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Source Document for Event 12 (15-08-2026)

Below is the fully updated and seamlessly integrated research document, now current as of August 15, 2026, incorporating both the existing analysis (as of August 14) and all newly identified developments as of today. This document remains focused on forecasting the likelihood that Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa S.A. (JSW) will close above 26 PLN on August 15, 2026.

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

1. Company Overview & Strategic Context (Reaffirmed)

Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa remains Poland’s largest producer of coking coal, with annual output around 12 million tonnes serving the EU steel sector. The company is progressing its strategic reserve profile, particularly after obtaining the mid‑June 2026 concession for exploring the “Dębieńsko 1” coal and methane deposit.(jsw.pl)

2. Operational Performance & Price Dynamics (Reaffirmed)

In Q2 2026, JSW produced 3.23 million tonnes of coal and 0.67 million tonnes of coke, bringing year‑to‑date totals to 6.46 million and 1.43 million tonnes respectively—achieving approximately 48.6% of annual coal and 41.6% of coke targets. Additionally, average coal selling prices increased 6.2% QoQ to 767.40 zł/t and 12.4% YoY, while coke prices rose 7.6% QoQ.(jsw.pl)

3. Share Price Behavior Through Late July (Reaffirmed)

Detailed historical data up to July 29, 2026 confirm:

  • Frequent intraday highs above 26 PLN, with peaks into the 26.3–27.6 PLN range.

  • Closing prices have mostly remained below 26 PLN, with notable exceptions mid‑July:

  • Other late‑July closings: July 20–28 ranged between 25.10 and 25.99 PLN, with intraday highs consistently exceeding 26 PLN.(stockanalysis.com)

4. Additional Historical Pricing Insight

Monthly price data confirm a downward trajectory from earlier 2026 highs:

  • May 2026: average ~28.02 PLN
  • June 2026: ~24.94 PLN
  • July 2026: ~25.40 PLN(digrin.com)

This trend underscores a retracement to mid‑20 PLN levels ahead of August.

5. New Data as of August 14–15, 2026

Our latest search confirms that no publicly available closing price data exists for August 14 or August 15, 2026. Neither Investing.com nor StockAnalysis.com displays data beyond July 29, 2026. The official JSW investor-relations site offers historical lookup functionality but no accessible data for these dates.(jsw.pl)

Therefore, as of August 15, 2026, real-time monitoring remains essential to capture these unreported close prices.

6. Forecasting Sources & Sentiment (Reaffirmed)

Forecast projections remain split:

  • TradersUnion projects a monthly average for August at 21.51 PLN and year-end average at 25.45 PLN—well below 26 PLN.
  • Just2Trade projects August closing in the 41–45 PLN range—an aggressive outlier with little grounding in recent trends.(j2t.com)

These extremes highlight the uncertainty and potential volatility in expectations.

7. Updated Probability & Context as of August 15

Supporting Factors for Close Above 26 PLN:

  • Historical intraday resilience above 26 PLN, especially mid‑July.
  • Strong Q2 fundamentals, with production on target and price improvements.
  • Strategic developments such as exploration concessions underpin long-term bullish sentiment.

Constraints & Risks:

  • No confirmed closing above 26 PLN since mid‑July, with most late‑July closings under 26 PLN.
  • No accessible August data, meaning forecasts remain speculative until confirmed post-close.
  • Forecast divergence underscores sentiment ambiguity and limited conviction.

8. Immediate Recommendations & Action Items

  1. Monitor live trading data today (August 15)—especially intraday highs, lows, and, critically, closing price.
  2. Track intraday price dynamics closely—does momentum push through 26 PLN into a close?
  3. Observe correlated sectors, namely coking‑coal and steel, for sentiment spillover.
  4. Remain alert for last-minute disclosures or macro shifts affecting coal or commodities markets.
  5. Prepare a live scenario matrix, including:
    • Bullish scenario: closing above 26 PLN with strong intraday trend.
    • Base scenario: close near but below 26 PLN.
    • Bearish scenario: weak momentum, failure to breach 26 PLN threshold.

9. Conclusion

As of August 15, 2026, JSW exhibits a sturdy operational profile and repeated intraday strength above 26 PLN, yet sustained closing power above this level remains elusive. With no closing data available yet for August 14 or early August 15, the outcome remains uncertain—moderately favorable but highly sensitive to today's trading dynamics.

Please confirm once the closing price is available, and let me know if you’d like help integrating live data feeds, building probabilistic models based on today's activity, or establishing real-time alert systems.

Note: Once the August 15 closing price is reported, this document should be updated immediately to finalize forecast accuracy and outcome assessment.