Haitong Securities International·2025-12-30 08:54Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Outperform" rating to multiple companies in the essential consumer goods sector, including Guizhou Moutai, Wuliangye, Luzhou Laojiao, and others, indicating a positive outlook for these stocks [1]. Core Insights - Wholesale prices of Baijiu have mostly stabilized, with specific brands showing varied price changes. For instance, the price of Feitian Moutai (case) is 1600 yuan, down by 50 yuan from last month, while the price of Wuliangye has increased by 20 yuan to 820 yuan [3][38]. - Discounts on liquid milk have significantly increased, while discounts on seasoning and soft drink products have narrowed compared to the end of November. The average discount rate for seasonings rose from 85.9% to 87.1%, and for soft drinks from 85.6% to 86.7% [5][17][35]. Summary by Sections Baijiu Pricing - The report details the wholesale prices of key Baijiu brands, noting that Feitian Moutai's prices have decreased by 640 yuan year-to-date compared to the previous year. Other brands like Wuliangye and Luzhou Laojiao have also shown price stability or slight increases [9][38]. Discount Trends - Discounts on liquid milk products have widened, with the average discount rate dropping from 66.0% to 62.8%. In contrast, discounts on convenience foods have decreased from 95.8% to 94.8% [19][21][36]. - The report highlights that infant formula and beer products have maintained stable discount rates, with slight changes observed [18][35]. Company Ratings - The report lists several companies rated as "Outperform," including Guizhou Moutai, Wuliangye, and others, indicating strong expected performance relative to the market [1].