Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Outperform the market (maintained rating) [12] Core Views - The report emphasizes the importance of the pig sector, noting a slowdown in the growth rate of breeding sows in June, and highlights the expectation gap in the pig market [1][2] - The pet sector is witnessing a rise in domestic brands and a positive trend in pet food exports, indicating a robust growth potential [3][4] - The poultry sector is focusing on the breeding gap for white chickens and the marginal improvement in demand for yellow chickens, with investment recommendations based on supply and demand dynamics [5][6][7] - The planting sector is prioritizing food security and the strategic importance of biological breeding, with recommendations for key seed and agricultural companies [9][10] - The feed sector is recommended for companies with increasing market share and consistent performance, while the animal health sector is advised to focus on new demands and innovative products [24][25] Summary by Sections Pig Sector - As of July 12, the average price of pigs in China is 14.91 CNY/kg, down 2.42% from the previous week, with self-breeding profits around 177 CNY per head [1][16] - The report highlights the low valuation and expectation gap in the pig sector, recommending leading companies such as Muyuan Foods and Wens Foodstuffs [2][16] Pet Sector - In June 2025, pet sales on Douyin reached 964 million CNY, a year-on-year increase of 73.97%, indicating strong growth for domestic brands [3][17] - Pet food exports from China increased by 10.89% year-on-year in the first five months of 2025, reaching 41.75 billion CNY [4][17] Poultry Sector - The report notes a 33.46% year-on-year decline in the breeding stock of grandparent chickens due to import restrictions, with a total of 529,300 sets updated in the first half of 2025 [5][19] - Investment recommendations include focusing on companies like Shengnong Development and Yisheng Livestock [6][20] Planting Sector - The report stresses the need for high yield production to ensure food security, with a focus on integrating advanced agricultural technologies [9][23] - Key recommendations include leading seed companies such as Longping High-Tech and Dabeinong [10][23] Feed and Animal Health Sectors - The feed sector is highlighted for companies like Haida Group, which is expected to benefit from market share growth and performance consistency [24][26] - The animal health sector is advised to focus on new product development and market expansion, particularly in the pet health segment [25][26]

Investment Rating - Industry rating: Outperform the market (maintained rating) [11] Core Views - The pig sector is experiencing low price fluctuations, with the average price of live pigs at 14.39 CNY/kg as of June 14, remaining stable compared to the previous week. The profitability for self-breeding is approximately 72 CNY per head, down by 53 CNY from the previous week. The price of piglets has reached a three-month low [1][15] - The pet industry is witnessing significant growth driven by consumption upgrades, with domestic brands rising strongly. For instance, Tmall's pet sales exceeded last year's first-day sales within 100 minutes, and 653 brands saw sales double year-on-year. The pet food export volume from January to April 2025 reached 110,200 tons, a year-on-year increase of 16.17% [3][4][17][18] - The poultry sector is facing challenges due to uncertainties in breeding imports, particularly for white chickens, with a 40.66% year-on-year decline in breeding stock updates from January to May 2025. The yellow chicken market is expected to benefit from improved consumer demand as supply tightens [5][20][22] Summary by Sections Pig Sector - The average price of live pigs is 14.39 CNY/kg, with self-breeding profitability at 72 CNY per head, indicating a significant drop in profitability [1][15] - The supply side shows a slight decrease in average weight for slaughtered pigs, while demand is weakening due to seasonal factors and rising temperatures [19] - The sector is expected to face losses due to strong supply and weak demand, with potential for capacity reduction [19] Pet Sector - The pet industry is experiencing a consumption upgrade, with significant sales growth on platforms like Tmall and Douyin, indicating a shift towards high-value products [3][17] - Pet food exports are growing, with a total export value of 3.26 billion CNY from January to April 2025, reflecting a robust market [4][18] - Recommended companies in the pet food sector include Guibao Pet, Zhongchong Co., Petty Co., and Lusi Co. [4][18] Poultry Sector - The white chicken breeding sector is facing a 40.66% decline in breeding stock updates due to import uncertainties, while the yellow chicken market is seeing a tightening supply [20][21] - The average price for yellow chickens has fluctuated, with a notable decrease in prices in certain regions [22] - Investment recommendations include focusing on companies that can capitalize on breeding opportunities and market recovery, such as Shengnong Development and Yisheng Co. [21][22] Planting Sector - The focus is on achieving self-sufficiency in food security, with an emphasis on improving crop yields through advanced breeding strategies [24] - Key recommendations include seed companies like Longping High-Tech and Dabeinong, as well as agricultural resource companies [24] Feed and Animal Health Sector - The feed sector is recommended for companies like Haida Group, which is expected to see market share growth and sustained performance [25] - The animal health sector is shifting towards new products and markets, with a focus on pet health products and significant growth potential [26]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that the domestic grain prices are rising due to reduced imports and drought conditions, impacting the performance of the grain industry index and related stocks [1] - As of May 30, 2025, the National Grain Industry Index (399365) decreased by 0.09%, with mixed performance among constituent stocks [1] - The top-performing stocks included Tiankang Biological (002100) with a rise of 3.02%, New Hope (000876) up by 1.59%, and Tangrenshen (002567) increasing by 1.46% [1] - Conversely, Xuerong Biological (300511) led the decline with a drop of 4.23%, followed by Lier Chemical (002258) down 3.37%, and Guangxin Co. (603599) down 2.55% [1] - The Grain ETF (159698) rose by 0.34%, with a recent price of 0.89 yuan, and a cumulative increase of 1.97% over the past month [1] Group 2 - The increase in corn and wheat futures prices is attributed to a weaker dollar and concerns over production, leading to short covering [1] - The average purchase price for corn nationwide was 2400 yuan/ton, up 16 yuan from the previous week, while the average price for wheat was 2466 yuan/ton, down 2 yuan [1] - Tianfeng Securities suggests that the importance of food security will accelerate the commercialization of genetically modified corn, enhancing the competitiveness of leading seed companies [1] - The National Grain Industry Index reflects the price changes of listed companies related to the grain industry on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges [2] - As of April 30, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the National Grain Industry Index accounted for 52.93% of the index, including major companies like Dabeinong (002385) and Longping High-Tech (000998) [2]

Core Viewpoint - The rice seed industry is experiencing growth against the trend, with profit performance exceeding expectations; the domestic corn seed industry maintains its leading advantage and demonstrates operational resilience; the overseas corn seed industry may encounter a transformative turning point and is expected to benefit from changes in the international trade landscape, leading to market expansion opportunities [1][3]. Group 1: Rice Seed Industry - The rice seed sector achieved a revenue increase of 13% in 2024, driven by the large-scale promotion of core rice varieties, resulting in a net profit of 340 million yuan, with a growth rate exceeding 50% [1]. - The company reported a total revenue of 8.566 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 7.13%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 114 million yuan, down 43% [1]. Group 2: Corn Seed Industry - The domestic corn seed industry generated revenue of 2.121 billion yuan despite high inventory pressures, showcasing strong operational resilience [1]. - The overseas corn seed business faced challenges due to falling international grain prices and extreme weather, leading to stable sales but a decline in sales revenue to 2.9 billion yuan [1]. - In Q1 2025, the company reported total revenue of 1.4 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 32%, and a net profit of -2.09 million yuan, reflecting a significant drop in sales volume due to increased market competition and supply [2]. Group 3: Future Outlook - The domestic hybrid rice seed industry is entering a destocking phase starting in 2024, indicating a potential upward trend in the rice seed market [2]. - The company’s operational capabilities are expected to improve, potentially leading to high-quality profit growth [2]. - The company maintains a strong investment rating, projecting net profits of 432 million yuan, 605 million yuan, and 859 million yuan for 2025 to 2027, with diluted EPS of 0.33, 0.46, and 0.65 yuan respectively [3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" investment rating for the company [3][6]. Core Views - The rice seed industry is experiencing counter-cyclical growth with better-than-expected profitability; the domestic corn seed industry maintains its leading advantage and demonstrates operational resilience; the overseas corn seed industry may reach a transformative turning point and is expected to benefit from changes in international trade dynamics, leading to market expansion. The long-term development prospects of the company are viewed positively [1][6]. Financial Data and Valuation - The company is projected to achieve total revenue of 85.66 billion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 7%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.14 billion yuan, down 43% year-on-year. The earnings per share (EPS) for 2024 is expected to be 0.09 yuan [2][18]. - Revenue is expected to grow to 94.81 billion yuan in 2025, with a net profit of 4.32 billion yuan, reflecting a significant year-on-year increase of 279% [18][21]. - The company’s total market capitalization is approximately 13.6 billion yuan, with a current share price of 10.29 yuan [3][6]. Performance Summary - The domestic rice seed business has shown strong performance, with a revenue increase of 13% in 2024, leading to a net profit of 340 million yuan, which is over 50% growth [6][19]. - The domestic corn seed business generated revenue of 2.12 billion yuan despite high inventory pressures, showcasing operational resilience [6][19]. - The overseas corn seed business faced challenges due to falling international grain prices and extreme weather, but maintained a market share of around 20% [6][19]. Future Outlook - The domestic hybrid rice seed industry is entering a destocking phase, indicating a potential upward trend in the rice seed market; the company’s product lineup is well-prepared, and high growth is expected to continue [6][19]. - The overseas corn seed market is anticipated to benefit from changes in international trade patterns, leading to market expansion opportunities [6][19]. - The company is expected to see a recovery in its Brazilian corn seed business, contributing positively to its overall performance [6][19].