2026-02-10 00:25Investment Rating - The report maintains a strong investment rating for the public utility sector, emphasizing a focus on "dividend + growth" opportunities and an increased allocation towards solid waste management in the environmental sector [1][5]. Core Insights - The public utility sector's fund allocation stabilized and increased in Q4 2025, with a market value of approximately 144.54 billion yuan, accounting for 0.39% of total fund allocation, a slight increase of 0.02% from the previous quarter [5][18]. - The report highlights the importance of focusing on leading companies that possess both dividend attributes and growth potential, particularly in light of improved profitability expectations due to capacity and electricity price policies [5][23]. - The environmental sector is advised to concentrate on solid waste management operations and companies with marginal improvements or thematic flexibility, as the demand for green fuels continues to tighten [5][27]. Summary by Sections Public Utility Sector Dynamics - In February 2026, the average transaction price for electricity in Jiangsu was 312.80 yuan/MWh, a decrease of 3.67% month-on-month and 23.89% year-on-year. In Shanxi, the average price was 288.65 yuan/MWh, down 1.17% month-on-month and 10.95% year-on-year [2][41]. - The total national power generation in December 2025 was approximately 858.6 billion kWh, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 1.46% and a month-on-month increase of 10.19% [2][44]. Fund Holdings Overview - The top ten stocks in the public utility sector by fund holdings in Q4 2025 included Changjiang Electric Power, Huaneng International, and China Nuclear Power, with significant increases in holdings for Huaneng International and Changjiang Electric Power [5][23][24]. - In the environmental sector, the top ten stocks by fund holdings included Weiming Environmental and Huanlan Environment, with notable increases in holdings for Weiming Environmental and Dadi Ocean [5][27][28]. Price Tracking - The report tracks the price trends of various energy sources, noting that the CCI index for thermal coal was 696 yuan/ton as of February 4, 2026, reflecting a slight increase [7][29]. - The LNG ex-factory price index in China was reported at 3965 yuan/ton, showing a decrease of 1.98% [8][29].