Core Viewpoint - New Hope Service (03658) reported a mid-term performance for the six months ending June 30, 2025, showing a revenue of RMB 740 million, representing a year-on-year growth of 4.34% [1] - The profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 121 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.36% [1] - Earnings per share stood at RMB 0.149, with an interim dividend of HKD 0.11 [1] Financial Performance - Revenue reached RMB 740 million, up 4.34% year-on-year [1] - Shareholder profit amounted to RMB 121 million, an increase of 2.36% compared to the previous year [1] - Earnings per share were reported at RMB 0.149 [1] - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.11 [1]

Core Points - The "2025 Beijing Road Urban Job Fair" in Guangzhou aims to provide over 900 quality job opportunities across various sectors, addressing diverse job seeker needs [1][2] - The event features four functional areas: a financial zone for securities and insurance companies, a key employment area for high-demand positions, a new economy recruitment area for flexible jobs, and a policy consultation area for various employment services [1][2] Innovation Highlights - The introduction of the "Employment Bus" as a mobile interview space enhances communication between employers and job seekers, improving recruitment efficiency [2] - The event also includes a policy consultation area where staff provide one-on-one explanations of employment support policies, such as subsidies for graduates and social insurance benefits for flexible employment [2] Employment Trends - The increasing number of college graduates and changing employment expectations among young people present challenges for job matching, with a focus on high-quality employment [4] - Recommendations for job seekers include identifying career goals, enhancing skills, and adapting to new employment environments [4][5] Future Directions - The district plans to explore diversified recruitment service models and expand job opportunities, particularly in the biomedicine and life sciences sectors [5]

Group 1 - The poultry concept sector rose by 2.87%, ranking second in terms of increase among concept sectors, with 20 stocks rising, including Xiaoming Co., Tianma Technology, and Jingji Zhino, which increased by 10.34%, 8.15%, and 6.16% respectively [1][2] - The leading stocks in terms of net inflow of main funds include Xiaoming Co. with a net inflow of 71.28 million yuan, followed by Huadong Co., Tianma Technology, and Tiankang Biological with net inflows of 49.64 million yuan, 47.57 million yuan, and 35.89 million yuan respectively [1][2] - The main fund inflow rates for leading stocks are Huadong Co. at 12.51%, Guanghong Holdings at 11.56%, and Xiaoming Co. at 9.64% [2][3] Group 2 - The overall market performance shows that the poultry sector is gaining traction, with significant interest from main funds, indicating a positive sentiment towards the industry [1][2] - Stocks such as Jinlongyu, Yike Foods, and Shuanghui Development experienced declines of 0.84%, 0.25%, and 0.24% respectively, highlighting some volatility within the sector [1][3] - The trading volume and turnover rates for leading stocks in the poultry sector suggest active trading, with Xiaoming Co. having a turnover rate of 24.77% [2][3]

Group 1 - The aquaculture sector experienced a significant increase of 4.51% on August 26, with Xiaoming Co. leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3868.38, down 0.39%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 12473.17, up 0.26% [1] - Xiaoming Co. saw a closing price of 24.86, with a rise of 10.34%, and a trading volume of 309,200 shares, amounting to a transaction value of 739 million yuan [1] Group 2 - The main funds in the aquaculture sector had a net inflow of 340 million yuan, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 163 million yuan [2] - Among the stocks, Muyuan Foods had a net inflow of 163 million yuan from main funds, while Xiaoming Co. had a net inflow of 75 million yuan [3] - The trading volume for Muyuan Foods was 1,143,300 shares, with a closing price of 55.06, reflecting a rise of 7.16% [1][3]

Group 1 - A-shares main indices continue to strengthen, with the Shenzhen Component Index rising nearly 0.5%, and both the ChiNext Index and Shanghai Composite Index turning positive after previously dropping over 1% [1] - Sectors such as gaming, Huawei Ascend, and aquaculture saw significant gains, with nearly 3,100 stocks in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets rising [1] Group 2 - Notable stock performances include: - Aonong Biological (603363) up 10.08% with a market cap of 10.8 billion and a year-to-date increase of 17.23% - Muyuan Foods (002714) up 8.12% with a market cap of 303.5 billion and a year-to-date increase of 46.46% - Lihua Agricultural (300761) up 4.58% with a market cap of 1.74 billion and a year-to-date increase of 9.59% - Tiankang Biological (002100) up 4.53% with a market cap of 944.8 million and a year-to-date increase of 9.32% [2]

Core Viewpoint - New Hope's stock price has shown a significant increase this year, with a year-to-date rise of 14.90% and a recent uptick in trading activity, indicating positive market sentiment towards the company [2]. Financial Performance - For the first quarter of 2025, New Hope reported a revenue of 24.42 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2.13%. The net profit attributable to shareholders was 445 million yuan, marking a substantial increase of 122.99% [2]. - Cumulatively, New Hope has distributed 6.406 billion yuan in dividends since its A-share listing, with 109 million yuan distributed over the past three years [3]. Stock Market Activity - As of August 26, New Hope's stock price reached 10.29 yuan per share, with a trading volume of 319 million yuan and a market capitalization of 46.331 billion yuan [1]. - The stock has experienced a net inflow of 21.30 million yuan from main funds, with significant buying activity from large orders [1]. Shareholder Information - As of August 10, New Hope had 197,000 shareholders, with an average of 22,837 shares held per shareholder, indicating a slight decrease of 0.51% from the previous period [2]. - The top ten circulating shareholders include significant institutional investors, with notable reductions in holdings for some [3]. Business Overview - New Hope, established in March 1998, operates primarily in the feed, white feather poultry, pig farming, and food sectors, with feed accounting for 66.66% of its revenue, followed by the pig industry at 29.49% [2]. - The company is classified under the agricultural sector, specifically in pig farming, and is associated with various concepts including pork, poultry, feed, and rural e-commerce [2].

Group 1 - The issuance of a 500 million yuan medium-term note by New Hope Liuhe Co., Ltd. aims to support green finance initiatives in Sichuan province, focusing on "green, technological innovation, and rural revitalization" [1] - Sichuan Bank tailored a financial service plan for New Hope Liuhe, emphasizing green livestock and digital breeding technology innovation, leading to the issuance of a "green technology innovation bond" [1] - The bond was issued at a historical low interest rate of 1.95%, marking the lowest rate for medium-term notes in the agricultural and livestock sector in China [1] Group 2 - New Hope Liuhe is a leading enterprise in China's agricultural and livestock food industry and one of the top pig farming companies in the country [2] - Since 2014, Sichuan Bank has collaborated with New Hope Liuhe on bond underwriting, providing comprehensive financial services in the areas of green finance, technology, and rural development [2]

Core Insights - In July 2025, the total sales volume of major listed pig farming companies reached 14.36 million heads, marking a year-on-year increase of 14.82% but a month-on-month decrease of 4.9% [1][5] - The total revenue for these companies in July was 23.32 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 11.18% and a month-on-month decrease of 6.44% [1][11] Sales Volume Summary - Major companies like Muyuan Foods led the sales with 6.36 million heads, followed by Wens Foodstuffs and New Hope with sales exceeding 1.3 million heads each [1][6] - Companies such as Zhenghong Technology and Zhengbang Technology reported sales growth exceeding 200% year-on-year [1][6] - Over half of the companies experienced a sales growth rate in July that was lower than in June, with some companies like Zhenghong Technology and Jingji Zhino showing significant increases compared to the previous month [6][10] Revenue Summary - The top three companies by revenue in July were Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuffs, and New Hope, while companies like Dabeinong and Zhengbang Technology ranked fourth and fifth respectively [11][12] - Zhenghong Technology reported a remarkable revenue growth of 148.12% year-on-year, while Zhengbang Technology also showed strong growth exceeding 90% [11][14] - Several companies, including Huazhong and Jinxinnong, saw their revenue decline by over 20% year-on-year [11][14]

Investment Rating - Industry rating: Outperform the market (maintained rating) [9] Core Insights - The pet industry is experiencing significant growth, with the Asia Pet Expo showcasing over 2,600 exhibitors and 20,000 brands, indicating a thriving market driven by globalization and innovation [2][13] - China's pet food exports have shown continuous growth, with 201,000 tons exported from January to July 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 6.64% [14] - The pig farming sector is facing challenges, with the average pig price at 13.82 yuan/kg, a decrease of 3.63% from the previous week, and the average weight of pigs reaching a historical high [15][16] - The dairy sector is poised for a recovery, with the original milk price expected to rebound as production capacity decreases after a prolonged period of losses [17][18] - The poultry sector is focusing on breeding gaps, with a significant decline in the import of breeding chickens due to avian influenza concerns, which may impact future supply [19][20] - The planting sector emphasizes food security and the importance of biotechnology, with a focus on high-yield and resilient crop varieties [25] - The feed sector is recommended for investment, particularly in companies like Haida Group, which is expected to benefit from market recovery and increased market share [26] Summary by Sections Pet Sector - The Asia Pet Expo has reached a record scale of 310,000 square meters, highlighting the industry's vitality and innovation potential [2][13] - Pet food exports from China have increased, with a total of 201,000 tons exported in the first seven months of 2025, showing a year-on-year growth of 6.64% [14] - Recommended companies include pet food brands like Guibao Pet, Zhongchong Co., and Petty Co. [14] Pig Sector - The average pig price is currently at 13.82 yuan/kg, with a year-to-date low in profitability for pig farming [15][16] - The average weight of pigs is at a historical high, indicating supply pressures [15] - Recommended companies include leading pig farming firms such as Wens Foodstuffs Group and Muyuan Foods [16] Dairy Sector - Yuran Dairy reported stable performance with a revenue of 10.3 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year growth of 2.3% [17] - The dairy industry is expected to see a recovery as production capacity decreases [18] - Recommended companies include Yuran Dairy and China Shengmu Organic Milk [18] Poultry Sector - The poultry sector is facing challenges with breeding imports, particularly for white chickens, due to avian influenza [19][20] - Recommended companies include Shennong Development and Yisheng Livestock [20] Planting Sector - The focus is on food security and biotechnology, with an emphasis on high-yield and resilient crop varieties [25] - Recommended companies include Longping High-Tech and Dabeinong Technology Group [25] Feed Sector - Haida Group is highlighted as a key investment opportunity due to its increasing market share and performance [26] - The animal health sector is also recommended, particularly companies like Kexin Biological [27]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The report indicates that the pig price is expected to gradually rise due to government storage initiatives, with the average pig price as of August 22, 2025, being 13.73 yuan/kg, showing a week-on-week increase of 0.04 yuan/kg but a year-on-year decrease of 6.51% [3][13] - The pet food export market is experiencing high growth, with July 2025 exports amounting to 130 million USD, a month-on-month increase of 13.35% [4][25] - The report highlights a positive outlook for the pig farming sector, driven by both fundamental and policy factors, with recommendations for specific companies in the sector [5][26] Weekly Observations - The report notes that the storage of frozen pork by the government is set to begin on August 25, 2025, with a total of 10,000 tons to be stored [38] - The average pig-to-grain price ratio has fallen below 6:1, prompting government intervention to stabilize the market [13][41] - The agricultural index outperformed the market by 0.23 percentage points during the week of August 18-22, 2025, with a 3.72% increase [30][33] Price Tracking - As of August 22, 2025, the average price of live pigs was 13.73 yuan/kg, with a slight decrease of 0.03 yuan/kg from the previous week [43][44] - The average price of piglets was 27.78 yuan/kg, down 1.09 yuan/kg week-on-week [43][44] - The report also tracks the prices of other agricultural products, noting fluctuations in beef, chicken, and feed prices [42][54] Recommendations - The report recommends several companies for investment, including Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, and others in the pig farming sector, as well as companies in the feed sector like Haida Group and New Hope [5][26][28] - In the pet food sector, companies such as Guibao Pet and Petty are highlighted as strong investment opportunities due to the rising domestic market [5][29]