Insider buying details
Marinko Mark W., who serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of SunCoke Energy, Inc. (NYSE: SXC), purchased a total of 10,000 shares of the company's common stock on February 25, 2026. The acquisitions occurred in two separate transactions: 400 shares were acquired at $5.83 per share and 9,600 shares at $5.84 per share, combining for a total outlay of $58,396. After these purchases, Marinko directly holds 71,798 shares of SunCoke Energy.
Share price backdrop and yield
The trades were executed while the stock was trading near its 52-week low of $5.67 and after a 32.88% decline in the past year. Analysis cited from InvestingPro described the shares as appearing undervalued at current levels and highlighted an 8.29% dividend yield. InvestingPro additionally provides a set of ProTips for investors seeking further analysis of SXC.
Recent operational and financial results
SunCoke Energy reported a notable earnings miss for the fourth quarter of 2025. The company recorded an earnings per share loss of $1.00, compared with an expected profit of $0.14, representing an EPS surprise of -814.29%. At the same time, the company reported revenue of $480.2 million, surpassing the forecasted $398.85 million.
Board change announced
In separate corporate developments, SunCoke Energy disclosed that Michael W. Lewis, a member of the company's Board of Directors since 2020, intends to retire following the annual meeting of stockholders in May 2026. Mr. Lewis has served on the Audit and Governance Committees during his tenure. The company stated his decision to retire is driven by personal commitments and is not related to any disagreements with management or company policies.
Context and implications
The insider purchase increases the CFO's direct stake in SunCoke Energy while the company navigates a period marked by an earnings shortfall and higher-than-expected revenue. The board-level transition announced with Mr. Lewis's retirement will take effect after the May 2026 annual meeting, and the company has attributed the departure to personal reasons.