Zhong Guo Zheng Quan Bao·2026-01-09 13:35Core Viewpoint - Two major rare earth companies, Northern Rare Earth (600111) and Baogang Co. (600010), announced a price increase for rare earth concentrate for the first quarter of 2026, setting the new price at 26,834 yuan/ton (excluding tax, dry weight, REO=50%) [1][2][3] Group 1: Price Adjustments - Northern Rare Earth announced the new price of 26,834 yuan/ton for Q1 2026, with a price adjustment of 536.68 yuan/ton for every 1% change in REO [2][3] - The previous price for Q4 2025 was set at 26,205 yuan/ton, with a corresponding adjustment of 524.1 yuan/ton for every 1% change in REO [2][3] - Northern Rare Earth has increased its rare earth concentrate prices for six consecutive quarters, with the last six prices being 26,205 yuan/ton, 19,109 yuan/ton, 18,825 yuan/ton, 18,618 yuan/ton, 17,782 yuan/ton, and 16,741 yuan/ton [2] Group 2: Company Performance - Northern Rare Earth reported a revenue of 30.292 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 40.50%, and a net profit of 1.541 billion yuan, up 280.27% year-on-year [4] - Baogang Co. achieved a revenue of 48.08 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, showing a year-on-year decline of 3.58%, but turned a profit with a net profit of 233 million yuan [5] Group 3: Market Dynamics - The price of rare earth products is influenced by multiple factors including market supply and demand, costs, and expectations, with prices gradually increasing [4] - Northern Rare Earth emphasizes that stable price fluctuations within a reasonable range are beneficial for the development of the entire rare earth industry chain [4]