CHINA DRAGON SECURITIES·2025-09-01 10:49Investment Rating - The report maintains an investment rating of "Recommended" for the food and beverage industry [2][34]. Core Insights - The food and beverage sector saw a 2.13% increase last week, with notable gains in the snack (+10.20%), dairy (+2.67%), and liquor (+2.14%) sub-sectors. The report highlights that the release of performance pressures in the liquor sector and stable growth in leading companies in snacks, dairy, and condiments are key factors for the positive outlook [6][34]. - The report emphasizes the resilience of the liquor sector, particularly in the context of recent policy impacts, suggesting that valuation recovery may precede fundamental improvements. It recommends focusing on specific companies within the liquor sector that are expected to rebound [34]. - The snack sector is identified as having strong growth potential driven by new retail formats and product categories, with significant revenue increases reported by leading companies [35]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The food and beverage index increased by 2.13%, ranking seventh among major sectors. The snack sector led with a 10.20% increase, followed by dairy and liquor [16][34]. Liquor Sector Analysis - In the first half of 2025, only a few liquor companies, including Kweichow Moutai and Wuliangye, reported positive revenue and net profit growth. The report notes that the liquor demand has been under pressure since the second quarter due to policy changes, but expectations for recovery are building [6][34]. - Recommendations include focusing on companies like Shede Liquor, Shanxi Fenjiu, and Kweichow Moutai for their potential in valuation recovery [34]. Snack Sector Analysis - The snack sector is highlighted for its growth potential, with companies like Youyou Foods and Wancheng Group reporting substantial revenue increases of 45.59% and 109.33%, respectively. The report suggests that new consumer trends favoring health and self-satisfaction will drive further growth in this sector [35][30]. Key Company Performance - Kweichow Moutai reported a stock price of 1,480.00 yuan with an expected EPS growth from 68.64 yuan in 2024 to 74.38 yuan in 2025 [36]. - Wuliangye's revenue for the first half of 2025 was 527.71 billion yuan, showing a 4.19% year-on-year increase [32]. - Hai Tian Wei Ye achieved a revenue of 152.3 billion yuan, reflecting a 7.59% increase, with a net profit growth of 13.35% [29].