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Source Document for Event 12 (10-08-2026)

Below is the fully updated research document, seamlessly integrating the preexisting material with newly retrieved information to support forecasting whether JSW S.A. will finish above 26 PLN per share by August 15, 2026.

Title: Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa S.A. above 26 PLN on August 15, 2026
Reference Share Price: Approximately 26 PLN as of August 8, 2026 (user-specified)
Current Date: August 10, 2026
Resolution Date: August 15, 2026

1. Company Profile & Strategic Significance

  • Overview: JSW S.A., headquartered in Jastrzębie-Zdrój, is a principal Polish coal mining company, producing around 12 million tonnes annually (jsw.pl).
  • Strategic Role: As the largest producer of coking coal in the EU, JSW serves as a critical supplier to the steel industry (jsw.pl).
  • Expansion and Concession: In mid‑June 2026, JSW secured a concession to explore the “Dębieńsko 1” coal and methane deposit, potentially enhancing its long-term reserves (jsw.pl).

2. Operational & Production Performance

  • Q1 2026: JSW produced over 3.2 million tonnes of coal (+13.1% YoY) and nearly 0.8 million tonnes of coke (+7.1% YoY), while reporting a net loss of PLN 615.9 million and EBITDA (ex non-recurring items) of –PLN 192.4 million. Mining cash costs fell by 8.9%, and cash conversion costs dropped by 28.5% (ebs.publicnow.com).
  • Q2 2026: The Group produced 3.23 million tonnes of coal and 0.67 million tonnes of coke, bringing H1 totals to 6.46 million tonnes of coal and 1.43 million tonnes of coke—achieving 48.6% and 41.6% of annual targets, respectively (ebs.publicnow.com).
  • Progress on Social Programs: JSW began implementing its mining leave program in early July, with the first group of 1,123 employees starting to benefit from the arrangement, aiming to reduce social pressures and costs (jsw.pl).

3. Financial Position & Macroeconomic Support

  • Liquidity Support Mechanism: Earlier this year, the Polish government passed a legal amendment empowering the Investment Development Agency (ARP) to extend loans to strategic firms like JSW—a basis for future financial support if needed (jsw.pl).
  • Asset Sales & Restructuring: In late June 2026, JSW concluded an agreement to sell its holdings in Przedsiębiorstwo Budowy Szybów S.A. and Jastrzębskie Zakłady Remontowe to ARP, potentially improving funding flexibility (jsw.pl).

4. Recent Share Price Data

  • Late July 2026: JSW's stock traded between ~25.40 PLN and ~26.55 PLN, peaking just above 26 PLN (26.55 PLN, July 24) and settling at 25.10 PLN on July 28 (investing.com).
  • Late May 2026: Earlier, the stock had traded above 27 PLN (e.g., 27.12 PLN on May 28)(stockanalysis.com).

These figures suggest that 26 PLN is within a historical trading corridor, making reaching that level plausible.

5. Updated Forecasting Indicators

To assess the likelihood of JSW closing above 26 PLN on August 15, consider these updated indicators:

  1. Q3 Momentum: Whether Q3 production and cost improvements mirror Q1–Q2 trends.
  2. Commodity Price Movements: Global coking coal and coke price trajectories will heavily influence revenue and sentiment.
  3. Financial Support: Any further liquidity actions from ARP or government would likely bolster investor confidence.
  4. Operational Development: Progress on Dębieńsko 1 and Pniówek may signal future upside.
  5. Investor Sentiment: Market behavior, including trading above the 26 PLN threshold in July, indicates 26 PLN is a tangible barrier.
  6. Macro Environment: Broader Polish stock market and energy-sector trends could influence investor behavior.
  7. Q2 Quality of Execution: Stability in production and social programs implies operational resilience—a positive for price stability.

6. Summary & Outlook

  • JSW’s operational improvements (especially cost reductions) and social initiatives have added stability to its performance despite ongoing losses.
  • Its mid‑year production matches roughly half of annual objectives, with no glaring operational disruption observed going into Q3.
  • Financial flexibility is being enhanced through possible ARP support and asset divestitures, providing reassurance amid cost pressures.
  • Historic trading shows the stock has touched 26 PLN in late July, indicating that this threshold is reachable through mid‑August.
  • Risks remain: continued losses, lower commodity prices, or weak Q3 performance could prevent a rise above 26 PLN.

7. Recommended Next Steps for Forecasting

  • Secure real-time price data for early to mid‑August to capture momentum toward 26 PLN.
  • Watch for Q3 or interim updates, analyst commentary, or market reactions impacting investor sentiment.
  • Track commodity indices for coking coal and coke, directly influencing margin outlooks.
  • Monitor government/ARP communications for fresh support initiatives or liquidity measures.
  • Assess operational updates, especially on Dębieńsko 1 and Pniówek, for signals of future capacity improvements.

Conclusion

Given the trajectory of JSW's operational metrics, social program rollouts, and supportive financial restructuring, plus the stock's trading at or above 26 PLN in July, the probability of it closing above 26 PLN on August 15, 2026 appears moderately high, assuming stable Q3 performance and consistent coal pricing. However, any negative shift in fundamentals or sentiment could significantly diminish this likelihood.

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