Changjiang Securities·2025-10-19 12:44Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the coal industry [9]. Core Insights - The recent surge in thermal coal prices is attributed to unexpected demand due to climate anomalies and tightened supply from production checks. The report suggests that similar conditions to previous price spikes could lead to further price increases in Q4 2025 [2][6][7]. - The coal index (Yangtze) increased by 4.14% this week, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 6.37 percentage points, ranking 2nd out of 32 industries [6][15]. - As of October 17, the market price for thermal coal at Qinhuangdao was 748 RMB/ton, up 43 RMB/ton week-on-week, while coking coal prices at Jingtang Port rose to 1710 RMB/ton, an increase of 80 RMB/ton [6][15][44]. Summary by Sections Recent Trends - The report highlights that the thermal coal price has seen a significant increase due to early winter conditions and tight supply. The price is expected to continue to rise in Q4 due to these factors [6][16]. - The daily coal consumption across 25 provinces was 5.188 million tons, a decrease of 5.4% week-on-week but an increase of 0.8% year-on-year [16][36]. Price Movements - The report notes that the thermal coal price has increased by 6.10% recently, with significant price movements observed in the past five years during similar conditions [7][44]. - The report also discusses the historical context of price increases, identifying key periods where prices surged due to supply constraints and demand spikes [7]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on coal stocks that have shown signs of bottom reversal and possess defensive characteristics, particularly in light of the ongoing trade tensions [7]. - Specific companies highlighted for their potential include Yanzhou Coal Mining, China Shenhua Energy, and Shanxi Coal International Energy [7][28].