Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the food and beverage industry, expecting the industry index to outperform the market index by over 10% in the next six months [1]. Core Viewpoints - The internal structure of the industry is showing differentiation, with a focus on mid-year performance feedback. The report highlights that the liquor sector, particularly high-end brands like Kweichow Moutai, is expected to recover in demand in the second half of the year, while the snack sector is underperforming [2][50]. - The report indicates that all sub-sectors within the food and beverage industry underperformed compared to the CSI 300 index during the review period, with the snack sector experiencing the largest decline of -3.25% [2][13]. - Approximately 55% of stocks in the industry recorded positive returns during the review period, with notable gainers including Huangshi Group (+26.17%) and Huan Shang Huan (+14.18%) [16]. - The overall price-to-earnings (PE) ratio for the food and beverage industry is approximately 20.35 times, which is below the five-year average of 34 times, indicating potential undervaluation [17][19]. Summary by Sections Market Review - From July 4 to July 17, 2025, the SW food and beverage industry index rose by 0.92%, ranking 22nd among Shenwan's primary industries, underperforming the CSI 300 index by about 0.75 percentage points [12]. - All sub-sectors underperformed the CSI 300 index, with the liquor sector showing the highest increase of 1.56% [13]. Key Data Tracking Liquor Sector - The price of Feitian Moutai increased to 1870 RMB per bottle, while the price of Wuliangye decreased to 900 RMB per bottle [22]. Seasonality and Demand - The beer and soft drink sectors are entering a consumption peak season, which is expected to boost demand [50]. Dairy Sector - The average price of fresh milk remained stable at 3.04 RMB per kilogram [36]. Meat Products - The average wholesale price of pork increased to 20.63 RMB per kilogram, reflecting a month-on-month growth of 1.98% [37]. Important News - The Ministry of Commerce announced a final ruling on anti-dumping investigations related to imported brandy from the EU, confirming a dumping margin of 27.7%-34.9% [40]. - In June, the price of alcoholic beverages decreased by 1.7% year-on-year, indicating a potential challenge for the liquor sector [41]. Company Announcements - Water Well announced a forecast for a 12.84% decline in revenue for the first half of 2025, while the company expects a 14.54% increase in sales volume [46]. - Yanjing Beer projected a 40%-50% increase in net profit for the first half of 2025, reflecting strong performance in the beer sector [48]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on high-certainty stocks such as Kweichow Moutai (600519) and Hai Tian Wei Ye (603288), as well as Qingdao Beer (600600) and Yili Group (600887) for potential growth [51][52].