Core Viewpoint - The report highlights the growth of China's beer production, indicating a positive trend in the industry with a year-on-year increase in production volume. Industry Summary - As of September 2025, China's beer production reached 3.04 million kiloliters, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 3.1% [1] - From January to September 2025, the cumulative beer production in China was 30.952 million kiloliters, showing a cumulative growth of 3.7% [1] Company Summary - Listed companies in the beer industry include Zhujiang Beer (002461), Chongqing Beer (600132), Yanjing Beer (000729), Lanzhou Yellow River (000929), and Huichuan Beer (600573) [1] - The report by Zhiyan Consulting provides insights into the non-alcoholic beer market dynamics and competitive strategies from 2025 to 2031 [1]

Market Overview - The non-liquor sector experienced a decline of 0.95% on November 18, with Yanjing Beer leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3939.81, down 0.81%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13080.49, down 0.92% [1] Stock Performance - Key stocks in the non-liquor sector showed varied performance, with ST Xifa closing at 12.32, up 0.49%, while other notable declines included Caijing Beer down 2.41% to 12.14 and Huichuan Beer down 2.41% to 12.15 [2] - The trading volume and turnover for selected stocks indicated significant activity, with Chongqing Beer recording a turnover of 1.33 billion and ST Xifa at 47.48 million [1][2] Capital Flow - The non-liquor sector saw a net outflow of 109 million from major funds, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 115 million [2] - Detailed capital flow data showed that ST Xifa had a net inflow of 671,900 from major funds, while other stocks like ST Yedao experienced significant outflows [3]

Core Viewpoint - Huiquan Beer experienced a stock price decline of 2.01% on November 18, with a current price of 12.20 CNY per share and a total market capitalization of 3.05 billion CNY [1] Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, Huiquan Beer reported a revenue of 576 million CNY, representing a year-on-year decrease of 2.59%. However, the net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 23.70% to 98.56 million CNY [2] - The company has distributed a total of 262 million CNY in dividends since its A-share listing, with 47.5 million CNY distributed over the past three years [2] Stock Market Activity - As of 09:54 on November 18, the trading volume was 17.74 million CNY, with a turnover rate of 0.58%. The net outflow of main funds was 861,800 CNY, with large orders accounting for 12.19% of purchases and 17.05% of sales [1] - Year-to-date, Huiquan Beer’s stock price has increased by 9.12%, with a 1.16% rise over the last five trading days, a 4.27% increase over the last 20 days, and a 0.91% increase over the last 60 days [1] Company Overview - Huiquan Beer, officially known as Fujian Yanjing Huiquan Beer Co., Ltd., was established on February 4, 1997, and went public on February 26, 2003. The company primarily engages in the manufacturing and sales of beer, with beer sales accounting for 98.08% of its revenue [1][2] - As of September 30, the number of shareholders was 15,700, a decrease of 11.47% from the previous period, while the average circulating shares per person increased by 12.96% to 15,902 shares [2]

Market Performance - The non-liquor sector increased by 0.74% compared to the previous trading day, with ST Xifa leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4029.5, up 0.73%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13476.52, up 1.78% [1] Stock Highlights - ST Xifa (000752) closed at 12.22, with a rise of 2.43% and a trading volume of 58,400 shares, amounting to a transaction value of 70.30 million [1] - CITIC Nia (600084) closed at 5.96, up 2.41%, with a trading volume of 96,700 shares and a transaction value of 57.06 million [1] - Pearl River Beer (002461) closed at 9.84, increasing by 2.18%, with a trading volume of 192,200 shares [1] - Huichuan Beer (600573) closed at 12.33, up 1.57%, with a trading volume of 66,740 shares and a transaction value of 82.34 million [1] Fund Flow Analysis - The non-liquor sector experienced a net outflow of 67.92 million from institutional investors, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 105 million [2] - The main stocks with significant fund flow include: - Piao Pan Sha Xu (600600) with a net inflow of 18.97 million from institutional investors [3] - CITIC Nia (600084) with a net inflow of 3.87 million from institutional investors [3] - ST Xifa (000752) with a net inflow of 3.01 million from institutional investors [3]

Market Overview - On November 7, the non-liquor sector declined by 0.18% compared to the previous trading day, with *ST Lanhuang leading the decline [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3997.56, down 0.25%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13404.06, down 0.36% [1] Stock Performance - Notable stock performances in the non-liquor sector included: - Mogao Co., Ltd. (600543) closed at 6.49, up 0.46% with a trading volume of 48,300 shares and a turnover of 31.33 million yuan [1] - Jiu You Limited (000729) closed at 11.71, up 0.26% with a trading volume of 100,500 shares and a turnover of 118 million yuan [1] - Huaiqiang Mountain (601579) closed at 21.43, up 0.23% with a trading volume of 110,300 shares [1] - *ST Lanhuang (000929) closed at 8.63, down 1.82% with a trading volume of 30,400 shares and a turnover of 26.38 million yuan [2] Capital Flow - The non-liquor sector experienced a net outflow of 54.49 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 38.48 million yuan [2] - The capital flow for specific stocks showed: - Zhujiang Beer (002461) had a net inflow of 4.25 million yuan from institutional investors, but a net outflow of 3.61 million yuan from retail investors [3] - *ST Lanhuang experienced a net outflow of 1.70 million yuan from institutional investors [3]

Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the food and beverage industry is "Outperform" [1] Core Insights - The report highlights that the liquor sector is actively releasing pressure on financial statements, with the industry gradually bottoming out. The frozen food sector is witnessing a turning point, while the soft drink and snack sectors maintain high levels of prosperity [3][4][30] Summary by Sections 1. Liquor - The liquor sector's total revenue for the first three quarters of 2025 was CNY 319.23 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 5.76%, with net profit down 6.85% to CNY 122.67 billion. In Q3 alone, revenue fell 18.38% to CNY 78.48 billion, and net profit dropped 22.00% to CNY 28.09 billion [14][28] - High-end liquor brands like Moutai showed stable growth, while others like Wuliangye and Luzhou Laojiao faced significant declines. Moutai's revenue grew by 9.28% year-on-year, while Wuliangye's fell by 10.26% [17][19] - The second-tier liquor brands, such as Fenjiu, showed resilience with a revenue increase of 5.00%, while others like Shui Jing Fang and Shede experienced declines [26][22] 2. Soft Drinks - The soft drink sector saw significant growth, with companies like Dongpeng Beverage reporting a 34.13% increase in revenue year-on-year. The energy drink segment, particularly, showed robust growth [30][31] - The introduction of new flavors and products, such as Dongpeng's summer limited edition, contributed to the sustained high growth rates in this sector [30] 3. Dairy Products - The dairy sector, led by Yili, maintained stable performance despite high base effects, with significant growth in milk powder and cold drink products. New Dairy's low-temperature products continued to show double-digit growth [4][31] 4. Frozen Foods - The frozen food industry is experiencing a turning point, with companies noting that the price war has peaked. The focus is shifting towards rational competition and value [7][30] 5. Snacks - The snack sector is undergoing strategic adjustments, with member stores and instant retail becoming key growth channels. The overall consumption environment remains weak, but the snack sector is adapting with targeted strategies [7][30]

Market Overview - The non-baijiu sector increased by 0.21% compared to the previous trading day, with CITIC Neya leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3976.52, up 0.55%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13404.06, up 0.19% [1] Stock Performance - CITIC Neya (600084) closed at 5.71, up 5.16% with a trading volume of 131,300 shares and a turnover of 74.32 million yuan [1] - ST Yedao (600238) closed at 7.00, up 4.48% with a trading volume of 132,900 shares and a turnover of 91.91 million yuan [1] - Mogao Co. (600543) closed at 6.33, up 2.76% with a trading volume of 96,700 shares and a turnover of 61.06 million yuan [1] - Weilang Co. (603779) closed at 7.17, up 2.14% with a trading volume of 173,600 shares and a turnover of 52.49 million yuan [1] Capital Flow - The non-baijiu sector experienced a net outflow of 15.33 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 2.30 million yuan [2] - The main capital inflow was observed in Zhujiang Beer (002461) with a net inflow of 12.44 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - ST Yedao (600238) had a net inflow of 9.26 million yuan from institutional investors, but a net outflow from retail investors [3] Summary of Key Stocks - Zhujiang Beer (002461) had a net inflow of 12.44 million yuan from institutional investors, but a net outflow of 22.97 million yuan from retail investors [3] - ST Yedao (600238) saw a net inflow of 9.26 million yuan from institutional investors, with a net outflow from both retail and speculative investors [3] - CITIC Neya (600084) had a net inflow of 2.54 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors experienced a net outflow [3]

Market Overview - The non-liquor sector increased by 0.1% on October 31, with *ST Yedao leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3954.79, down 0.81%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13378.21, down 1.14% [1] Stock Performance - The top performers in the non-liquor sector included: - *ST Yedao: Closed at 6.70, up 1.67% with a trading volume of 76,500 shares [1] - Zhirun Co.: Closed at 25.18, up 1.37% with a trading volume of 80,700 shares [1] - Jinfeng Wine: Closed at 5.71, up 1.24% with a trading volume of 90,100 shares [1] - Other notable stocks included: - Huichuan Beer: Closed at 11.41, up 1.06% [1] - ST Xifa: Closed at 11.25, up 0.81% [1] Capital Flow - The non-liquor sector experienced a net outflow of 44.38 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 51.71 million yuan [2] - The capital flow for specific stocks showed: - *ST Yedao: Net outflow of 6.65 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - Zhujiang Beer: Net inflow of 328,580 yuan from institutional investors [3] - Huichuan Beer: Net inflow of 105,040 yuan from institutional investors [3]

Market Overview - The non-baijiu sector increased by 0.32% compared to the previous trading day, with Kuaijishan leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3986.9, down 0.73%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13532.13, down 1.16% [1] Stock Performance - Kuaijishan (601579) closed at 22.75, up 5.42% with a trading volume of 243,600 shares [1] - Other notable stocks include: - Jiu You Xian Jiu (000729) at 11.83, up 1.02% [1] - Chongqing Beer (600132) at 53.50, up 0.96% [1] - Gu Zhi Lang La (600600) at 65.70, up 0.20% [1] - The overall performance of the non-baijiu sector showed mixed results, with several stocks experiencing declines [1][2] Capital Flow - The non-baijiu sector saw a net outflow of 47.92 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 8.39 million yuan [2] - Notable capital flows include: - Kuaijishan had a net inflow of 77.35 million yuan from institutional investors, but a net outflow of 78.27 million yuan from retail investors [3] - Zhujiang Beer (002461) experienced a small net inflow from retail investors of 2.12 million yuan despite a net outflow from institutional and speculative investors [3]

Market Performance - The non-liquor sector increased by 0.09% compared to the previous trading day, with *ST Lanhua leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3996.94, up 1.18%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13489.4, up 1.51% [1] Stock Highlights - *ST Lanhua closed at 8.91, with a rise of 3.36% and a trading volume of 44,800 shares, totaling a transaction value of 39.68 million yuan [1] - Huaiqian Beer (惠泉啤酒) and ST Xifa (ST西发) also showed modest gains of 0.69% and 0.54%, respectively [1] - Zhangyu A (张裕A) experienced a decline of 1.51%, closing at 21.53 with a trading volume of 33,500 shares [2] Capital Flow Analysis - The non-liquor sector saw a net outflow of 797,100 yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 6,544,780 yuan [2] - Speculative funds had a net inflow of 66,245,000 yuan, indicating a shift in investor sentiment [2] Individual Stock Capital Flow - Kuaijishan (会稽山) had a net outflow of 27,921,000 yuan from institutional investors, while it saw a net inflow of 12,754,600 yuan from speculative funds [3] - Qingdao Beer (青岛啤酒) recorded a net inflow of 20,624,600 yuan from institutional investors, with a significant net outflow of 40,225,200 yuan from retail investors [3]