Alliance Resource Partners Lp (ARLP)

Alliance Resource Partners, LP (ARLP) stock dropped by 5.51% due to the release of its fourth-quarter profit results, which showed a decrease compared to the same period in the previous year.

• Lower profit: The company reported a bottom-line figure of $115.44 million, equivalent to $0.88 per share, in contrast to the prior year's fourth quarter performance of $216.88 million, or $1.63 per share. Notably, these results fell short of analysts' expectations, with the consensus estimate being $1.14 per share, according to Thomson Reuters data.
• Revenue Decrease: In addition to the profit decline, Alliance Resource Partners LP also reported an 11.2% decrease in revenue for the quarter, which amounted to $625.42 million compared to $704.21 million in the same period the previous year. The company's disappointing financial results likely contributed to the decline in its stock value.