Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2025-12-28 13:22Investment Rating - The report recommends a "left-side investment opportunity" in the pig farming sector, indicating a positive outlook despite current challenges [5][6]. Core Insights - The agricultural sector index increased by 0.3%, while the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index rose by 1.9%. Notable stock performances included Shen Nong Technology (up 35.7%) and Guotou Zhonglu (up 20.8%) [5][6]. - The pig price rebounded significantly due to the re-entry of the second batch of fattening pigs and increased retail demand as the year-end approaches. However, the report suggests that this price increase may not be sustainable in the coming quarters [5][6]. - The pet sector is experiencing a valuation shift as the year-end approaches, with a focus on companies like Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff, and others [5][6]. Summary by Sections Pig Farming - The average selling price of the national external three yuan pigs was 12.21 yuan/kg, with a week-on-week increase of 7.0%. The price surge is attributed to the re-entry of fattening pigs and a decrease in supply [5][6]. - The report indicates that the industry remains below the breakeven line, with losses reported for small-scale and medium-scale operations. The outlook for the next 1-2 quarters suggests a bottoming out of prices, with ongoing capacity reduction [5][6]. Pet Industry - The seventh Pet New National Goods Conference was held, revealing that the Chinese pet market is expected to reach a size of 154.5 to 160 billion yuan in 2025. The market is characterized by channel differentiation and a focus on specific product categories [5][6]. - Ruipai Pet Hospital submitted an application for an IPO, aiming to become the first publicly listed pet hospital in China [5][6]. Meat Chicken Farming - The average selling price of white feather broiler chicks was 3.37 yuan/chick, with a slight decrease of 0.6% week-on-week. The price of white feather broiler meat reached a new high of 3.80 yuan/kg, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 4.7% [5][6]. Beef Industry - The prices of beef and cattle have slightly decreased, with the average price of fattened bulls at 25.47 yuan/kg, down 0.24% week-on-week [5][6].