神农集团去年扭亏：生猪养殖成本同比下滑，饲料业务承压

Core Viewpoint - Shennong Group reported significant growth in both revenue and net profit for 2024, primarily driven by rising pig prices and reduced breeding costs [2][3]. Financial Performance - In 2024, Shennong Group achieved an operating income of approximately 5.584 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 43.51% [3]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was about 687 million yuan, reflecting a substantial year-on-year growth of 271.16% [3]. - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was approximately 697 million yuan, up 275.62% year-on-year [3]. - Total assets reached around 6.655 billion yuan, a 16.66% increase from the end of 2023 [3]. - The net assets attributable to the parent company were about 4.833 billion yuan, growing by 15.19% compared to the end of 2023 [3]. Business Segments - Revenue from pig products in 2024 was approximately 3.798 billion yuan, an increase of 81.53% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 23.42%, up 20.81% [5][8]. - The company sold a total of 2.2715 million pigs in 2024, marking a 49.40% increase year-on-year [5]. - The feed business generated significant revenue, with a total of 600,500 tons sold, of which 68,900 tons were for export [10]. Cost Management - The breeding cost in January 2024 was below 14 yuan per kilogram, with a total cost of approximately 14.6 yuan per kilogram [5]. - By February 2025, the company aims to reduce the total cost to 12 yuan per kilogram, down from 13.2 yuan per kilogram in December 2024 [6][5]. - Specific cost reductions included a decrease of about 0.4 yuan per kilogram in feed costs and 0.2 yuan per kilogram in livestock costs [5]. Strategic Focus - Shennong Group is committed to a full industry chain development strategy in pig farming, focusing on cost reduction and efficiency improvement through various measures [5][2]. - The company plans to enhance feed formulation research to improve nutritional content and economic benefits, supporting both its breeding segment and end customers [11].