Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the food and beverage industry [5] Core Insights - The upcoming Spring Festival is expected to boost sales in the liquor sector, with Moutai leading the industry towards an unexpected improvement. Short-term focus should be on the demand for the Spring Festival, while medium-term investments should target leading brands across various price segments [1] - In the beer segment, new product launches are being prepared, with a focus on high-growth channels and consumer trends towards personalized and diversified consumption [2] - The baking sector is showing stable performance, with companies like Lihigh Foods preparing for the sales peak and benefiting from favorable policies regarding cream products [3] Summary by Relevant Sections Liquor Sector - The Spring Festival is driving demand, with Moutai expected to lead the market. Key short-term stocks include Guizhou Moutai, Guo Jiu Gong Jiu, and others, while medium-term focus should be on Wuliangye and Shanxi Fenjiu [1] Beer Sector - Current beer sales are in a low season, but new product launches and high growth in instant retail channels are promising. Companies like Chongqing Beer are launching new 1L cans to meet consumer preferences [2] Food Sector - Lihigh Foods is preparing for the sales peak with a focus on quality over quantity, while Anqi Yeast is benefiting from declining sugarcane prices, enhancing profit margins [3] - Yizhi Konjac is experiencing rapid demand growth, with a stable supply chain and product innovation driving its market position [4]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The food and beverage sector is currently at a low position in terms of fundamentals and valuations, presenting significant investment opportunities as the peak season approaches [4][12] - The food and beverage index experienced a decline of 1.4% from January 19 to January 23, ranking 25th among 28 sectors, underperforming the CSI 300 by approximately 0.8 percentage points [12][13] - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 0.8% year-on-year in December 2025, indicating a mild recovery trend, and has returned to relatively high levels compared to recent years [4][12] - The upcoming Spring Festival is expected to catalyze performance in the sector, with strong demand for consumer goods, particularly in the snack segment, which continues to show upward momentum [4][12] Summary by Sections Weekly Insights - The food and beverage sector is positioned for a recovery as it approaches the peak season, with a notable increase in demand expected during the Spring Festival [4][12] - The sector's current valuation aligns with policy support aimed at boosting consumption, providing a safety margin for investments [4][12] Market Performance - The food and beverage index's performance was weaker than the broader market, with specific sub-sectors like snacks (+6.1%), processed foods (+4.9%), and baked goods (+4.3%) showing relative strength [12][13] Upstream Data - Recent data indicates a decline in some upstream raw material prices, with whole milk powder prices down 13.5% year-on-year as of January 20, 2026 [19][21] - The price of fresh milk was reported at 3.03 CNY per kilogram, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 2.6% [19][21] Alcohol Industry Data - In December 2025, the production of liquor (65-degree equivalent) decreased by 12.1% year-on-year, with a total production of 354.9 million liters for the year [42][43] Recommended Investment Targets - Key investment opportunities identified include raw milk/dairy products, the snack sector, and the restaurant supply chain, with specific companies highlighted for their growth potential [4][5][12]

Market Overview - The beverage and dairy sector experienced a decline of 0.18% on January 23, with Miaokelan leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4136.16, up 0.33%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 14439.66, up 0.79% [1] Stock Performance - Notable gainers in the beverage and dairy sector included: - Quanyangquan (code: 681009) with a closing price of 8.37, up 2.45% and a trading volume of 419,500 shares, totaling 351 million yuan [1] - Huanlejia (code: 300997) closed at 24.80, up 2.31% with a trading volume of 98,400 shares, totaling 242 million yuan [1] - Qiaoyuan Beverage (code: 603156) closed at 33.86, up 1.93% with a trading volume of 108,900 shares, totaling 364 million yuan [1] - Conversely, the following stocks saw declines: - Miaokelan (code: 600882) closed at 23.75, down 3.34% with a trading volume of 153,200 shares, totaling 368 million yuan [2] - Weiweijia (code: 600300) closed at 3.71, down 2.11% with a trading volume of 665,200 shares, totaling 248 million yuan [2] - New Dairy (code: 002946) closed at 19.19, down 1.34% with a trading volume of 45,200 shares, totaling 86.94 million yuan [2] Capital Flow - The beverage and dairy sector saw a net outflow of 141 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 229 million yuan [2] - Detailed capital flow for selected stocks includes: - Yili Group (code: 600887) with a net inflow of 1.10 billion yuan from institutional investors, but a net outflow of 162.69 million yuan from retail investors [3] - Huangshi Group (code: 002329) had a net inflow of 13.98 million yuan from institutional investors, with a net outflow of 5.66 million yuan from retail investors [3] - Liziyuan (code: 605337) saw a net inflow of 8.75 million yuan from institutional investors, with a net outflow of 1.70 million yuan from retail investors [3]

Core Viewpoint - The AI Fund Nuon New Power Flexible Allocation Mixed A (320018) reported a profit of 4.9971 million yuan for Q4 2025, with a weighted average profit per fund share of 0.2548 yuan. The fund's net value growth rate for the reporting period was 7.26%, and the fund size reached 65.8123 million yuan by the end of Q4 2025 [3][14]. Fund Performance - As of January 22, the unit net value of the fund was 3.565 yuan. The fund manager, Li Xiaojie, has managed four funds over the past year, all of which have yielded positive returns. The highest growth rate among these funds was 48.16% for Nuon Low Carbon Economy Stock A, while the lowest was 5.05% for Nuon Huili Mixed A [3]. - The fund's net value growth rates over various periods are as follows: 2.18% over the last three months (ranking 1015/1286), 2.83% over the last six months (ranking 1146/1286), 16.89% over the last year (ranking 980/1286), and -15.38% over the last three years (ranking 1190/1286) [3]. Investment Strategy - The fund's Q4 holdings were primarily in dividend-related assets such as banks, oil and petrochemicals, and non-bank financials. The fund reduced its allocation in the banking sector while increasing its positions in non-bank financials and oil and petrochemicals [3]. Risk Metrics - The fund's Sharpe ratio over the last three years was -0.0472, ranking 1192/1275 among comparable funds [8]. - The maximum drawdown over the last three years was 30.05%, with the largest single-quarter drawdown occurring in Q1 2022 at 17.43% [10]. Portfolio Composition - As of December 31, the fund's average stock position over the last three years was 74.15%, compared to the industry average of 72.57%. The fund reached a peak stock position of 79.28% at the end of 2021 and a low of 51.69% by the end of Q3 2022 [13]. - The top ten holdings of the fund as of Q4 2025 included China Ping An, China Pacific Insurance, China Petroleum, Oppein Home, China Shenhua, New China Life Insurance, Sinopec, Shaanxi Coal and Chemical Industry, Yili Group, and Jiangsu Bank [17].

Core Viewpoint - The recent appreciation of the RMB is expected to benefit the food and beverage sector through reduced import costs, improved domestic demand, and increased foreign investment allocation [1][2]. Group 1: Recent Developments - The RMB has accelerated its appreciation, breaking the 7 mark offshore on December 25 and reaching 6.96 onshore by January 22, indicating enhanced economic momentum and improved export competitiveness [1]. - Historical analysis shows that during previous RMB appreciation cycles (May-November 2020 and November-December 2022), the food and beverage sector outperformed the CSI 300 index by 18% and 12%, respectively [2]. Group 2: Cost, Demand, and Valuation Dynamics - Cost: The appreciation of the RMB reduces the converted prices of imported raw materials, leading to lower manufacturing costs and improved profitability. Key raw materials affected include soybeans, palm oil, oats, barley, and tree nuts [2]. - Demand: The recovery of domestic demand is a fundamental support for the strong RMB, which will further lower companies' restocking costs, shifting the industry from passive destocking to active restocking, thus reinforcing demand resilience [2]. - Valuation: The liquidity remains ample during the RMB appreciation cycle, enhancing the inflow of foreign capital into A-shares, which is expected to bring liquidity premiums to the food and beverage sector, known for its high foreign ownership [2]. Group 3: Investment Recommendations - The report highlights three main lines of focus for investment: 1. Cost benefits, recommending companies such as Ximai Food, Lihigh Food, Miaokelando, Qiaqia Food, and H&H [3]. 2. Demand recovery, recommending companies like Anjijia Food, Qianwei Central Kitchen, Youran Dairy, Modern Farming, New Dairy, and Wancheng Group [3]. 3. Valuation recovery, recommending companies including Yili Group, Mengniu Dairy, Xianle Health, Weilong Delicious, and Yanjinpuzi [3].

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Core Viewpoint - The company is optimistic about the long-term prospects of its water business, which is currently in the early exploration and pilot stage [1] Group 1: Business Development - The company's products, Yili Kexin mineral water and freshly brewed tea, have been deployed in many cities and have achieved rapid growth over the past two years [1] - Yili Kexin freshly brewed tea is the first screw-cap freshly brewed tea in China, utilizing a patented fresh-keeping cap technology that preserves freeze-dried tea powder, allowing for instant dissolution in 3 seconds for a fresh tea experience [1] Group 2: Future Strategy - The company aims to enhance product quality and brand strength while expanding more channels and regions to reach a broader consumer base [1] - The company hopes that these efforts will contribute significantly to its future growth [1]

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