KAIYUAN SECURITIES·2025-08-10 06:58Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights a strong policy catalyst and a resonating fundamental backdrop, indicating a positive outlook for the pig farming sector as prices are expected to rise from current lows [4][28] - The report suggests that the investment logic for pig farming is improving marginally, driven by both fundamental and policy factors, with a recommendation for specific companies in the sector [5][28] - The report notes that the domestic feed market is benefiting from the post-cycle of poultry and livestock, with strong overseas demand supporting prices [5][28] Summary by Sections Weekly Observation - The report indicates that the current rhythm of pig shipments is suppressing short-term prices, with the national average price for pigs at 13.67 yuan/kg as of August 8, 2025, down 0.60 yuan/kg week-on-week and down 6.97% year-on-year [12][4] - The average weight of pigs at market as of August 7, 2025, is 127.80 kg, showing a slight decrease week-on-week but an increase year-on-year [12][4] - The utilization rate of breeding facilities is reported at 51.6%, reflecting a decrease both month-on-month and year-on-year [12][4] Weekly Perspective - The investment logic for pig farming is showing signs of improvement, with expectations for prices to rise in the second half of 2025 due to both fundamental and policy support [28] - The report recommends several companies including Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, and others as key investment opportunities in the pig farming sector [5][28] Market Performance - The agricultural sector outperformed the broader market by 0.4 percentage points during the week of August 4-8, 2025, with the agricultural index rising by 2.52% [33][36] - Specific stocks such as Zhongji Health and Zhenghong Technology saw significant gains, leading the market [41][33] Price Tracking - As of August 8, 2025, the average price for pigs is reported at 13.71 yuan/kg, with a decrease of 0.62 yuan/kg from the previous week [44][45] - The report also tracks prices for other agricultural products, noting fluctuations in chicken and beef prices during the same period [44][45]