降本增利、仔猪放量助一季度扭亏，牧原股份“稳健增长”何处觅增量

Core Viewpoint - The key factor for Muyuan Foods (牧原股份) to turn losses into profits in Q1 is the significant reduction in costs, despite a decline in pig prices and sales volume [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - Muyuan Foods expects a net profit attributable to shareholders of 4.3 billion to 4.8 billion yuan in Q1, representing a year-on-year increase of 280.75% to 301.77% [1]. - The average sales price of pigs in January and February was 14.76 yuan/kg, dropping to 14.3 yuan/kg in March, indicating a downward trend in pig prices [3]. - The company's breeding costs decreased significantly, with costs per kg dropping from 15.8 yuan in January-February to 12.5 yuan in March, contributing at least 2 yuan/kg to profit growth [4]. Group 2: Sales and Production - The sales volume of pigs in Q1 was 18.395 million heads, aligning with annual targets, while the sales of piglets surged by 595% to 414,900 heads compared to the previous year [5][6]. - The company has a target of 72 million to 78 million heads of market pigs and 8 million to 12 million piglets for 2025 [5]. Group 3: Strategic Direction - Muyuan Foods has shifted its strategy to "steady growth," with capital expenditures expected to decrease, indicating a focus on quality rather than rapid expansion [7]. - The company has established a wholly-owned subsidiary in Vietnam, indicating progress in its international expansion efforts [1][8]. - Investors are concerned about how the company will find new growth markets, as the current production capacity and pig prices will directly impact its upper limits [9].