GF SECURITIES·2026-01-20 01:07Group 1 - The core view of the report emphasizes the high relative success rate of the food and beverage sector during the pre-Spring Festival period, with a historical success rate of 70% in the last ten years [7][16] - The report identifies structural opportunities within the food and beverage sector despite a long-term adjustment phase since 2021, highlighting the importance of seasonal demand and planned channel stocking [7][16] - The report suggests three strategic approaches for investment in the snack sector during the "spring excitement" period, focusing on companies with clean chips, strong growth themes, and clear growth drivers [7][49] Group 2 - In December, the food and beverage sector underperformed the market, with a decline of 5.2%, lagging behind the CSI 300 index by 7.5 percentage points, ranking last among 31 primary industries [7][61] - The report notes a divergence in performance among sub-sectors, with snacks and soft drinks showing gains while liquor and beer sectors faced declines [7][61] - The report highlights that the absolute and relative valuations of the food and beverage sector are at their lowest levels since 2010, indicating potential investment opportunities [7][61][64] Group 3 - The report tracks the recovery of consumer confidence, with a December retail sales growth of 0.9%, showing improvement from the previous month [7][63] - It notes that the liquor sector is experiencing weak demand and price adjustments, particularly for high-end products like Moutai, which is nearing historical price levels [7][63] - The report indicates that the cost structure is showing divergence, with some packaging materials and agricultural products experiencing price increases [7][63][64] Group 4 - Investment recommendations include a focus on liquor stocks that have undergone a four-year adjustment period, with potential for valuation and performance recovery [7][64] - For consumer goods, the report anticipates a moderate increase in industry prices in 2026, highlighting opportunities in new products and channels [7][64] - Specific stock recommendations include Luzhou Laojiao, Shanxi Fenjiu, and various consumer goods companies such as Anjuke Foods and Dongpeng Beverage [7][64]