Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the agricultural sector [1][5][4]. Core Views - The report is optimistic about the reversal of the livestock cycle in 2025, with expectations of a simultaneous rise in domestic and international beef and milk prices [3][4]. - The pet consumption sector is identified as a growing industry that will benefit from demographic changes [3]. - The feed industry, particularly Haida Group, is expected to achieve excess returns due to the recovery in aquaculture [3]. - The report anticipates sustained profitability in the pig farming sector due to limited expansion intentions, with a focus on undervalued leading companies [3]. - The poultry sector is expected to see a long-term increase in consumption, with yellow chicken likely to benefit first from improved domestic demand [3]. Summary by Sections Livestock - Beef prices have started to rise, with the average price at 59.75 CNY/kg as of August 1, 2025, reflecting a 0.88% increase week-on-week and a 28.49% increase year-on-year [1][14]. - The pig market shows stable production capacity, with prices at 14.19 CNY/kg, up 0.78% week-on-week, and a forecast for continued price stability into 2025 [1][13]. Poultry - White chicken supply has slightly increased, with prices at 6.70 CNY/kg, up 0.6% week-on-week [1][14]. - Yellow chicken prices are stable, with potential benefits from domestic demand improvements [1][14]. Feed - Soybean meal prices are at 2998 CNY/ton, up 1.15% week-on-week, with a favorable supply-demand outlook [2][16]. - Corn prices are at 2401 CNY/ton, showing a slight decrease of 0.12% week-on-week but a 0.67% increase year-on-year [2][16]. Investment Recommendations - Recommended stocks include: - Livestock: YouRan Agriculture, Modern Agriculture, China Shengmu, Guangming Meat [3][4]. - Pets: Guibao Pet, Zhongchong Co., RuiPu Bio [3]. - Feed: Haida Group [3]. - Swine: Dekang Agriculture, Muyuan Foods, Huazhong Foods, Wens Foodstuffs, Bangji Technology, Shennong Group, New Five Feng, Juxing Agriculture, Tangrenshen, Tiankang Biological [3]. - Poultry: Lihua Co., Yisheng Co., Shengnong Development [3]. - Animal Health: Keqian Biological, Huisheng Biological [3]. - Planting Chain: Hainan Rubber, Qianyuan High-Tech, Fengle Seed Industry, Longping High-Tech [3].
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