Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the agricultural sector [5] Core Views - The agricultural sector is expected to perform better than the market, with specific focus on the cyclical recovery in beef prices and the potential upward trend in dairy prices [5] Summary by Relevant Sections Corn - The USDA's September supply and demand report indicates a reduction in the global corn ending stocks-to-use ratio by 0.10 percentage points, with China's ratio decreasing by 0.34 percentage points [16] - Domestic corn prices are expected to maintain a moderate upward trend, supported by a tightening supply-demand balance [18] Soybeans - The USDA report shows a reduction in global soybean ending stocks by 0.13 percentage points, with a focus on U.S. trade policies and weather conditions impacting short-term prices [32] - The long-term outlook for soybeans remains positive, with expectations of strong price support in Q4 2025 [34] Wheat - The global wheat supply remains ample, with the USDA projecting an increase in the global ending stocks-to-use ratio by 1.53 percentage points [45] - Domestic wheat prices are expected to stabilize at the bottom, supported by sufficient supply [46] Sugar - The market anticipates a good harvest for the 2025/26 season, but sugar prices may remain weak due to increased import volumes [2] Cotton - The global cotton supply is expected to remain loose, with a slight reduction in the ending stocks-to-use ratio by 1.09 percentage points [4] - Domestic cotton prices are projected to have room for recovery if macroeconomic conditions improve [4] Beef - The USDA forecasts a reduction in U.S. beef production for 2025, with prices expected to maintain an upward trend [3] - The domestic beef market is showing resilience, with expectations for a cyclical recovery in prices starting in 2025 [3] Dairy - The USDA has adjusted its forecasts for U.S. milk production and consumption upwards for 2026, indicating a potential recovery in domestic dairy prices [4] Pork - The USDA predicts a slight increase in U.S. pork consumption for 2026, with domestic breeding stock remaining stable [7] Poultry - The U.S. poultry market is expected to recover, with domestic demand anticipated to improve [7] Eggs - The supply of eggs is expected to gradually recover in the second half of 2025, although price pressures are anticipated throughout the year [8] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends investing in undervalued leaders in livestock, poultry, and feed sectors, including specific companies such as YouRan Agriculture and Mu Yuan Shares [8]

Group 1: Logistics and Warehousing Industry - In July 2025, the national express delivery volume reached 16.4 billion pieces, a year-on-year increase of 15.1%, with a total of 112.05 billion pieces from January to July, up 18.7% year-on-year [5][6] - The express delivery industry is experiencing a trend of concentration, with the CR8 increasing to 86.9, reflecting a 1.7 point year-on-year increase, indicating a significant rise in the market share of leading companies [6][7] - The revenue of the express delivery industry in July 2025 increased by 8.9% year-on-year, while the average revenue per piece decreased by 5.3%, showing a narrowing of the price decline and a shift towards healthier competition [7][8] Group 2: New Energy Power Generation Industry - The report discusses the supply-demand contradictions and cyclical nature of the new energy industry, particularly focusing on the photovoltaic sector [10] - It emphasizes the importance of reviewing the photovoltaic industry's supply-side capacity cycles and new technologies [10] Group 3: Building Materials Industry - The report outlines a research framework focusing on sub-industries such as cement, glass fiber, and consumer building materials [11] Group 4: Robotics Industry - The report highlights breakthroughs in humanoid robots, particularly in their ability to walk without visual aids, indicating significant advancements in technology [12][13] - It suggests that the humanoid robot industry is rapidly evolving, driven by technological deepening and practical applications, with a focus on key manufacturers and core component suppliers [13][15] Group 5: Dairy Products Industry - The report indicates that raw milk prices are expected to continue declining, with a potential supply-demand balance in the second half of 2025, benefiting from reduced costs and improved demand [17][18] - It notes that beef prices are entering an upward cycle, driven by supply reduction and decreased import pressures, which could enhance profitability for livestock companies [18][20] Group 6: Company Reports - Futu Holdings reported a strong net inflow of funds, with H1 2025 revenue and net profit reaching 10.006 billion and 4.72 billion HKD, respectively, marking increases of 74.89% and 109.76% year-on-year [22][23] - Baba Foods achieved H1 2025 revenue of 8.35 billion, a year-on-year increase of 9.31%, with net profit rising by 18.08% [26][28] - Milky Way achieved a 13.17% year-on-year increase in net profit for H1 2025, driven by a focus on intelligent supply chain services [35][36]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the agricultural sector [6] Core Insights - The agricultural sector is expected to experience upward trends in beef prices due to a reduction in U.S. beef production forecasts for 2026 [4] - The report highlights a tightening supply-demand balance for corn, with prices expected to maintain a moderate upward trend [2] - The soybean market is influenced by U.S. trade policies and weather conditions, with a positive long-term outlook [2] - Wheat supply remains ample, with prices expected to stabilize at lower levels [3] - Sugar prices are anticipated to fluctuate due to increased imports and oil price volatility [3] - Cotton prices are expected to remain weak until demand shows positive changes [3] - The dairy sector is projected to see a rebound in raw milk prices driven by a reduction in supply and increased demand [5] Summary by Sections Corn - The USDA report indicates a global corn production increase of 24.92 million tons (approximately +1.97%) for the 2025/26 season, with a slight increase in global ending stocks [17] - China's corn ending stocks are projected to decrease by 0.31 percentage points to 55.50% [19] - Domestic corn prices are currently at a historical low, with a strong support expected for future price recovery [20] Soybeans - The USDA report forecasts a reduction in global soybean production by 1.29 million tons for the 2025/26 season, with ending stocks decreasing by 1.17 million tons [32] - The soybean market is sensitive to U.S. trade policies and weather, with a strong price support expected in Q4 2025 [34] Wheat - The USDA report predicts a decrease in global wheat production by 1.65 million tons for the 2025/26 season, with a slight reduction in the ending stocks-to-use ratio [49] - Overall supply remains sufficient, with prices expected to stabilize [3] Sugar - The market anticipates a good harvest for the 2025/26 season, but prices may remain weak due to increased imports and fluctuating oil prices [3] Cotton - The USDA report indicates a reduction in global cotton production forecasts, with a stable supply-demand balance expected [3] Beef - The USDA has lowered its forecast for U.S. beef production in 2026, leading to an expected increase in beef prices [4] - The domestic beef market is showing resilience, with prices expected to trend upwards in 2025 [4] Dairy - The USDA forecasts an increase in U.S. milk production and consumption for 2026, with a slight increase in ending stocks [5] - Domestic raw milk prices are expected to rebound in the second half of 2025 due to supply reductions and increased demand [5] Pork - The USDA projects a slight increase in U.S. pork consumption in 2026, with domestic production expected to remain stable [8] Poultry - The U.S. poultry market is expected to recover, with increased consumption predicted for 2026 [8]

Core Viewpoint - The dairy sector continues to show strong performance, driven by new government policies aimed at boosting infant formula consumption and improving the overall dairy market conditions by 2025 [1] Group 1: Market Performance - As of the report, China Shengmu (01432) increased by 9.09% to HKD 0.48, YouRan Dairy (09858) rose by 3.53% to HKD 4.4, Mengniu Dairy (02319) gained 1.46% to HKD 16.67, and Ausnutria (01717) climbed 1.19% to HKD 2.55 [1] Group 2: Policy Impact - On July 28, the "Implementation Plan for the Childcare Subsidy System" was released, which will provide an annual subsidy of HKD 3,600 per child for families with children under three years old starting January 1, 2025 [1] - This policy is expected to benefit over 20 million families with infants, likely leading to increased consumption of dairy products, particularly infant formula [1] Group 3: Industry Outlook - Guosen Securities is optimistic about a reversal in the beef cycle by 2025, predicting that meat prices will continue to rise until 2027 [1] - The domestic raw milk supply and demand situation is expected to improve in the second half of 2025, with prices likely to recover [1] - For dairy farming companies, the improvement in raw milk prices is anticipated to enhance main business profitability, while the upward trend in the beef cycle may significantly increase profits from culling dairy cows and selling calves [1] - Companies such as YouRan Dairy, Modern Dairy, and China Shengmu are recommended due to their high performance recovery potential in the context of dairy and beef market synergy [1]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [2][26] Core Viewpoints - The report suggests that the beef and dairy markets in China are expected to experience a positive resonance in pricing, with a potential turning point in the beef cycle anticipated in 2025, leading to a dual price increase for both beef and milk in 2026/2027 [4][26] - The dairy farming companies are expected to benefit from the resonance in beef and milk prices, showing significant potential for profit recovery due to the correlation between the prices of cull cows and beef prices [4][21] - The report highlights that all dairy farming companies are currently trading below book value, with price-to-book ratios between 0.2 and 0.9, indicating substantial room for valuation recovery as the market improves [4][22] Summary by Sections Beef Industry Overview - The domestic beef consumption is approximately 12 million tons annually, accounting for over 20% of pork consumption, with a market size nearing 1 trillion yuan [5] - The beef industry is characterized by a fragmented structure, with most production coming from small farmers [5] Price Trends and Forecasts - As of June 27, 2025, the average price of beef in major production areas is 63.73 yuan/kg, up 10.66% year-on-year, while fresh milk prices have decreased by 7.60% [3] - The beef price is expected to rise significantly due to a reduction in cattle inventory, with estimates suggesting a decrease of over 30% in production capacity [8][9] Dairy Industry Overview - The annual demand for raw milk in China is around 45 million tons, with a self-sufficiency rate of 90% [14] - The dairy industry has seen a significant increase in scale following food safety incidents, with major players holding a substantial market share [14] Future Price Dynamics - The report anticipates that the raw milk prices will likely see an upward trend by late 2025 or early 2026 due to reduced production capacity and improved market conditions [15][19] - The correlation between beef and dairy prices is expected to drive both markets upward, with a significant impact on dairy farming companies' profitability [4][22] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on dairy farming companies such as Yuran Dairy, Modern Farming, and China Shengmu, as well as beef processing companies like Bright Dairy, which are expected to benefit from the anticipated price increases [4][26]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [2][6] Core Viewpoints - The report anticipates a turning point in the beef cycle in 2025, with a continued rise in meat prices expected until 2027, driven by supply adjustments and improved market conditions [4][16] - The domestic beef and milk prices have diverged, with the beef-to-milk price ratio reaching a historical high of 20.97, indicating potential for accelerated dairy cow culling and a subsequent recovery in raw milk prices [3][20] - The report highlights that the domestic beef market is expected to tighten due to reduced supply and import pressures, leading to a sustained upward trend in beef prices [11][16] Summary by Sections Beef Market Outlook - The report projects that the beef market will experience a significant recovery starting in 2025, with prices expected to rise until 2027 due to supply adjustments and reduced losses among farmers [5][16] - The current beef price has been under pressure, with a cumulative decline of nearly 25% from the peak in 2023, but the report suggests that the market is poised for recovery [5][10] Dairy Market Outlook - The raw milk market has been underperforming, with prices dropping below cash costs, but improvements are anticipated in the second half of 2025 as supply and demand dynamics shift [17][25] - The report notes that the culling of dairy cows will provide additional beef supply, reinforcing the interconnectedness of the beef and dairy markets [19][20] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies directly benefiting from the beef market recovery, such as Bright Meat Industry, and suggests monitoring dairy farming companies like Yuran Dairy, Modern Farming, and China Shengmu for potential performance recovery [4][26]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the raw milk industry [1] Core Insights - The domestic raw milk market is expected to experience a reversal and upward trend in 2025, driven by a combination of domestic dairy cow culling and rising meat prices, alongside a reduction in imports [5][6] - The industry has faced a cumulative decline in raw milk prices for nearly four years, with significant losses reported [4][6] - The current reliance on imported whole milk powder to supplement domestic raw milk supply indicates a structural gap in production [30][32] Overview of the Industry - Raw milk is the core raw material for the dairy industry, with China being the fourth-largest milk producer globally, yet still dependent on imports to meet demand [3][17] - The domestic raw milk market has been under pressure due to overcapacity and declining prices since mid-2021, leading to significant financial losses for producers [4][59] Historical Review - The domestic raw milk price has experienced two major cycles since 2009, with the latest cycle starting in 2018, characterized by price recovery and capital expansion [4][56] - The current downturn has persisted since mid-2021, with prices dropping to around 3.40 yuan/kg, reflecting a cumulative decline of approximately 22% from the peak [59][63] Future Outlook - By the second half of 2025, raw milk prices are anticipated to rebound due to a reduction in domestic dairy cow numbers and a decrease in imports, as the overseas market has already begun to recover [5][63] - The report forecasts that the number of dairy cows in China will decrease to approximately 13 million by early 2025, returning to levels seen in 2019 [63] Supply and Demand Dynamics - The annual demand for raw milk in China is close to 4.5 million tons, with a supply gap of about 500,000 tons that is primarily filled by imports of whole milk powder [32][30] - The cost structure of raw milk production is heavily influenced by feed prices, which account for approximately 65% of the total production cost [23][24] Industry Structure - The dairy farming sector is capital-intensive, with large-scale operations benefiting from economies of scale and improved production efficiency [25][26] - Major dairy companies are increasingly integrating upstream to secure raw milk supply, indicating a trend towards consolidation in the industry [25][64]