QTC Energy vs US HRC Steel: why the prices moved differently

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QTC Energy Public Company Limited (QTC.BK)

Q3 202630 Jul – 2 Sep 2026

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QTC's order book, profit recovery and policy tailwinds drive growth outlook

Orders fully booked through 2026, expansion into Japan and Europe QTC's transformer orders are fully booked through end-2026, with rising demand from Japan, Europe and data centres. This gives revenue visibility and supports the 2 billion baht target, about 20% growth, pushing the stock up on confidence in future earnings.
This is a new, concrete demand signal that directly supports QTC's revenue growth and investor confidence.
Bidding for 300-400 million baht projects, PDP 2026 to boost demand QTC is bidding for new projects worth 300-400 million baht and sees the draft PDP 2026, targeting 70% clean energy, as a major demand driver. More grid investment means more transformer orders, supporting the revenue target and lifting the stock.
New project bids and a favorable long-term energy plan add to QTC's growth pipeline, a fresh positive catalyst.
Q2 profit recovery and data centre demand for second half QTC reported Q2 2026 net profit of 62 million baht on revenue of 748 million baht, up 75% year-on-year. Management expects a stronger second half from data centres needing over 1,000 MW and EV charging stations, boosting earnings and the share price.
This is the first earnings report showing a sharp recovery, a new fundamental positive for the stock.
Solar rooftop policy and new project bids support transformer demand Government support for residential solar rooftops and power buyback is expected to increase transformer demand. QTC is bidding for more utility projects, with a near 1 billion baht backlog, and says copper price surge is hedged, so costs are stable. This supports the 2026 revenue target.
New policy tailwind and bidding activity reinforce demand outlook, while copper hedging removes a cost concern.

August 202630 Jul – 2 Sep 2026

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QTC's order book, profit recovery and policy tailwinds drive growth outlook

Orders fully booked through 2026, expansion into Japan and Europe QTC's transformer orders are fully booked through end-2026, with rising demand from Japan, Europe and data centres. This gives revenue visibility and supports the 2 billion baht target, about 20% growth, pushing the stock up on confidence in future earnings.
This is a new, concrete demand signal that directly supports QTC's revenue growth and investor confidence.
Bidding for 300-400 million baht projects, PDP 2026 to boost demand QTC is bidding for new projects worth 300-400 million baht and sees the draft PDP 2026, targeting 70% clean energy, as a major demand driver. More grid investment means more transformer orders, supporting the revenue target and lifting the stock.
New project bids and a favorable long-term energy plan add to QTC's growth pipeline, a fresh positive catalyst.
Q2 profit recovery and data centre demand for second half QTC reported Q2 2026 net profit of 62 million baht on revenue of 748 million baht, up 75% year-on-year. Management expects a stronger second half from data centres needing over 1,000 MW and EV charging stations, boosting earnings and the share price.
This is the first earnings report showing a sharp recovery, a new fundamental positive for the stock.
Solar rooftop policy and new project bids support transformer demand Government support for residential solar rooftops and power buyback is expected to increase transformer demand. QTC is bidding for more utility projects, with a near 1 billion baht backlog, and says copper price surge is hedged, so costs are stable. This supports the 2026 revenue target.
New policy tailwind and bidding activity reinforce demand outlook, while copper hedging removes a cost concern.

Latest30 Jul – 2 Sep 2026

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QTC's order book, profit recovery and policy tailwinds drive growth outlook

Orders fully booked through 2026, expansion into Japan and Europe QTC's transformer orders are fully booked through end-2026, with rising demand from Japan, Europe and data centres. This gives revenue visibility and supports the 2 billion baht target, about 20% growth, pushing the stock up on confidence in future earnings.
This is a new, concrete demand signal that directly supports QTC's revenue growth and investor confidence.
Bidding for 300-400 million baht projects, PDP 2026 to boost demand QTC is bidding for new projects worth 300-400 million baht and sees the draft PDP 2026, targeting 70% clean energy, as a major demand driver. More grid investment means more transformer orders, supporting the revenue target and lifting the stock.
New project bids and a favorable long-term energy plan add to QTC's growth pipeline, a fresh positive catalyst.
Q2 profit recovery and data centre demand for second half QTC reported Q2 2026 net profit of 62 million baht on revenue of 748 million baht, up 75% year-on-year. Management expects a stronger second half from data centres needing over 1,000 MW and EV charging stations, boosting earnings and the share price.
This is the first earnings report showing a sharp recovery, a new fundamental positive for the stock.
Solar rooftop policy and new project bids support transformer demand Government support for residential solar rooftops and power buyback is expected to increase transformer demand. QTC is bidding for more utility projects, with a near 1 billion baht backlog, and says copper price surge is hedged, so costs are stable. This supports the 2026 revenue target.
New policy tailwind and bidding activity reinforce demand outlook, while copper hedging removes a cost concern.

US HRC Steel (STEEL.COMM)

Q3 202624 Jun – 10 Sep 2026

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AI and reshoring demand support steel, but Chinese oversupply caps gains

AI infrastructure drives steel demand AI data centers need heavy structural steel for server racks, floors, and cooling. With 831 projects under construction globally, this new demand supports US HRC prices, especially for modern electric-arc producers like Nucor and Steel Dynamics.
This is a major new source of demand that lifts steel prices.
Capital shifts to real economy, boosting steel A strategist says US capitalism is moving from buybacks to building real assets like steel, copper, and power. This reshoring and supply-chain trend means more investment in steel capacity and higher demand for US HRC.
It signals a broad shift that increases steel demand and investment.
USMCA talks create tariff uncertainty US and Mexico will hold a fourth round of USMCA talks in September. Progress on steel trade is positive, but unresolved issues like Section 232 tariffs (50% on steel) and US content rules keep uncertainty high, which can sway steel prices both ways.
Trade policy directly affects steel flows and prices, and the outcome is unclear.
Chinese oversupply weighs on steel prices Thailand's construction material index shows steel prices fell 0.6% in August due to excess Chinese supply. This global glut, with projected excess capacity of 745 million tons by 2028, pressures US HRC prices by keeping a lid on global benchmarks.
It is a key counterweight that limits price gains from demand.

August 202624 Jun – 10 Sep 2026

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AI and reshoring demand support steel, but Chinese oversupply caps gains

AI infrastructure drives steel demand AI data centers need heavy structural steel for server racks, floors, and cooling. With 831 projects under construction globally, this new demand supports US HRC prices, especially for modern electric-arc producers like Nucor and Steel Dynamics.
This is a major new source of demand that lifts steel prices.
Capital shifts to real economy, boosting steel A strategist says US capitalism is moving from buybacks to building real assets like steel, copper, and power. This reshoring and supply-chain trend means more investment in steel capacity and higher demand for US HRC.
It signals a broad shift that increases steel demand and investment.
USMCA talks create tariff uncertainty US and Mexico will hold a fourth round of USMCA talks in September. Progress on steel trade is positive, but unresolved issues like Section 232 tariffs (50% on steel) and US content rules keep uncertainty high, which can sway steel prices both ways.
Trade policy directly affects steel flows and prices, and the outcome is unclear.
Chinese oversupply weighs on steel prices Thailand's construction material index shows steel prices fell 0.6% in August due to excess Chinese supply. This global glut, with projected excess capacity of 745 million tons by 2028, pressures US HRC prices by keeping a lid on global benchmarks.
It is a key counterweight that limits price gains from demand.

Latest24 Jun – 10 Sep 2026

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AI and reshoring demand support steel, but Chinese oversupply caps gains

AI infrastructure drives steel demand AI data centers need heavy structural steel for server racks, floors, and cooling. With 831 projects under construction globally, this new demand supports US HRC prices, especially for modern electric-arc producers like Nucor and Steel Dynamics.
This is a major new source of demand that lifts steel prices.
Capital shifts to real economy, boosting steel A strategist says US capitalism is moving from buybacks to building real assets like steel, copper, and power. This reshoring and supply-chain trend means more investment in steel capacity and higher demand for US HRC.
It signals a broad shift that increases steel demand and investment.
USMCA talks create tariff uncertainty US and Mexico will hold a fourth round of USMCA talks in September. Progress on steel trade is positive, but unresolved issues like Section 232 tariffs (50% on steel) and US content rules keep uncertainty high, which can sway steel prices both ways.
Trade policy directly affects steel flows and prices, and the outcome is unclear.
Chinese oversupply weighs on steel prices Thailand's construction material index shows steel prices fell 0.6% in August due to excess Chinese supply. This global glut, with projected excess capacity of 745 million tons by 2028, pressures US HRC prices by keeping a lid on global benchmarks.
It is a key counterweight that limits price gains from demand.