Market Performance - The market rebounded last week, with the China Securities Index rising by 1.99% to 1650.47 points [1][2] - The Shanghai Composite Index increased by 1.92%, the Shenzhen Component Index by 2.29%, and the ChiNext Index by 3.27% [2] Strong Stock Performances - Notable strong performers included: - Zhongji Xuchuang (300308) up by 13.55% - Shanghai Jahwa (600315) up by 9.31% - AVIC Shenyang Aircraft (600760) up by 8.25% - CATL (300750) up by 7.24% - Beitaini (300957) up by 6.01% [2] - Other stocks such as Hisense Home Appliances (000921), EVE Energy (300014), and Stone Technology saw gains exceeding 5% [2] Year-to-Date Stock Performance - Since the beginning of 2025, Shanghai Jahwa has surged by 51.39%, leading the gains [3] - Marumi Bio (603983) follows with a 50.59% increase, while Xintai (002294) and Anji Technology have both risen over 30% [3] Market Outlook - Positive factors are emerging as the market stabilizes, with expectations for gradual recovery in investor sentiment and stock performance [4] - The domestic economy is on a steady recovery path, supported by ongoing policy efforts [4] - The current A-share market is viewed as being in a high cost-performance zone, indicating medium to long-term investment value [4] - However, short-term market movements may remain volatile unless strong driving factors emerge [4]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - Short-term consumption weakness has led to a slight decline in pig prices, but high prices for piglets and sows indicate optimistic expectations for the future [4][6] - The pig farming sector shows low valuation opportunities, while the pet sector continues to strengthen the logic of domestic brand rise [7][25] - The overall agricultural index underperformed the market by 0.93 percentage points during the week [29] Summary by Sections Weekly Observation - After the May Day holiday, consumer support was insufficient, leading to a slight decline in national pig prices. As of May 9, the average selling price of live pigs was 14.79 yuan/kg, down 0.02 yuan/kg week-on-week, a decrease of 0.14% [4][15] - The average daily slaughter volume of sample enterprises was 148,800 pigs, a decrease of 780 pigs from the previous week [4][15] Weekly Viewpoint - The pig sector shows low valuation opportunities, with the supply side not yet recovering to the levels of the same period in 2023. The demand side is supported by macro policies driving consumption recovery [25] - Recommended stocks include Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, Juxing Agriculture, Huadong Food, and Tiankang Biological [7][25] Market Performance (May 5-9) - The agricultural index rose by 0.99%, underperforming the market by 0.93 percentage points, with the fishery sector leading the gains [29][32] - Notable stock performances included *ST Jiawo (+13.47%), Guotou Zhonglu (+12.05%), and Xuelong Biological (+11.04%) [29][35] Price Tracking (May 5-9) - As of May 9, the national average price for live pigs was 14.82 yuan/kg, down 0.02 yuan/kg from the previous week. The average price for piglets was 36.87 yuan/kg, also down 0.01 yuan/kg [41] - The average profit for self-bred pigs was 84.33 yuan/head, a decrease of 0.72 yuan/head week-on-week [41] Key News (May 5-9) - Seven departments jointly issued an implementation opinion to enhance the overall effectiveness of the agricultural science and technology innovation system [36]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - Short-term consumption weakness has led to a slight decline in pig prices, but high prices for piglets and sows indicate optimistic expectations for the future [4][6] - The pig farming sector shows low valuation opportunities, while the pet sector continues to strengthen the logic of domestic brand rise [7][25] - The overall agricultural index underperformed the market by 0.93 percentage points during the week [29] Summary by Sections Weekly Observation - After the May Day holiday, consumer support was insufficient, leading to a slight decline in national pig prices. As of May 9, the average selling price of pigs was 14.79 yuan/kg, down 0.02 yuan/kg week-on-week, reflecting a 0.14% decrease [4][15] - The average daily slaughter volume of sample enterprises was 148,800 pigs, a decrease of 780 pigs from the previous week [4][15] Weekly Viewpoint - The pig sector shows low valuation opportunities, with the supply side not yet recovering to the levels of the same period in 2023. The demand side is supported by macro policies that boost consumption recovery [25] - Recommended stocks include Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, Juxing Agriculture, Huadong Food, and Tiankang Biological [7][25] Market Performance (May 5-9) - The agricultural index rose by 0.99%, underperforming the market by 0.93 percentage points, with the fishery sector leading the gains [29][32] - Notable stock performances included *ST Jiawo (+13.47%), Guotou Zhonglu (+12.05%), and Xuelong Biological (+11.04%) [29][35] Price Tracking (May 5-9) - As of May 9, the national average price for pigs was 14.82 yuan/kg, down 0.02 yuan/kg from the previous week. The average price for piglets was 36.87 yuan/kg, also down 0.01 yuan/kg [41] - The average profit for self-bred pigs was 84.33 yuan/head, a decrease of 0.72 yuan/head week-on-week [41] Key News (May 5-9) - Seven departments jointly issued an implementation opinion to enhance the overall effectiveness of the agricultural science and technology innovation system, emphasizing the importance of technological innovation in agricultural modernization [36][37]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry [50] Core Insights - The report indicates that the breeding capacity of sows is expected to continue to decrease, with further potential for reduction in the future. The current valuation of the pig farming sector is at historical lows, presenting opportunities for low-position investments based on capacity reduction expectations [50] - In the poultry farming sector, the impact of avian influenza has limited the introduction of breeding stock for white feather chickens, leading to expectations of capacity reduction. Attention is drawn to leading companies in high-quality white feather chicken farming, while yellow feather chicken farming is expected to see profit improvements due to declining breeding costs [50] - In the feed sector, raw material cost pressures are expected to ease, and the concentration of leading companies is likely to continue to increase [50] - In the seed industry, trade frictions highlight food security concerns, and the commercialization of genetically modified organisms is progressing, with a focus on leading companies with research and development advantages [50] - The domestic pet market is expanding rapidly, with a focus on leading companies that cater to domestic demand [50] Industry Performance Review - The SW agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry underperformed the CSI 300 index, with an increase of 0.32% from April 25 to May 8, 2025, lagging behind the index by approximately 1.49 percentage points [16] - Among the sub-sectors, only feed and breeding recorded negative returns, down 0.08% and 1.02% respectively, while animal health, fishery, planting, and agricultural product processing saw positive returns of 5%, 2.19%, 2.08%, and 2% respectively [17][18] - Approximately 72% of stocks in the industry recorded positive returns during the same period [18] - As of May 8, 2025, the overall price-to-book (PB) ratio of the SW agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry index was about 2.58 times, slightly recovering over the past two weeks, and remains at 57.2% of the historical valuation center since 2006, indicating a historical low [22] Key Industry Data - **Pig Farming**: The average price of external three yuan pigs decreased slightly from 14.99 yuan/kg to 14.90 yuan/kg between April 25 and May 8, 2025. The breeding sow inventory reached 40.39 million heads at the end of March 2025, a decrease of 0.66% month-on-month but an increase of 1.2% year-on-year, indicating a normal holding level of 103.6% [26] - **Cost**: As of May 8, 2025, the spot price of corn was 2360.98 yuan/ton, showing a slight increase, while the spot price of soybean meal was 3300 yuan/ton, showing a slight decrease [28] - **Profitability**: As of May 9, 2025, the profit from self-breeding and self-raising pigs was 84.33 yuan/head, slightly down from the previous week, while the profit from purchasing piglets was 58.46 yuan/head, slightly up from the previous week [31] - **Poultry Farming**: The average price of broiler chicks in major production areas was 2.91 yuan/chick, showing a slight increase, while the average price of white feather broilers was 7.45 yuan/kg, showing a slight decrease, with a profit of -0.1 yuan/chick [33][36] - **Aquaculture**: The average wholesale price of crucian carp was 20.68 yuan/kg, and for carp, it was 14.29 yuan/kg, remaining stable over the past two weeks [38]

Group 1 - The core index, the CSI Consumer Leaders Index, rose by 0.49% to 12,951.44 points with a trading volume of 23.285 billion yuan on May 8 [1] - Over the past month, the CSI Consumer Leaders Index increased by 6.58%, while it rose by 1.32% over the last three months, but has decreased by 1.75% year-to-date [2] - The index comprises 50 large-cap, high-quality listed companies from the consumer discretionary and staples sectors, reflecting the overall performance of consumer leader stocks [2] Group 2 - The top ten weighted stocks in the CSI Consumer Leaders Index include: Kweichow Moutai (15.68%), Wuliangye (13.28%), Gree Electric (10.82%), Yili (9.76%), Haier Smart Home (4.95%), Fuyao Glass (4.84%), Focus Media (3.87%), Haitian Flavoring (3.69%), China Duty Free Group (3.21%), and Haida Group (2.32%) [2] - The index's holdings are primarily listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (63.50%) and Shenzhen Stock Exchange (36.50%) [2] - The industry composition of the index includes: Food, Beverage, and Tobacco (44.12%), Durable Goods (21.48%), Passenger Cars and Parts (15.71%), Media (5.18%), Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery (4.79%), Retail (3.81%), Textiles, Apparel, and Jewelry (2.08%), Household and Personal Products (1.46%), and Consumer Services (1.36%) [2] Group 3 - The index samples are adjusted semi-annually, with adjustments occurring on the next trading day after the second Friday of June and December [3] - Weight factors are generally fixed until the next scheduled adjustment, with special circumstances allowing for temporary adjustments [3] - Public funds tracking the CSI Consumer Leaders Index include: Huabao CSI Consumer Leaders C, China Merchants CSI Consumer Leaders Index Enhanced A, China Merchants CSI Consumer Leaders Index Enhanced C, ICBC CSI Consumer Leaders ETF, Huabao CSI Consumer Leaders A, and Huabao CSI Consumer Leaders ETF [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry [6] Core Insights - The SW agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry achieved total revenue of 12,460.8 billion in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 1.6%, but net profit attributable to shareholders was 483.8 billion, marking a return to profitability [14] - In Q1 2025, the industry reported total revenue of 2,917.0 billion, a year-on-year increase of 8.1%, with net profit of 134.0 billion, also returning to profitability [17] - The improvement in profitability is primarily attributed to the recovery in pig prices and a decrease in breeding costs [14][17] Summary by Sections Overall Industry Performance - In 2024, the SW agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry saw a total revenue of 12,460.8 billion, down 1.6% year-on-year, while net profit was 483.8 billion, indicating a return to profitability [14] - The first quarter of 2025 showed a total revenue of 2,917.0 billion, up 8.1% year-on-year, with net profit reaching 134.0 billion, also indicating a return to profitability [17] Subsector Performance Swine Breeding Sector - In 2024, the SW swine breeding sector achieved total revenue of 3,880.1 billion, a year-on-year increase of 2.5%, with net profit of 306.8 billion, marking a return to profitability [19] - Q1 2025 saw total revenue of 961.8 billion, a 20.0% year-on-year increase, with net profit of 76.2 billion, also returning to profitability [22] - The recovery in profitability is driven by higher average pig prices and lower breeding costs [20][28] Poultry Breeding Sector - The SW poultry breeding sector reported total revenue of 729.1 billion in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 1.9%, with net profit soaring to 29.5 billion, a 2095% increase [30] - In Q1 2025, total revenue was 160.1 billion, up 1.1% year-on-year, with net profit of 3.8 billion, a 155.4% increase [31] - The growth in revenue and net profit is attributed to increased sales volume and reduced raw material costs [33] Feed Sector - The SW feed sector achieved total revenue of 2,624.3 billion in 2024, down 8.3%, but net profit was 79.2 billion, returning to profitability [40] - In Q1 2025, total revenue was 610.8 billion, a 10.6% increase year-on-year, with net profit of 21.4 billion, a 675.8% increase [41] - The significant increase in net profit is due to improved gross margins and reduced expense ratios [41][47] Animal Health Sector - The SW animal health sector reported total revenue of 180.3 billion in 2024, a 6.5% increase, but net profit fell to 6.3 billion, a 61% decrease [49] - In Q1 2025, total revenue was 46.7 billion, a 23.9% increase, with net profit of 5.1 billion, a 32.8% increase [50] - The recovery in Q1 2025 is attributed to increased sales and reduced expense ratios [52] Planting Sector - The SW planting sector achieved total revenue of 1,039.7 billion in 2024, a 10.3% increase, but net profit fell to 19.4 billion, a 45.8% decrease [59] - In Q1 2025, total revenue was 218.6 billion, a 14.4% increase, with net profit of 8.0 billion, a 12.2% decrease [62] - The decline in net profit is primarily due to lower gross margins and decreased non-operating income [62]

Core Insights - The Chinese feed industry has experienced significant fluctuations in investment and financing activities since 2015, with the highest financing amount reaching 3 billion yuan in 2022 and the most financing events occurring in 2024 with 7 instances [1][2]. Investment Scale - The investment scale in the feed industry is substantial, with the highest single financing amount recorded at 3 billion yuan in 2023, while the second-highest was 1.62 billion yuan in 2017 [2]. Development Stage - The feed industry is currently in a developmental phase, with financing amounts showing volatility. The largest single financing event in 2023 reached 3 billion yuan [2]. Financing Rounds - Financing rounds in the feed industry are primarily concentrated in angel rounds, A rounds, and strategic investments, with 14 angel rounds, 14 A rounds, and 10 strategic investment events recorded [5]. Regional Concentration - Investment activities in the feed industry are concentrated in Beijing, Guangdong, and Jiangsu, with Guangdong leading with 11 financing events, followed by Beijing and Jiangsu with 7 events each [6]. Investment Focus - The main focus of investments in the feed industry from 2021 to 2024 is on feed production, feed usage, and related construction [11]. Investor Composition - The primary investors in the feed industry are investment firms, with notable representatives including Zhongke Kexin and Jizhi Capital, while industrial investors include Guangfa Qianhe and Jinrui Biological [13]. Mergers and Acquisitions - The feed industry has seen horizontal mergers and acquisitions, with companies like Guangdong Feed focusing on acquiring to enhance product quality and output, while companies like Tangrenshen, Dabeinong, and New Hope are improving their supply chains through acquisitions [15][17].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the recovery of domestic demand, suggesting a more optimistic outlook for investment opportunities in the food and beverage sector, with potential for a dual boost in fundamentals and valuations in the second half of the year [1] - The major consumption ETF has shown a year-to-date maximum drawdown of 5.57%, indicating some volatility, but it has also outperformed its benchmark with a one-year annualized excess return of 2.18% [2] - The latest price-to-earnings ratio (PE-TTM) for the major consumption index is 19.84, which is considered low compared to historical levels, indicating potential undervaluation [2] Group 2 - The top ten weighted stocks in the major consumption index account for 67.16% of the index, highlighting the concentration of investment in a few key players [3] - The performance of individual stocks within the index shows mixed results, with notable increases in stocks like Hai Tian Wei Ye (3.06%) and declines in others like Dong Peng Beverage (-0.89%) [5] - The report indicates that the liquor industry is entering a bottoming phase, with expectations for recovery as companies manage inventory more effectively in the latter half of the year [1]

Core Viewpoint - The livestock farming sector is experiencing a positive trend, with an extended profit period expected for pig farming, driven by improved demand and favorable pricing dynamics [1][2]. Group 1: Market Performance - As of May 7, 2025, the China Livestock Breeding Index (930707) increased by 0.20%, with key stocks such as Shengnong Development (002299) rising by 1.89% and Yiduoli (300381) by 1.75% [1]. - The Livestock ETF (516760) rose by 0.16%, with a recent price of 0.63 yuan, and has seen a cumulative increase of 7.19% over the past three months, ranking in the top 25% among comparable funds [1]. - The average price of pork in national wholesale markets reached 20.96 yuan/kg on May 6, 2025, marking a 1.8% increase compared to pre-holiday levels [1]. Group 2: Financial Performance - In 2024, pig farming enterprises are projected to generate revenues of 437 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 1.28%, while net profit attributable to shareholders is expected to rise by 337.73% to 32 billion yuan [1]. - In Q1 2025, pig farming enterprises achieved revenues of 107.88 billion yuan, reflecting an 18.69% year-on-year increase, with industry net profit reaching 7.91 billion yuan, up 236.12% year-on-year [1]. Group 3: Supply and Demand Dynamics - As of Q2 2025, domestic demand for pigs is showing marginal improvement, with price support and a gradual transition into a phase of price increases [2]. - External factors, including rising feed raw material prices due to tariffs and increased costs of imported meat, are also contributing to favorable pricing for pigs [2]. Group 4: Valuation Metrics - The Livestock ETF, which tracks the China Livestock Breeding Index, has a current price-to-earnings ratio (PE-TTM) of 12.38, placing it in the 1.74% percentile over the past year, indicating a valuation lower than 98.26% of the time in the last year [2]. - The China Livestock Breeding Index includes companies involved in livestock feed, veterinary drugs, and livestock farming, reflecting the overall performance of related listed companies [2]. Group 5: Top Weighted Stocks - As of April 30, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the China Livestock Breeding Index include Haida Group (002311), Muyuan Foods (002714), and Wens Foodstuff Group (300498), collectively accounting for 69.38% of the index [2].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry is "Positive" (maintained) [2] Core Insights - The agricultural industry achieved a revenue of CNY 11,498.20 billion in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 3.68%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders rose to CNY 466.39 billion, an increase of 806.55% [6][17] - In Q1 2025, the industry reported a revenue of CNY 2,706.77 billion, a year-on-year growth of 6.79%, with a net profit of CNY 133.13 billion, up 795.07% [6][17] - The overall profitability of the industry improved significantly in Q1 2025, with gross profit margin at 12.91%, net profit margin at 5.16%, and return on equity (ROE) at 2.57%, all showing year-on-year increases [21][30] Summary by Sections Overall Industry Performance - In 2024, the agricultural industry saw a slight decline in revenue but a substantial increase in net profit, indicating improved profitability despite lower sales [17] - The profitability metrics for Q1 2025 showed significant improvements compared to the previous year, with a notable decrease in the expense ratio [21] Sub-industry Analysis - The livestock sector experienced a remarkable increase in net profit, with pig farming turning profitable in 2024 and continuing strong performance into 2025 [6][29] - The poultry farming sector also showed strong growth, with net profit increasing significantly due to reduced feed costs and improved efficiency [43][44] - The pet food sector maintained high growth rates, with revenues and profits continuing to rise [6][25] Livestock Farming - In 2024, pig farming companies generated CNY 4,370.03 billion in revenue, a slight decline, but net profit surged to CNY 320.13 billion, reflecting a recovery in profitability [29] - In Q1 2025, revenues for pig farming increased by 18.69% year-on-year, with net profit rising by 236.12% [29][30] Poultry Farming - Poultry farming companies achieved a revenue of CNY 520.71 billion in 2024, with a net profit of CNY 28.49 billion, marking a significant increase [43] - In Q1 2025, revenue continued to grow, reaching CNY 118.71 billion, with net profit increasing to CNY 4.51 billion [43][44] Feed Industry - The feed industry reported a revenue of CNY 1,863.30 billion in 2024, with a net profit of CNY 52.48 billion, showing a significant recovery in profitability [58] - In Q1 2025, revenues rose to CNY 428.66 billion, with net profit increasing to CNY 15.26 billion [58][61] Animal Health - The animal health sector saw a revenue of CNY 129.02 billion in 2024, with a net profit of CNY 10.82 billion, despite a decline in profitability [66] - In Q1 2025, revenues increased to CNY 30.96 billion, with net profit rising to CNY 4.26 billion [66]