EBSCN·2026-01-26 06:07Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the public utility sector, indicating an expected investment return exceeding 15% over the next 6-12 months [5]. Core Insights - The public utility sector saw a 2.27% increase this week, ranking 15th among 31 sectors, while the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.84% [21]. - The total electricity market transaction volume for 2025 reached 66,394 billion kilowatt-hours, a year-on-year increase of 7.4%, accounting for 64.0% of total social electricity consumption [2][15]. - The peak electricity load in the country surpassed 1.4 billion kilowatts for the first time in winter, reaching 1.417 billion kilowatts due to a cold wave [2][15]. - The report highlights significant profit growth for companies like Qianyuan Power, which expects a net profit of 567-633 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 160%-190% [10]. Summary by Sections Market Overview - The public utility sector's performance this week included a 2.71% increase in thermal power, a 7.21% increase in photovoltaic power, and a 4.56% increase in energy comprehensive services [21]. - Domestic and imported coal prices have decreased, with domestic coal prices dropping to below 700 yuan per ton [2][12]. Key Events - The report notes that the annual long-term contract bidding results are being disclosed, with expectations of reasonable outcomes due to the decline in coal prices [3]. - The average on-grid electricity price for 2025 is projected to be around 513.29 yuan per megawatt-hour, reflecting a slight increase compared to the previous year [11]. Company Performance - Companies like Longxin Technology and Guangdong Power A are expected to see significant profit growth, while Guangdong Power A anticipates a decline in profits by 21.45%-40.12% [10][11]. - The report suggests focusing on national thermal power operators such as Huaneng International and Guodian Power, which are expected to maintain stable dividends [3].