Coal producer, SunCoke Energy Inc. SXC posted first-quarter 2016 adjusted earnings of 5 cents per share, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. Reported earnings, however, slumped 16.7% year over year.SunCoke Energy reported a GAAP loss of 6 cents per share, mostly flat with the prior-year quarter figure. The difference between GAAP and operating results was due to a $10.7 million asset impairment charge.Suncoke Energy Inc. (SXC) EPS BNRI & Surprise Percent - Last 5 Quarters | FindTheCompany Total RevenueIn the quarter under review, SunCoke Energy’s total revenue fell nearly 4% to $311.1 million from $324 million a year ago. The downside is attributable to the pass-through of lower coal prices at the Domestic Coke segment, partially offset by an increase in sales volumes. Revenues surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $269 million by 15.7%.Highlights of the ReleaseTotal costs and operating expenses in the reported quarter fell 2.5% to $290.9 million (excluding asset impairments of $10.7 million) from $298.5 million a year ago. The decrease was due to lower cost of products sold and operating expenses.The company reported total adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) of $53 million, up 10.6% from the year-ago level. The upside was driven bycontributions from the Convent Marine Terminal (“CMT”) and improved performance at Indiana Harbor.SunCoke Energy’s interest expenses remained relatively flat at $14 million in the quarter under review.Segment HighlightsDomestic Coke: Adjusted EBITDA increased 3% to $54.3 million primarily due to outperformance at the Indiana Harbor facility. Domestic coke-sales volume in the reported quarter was 1,000 thousand tons, up by 50 thousands ton from a year ago.Coal Logistics: Adjusted EBITDA surged 481% to $15.1 million owing to contributions from the CMT.Brazil Coke: Adjusted EBITDA plunged 43.9% to $2.3 million. Brazilian coke production was down 5.5% to 415 thousand tons.Coal Mining:Adjusted loss before interest, tax, depreciation & amortization was $4.1 million in the reported quarter compared to the year-ago loss of $3.1 million. Loss widened primarily due to lower coal prices resulting from persistently depressed market conditions.Corporate & Other:In the quarter under review, corporate and other expenses, including legacy costs, were $14.6 million, up 73.8% from the prior-year level primarily due to costs related to some legal proceedings.Besides that,the first quarter of 2015 was favorably impacted by a $4.0 million post-retirement benefit plan curtailment gain.Financial PositionCash and cash equivalents were $101.8 million as of Mar 31, 2016, compared with $123.4 million as of Dec 31, 2015. Long-term debt was $944.8 million as of Mar 31, 2016, compared with $997.7 million as of Dec 31, 2015.In the three months ended Mar 31, 2016, SunCoke Energy’s net cash from operating activities increased to $29.4 million from $11.1 million in the prior-year period. The company’s capital expenditure increased 66.3% to $13.8 million from $8.3 million a year ago.GuidanceFor 2016, SunCoke Energy expects consolidated adjusted EBITDA in the range of $210–$235 million.Adjusted EBITDA attributable to SunCoke Energy’s shareholder is expected in the range of $105–$124 million, reflecting the impact of public ownership in SunCoke Energy Partners, L.P. SXCP.The company expects domestic coke production of 4.0–4.1 million tons.Capital expenditure is estimated to be nearly $45 million.Cash from operations is expected in the range of $150 million to $170 million.Peer ReleasesAlliance Resource Partners LP ARLP reported adjusted earnings of 36 cents, lagging the Zacks consensus Estimates of 41 cents by 12.2%.CONSOL Energy Inc. CNX reported operating loss of 7 cents, narrower than the Zacks consensus Estimates of a loss of 9 cents.Zacks RankSunCoke Energy currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report CONSOL ENERGY (CNX): Free Stock Analysis Report ALLIANCE RES (ARLP): Free Stock Analysis Report SUNCOKE ENERGY (SXC): Free Stock Analysis Report SUNCOKE ENERGY (SXCP): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research