Core Viewpoint - The company focuses on enhancing core competitiveness and reducing breeding costs while adapting to changing consumer demands [1] Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the company achieved a net profit of 206 million, a year-on-year increase of 157.47% [2] - In 2024, the company listed 516 million yellow feather broilers, a 12.95% increase year-on-year; 1.298 million pigs, a 51.80% increase; and 2.0963 million geese, a 21.73% increase [2] - The company reported a total revenue of 17.725 billion, a 15.44% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 1.521 billion, marking a turnaround from losses [2] Business Segments - The core business of the company is yellow feather broiler breeding, slaughtering, and sales, contributing 81.98% of total revenue with sales of 14.531 billion, an 8.01% increase year-on-year [2] - The pig farming segment generated 2.927 billion in sales, a 76.51% increase year-on-year, accounting for 16.51% of total revenue [2] Industry Insights - The overall pig farming industry has turned profitable in 2024 after a period of losses, with expectations of continued profitability in 2025 despite potential price declines [3] - The industry is expected to see increased concentration, with companies focusing on product development, brand building, and cost control [3] Cost Management - The company has reduced the complete cost of pig farming to below 6.50 per kg and the complete cost of yellow feather broilers to below 5.5 per kg [3] - Effective cost management is deemed essential for achieving good profitability in the breeding industry [3]

Group 1: 2024 Annual Performance - The company sold 516 million meat chickens, a year-on-year increase of 12.95% [2] - The company sold 1.298 million pigs, a year-on-year increase of 51.8% [2] - The total revenue reached 17.725 billion yuan, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.521 billion yuan, marking a significant turnaround from losses [2] Group 2: Q1 2025 Performance - In Q1 2025, the company sold 123 million meat chickens, a year-on-year increase of 8.69% [3] - The company sold 483,700 pigs, a year-on-year increase of 150.49% [3] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 206 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 157.47% [3] Group 3: Future Plans and Growth Strategies - The company aims for an annual growth target of 8%-10% in meat chicken output [4] - The target for pig output in 2025 is 2 million heads, with a cost of 6.4 yuan per kilogram [4] - The company plans to enhance its processing capacity, expecting to slaughter 100 million meat chickens in 2025 [5] Group 4: Cost Management and Industry Position - Current breeding costs are 6.50 yuan per kilogram for pigs and below 5.5 yuan for meat chickens [9] - The company emphasizes cost control as a key focus for maintaining profitability [10] - The company has 7,593 cooperative farmers, with 7,109 in the meat chicken business and 384 in the pig farming business [11] Group 5: Research and Development - R&D expenses for 2024 reached 140 million yuan, an increase of 60 million yuan from 2023, focusing on breeding and technology [15] - The company is committed to enhancing its core competitiveness through continuous R&D investment [15]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [3][6]. Core Views - The company has shown significant cost reduction effects, leading to a substantial increase in profits from its dual main businesses [1]. - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 17.725 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.44%, and a net profit of 1.521 billion yuan, turning from a loss in 2023 [1]. - For Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 4.086 billion yuan, up 11.60% year-on-year, with a net profit of 206 million yuan, a remarkable increase of 157.47% [1]. Summary by Sections Sales Performance - In 2024, the company sold 516 million yellow feathered chickens, a year-on-year increase of 12.95%, generating a revenue of 14.531 billion yuan, up 8.01% [2]. - For Q1 2025, the company sold 123 million meat chickens, a year-on-year increase of 8.69%, with a revenue of 3.018 billion yuan, down 5.42% [2]. Cost Management - The company has significantly improved its breeding costs, with the complete cost of yellow chickens at 5.9 yuan per pound in 2024, reduced to 5.5 yuan per pound in Q1 2025 [2]. - The slaughtering business saw over 60 million chickens processed in 2024, with expectations for a faster growth in the proportion of slaughtered products to better serve the fresh market [2]. Swine Business - In 2024, the company’s pig output reached 1.298 million heads, a year-on-year increase of 51.80%, with sales revenue of 2.927 billion yuan, up 76.51% [3]. - For Q1 2025, the company sold 483,700 meat pigs, a year-on-year increase of 150.49%, generating a revenue of 904 million yuan, up 178.15% [3]. - The complete cost of pig breeding was 7.46 yuan per pound in 2024, dropping below 7 yuan per pound by year-end, indicating significant cost optimization [3]. Profit Forecasts - The net profit forecast for 2025 has been raised to 1.741 billion yuan, an increase of 0.64% from previous estimates, and for 2026, it is projected at 2.270 billion yuan, up 92.70% [3]. - The report also introduces a new net profit forecast for 2027 at 2.536 billion yuan, with corresponding EPS estimates of 2.10, 2.74, and 3.06 yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [3].

Investment Rating - Maintain "Overweight" rating for the agriculture sector [4] Core Views - In Q1 2025, the SW Agriculture sector achieved a total profit of 13.51 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1049%, with significant contributions from the breeding, feed, and agricultural product processing sectors, accounting for 59%, 16%, and 15% of profits respectively [10][11] - The breeding sector saw a profit of 8 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 254%, driven primarily by pig farming, which generated 7.615 billion yuan, up 242% year-on-year [10][11] - The feed and animal health sectors reported profits of 2.143 billion yuan and 512 million yuan, respectively, with year-on-year increases of 676% and 34% [10][11] - The planting sector experienced a profit of 800 million yuan, a decrease of 12% year-on-year, influenced by declining grain prices [10][11] Summary by Sections Breeding Sector - The average price of lean pigs was 14.69 yuan/kg, down 1.1% from the previous week, while the average wholesale price of pork was 20.59 yuan/kg, down 1.4% [12][13] - The profit from self-breeding pigs decreased to 85.05 yuan per head, while the profit from purchased piglets was 48.53 yuan per head [14][15] - The average price of broiler chickens was 7.48 yuan/kg, up 0.1% from the previous week, and the average price of chicken products remained stable at 8.9 yuan/kg [25][27] Feed and Animal Health - The feed sector's profit growth was supported by the performance of the breeding sector, with significant increases in profits from poultry and aquatic feeds [10][11] - The pet food segment also showed strong performance, achieving a profit of 330 million yuan, up 28% year-on-year [10] Planting Sector - The planting sector's profit decline was attributed to lower prices for corn and wheat, which fell by 11% and 14% year-on-year, respectively [10][11] - The approval of genetically modified varieties is expected to enhance the growth potential of industry companies [11] Market Trends - The agriculture sector underperformed the broader market by 0.1 percentage points, with a decline of 0.6% [8][9] - The feed sector saw a slight increase of 1.65% during the same period [9]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommended" rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry [2]. Core Insights - In April, the breeding profits improved, and the pet food export volume increased by 20% in Q1 [1]. - The agricultural index outperformed the CSI 300 index, with a rise of 3.3% from early April to April 29, while the CSI 300 fell by 2.89% [5][12]. - The domestic pet food market continues to expand, with a Q1 export value increase of 12% [5]. Summary by Sections Price Indicators and Agricultural Performance - In March, the CPI was down 0.1% year-on-year, with a 46% reduction in agricultural trade deficit [7]. - The total market value of the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery sector was 12,849.69 billion yuan, accounting for 1.38% of the total A-share market value [12]. Breeding Profits and Pet Food Exports - The breeding profits for pigs improved in April, with the price on April 23 being 15.09 yuan/kg, down 7.2% from the end of 2024 [5][31]. - The number of reproductive sows was 40.39 million, a 1% decrease from the previous quarter [34]. - The pet food market reached a scale of 107.2 billion yuan in 2024, with a CAGR of 12.7% from 2017 to 2024 [5]. Investment Recommendations and Stock Pool - Focus on leading pig farming companies with strong cost control and healthy financial conditions, such as Muyuan Foods and Wens Foodstuffs [5]. - The report suggests monitoring the poultry industry, particularly the yellow-feathered chicken sector, due to potential price increases [5]. - Attention is also drawn to feed industry leaders like Haida Group and animal vaccine companies such as Reap Bio and Kexin Bio [5].

Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu Lihua Food Group Co., Ltd. successfully issued 55,922,501 shares at a price of RMB 22.71 per share, raising a total of approximately RMB 1.27 billion, with a net amount of approximately RMB 1.26 billion after deducting related fees [1][2]. Group 1: Fundraising Details - The issuance was approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on August 31, 2022 [2]. - The net proceeds from the fundraising amounted to RMB 1,260,644,075.21 after deducting underwriting and other related expenses [1]. Group 2: Sponsorship and Oversight - Zhongtai Securities acted as the sponsor for the issuance and will continue its supervisory responsibilities until December 31, 2024 [2]. - The sponsor committed to ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the report and accepted regulatory inquiries from the CSRC [2]. Group 3: Due Diligence and Compliance - During the due diligence phase, the company cooperated with the sponsor by providing necessary documents and information for the issuance process [6]. - The company has adhered to regulatory requirements for information disclosure and operational compliance during the ongoing supervision phase [8]. Group 4: Changes in Fund Usage - On August 4, 2023, the company announced changes to its fundraising projects, reallocating unused funds from the "Luoyang Lihua Breeding Farm Project" to the "Yangzhou Lihua Poultry Breeding Project" [5]. - The completion dates for several poultry slaughtering projects were adjusted to December 31, 2023, to align with actual construction progress [5]. Group 5: Fund Management and Review - The sponsor reviewed the management and usage of the raised funds, confirming compliance with relevant regulations and proper storage in dedicated accounts [9]. - As of December 31, 2024, all raised funds have been fully utilized and the accounts closed [9].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1][5]. Core Insights - The company has demonstrated excellent cost management and profitability improvements, with significant growth in both revenue and net profit for 2024 and Q1 2025 [5]. - The company is a leading player in the yellow feathered chicken breeding industry, with a target annual growth rate of 8-10% for yellow feathered chicken output [5]. - The report highlights a continuous decline in breeding costs and an increase in slaughter capacity utilization, contributing to enhanced profitability [5]. Financial Performance Summary - For 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 177.25 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 15.44%, and a net profit of 15.21 billion yuan, up 447.72% [5]. - In Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 40.86 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.6%, with a net profit of 2.06 billion yuan, up 157.47% [5]. - The yellow feathered chicken segment saw sales of 516 million birds in 2024, a 12.95% increase year-on-year, with revenue of 145.31 billion yuan, up 8.01% [5]. - The average selling price for commodity chickens was 12.94 yuan/kg, down 5.48% year-on-year, while the total cost for yellow feathered chickens decreased to 11.8 yuan/kg [5]. - The company invested 140 million yuan in R&D in 2024, a 75% increase year-on-year, to enhance breeding competitiveness [5]. Profit Forecast and Valuation Summary - The forecast for 2024-2027 indicates a steady increase in revenue and net profit, with expected net profits of 18.94 billion yuan in 2025, 19.98 billion yuan in 2026, and 22.17 billion yuan in 2027 [5][6]. - The earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be 2.29 yuan in 2025, 2.41 yuan in 2026, and 2.68 yuan in 2027, with corresponding price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios of 9, 8, and 7 respectively [5][6].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1][5]. Core Views - The company has demonstrated excellent cost management and profitability improvements, with significant growth in both revenue and net profit [5]. - The company is a leading player in the yellow feathered chicken breeding industry, with a target annual growth rate of 8-10% for chicken output, while also having sufficient pig production capacity and potential for further cost reductions [5]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 17.725 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.44%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.521 billion yuan, up 447.72% year-on-year [5]. - For Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 4.086 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.6%, and a net profit of 206 million yuan, up 157.47% year-on-year [5]. Cost Management and Production - The cost of yellow feathered chicken continues to decline, with the total cost per kilogram dropping to 11.8 yuan in 2024, significantly enhancing profitability [5]. - The company sold 516 million yellow feathered chickens in 2024, accounting for 15% of the national output, with a revenue of 14.531 billion yuan from this segment [5]. - The company’s pig farming segment saw a 51.8% increase in the number of pigs sold in 2024, contributing 2.927 billion yuan to total revenue [5]. Future Projections - The company’s net profit forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 1.894 billion yuan, 1.998 billion yuan, and 2.217 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding EPS of 2.29 yuan, 2.41 yuan, and 2.68 yuan [5][6]. - The projected P/E ratios for 2025, 2026, and 2027 are 8.69, 8.24, and 7.43, indicating a favorable valuation outlook [6].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1][10]. Core Views - The company has shown significant cost improvements and its main business is performing well [1][6]. - In 2024, the company achieved a revenue of 17.725 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.44%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.521 billion yuan, showing substantial growth [5][7]. - For Q1 2025, the company reported a revenue of 4.086 billion yuan, up 11.6% year-on-year, and a net profit of 206 million yuan, a remarkable increase of 157.47% [5][7]. Summary by Sections Sales Performance - In 2024, the company sold 516 million yellow feathered chickens, a year-on-year increase of 12.95%, 1.298 million pigs, up 51.8%, and 2.0963 million geese, up 21.73% [7]. - In Q1 2025, the company sold 123 million chickens, an increase of 8.69%, and 483,700 pigs, a significant rise of 150.49% [7]. Cost Improvements - The complete cost for yellow chicken in 2024 was 5.9 yuan per jin, which further decreased to 5.5 yuan per jin in Q1 2025 [7]. - The complete cost for pigs in 2024 was 7.46 yuan per jin, which dropped to 6.5 yuan per jin in Q1 2025 [7]. Profitability Forecast - The revenue forecast for 2025-2027 is adjusted to 17.592 billion, 19.270 billion, and 21.010 billion yuan respectively, with net profits of 1.528 billion, 1.781 billion, and 2.494 billion yuan [6][10]. - The corresponding P/E ratios for 2025-2027 are projected to be 11, 9, and 7 times [6][10].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [2] Core Views - The company reported strong performance in Q1 2025, with revenue of 4,086 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.6%, and a net profit of 206 million yuan, up 157.5% year-on-year [7] - The company achieved a total revenue of 17,725 million yuan in 2024, a 15.4% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 1,521 million yuan, recovering from a loss of 437 million yuan in 2023 [7] - The company continues to focus on shareholder returns, proposing a cash dividend of 4.14 billion yuan for 2024, resulting in a total cash dividend rate of 43.5% [7] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - The company forecasts total revenue of 19,326 million yuan for 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 9.0%, and a net profit of 1,428 million yuan, a decrease of 6.1% year-on-year [6] - The projected earnings per share for 2025 is 1.73 yuan, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 12 [6] - The company expects to maintain a stable profit margin, with a gross margin of 14.4% in 2025 [6] Business Segments - In the chicken business, the company sold 5.16 million chickens in 2024, a 13.0% increase year-on-year, achieving a market share of 15.5% [7] - The pig farming segment saw a significant increase, with 1.298 million pigs sold in 2024, a 51.8% increase year-on-year, contributing 29.27 billion yuan to total revenue [7] - The company anticipates a continued decline in breeding costs, with the cost of chicken expected to drop to 11.8 yuan/kg in 2024 [7]