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Source Document for Event 12 (14-08-2026)

Below is the fully updated and integrated research document—now current as of August 14, 2026—incorporating the existing analysis (as of August 13) and clarifying that no new closing-price data is yet available for August 14 or August 15, 2026. This makes forecast planning imminent and highly sensitive to end‑of‑week trading.

Title: Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa S.A. – Will It Close Above 26 PLN on August 15, 2026?
Reference Share Price: ~26 PLN on August 8, 2026
Current Date: August 14, 2026
Resolution Date: August 15, 2026

1. Company Overview & Strategic Context (Reaffirmed)

Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa S.A. remains Poland’s largest producer of coking coal, supplying approximately 12 million tonnes annually to the EU steel industry (en.wikipedia.org). Strategically, it continues to build future reserve potential following the mid‑June 2026 concession for exploration of the “Dębieńsko 1” coal and methane deposit.

2. Operational Performance & Price Dynamics (Reaffirmed)

In Q2 2026, JSW’s Group produced 3.23 million tonnes of coal and 0.67 million tonnes of coke, totaling 6.46 million tonnes of coal and 1.43 million tonnes of coke year‑to‑date—achieving approximately 48.6 percent of annual coal and 41.6 percent of coke production targets (publicnow.com).

Operationally, production levels remained steady compared to Q1 and were supported by improved pricing: average coal selling price rose by 6.2 percent QoQ (to 767.40 zł/t) and by 12.4 percent YoY, coke price rose 7.6 percent QoQ (publicnow.com). These dynamics continue to reinforce JSW’s performance fundamentals.

3. Share Price Behavior Through Late July (Reaffirmed)

Detailed price data through July 28, 2026 reinforces the following observations:

• JSW’s intraday highs frequently exceed 26 PLN, often reaching the 26.3–26.7 PLN range.
• However, closing prices have consistently remained below 26 PLN through late July:

  • July 28: closed at 25.10 PLN (investing.com).
  • July 24–27: closed between 25.40 and 25.84 PLN; intraday highs up to 26.55 PLN (biznesradar.pl).
  • July 20–23: closed near 25.90–25.99 PLN; intraday peaks between 26.31 and 26.69 PLN (biznesradar.pl).

This illustrates recurrent intraday resilience around the 26 PLN threshold, though sustained closing strength has been absent.

4. New Data Check as of August 14, 2026

A targeted search found no publicly available closing price data for August 14 or preliminary indication for August 15, 2026. Historical data sources, including Investing.com and BiznesRadar, currently only cover up to late July. This leaves a data gap for early‑ to mid‑August, making real‑time monitoring essential.

5. Market Forecasts & Sentiment (Reaffirmed)

Forecasting sources remain highly divergent. TradersUnion projects a year‑end average of 25.45 PLN and August monthly average of just 21.51 PLN—substantially below current levels. Conversely, Just2Trade projects August closing in the 41–45 PLN range—an implausible outlier citetradersunion.comj2t.com.

With these conflicting forecasts and the absence of a clear consensus, real‑time price action remains the most reliable guide.

6. Updated Probability & Context as of August 14

Supporting Factors for a Close Above 26 PLN:

  • Frequent intraday peaks above 26 PLN despite closing below suggest latent demand and psychological level recognition.
  • Q2 2026 fundamentals remain solid: production targets on track and price improvements in coal and coke segments.
  • Financial strength bolstered by asset divestments and cost management strategies.

Constraints & Risks:

  • No confirmed closings above 26 PLN since mid‑July; persistent resistance may weigh on trading unless new catalysts emerge.
  • Forecasts remain polarized and speculative.
  • Still‑unobserved August trading data limits definitive assessment. Market movement on August 14 and during pre‑close on August 15 will be critical.

Given current conditions as of August 14, 2026, the probability of a closing price above 26 PLN on August 15 remains moderately favorable, but precariously balanced.

7. Immediate Recommendations & Action Items

  1. Begin monitoring real-time data now, focusing on August 14 closing and any pre‑trading indicators for August 15.
  2. Track intraday high/low and closing levels closely—will 26 PLN be breached or overcome with a closing push?
  3. Monitor spot prices in the coking‑coal and steel sectors, which influence investor sentiment and JSW's outlook.
  4. Watch for any sudden news or disclosures, such as regulatory updates or commodity price shocks, that could shift sentiment abruptly.
  5. Prepare a last‑minute scenario matrix, for example:
    • Bullish: strong close above 26 PLN on August 14 or early on August 15, supported by positive sector signals.
    • Base: close just below or exactly at 26 PLN without new catalysts.
    • Bearish: gap down or weak momentum leading to a close significantly below 26 PLN.

Conclusion

As of August 14, 2026, Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa S.A. exhibits operational strength and occasional intraday resilience above 26 PLN, yet consistent closing power above that threshold has not materialized since mid‑July. With August closing just around the corner and no mid‑August data yet available, the outlook remains moderately favorable but highly sensitive to these final trading sessions. Real‑time data will be determinative.

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