NHD(002946) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-06-11 03:26Core Viewpoint - The "Fresh Strategy" has been a fundamental approach for the company, leading to significant growth and new product development in response to market demands [1][4][10]. Group 1: Market Trends and Consumer Behavior - The dairy product market in China is experiencing a decline, with total production expected to drop to 29.62 million tons in 2024, a 1.9% decrease year-on-year, and liquid milk production seeing its first decline in five years [4]. - Consumer preferences are shifting, with high-end and low-end products both seeing increased demand, indicating a need for companies to develop products that resonate with diverse consumer needs [4][5]. - The company emphasizes that its pricing strategy is not influenced by short-term events like e-commerce promotions but focuses on providing stable quality products for consumers [4]. Group 2: Company Performance and Strategy - Under the "Fresh Strategy," the company achieved a 24.80% year-on-year increase in net profit for 2024, with a net profit margin of 5.15%, and a 48.46% increase in net profit in Q1 2025 [5]. - The company attributes its success to several factors, including a focus on high-end products, expansion into lower-tier markets, continuous innovation, and the promotion of products through new retail channels [5][9]. - The company plans to continue its focus on lower-tier markets, capitalizing on the growth in county-level consumption [9]. Group 3: Product Strategy - The company has evolved its product strategy from a focus on fresh products to a "Three Fresh" strategy, which includes low-temperature fresh milk, low-temperature yogurt, and beverages [10][13]. - The introduction of the "Three Fresh" strategy aims to enhance the company's core business and achieve a doubling of net profit margin within five years [10][14]. - The company believes that the beverage sector presents a significant growth opportunity, particularly in low-temperature cold chain products [14].