0.12). The consensus estimate for Ramaco Resources’ current full-year earnings is ($0.68) per share. Northland Securities also issued estimates for Ramaco Resources’ Q4 2026 earnings at ($0.04) EPS and FY2026 earnings at ($0.97) EPS.

Other analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. Benchmark cut their price objective on Ramaco Resources from $38.00 to $26.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their target price on shares of Ramaco Resources from $13.00 to $11.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday. Robert W. Baird set a $13.00 target price on shares of Ramaco Resources in a research report on Thursday. Morgan Stanley cut their price target on shares of Ramaco Resources from $17.00 to $13.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Ramaco Resources in a research report on Thursday, June 18th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have given a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Ramaco Resources presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $22.71.

Ramaco Resources Trading Up 3.8%

Shares of NASDAQ METC opened at $9.59 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 3.93, a current ratio of 4.88 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06. Ramaco Resources has a 12 month low of $8.56 and a 12 month high of $57.80. The company has a market cap of $625.08 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -8.96 and a beta of 1.37. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $12.81 and a 200-day simple moving average of $14.90.

Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ:METC) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The energy company reported ($0.26) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.26). The business had revenue of $122.32 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $133.11 million. Ramaco Resources had a negative return on equity of 12.80% and a negative net margin of 11.98%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Ramaco Resources

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Allworth Financial LP grew its stake in Ramaco Resources by 3,603.6% during the 3rd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 1,037 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $34,000 after acquiring an additional 1,009 shares in the last quarter. Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Ramaco Resources during the third quarter worth approximately $38,000. Quarry LP acquired a new stake in shares of Ramaco Resources during the fourth quarter worth approximately $27,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its position in Ramaco Resources by 14,250.0% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 1,722 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 1,710 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Sunbelt Securities Inc. grew its position in Ramaco Resources by 400.0% during the third quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. now owns 2,500 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $83,000 after purchasing an additional 2,000 shares in the last quarter. 74.49% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Ramaco Resources News

Here are the key news stories impacting Ramaco Resources this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Benchmark maintained a bullish stance: The firm lowered its price target from $38 to $26 but retained a “buy” rating, implying substantial potential upside from recent levels. The target reduction appears to reflect more conservative valuation assumptions rather than a change to its positive recommendation. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly EPS met expectations: Ramaco reported a second-quarter loss of $0.26 per share, matching the consensus estimate. This may provide some support for the stock despite weaker revenue and continued losses. Ramaco Resources Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Goldman Sachs lowered its target but stayed neutral: Goldman reduced its price target from $13 to $11 while maintaining a “neutral” rating. The revised target remains above recent trading levels, but the cut signals limited conviction in near-term upside. The Fly analyst report
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed expectations: Second-quarter revenue was $122.3 million versus the $133.1 million consensus estimate. Ramaco also reported a negative net margin and negative return on equity, highlighting ongoing profitability pressure. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings estimates were reduced: Northland Securities cut its FY2027 EPS forecast to $0.12 from $0.13. The revision adds to concerns about slower earnings recovery and contrasts with the current consensus estimate of a full-year loss.
• Negative Sentiment: Legal overhang emerged: Lowey Dannenberg said it was appointed co-lead counsel in a class-action lawsuit alleging federal securities-law violations by Ramaco. The investigation creates potential litigation, reputational and financial risks for METC investors. Lowey Dannenberg investigation announcement

Ramaco Resources Company Profile

Ramaco Resources, Inc (NASDAQ:METC) is a U.S.-based producer of premium metallurgical coal and industrial minerals, focused on supplying the steel and allied industries. The company’s operations are centered in the Appalachian region of West Virginia, where it develops, mines and processes high-carbon coal products designed to meet the quality requirements of blast?furnace and electric?arc furnace steelmakers.

The firm’s flagship asset is the Elk Creek underground mine in Wyoming County, West Virginia, which began commercial production in 2019 and delivers a range of high?grade metallurgical and anthracite coals.