Core Insights - The company's revenue for the first three quarters of 2025 was 110.58 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 21.2%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 11.18 billion yuan, down 28.5% year-on-year. The decline in net profit for the third quarter was 21.9%, which is an improvement compared to the 31.5% drop in the first half of the year [1] - The increase in coal prices since July is attributed to regulatory measures aimed at stabilizing coal supply, with the average selling price for coal in the third quarter estimated at approximately 482 yuan per ton, up from 470 yuan per ton in the first half [1] - The tightening of supply has led to a recovery in coal prices, with the comprehensive trading price for Qinhuangdao port thermal coal (Q5500) reaching 693 yuan per ton as of October 31, up about 5.3% from the low of 658 yuan per ton in early July [2] - The company has the potential to increase its dividend payout ratio or acquire assets to enhance profits, with a current dividend policy of no less than 30% and a proposed payout ratio of 35% for 2024 [2] - If coal prices continue to rise, there is potential for upward adjustments in profit forecasts for 2026, which would positively impact the company's stock performance [3]
中煤能源(1898.HK):第三季盈利降幅收窄 反内卷带动煤炭价格回升