KWEICHOW MOUTAI(SH:600519) KAIYUAN SECURITIES·2025-06-02 13:24Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The report indicates that the liquor industry is in a bottoming phase, with signs of stabilization in fundamentals. The high-end liquor sector is expected to see a recovery in demand and valuation in the second half of the year. The report emphasizes focusing on leading regional high-end liquor companies while waiting for demand recovery and valuation repair to resonate [3][11] - The report highlights significant opportunities in the yellow wine sector, which is experiencing a revival driven by changing consumer preferences towards healthier and lighter drinking options. The report notes that yellow wine is well-positioned to cater to the "self-consumption" trend and is gradually breaking the stereotype of being a traditional drink for older consumers [4][12] Summary by Sections Weekly Insights - From May 26 to May 30, the food and beverage index declined by 1.1%, ranking 24th among 28 sub-industries, performing in line with the CSI 300 index. The soft drink (+9.3%), other alcoholic beverages (+7.1%), and beer (+3.2%) sectors showed relatively strong performance [3][11][13] Market Performance - The liquor industry continues to show weak recovery, with terminal demand remaining sluggish. The report attributes this to slow consumer recovery and a reduction in business banquet scenarios. The recent re-emphasis on the prohibition of alcohol consumption in government settings has raised market concerns, but the actual impact is considered limited due to already low levels of government consumption [3][11][12] Upstream Data - As of May 20, the auction price for whole milk powder was $4,332 per ton, a year-on-year increase of 27.1%. Meanwhile, the domestic fresh milk price was 3.1 yuan per kilogram, showing a year-on-year decrease of 8.9%. The report suggests that domestic milk prices are still on a downward trend in the short term [21][24] Liquor Industry News - The report mentions that the Guizhou Moutai (Walking Series) is set to launch soon, and during the recent promotional event, the overall sales of liquor exceeded 300 million yuan within 12 hours, marking a significant increase compared to the previous year [44][45]