Brokerages Set Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:METC) PT at $32.21

Shares of Ramaco Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:METC) have been given an average rating of “Hold” by the nine analysts that are covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, one has issued a hold recommendation, four have issued a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 1 year price target among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $31.9286.

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Robert W. Baird dropped their price target on Ramaco Resources from $40.00 to $30.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, February 27th. Morgan Stanley started coverage on Ramaco Resources in a report on Friday, December 5th. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $17.50 target price for the company. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded Ramaco Resources from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and decreased their price target for the company from $33.00 to $30.00 in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Ramaco Resources in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Zacks Research downgraded Ramaco Resources from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 3rd.

Key Ramaco Resources News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Ramaco CEO exercised options and increased his stake, signaling insider confidence amid the company’s expansion plans. Ramaco CEO Exercises Options, Boosts Stake Amid Expansion
• Positive Sentiment: Company commentary highlights a focus on enhancing coal production and lowering cash costs — operational moves that, if delivered, could improve margins and cash flow. Ramaco Resources, Inc. (METC) Focused on Enhancing Coal Production & Lower Cash Costs
• Negative Sentiment: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman filed a class action against Ramaco and certain officers seeking damages for alleged securities law violations for purchases during July 31–Oct 23, 2025. Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Ramaco Resources, Inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
• Negative Sentiment: The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz is soliciting investors who lost money to lead a securities fraud class action against Ramaco. Ramaco Resources, Inc. (METC) Shareholders Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit
• Negative Sentiment: DJS Law Group reminds investors of a class action and invites affected shareholders to discuss rights under alleged §§10(b) and 20(a) violations. Ramaco Resources, Inc. Sued for Securities Law Violations – Contact the DJS Law Group to Discuss Your Rights – METC
• Negative Sentiment: The Schall Law Firm is soliciting potential lead plaintiffs for a securities fraud suit covering the same class period, adding multiple firms to the litigation pipeline. METC Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Ramaco Resources, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm
• Negative Sentiment: Bragar Eagel & Squire issued a class action alert reminding investors a lawsuit has been filed and urging contact — broadening visibility of litigation risk. RAMACO CLASS ACTION ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Reminds Investors that a Class Action Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Ramaco Resources, Inc. and Urges Investors to Contact the Firm
• Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz LLP circulated an investor alert about the class action and deadlines, keeping attention on potential claims and plaintiff recruitment. INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in Ramaco Resources, Inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines – METC
• Negative Sentiment: Faruqi & Faruqi reminded investors of the March 31, 2026 deadline to seek lead‑plaintiff status in the federal securities class action, maintaining short‑term headline pressure. METC CLASS ACTION NOTICE: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Reminds Ramaco Investors of Securities Class Action Deadline on March 31, 2026

Ramaco Resources Price Performance

NASDAQ METC opened at $14.02 on Monday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $18.89 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $23.88. The stock has a market cap of $784.56 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -14.16 and a beta of 1.41. The company has a current ratio of 5.46, a quick ratio of 4.66 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95. Ramaco Resources has a 52 week low of $6.30 and a 52 week high of $57.80.

Ramaco Resources (NASDAQ:METC) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The energy company reported ($0.22) EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.24) by $0.02. Ramaco Resources had a negative net margin of 9.59% and a negative return on equity of 12.01%. The company had revenue of $108.72 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $143.48 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.02 EPS. Ramaco Resources’s revenue was down 25.1% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts forecast that Ramaco Resources will post 0.05 EPS for the current year.

Ramaco Resources declared that its board has authorized a stock repurchase program on Tuesday, December 23rd that permits the company to buyback $100.00 million in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization permits the energy company to repurchase up to 9.7% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are often an indication that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.

Institutional Trading of Ramaco Resources

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Quarry LP purchased a new stake in shares of Ramaco Resources during the fourth quarter worth $27,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its position in Ramaco Resources by 14,250.0% in the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 1,722 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 1,710 shares during the last quarter. Archer Investment Corp acquired a new position in Ramaco Resources in the 3rd quarter worth about $33,000. Allworth Financial LP raised its stake in shares of Ramaco Resources by 3,603.6% during the 3rd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 1,037 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 1,009 shares in the last quarter. Finally, MCF Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Ramaco Resources during the 3rd quarter valued at about $35,000. 74.49% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Ramaco Resources

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.