


Core Viewpoint - Despite the pressure on coal sector companies' profits due to declining coal prices in the first half of 2025, listed companies are generally maintaining or increasing their dividends, indicating confidence in the long-term stability of the industry [1] Group 1: Company Performance - China Shenhua (601088) and Shanxi Coking Coal (000983) have implemented their first interim dividends, while Shougang Resources has raised its interim dividend payout ratio to 76% [1] - The performance of leading thermal coal and coking coal companies reflects their confidence in the industry's long-term development [1] Group 2: Market Outlook - The expectation of high coal prices remaining stable in the second half of the year suggests that investment in the sector will continue to focus on dividend logic [1] - Leading thermal coal companies with high long-term contracts are expected to maintain good sales realization and stable profits, with a continued trend of strong cash flow [1] - The rising expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve may further enhance the allocation value of high dividend yield companies [1]