MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 14h ago
SunCoke Energy (SXC) Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesYahoo Finance report covering SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why SXC Stock surged +2.72% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$11.33 +2.72% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $11.36
SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) carries a Roarable Rating of D (Sell) with 50/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
ROARABLE D • SELL / AVOID
Cap $936.2M
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As of 2026-11-02, SunCoke Energy Inc. (NYSE: SXC) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 50/100 at a spot price of $11.33 (+2.72% 1D, market cap $936.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 5/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, SXC ranks #100 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does SXC compare to NWPX and MTUS in the Materials sector?
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Within the Materials sector (Steel/Iron Ore), SXC carries a Roarable D (50/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -2.9%. By comparison, NWPX (NWPX Infrastructure Inc.) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 26.7x, ROIC 10.0%, cap $944.4M) and MTUS (Metallus Inc.) posts a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -0.2%, cap $887.8M). Among the 5-stock peer group, NWPX leads on earnings multiple (26.7x) while ROCK leads on capital efficiency (11.6% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for SXC?
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Per SXC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001514705), SunCoke Energy Inc. generated $1.84B in revenue (-5.1% YoY), -$44.2M in net income, and $42.3M in free cash flow against $1.79B in total assets and $685.5M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $11.36 (+0.30%)🧬 Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 10/20 (D) • 2.3% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk D-
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-3.6% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for SXC)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±8%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (50/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY SXC SCORES 50/100 (D) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+16/20 pts (32% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±8% realized swing band)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+10/20 pts (20% of score)
SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 2.3% FCF Margin ($42.3M FCF) & 52% Gross Margin
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk5/20 pts (-15 pt drag)
Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 15 pts from forensic ceiling
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade D$10.06+2.6% Next Q
42
Q2 (-2Q)Grade D$10.32-4.9% Next Q
45
Q3 (-1Q)Grade D$9.81+15.5% Next Q
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CurrentGrade D$11.33-1.4% Hist 90D α
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Trajectory: D (42) → D (50)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: What Could Spark a SXC Turnaround Squeeze
While SXC currently carries a cautious 50/100 (D) rating due to SEC 10-K Forensic Risk (5/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1
Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($10.01) and Max Pain ($11.90) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $12.89.
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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Disciplined Float (-0.40% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
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Contract: “SXC Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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Why SXC Stock surged +2.72% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) surged +2.72% to $11.33, trading at 99% of its 52-week range ($5.52 – $11.36). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-3% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 99% of its 52-week range ($5.52 – $11.36) with RSI-14 at 63.7 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±8% around $11.33 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D (Sell) backed by 52% gross margin and $42.3M annual free cash flow.
Live SXC Headlines & Catalysts
MARKET WIRESeeking Alpha • 17h ago
SunCoke Energy, Inc. 2026 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:SXC) 2026-10-27Seeking Alpha report covering SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREBusiness Wire • 20h ago
Suncoke Energy, Inc. Declares Cash DividendBusiness Wire report covering SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIRETradingView • 23h ago
StoneX maintains Buy rating on SunCoke Energy, $12 price targetTradingView report covering SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREStock Titan • 1d ago
A key earnings measure at SunCoke is expected to modestly exceed $265 million in 2026.Stock Titan report covering SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
RISK WATCHYahoo Finance • 1d ago
SunCoke Energy (SXC) Q3 Results Lift Cash Flow Outlook As Renewal Risks LingerYahoo Finance report covering SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTSimply Wall St • 1d ago
SunCoke Energy (SXC) Stock Jumps As Q3 Earnings Fuel Cash Flow DebateSimply Wall St report covering SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTMarketBeat • 1d ago
SunCoke Energy (NYSE:SXC) Stock Rating Upgraded by Wall Street ZenMarketBeat report covering SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREFintel • 12h ago
SunCoke Energy Consensus Price Target Increased 21.05% to $11.73CATALYSTYahoo • 16h ago
Is SunCoke Energy (SXC) Stock Undervalued Right Now?Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and
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SXC // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +64.20%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE
2026-11-02O $10.63H $11.33L $10.63C $11.33VOL 1.37M
RES: $11.41SUP: $9.80SMA50: $10.01SMA200: $8.29
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. -5.1% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (SXC)
Materials Rank #100 of 270
⚔️ NWPX vs SXC Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Materials Peer Comparison (SXC vs. NWPX, MTUS, SID, ROCK)
Industry: Steel/Iron Ore (26 Tracked Issuers)Across 270 tracked Materials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) ranks #100 by composite RQD confidence (50/100, grade D) and #141 by equity capitalization ($936.2M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, NWPX leads on earnings valuation at 26.7x trailing P/E, while ROCK leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 11.6% ROIC and 26.9% gross margin. NWPX currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 65/100 (C) compared with SXC at 50/100 (D).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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SunCoke Energy Inc. | D | 50/100 | — | — | -2.9% | +2.72% | $936.2M | Benchmark Subject |
| NWPX NWPX Infrastructure Inc. | C | 65/100 | 26.7x | 19.7% | 10.0% | -0.19% | $944.4M | /nwpx-vs-sxc → |
| MTUS Metallus Inc. | D+ | 53/100 | — | 8.2% | -0.2% | -1.40% | $887.8M | /mtus-vs-sxc → |
| SID Companhia Siderurgica Nacional S.A. | D | 44/100 | — | — | — | -8.30% | $1.03B | /sid-vs-sxc → |
| ROCK Gibraltar Industries Inc. | D+ | 52/100 | — | 26.9% | 11.6% | -0.57% | $1.20B | /rock-vs-sxc → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001514705In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) reported GAAP revenue of $1.84B (-5.1% vs. FY2024 revenue of $1.94B , and -10.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$44.2M, operating cash flow of $109.1M, and free cash flow of $42.3M (-55.9% YoY). On the balance sheet, SXC closed FY2025 with $1.79B in total assets against $685.5M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.63, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $1.84B | -$44.2M | $109.1M | $42.3M | $1.79B | $685.5M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $1.94B | $95.9M | $168.8M | $95.9M | $1.67B | $492.3M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $2.06B | $57.5M | $249.0M | $249.0M | — | — |
3. SXC Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs SXC stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-02, SunCoke Energy Inc. (NYSE: SXC) is rated D (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 50/100 at a spot price of $11.33 (+2.72% 1D, market cap $936.2M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 10/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 16/20, Executive Insider Alignment 5/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 10/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 9/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, SXC ranks #100 in composite RQD confidence.
How does SXC compare to NWPX and MTUS in the Materials sector?
Within the Materials sector (Steel/Iron Ore), SXC carries a Roarable D (50/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of —, and ROIC of -2.9%. By comparison, NWPX (NWPX Infrastructure Inc.) holds a C grade (65/100 RQD, P/E 26.7x, ROIC 10.0%, cap $944.4M) and MTUS (Metallus Inc.) posts a D+ grade (53/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -0.2%, cap $887.8M). Among the 5-stock peer group, NWPX leads on earnings multiple (26.7x) while ROCK leads on capital efficiency (11.6% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for SXC?
Per SXC's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001514705), SunCoke Energy Inc. generated $1.84B in revenue (-5.1% YoY), -$44.2M in net income, and $42.3M in free cash flow against $1.79B in total assets and $685.5M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is SXC trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
SXC last traded at $11.33 (+2.72% on volume of 1,318,911 shares), positioning the stock +13.19% above its 50-day simple moving average ($10.01) and +36.67% above its 200-day simple moving average ($8.29). Across its 52-week range of $5.52 to $11.36, SXC sits at the 99.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 63.7 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±8.0% ($10.42 to $12.24).
SXC Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is SXC stock moving today?
Why SXC Stock surged +2.72% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-3% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 50/100 (D)
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SXC — SunCoke Energy Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
Per the Roarable RQD rating, SXC scores 50 out of 100 for a letter grade of D, labeled "Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning." The five pillars break down as follows:
- Fundamental Cash Engine (10 / 20): Return on invested capital is -2.9% and FCF yield is 4.52%. Negative ROIC indicates the business is currently not generating returns above its capital base, while the FCF yield offers some cash-generation support.
- Whale 13F Flow (16 / 20): The rating reflects institutional accumulation and options positioning. This is the strongest pillar and points to some professional interest in the name.
- Insider Conviction (9 / 20): Based on SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. The below-midpoint score suggests insider signals are not strongly supportive.
- Macro Regime Fit (10 / 20): Beta is 1.0 with a sector sensitivity assessment. The score indicates the stock's market sensitivity offers limited regime-based tailwind.
- Forensic Balance Sheet (5 / 20): Altman Z-Score 1.63, Piotroski F-Score 4/9, Debt/Equity 1.15. This is the weakest pillar and the most significant concern for a prospective investor.
For a prospective investor evaluating the stock today, the rating points to a company where cash generation and institutional interest provide partial support, but weak forensic balance-sheet metrics and negative returns on capital weigh heavily. Upside drivers would need to come from a turnaround in profitability; the valuation tradeoff is that the stock trades near the upper portion of its 52-week range while fundamental returns remain negative.
Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis
Recent news items relate to SXC and include: a report that the company topped Q3 earnings and revenue estimates (Yahoo Finance, MARKET WIRE); a Q3 2026 earnings call presentation dated 2026-10-27 (Seeking Alpha, MARKET WIRE); a cash dividend declaration (Business Wire, MARKET WIRE); a StoneX Buy rating with a $12 price target (TradingView, MARKET WIRE); an expectation that a key earnings measure will modestly exceed $265 million in 2026 (Stock Titan, MARKET WIRE); and a Q3 report stating results lift the cash-flow outlook while renewal risks linger (Yahoo Finance, RISK WATCH, flagged RED). The RED-flagged item is the sole risk-watch entry. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.
Open Questions
- What are the forward earnings and P/E multiples, given that P/E, forward P/E, and EPS are not available in source data?
- What is the nature of the "renewal risks" flagged in the RED-rated Q3 coverage, and how do they affect cash flow?
- What drove the swing from FY 2024 net income of $95.9M to FY 2025 net loss of $-44.2M?
- What is the company's revenue and customer composition, which the source data does not describe?
- What would the FY 2023 cash and debt positions be, since those fields are unavailable in source data?
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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 14h ago
SunCoke Energy (SXC) Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates Yahoo Finance report covering SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Seeking Alpha • 17h ago
SunCoke Energy, Inc. 2026 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:SXC) 2026-10-27 Seeking Alpha report covering SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Business Wire • 20h ago
Suncoke Energy, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend Business Wire report covering SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE TradingView • 23h ago
StoneX maintains Buy rating on SunCoke Energy, $12 price target TradingView report covering SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Stock Titan • 1d ago
A key earnings measure at SunCoke is expected to modestly exceed $265 million in 2026. Stock Titan report covering SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🔴 RISK WATCH Yahoo Finance • 1d ago
SunCoke Energy (SXC) Q3 Results Lift Cash Flow Outlook As Renewal Risks Linger Yahoo Finance report covering SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST Simply Wall St • 1d ago
SunCoke Energy (SXC) Stock Jumps As Q3 Earnings Fuel Cash Flow Debate Simply Wall St report covering SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟢 CATALYST MarketBeat • 1d ago
SunCoke Energy (NYSE:SXC) Stock Rating Upgraded by Wall Street Zen MarketBeat report covering SunCoke Energy Inc. (SXC) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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🎯 Target: $11.91 (+8.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is SXC (D • RQD 50/100) a Buy at $11.03?
Welcome to the SXC (SunCoke Energy Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 50/100 (Roarable Sell — Underperform / Distribution Warning) in Steel/Iron Ore. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
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🎯 Target: $9.04 (-18.0%)
Spot @ $11.03 Pump the brakes on SXC — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on SXC, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with tightening sector spreads. Unless SunCoke Energy Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
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🎯 Target: $13.35 (+21.0%)
Spot @ $11.03 SXC cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on SXC, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Steel/Iron Ore and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $11.03 (52-wk range $5.52 - $11.36), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.