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Core Natural Resources Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
Today, Core Natural Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CNR) ("Core" or the "company") reported net income of $21.0 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2026. Additionally, Core reported adjusted EBITDA1 of $179.9 million in the quarter. Revenues totaled $1.1 billion in Q1.
About this update from Core Natural Resources, Inc.
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