隆平高科(000998)：水稻种业盈利超预期 海外玉米或迎质变拐点

Core Viewpoint - The rice seed industry is experiencing growth against the trend, with profit performance exceeding expectations; the domestic corn seed industry maintains its leading advantage and demonstrates operational resilience; the overseas corn seed industry may encounter a transformative turning point and is expected to benefit from changes in the international trade landscape, leading to market expansion opportunities [1][3]. Group 1: Rice Seed Industry - The rice seed sector achieved a revenue increase of 13% in 2024, driven by the large-scale promotion of core rice varieties, resulting in a net profit of 340 million yuan, with a growth rate exceeding 50% [1]. - The company reported a total revenue of 8.566 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 7.13%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 114 million yuan, down 43% [1]. Group 2: Corn Seed Industry - The domestic corn seed industry generated revenue of 2.121 billion yuan despite high inventory pressures, showcasing strong operational resilience [1]. - The overseas corn seed business faced challenges due to falling international grain prices and extreme weather, leading to stable sales but a decline in sales revenue to 2.9 billion yuan [1]. - In Q1 2025, the company reported total revenue of 1.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 32%, and a net profit of -2.09 million yuan, reflecting a significant drop in sales volume due to increased market competition and supply [2]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The domestic hybrid rice seed industry is entering a destocking phase starting in 2024, indicating a potential upward trend in the rice seed market [2]. - The company’s operational capabilities are expected to improve, potentially leading to high-quality profit growth [2]. - The company maintains a strong investment rating, projecting net profits of 432 million yuan, 605 million yuan, and 859 million yuan for 2025 to 2027, with diluted EPS of 0.33, 0.46, and 0.65 yuan respectively [3].