Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2026-02-01 09:31Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry, indicating a positive outlook for the sector compared to the overall market performance [2][3]. Core Insights - The report highlights that major meat protein prices (pork, chicken, beef, eggs, and aquatic products) are expected to bottom out and rise in 2026. The efficiency differences among pig farming enterprises will be crucial for profitability this year. The chicken industry, after a prolonged downturn, is anticipated to recover gradually due to improving demand. The beef and raw milk sectors are expected to reach a supply-demand balance after ongoing capacity reductions, signaling a cyclical upturn [2][3]. - The report suggests focusing on companies that are well-positioned for growth, including Muyuan Foods, Dekang Animal Husbandry, Wens Foodstuff, Shennong Group, Tiankang Biological, and others [2][3]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - The Shenwan Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, and Fishery Index rose by 1.8%, while the CSI 300 Index increased by 0.1%. The top five gainers included Nongfa Seed Industry (30.2%), Shennong Technology (26.1%), and others, while the top five losers included Fujian Jinsen (-12.6%) and others [2][3]. Pig Farming - The report notes that the overall pig slaughter pace has accelerated as the pre-holiday window approaches, leading to a significant drop in pig prices. The average price for external three yuan pigs was 12.24 yuan/kg, down 5.3% week-on-week. The seasonal price rebound that began in mid-December has likely concluded, with expectations of further price pressure [2][3]. Chicken Farming - The report indicates that the price of white feather chicken and chicken products has shown strong support, with the average sales price for white feather chicken at 3.76 yuan/kg, up 2.7% week-on-week. The demand side is expected to improve, potentially pushing product prices out of the cyclical bottom [2][3]. Cattle Farming - The report highlights a slight increase in beef and calf prices, with the average price for fattening bulls at 25.68 yuan/kg, up 0.1% week-on-week. The raw milk price remains stable at 3.04 yuan/kg, supported by seasonal demand [2][3]. Pet Industry - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring online sales of pet food in 2025, noting that major online platforms reported a sales figure of 21.1 billion yuan in December 2025, a decrease of 11% year-on-year. However, the overall annual sales for 2025 reached 307.1 billion yuan, an increase of 10% [2][3].