食品饮料行业2026年投资策略：海日生残夜，江春入旧年

Core Insights - The food and beverage industry has experienced a stepwise decline in revenue growth since 2021, with a further slowdown in the first three quarters of 2025 [6][7][21] - Despite the overall decline, certain segments such as snacks and soft drinks continue to show robust growth, indicating emerging opportunities within the industry [6][17][64] Revenue Growth Trends - Revenue growth in the food and beverage sector recorded only 0.18% in the first three quarters of 2025, a decline of 2.29 percentage points from the first half of the year [7][8] - Among sub-sectors, snacks and soft drinks achieved significant growth rates of 30.97% and 10.93% respectively, while categories like prepared foods and health products saw revenue declines [8][13] Inventory Turnover and Sales Dynamics - The industry has seen a decrease in inventory turnover rates, indicating a slowdown in sales activity, primarily due to insufficient consumer demand [21][24] - Inventory turnover rates have declined from 2.05 in 2021 to 1.65 in 2025, reflecting a consistent downward trend [21][23] Profitability and Cost Pressures - The gross profit margin in the food and beverage sector peaked in 2024 but has since begun to decline due to rising costs outpacing revenue growth [24][25] - The gross profit margin was recorded at 49.53% in the first three quarters of 2025, down from 50.91% in 2024, highlighting the impact of cost pressures [24][26] Changes in Expense Ratios - There has been a significant reduction in sales expenses, with the sales expense ratio decreasing from 12.35% in 2021 to 11.07% in 2025, reflecting a shift in management values towards cost efficiency [40][41] - Management expense ratios have also declined, indicating a focus on internal control and cost reduction [44][46] Segment-Specific Growth Opportunities - The snack market in China has surpassed 1 trillion yuan and is expected to grow at a rate of 6% to 8% annually, potentially reaching 1.4 trillion yuan by 2026 [6][55] - The soft drink market is projected to reach 1.35 trillion yuan in 2025, with an expected growth rate of 8%, indicating strong demand in this segment [64][66] - The health products market is anticipated to grow to 800 billion yuan by 2025, reflecting a 1.8 times increase since 2020 [75] Investment Recommendations - The report maintains a "market perform" rating for the industry, recommending investments in segments such as soft drinks, health products, baking, and snacks [6][54] - Specific companies highlighted for potential investment include Baoli Food, Lihigh Food, and Xianle Health, among others [6][54]