圣农发展：行业低迷逆势增长 H1净利同比增长近8倍

Core Viewpoint - The poultry industry, particularly the white feather chicken sector, is experiencing a downturn, yet the leading company, Shennong Development, has managed to achieve significant growth in its performance through cost control and acquisitions [1][2]. Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, Shennong Development reported revenue of approximately 8.856 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.22% [1]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached about 910 million yuan, reflecting a substantial year-on-year growth of 791.93% [1]. - The company's net profit after deducting non-recurring items was approximately 376 million yuan, an increase of 305.44% compared to the previous year [1]. - The company's chicken product revenue was around 4.674 billion yuan, down 8.17% year-on-year, but the cost of goods sold decreased by 10.43%, leading to a gross margin increase of 2.37 percentage points to 6.34% [2]. Cost Control and Efficiency - Shennong Development achieved a reduction of over 10% in comprehensive meat production costs compared to the same period last year, attributed to improved performance of its proprietary breed "901+" and enhanced internal usage [1]. - The company has been implementing refined management practices, resulting in increased production efficiency across various stages [1]. Market Dynamics - The white feather chicken industry faced significant challenges in the first half of 2025, with a reported 20% decrease in the speed of slaughterhouse shipments, leading to excess inventory [2]. - To stimulate sales, slaughterhouses have been lowering prices to clear stock, with the average price of white feather chicken products continuing to decline [3]. Sales Growth and Future Outlook - In July 2025, Shennong Development achieved sales revenue of 2.129 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 22.02% and a month-on-month increase of 26.21% [4]. - The C-end retail channel saw revenue growth of over 30%, while export channel revenue reached a historical high with a year-on-year growth exceeding 100% [4]. - The company has fully replaced its previous breed with the new self-developed "Shenze 901Plus," further solidifying its cost advantages [4].