Investment Rating - The report indicates a positive outlook for the power sector, with thermal power companies expected to see growth rates between 30-80% in Q3 [5][8]. Core Insights - The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) has emphasized stabilizing electricity and coal prices to prevent vicious competition, leading to a positive performance in the power sector post-holiday [5][6]. - During the National Day holiday, the lowest electricity prices were better than previous years, attributed to increased demand from the service industry, which offset declines in industrial load [6][8]. - Hydropower performance in Q3 is expected to be strong due to favorable water conditions, with companies like Guizhou Qianyuan Power and Guangxi Guiguan Electric Power reporting significant profit increases [8]. Summary by Sections Electricity and Coal Prices - The report highlights the stabilization of electricity and coal prices, which has positively impacted the power sector's performance [5][6]. Thermal Power Growth - Thermal power companies are projected to experience growth rates of 30-80% in Q3, with traditional leaders performing well [5][8]. National Day Performance - The report notes that during the National Day holiday, only one day had negative spot prices in Shandong, indicating a surge in electricity demand from the service sector [6][8]. Hydropower Performance - Companies like Guizhou Qianyuan Power and Guangxi Guiguan Electric Power are expected to report significant profit increases due to favorable water conditions, with Guizhou Qianyuan Power projecting a net profit increase of 70-100% [8].