SunCoke Energy, Inc. (SXC) Stock Price & Analysis
SunCoke Energy, Inc. (SXC) closed at USD 9.71 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 1.82% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 9.89; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 9.68–9.9 on volume of 757,045 shares. Market capitalization is $824.13M, with a 52-week range of USD 5.52–10.68 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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Key facts (SXC)
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale) (2 analysts), mean target USD 9.5 (range 9–10).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +29.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +78.9% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-27, EPS estimate USD 0.11, revenue estimate $458M.
Analysts (SXC)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale), 2 analysts; mean target USD 9.5 (low 9, high 10).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (SXC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +29.2% | +78.9% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +29.3% | +12.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 45.5% | 40.4% |
| Max drawdown | -32.0% (Feb 2026→Feb 2026) | -51.7% (Nov 2024→Feb 2026) |
SXC analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $0.11 | $0.09 | +22.2% | $458.3M | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $0.10 | $0.09 | +11.1% | $461.3M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $0.32 | $0.20 | +60.0% | $1.85B | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $0.29 | $-0.19 | -252.6% | $1.84B | 1 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 9.71 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.82% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 9.89 |
| Open | USD 9.82 |
| Day Range | USD 9.68 – 9.9 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 5.52 – 10.68 |
| Volume | 757,045 shares |
| Market Cap | $824.13M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (SXC)
Nexqual's technical model rates SXC "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 42.02 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 9.84) |
| MACD | 0.06 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (SXC)
Wall Street analysts rate SXC "Hold" based on 2 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 9.5 (range USD 9–10), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 2 |
| Mean Target | USD 9.5 |
| High Target | USD 10 |
| Low Target | USD 9 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (SXC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-27 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.11 |
| Revenue Estimate | $458.25M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.16 vs est 0.08 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.02 vs est 0.08 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.11 vs est 0.1 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.36 vs est 0.16 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SXC)
| Total Revenue | $1.90B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +9.50% |
| Gross Margin | +18.11% |
| Operating Margin | +6.10% |
| Profit Margin | -2.88% |
| ROE | -7.50% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.08 |
| Current Ratio | 2.25 |
| Total Cash | $42.70M |
| Total Debt | $660.70M |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SXC)
Nexqual rates SunCoke Energy, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -5% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 18%, operating 6% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $43M cash vs $661M debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $111M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -7%, ROA 1.8% |
Ownership (SXC)
| Insider Ownership | +1.12% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +93.51% |
| Shares Outstanding | 84.87M |
| Float | 83.96M |
| Short % of Float | +4.95% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Leadership (SXC)
SunCoke Energy, Inc. is led by Katherine T. Gates, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Katherine T. Gates |
|---|---|
| VP of Engineering & Technology and CTO | John F. Quanci |
| CFO & Treasurer | Shantanu Agrawal |
| Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations & Business Development | Ryan D. Osterholm |
Major Backers & Investors (SXC)
Notable institutional backers of SunCoke Energy, Inc. include American Century Companies Inc, Two Sigma Investments, LP, Gendell, Jeffrey L., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 5.35% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 4% |
| Gendell, Jeffrey L. | 3.27% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 2.55% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 2.36% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 10.63% |
| State Street | 7.44% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6.3% |
| Vanguard Group | 4.41% |
| Geode Capital | 2.59% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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