Market Overview - The pet economy sector experienced a decline of 0.4% on November 7, with Qingmu Technology leading the drop [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 gainers in the pet economy sector included: - Huilong New Materials (301057) with a closing price of 26.23, up 7.68% [1] - Shifeng Culture (002862) at 19.50, up 5.52% [1] - Lansheng Co. (600826) at 11.54, up 3.04% [1] - Other companies with positive performance included: - Xinhua Pharmaceutical (000756) at 16.29, up 2.65% [1] - Guai Bao Pet (301498) at 76.00, up 2.29% [1] Capital Flow - The pet economy sector saw a net inflow of 40.86 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 73.58 million yuan [2] - The main stocks with significant capital flow included: - Lansheng Co. (600826) with a net inflow of 36.59 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - Shifeng Culture (002862) with a net inflow of 36.44 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - Xinhua Pharmaceutical (000756) with a net inflow of 29.32 million yuan from institutional investors [3]

Core Viewpoint - The report from Zheshang Securities indicates that Guibao Pet's Q3 2025 net profit attributable to shareholders was 135 million yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 16.65%, with revenue growth meeting expectations but performance decline attributed to tariff pressures on OEM business and increased marketing expenses for its own brand [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - Guibao Pet achieved a net profit of 135 million yuan in Q3 2025, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 16.65% [1] - Overall revenue growth was in line with expectations, but the decline in performance is linked to tariff impacts on OEM operations and higher marketing costs for its proprietary brands [1] Group 2: Brand Performance - The proprietary brand Maifudi showed stable performance, while the brand Fleigat demonstrated strong momentum [1] - According to Taobao's report on the pet sector during the Double Eleven shopping festival, Guibao's Fleigat ranked 2nd in both cat and dog food categories, while Maifudi ranked 3rd in cat and dog food, 1st in cat snacks, and 2nd in dog snacks [1] Group 3: Market Outlook - The company is viewed positively for its focus on high-quality market segments and its strong channel and marketing capabilities, which are expected to drive long-term growth [1] - The investment rating for the company is maintained at "Buy" [1]

Core Viewpoint - The feed sector experienced a decline of 0.57% on November 7, with Hai Da Group leading the drop, while the Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3997.56, down 0.25% [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - The feed sector's individual stock performance showed notable movements, with Aonong Biological rising by 6.13% to close at 5.54, while Hai Da Group fell by 1.90% to 57.80 [1][2]. - The trading volume for Aonong Biological reached 1.6475 million shares, with a transaction value of 905 million yuan [1]. Group 2: Capital Flow - The feed sector saw a net inflow of 100 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 88.30 million yuan [2]. - Aonong Biological had a significant net inflow of 99.9973 million yuan from institutional investors, representing 11.04% of its trading volume [3].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" [85] Core Viewpoints - The pet food market is expected to grow steadily, with the market size reaching 300.2 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 7%. Pet staple food accounts for 36% of the pet economy [3][6] - The trend towards refined feeding is evident, with a growing preference for baked food and specialized diets among pet owners [3][38] - Online channels remain the primary battlefield for pet staple food, with 57.7% of pet owners choosing to purchase online [3][54] - Domestic brands are performing well, with a significant shift towards local brands as consumers show a preference for them over foreign brands [3][75] Summary by Sections Pet Staple Food: Core Track of the Pet Economy - The pet staple food segment is projected to maintain stable growth, driven by the increasing number of pet owners and the trend of treating pets as family members [3][20] - The pet market is expected to reach 404.2 billion yuan by 2027, with a CAGR of 10% from 2024 to 2027 [6] Products: Rapid Growth of Baked Food - Baked food is experiencing rapid growth, with a preference for refined feeding trends continuing among pet owners [3][42] - The preference for ordinary staple food is declining, while interest in specialized and prescription diets is increasing [3][48] Channels: Online Dominance - Online purchasing remains dominant, with major platforms like Taobao and JD.com leading the market [3][54] - Douyin is rapidly rising as a significant channel for pet food purchases, reflecting changing consumer behaviors [3][61] Competitive Landscape: Strong Performance of Domestic Brands - Domestic brands are increasingly capturing market share, particularly in the mid-range and low-end segments, as they offer competitive pricing and quality [3][72] - In 2024, 35% of consumers preferred domestic brands for cat food, reflecting a 7 percentage point increase year-on-year [3][75]

Summary of Guibao Pet's Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Guibao Pet - **Industry**: Pet Food and Products Key Points and Arguments Strategic Focus - Guibao Pet's strategic focus is on increasing market share for its own brands, with internal assessments centered on revenue growth while maintaining healthy profit levels [2][6] - The company does not assess profit margin growth but emphasizes revenue growth, implementing incentive plans that balance revenue and reasonable net profit targets to ensure healthy profitability [2][6] Brand and Product Development - The company aims to launch 10%-20% of new SKUs annually, with product introduction strategies dynamically adjusted based on market feedback and operational strategies [2][11] - Guibao Pet prioritizes functional pet food and has postponed entering the prescription pet food market due to strong competition from Royal Canin, believing that large-scale demand for prescription food in China has not yet materialized [2][12] Outsourcing and Manufacturing - The outlook for the contract manufacturing business is pessimistic for Q4 2025 and 2026, as it is not a strategic focus for the company. Despite negative growth in this segment, overall revenue growth remains unaffected [3] - Guibao Pet has a production capacity of 20,000 tons for snacks in Thailand and is establishing a subsidiary in New Zealand, primarily to meet domestic brand production needs rather than responding to U.S. policies [3] Sales Channels and Market Trends - Douyin (TikTok) has been the fastest-growing channel in recent years and is expected to remain a major growth driver in 2026. The company will continue to focus on high-end, high-priced products [4][13] - The profitability of Tmall and Douyin is comparable, while Pinduoduo and JD.com are slightly weaker. The increasing sales proportion from Douyin is expected to enhance the overall profitability of the company's own brands [14] Profitability Expectations - Guibao Pet cannot provide a clear profit margin forecast but indicates that the contract manufacturing business has a stable profit margin of around 10%. However, fluctuations in exchange rates and raw material prices may affect profit margins in 2024 and 2025 [5] - Since 2019, the share of self-owned brands has gradually increased, contributing to a steady rise in overall profit margins [5] Brand Health and Market Goals - The company monitors various internal metrics, including repurchase rates, ROI, customer acquisition rates, and new product launch frequency, to assess brand health beyond market share and profit balance [10] - Guibao Pet's brand goals for the next three years are seen as challenging targets, with a focus on market share growth, although achieving these goals remains uncertain [9] Brand Strategy Adjustments - The company is in the process of divesting mid-to-low-end brands from the Maifudi brand to align with its high-end strategy while retaining these brands to meet specific channel demands [15][16][17] Consumer Perception and Market Response - Guibao Pet has strategies in place to address negative comments about its products during promotional periods, including clarifying facts with relevant professionals and engaging with users who post negative information [18] - The company has not disclosed specific sales data for the Double Eleven shopping festival but expects linear sales growth based on historical performance [19] Future Outlook on Pet Economy - While there is a trend in the dog economy, its market size and growth rate are currently less clear compared to the cat economy. Guibao Pet has no immediate plans for further action in this area [21]

Core Insights - The performance of the new consumption sector shows significant divergence, with companies like Pop Mart achieving impressive growth, while the capital market reacts with valuation adjustments [1] - The pet economy continues to attract capital attention, with companies like Zhongchong and Guai Bao Pet reporting steady growth, yet facing valuation declines [1] - The beauty economy, represented by companies like Aimeike and Huaxi Biological, is experiencing notable declines in performance [1] IP Economy Performance - Pop Mart reported a substantial revenue increase of 245%-250% year-on-year for Q3 2025, continuing its high growth trend from the first half of the year [2] - In the Chinese market, revenue grew by 185%-190%, with online channels surging by 300%-305% and offline channels by 130%-135% [2] - Overseas revenue skyrocketed by 365%-370%, with the Americas showing an extraordinary growth of 1265%-1270% [2] - Light Media also saw significant growth, with Q3 revenue reaching 3.616 billion yuan, a 150.81% increase, and net profit soaring by 406.78% [2][3] Pet Economy Trends - Zhongchong reported Q3 revenue of 3.860 billion yuan, up 21.05%, and net profit of 333 million yuan, up 18.21% [4] - Guai Bao Pet achieved Q3 revenue of 4.737 billion yuan, a 29.03% increase, with net profit growing by 9.05% [4] - Despite high market demand, the pet economy faces challenges from homogenization and increased competition [5] Beauty Economy Challenges - Aimeike's Q3 revenue fell by 21.49% to 1.865 billion yuan, with net profit down 31.05% [6] - Huaxi Biological reported a revenue decline of 18.36% to 3.163 billion yuan, with net profit decreasing by 30.29% [6] - Beitaini's revenue dropped by 13.78% to 3.464 billion yuan, with net profit down 34.45% [6] - The medical beauty industry is undergoing a strategic transformation, with a focus on high-end markets and new materials gaining attention [6][7]

Market Overview - The feed sector increased by 0.49% on November 3, with Boen Group 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] Individual Stock Performance - Boen Group (001366) closed at 13.86, up 3.36% with a trading volume of 50,400 shares and a transaction value of 69.30 million [1] - Tiankang Biological (002100) closed at 7.55, up 2.30% with a trading volume of 319,500 shares and a transaction value of 240 million [1] - Zhenghong Technology (000702) closed at 7.30, up 1.53% with a trading volume of 76,200 shares and a transaction value of 55.31 million [1] - Jin Xin Nong (002548) closed at 5.01, up 1.42% with a trading volume of 315,900 shares and a transaction value of 155 million [1] - Zhongchong Co., Ltd. (002891) closed at 57.97, up 1.35% with a trading volume of 72,100 shares and a transaction value of 415 million [1] Capital Flow Analysis - The feed sector experienced a net outflow of 28.22 million from institutional investors, while retail investors saw a net inflow of 12.66 million [2] - The main capital inflow and outflow for selected stocks include: - Tiankang Biological: Net inflow of 16.15 million from main capital, but net outflow of 4.79 million from speculative capital [3] - Zhongchong Co., Ltd.: Net inflow of 11.32 million from main capital, with a significant net inflow of 22.82 million from speculative capital [3] - Dabeinong (002385): Net inflow of 3.82 million from main capital, but a net outflow of 20.27 million from speculative capital [3]

Core Insights - The domestic pet industry is experiencing significant performance differentiation among listed companies as they report their Q3 2025 results, driven by the rise of private brands and global capacity layout amidst increasing competition and cost pressures [1][4] Revenue Performance - Guibao Pet (301498) and Zhongchong Co. (002891) lead the industry with Q3 revenues of 4.737 billion and 3.86 billion respectively, showing year-on-year growth of 29.03% and 21.05% [3] - Yuanfei Pet (001222) reported a revenue of 1.281 billion, with a notable growth rate of 37.66% [3] - In contrast, Petty Co. (300673) faced a revenue decline of 17.68% due to reduced overseas orders and domestic agency business adjustments, while Yiyi Co. (001206) saw a slight revenue decrease of 0.72% but managed to improve profits through cost control and product structure optimization [3] Profitability Challenges - Despite revenue growth, many companies are facing pressure on profit margins, with Guibao Pet's net profit down 16.6% and Zhongchong Co.'s net profit decreasing by 6.64% in Q3 [5] - Petty Co. experienced a nearly 40% drop in net profit, highlighting the broader trend of increasing costs outpacing revenue growth [5][6] Strategic Focus on Domestic Market - Companies are prioritizing the domestic market as a core strategic focus, increasing marketing investments, expanding brand portfolios, and enhancing channel development to capture consumer attention [7] - Yiyi Co. plans to acquire the "Gao Ye Jia" cat food and litter brand to quickly gain mature domestic brand operation capabilities and market share [7] Growth of Private Brands - The rapid growth of private brands is driving performance increases for pet companies, with Guibao Pet's high-end sub-brand "Fuleijiate" achieving over 100% year-on-year growth in online sales [9] - Zhongchong Co.'s domestic private brand growth is around 35%-40%, with its staple food business growing by 85.79% [9][10] Global Capacity Layout - Leading pet companies are accelerating their global capacity layout, particularly in Southeast Asia, to create a more resilient and efficient global supply chain [11] - Yuanfei Pet has established a dual-core capacity structure in "domestic + Southeast Asia," with its Cambodian factory nearing full production [11] - Petty Co. plans to expand its Southeast Asia factory capacity by approximately 5,000 tons over the next two years [11]

Core Points - The 2025 High-Quality Development Forum for Listed Companies and the 27th Golden Bull Award Ceremony took place in Nantong, Jiangsu, highlighting the theme "Moving Towards New Horizons, Achieving Long-Term Goals with Practicality, and Igniting the Future with Intelligence" [1] - Guibao Pet was awarded the "2024 Most Investment Value Award," and the company's Secretary Wang Peng received the "2024 Golden Bull Secretary Award" [1][3] Company Overview - Guibao Pet, established in 2006, focuses on the research, production, and sales of pet food, including main food series, snacks, and health products for dogs and cats [3] - The company emphasizes respecting the natural instincts of dogs and cats, providing nutritional solutions that align with their lifecycle needs, thereby enhancing pet life quality and promoting pet welfare [3] Award Details - The Golden Bull Award is a prestigious evaluation event organized by China Securities Journal, adhering to principles of openness, fairness, and justice, ensuring transparency and maintaining credibility [3][4] - This year's awards included nine categories, such as "Most Investment Value Award" and "Golden Bull Outstanding Entrepreneur Award," with the "Most Investment Value Award" based on 18 key indicators across six dimensions: scale, profitability, solvency, asset management, growth, and innovation [4]

Market Overview - The feed sector increased by 0.67% on October 31, with Tianma Technology 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] Individual Stock Performance - Tianma Technology (603668) closed at 14.23, up 3.27% with a trading volume of 239,900 shares and a turnover of 339 million yuan [1] - Other notable gainers include: - Lude Environment (688156) at 19.92, up 3.11% [1] - Bangji Technology (603151) at 25.74, up 2.92% [1] - Lusi Co., Ltd. (920419) at 18.50, up 2.89% [1] - Baiyang Co., Ltd. (002696) at 6.93, up 1.76% [1] Capital Flow Analysis - The feed sector saw a net inflow of 2.7495 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 68.2743 million yuan [2] - The main capital inflow was observed in: - Haida Group (002311) with a net inflow of 25.3688 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - Tiankang Biological (002100) with a net inflow of 17.8393 million yuan from institutional investors [3] Summary of Trading Data - The trading data for the feed sector includes: - Major stocks with significant trading volumes and turnover, such as: - Aonong Biological (603363) with a turnover of 216 million yuan [2] - Zhongchong Co., Ltd. (002891) with a turnover of 267 million yuan [2] - The overall sentiment in the feed sector appears mixed, with some stocks gaining while others faced declines [2][3]