GUOTAI HAITONG SECURITIES·2026-01-29 09:34Investment Rating - The report rates the food and beverage sector as "Overweight" [4][6]. Core Insights - The allocation ratio for the food and beverage sector has decreased quarter-on-quarter, with significant reductions in the allocation for both liquor and non-liquor segments. Conversely, other segments such as beverages, dairy products, and snacks have seen an increase in allocation [2][16]. - The report suggests focusing on five main investment lines, emphasizing opportunities arising from supply-demand clearing. Recommended stocks include Guizhou Moutai, Wuliangye, and Luzhou Laojiao for liquor; Eastroc Beverage and Nongfu Spring for beverages; and various companies in the snack and food processing sectors [6][32]. Summary by Sections 1. Sector Allocation Trends - The allocation ratio for food and beverage stocks among actively managed equity mutual funds has continued to decline for seven consecutive quarters, reaching 4.04% in Q4 2025, ranking ninth among all sectors [8][11]. - The allocation for liquor stocks decreased to 2.92%, driven by declines in leading brands such as Wuliangye and Shanxi Fenjiu [16][18]. 2. Sub-Sector Performance - Liquor and non-liquor segments saw a reduction in allocation, while other segments like snacks and dairy products experienced increases. The allocation for snacks rose to 0.26%, and dairy products to 0.44% [16][17]. - Specific stock movements include a decrease in holdings for major liquor brands, while dairy leaders like Yili and Mengniu saw increases in their allocation ratios [23][24]. 3. Individual Stock Analysis - Major liquor stocks such as Guizhou Moutai and Wuliangye experienced significant reductions in their mutual fund holdings, with Moutai down by 0.8% and Wuliangye down by 13.2% [19][20]. - In the beverage sector, Eastroc Beverage's holdings decreased by 4.16%, while Yili's increased by 3.42% [23][24]. - Snack companies like Wancheng Group and Ximai Foods saw increases in their allocation ratios, indicating a positive trend in the snack segment [26][27]. 4. Valuation and Earnings Forecast - The report includes a section on earnings forecasts and valuations, indicating a cautious outlook for the food and beverage sector amidst changing consumer preferences and market dynamics [32].