Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that Muyuan Foods has submitted a listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to expand its financing channels and enhance its international influence, which could invigorate the livestock sector [1] - Muyuan Foods is a modern enterprise focused on pig farming, integrating feed processing, breeding, pig farming, and slaughtering, and has maintained the highest global pig output since its listing on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2014 [1] - According to招商证券, the pig price performance has exceeded market expectations due to a seasonal narrowing of the price gap and accelerated selling pace in the breeding industry, with limited supply growth expected in Q2 2024 [1] Group 2 - According to 光大证券, the pig farming industry's capacity cycle has bottomed out, with current inventory levels remaining relatively high, indicating a potential turning point in inventory that could drive a reduction in production capacity [2] - The agricultural 50 ETF (516810) is considered worthy of attention as it is at a bottom region, and if pig prices rise, companies may benefit from the widening "scissors difference" between rising prices and falling costs, potentially exceeding market profit expectations [2] - The long-term perspective suggests that after the end of destocking, the sector may enter a prolonged period of profit growth [2]

Investment Rating - The industry is rated as "Buy" [5] Core Viewpoints - The report indicates a weakening trend in pig prices, with the national average price for external three yuan pigs at 14.61 yuan/kg, down 1.42% week-on-week. The average price for 15 kg piglets is 36.23 yuan/kg, down 1.74% week-on-week [24][1] - The report highlights that the industry is approaching a turning point in inventory levels, with the average post-slaughter weight of pigs reaching a new high since early 2023, suggesting a potential recovery in profitability after inventory reduction [4][24] - In the poultry sector, both white feather broiler and chick prices have declined, with white feather broiler prices at 7.40 yuan/kg, down 0.67% week-on-week, and chick prices at 2.85 yuan/bird, down 2.06% week-on-week [33][2] Summary by Sections 1. Market Review - The agricultural sector underperformed the market, with the agricultural index rising only 0.05% compared to the Shanghai Composite Index's 0.76% increase [14] - The performance of sub-sectors within agriculture varied, with animal health and feed sectors showing positive growth while poultry and planting sectors faced declines [14][18] 2. Key Data Tracking - The average price of corn is 2374.90 yuan/ton, up 0.48% week-on-week, while soybean meal prices fell by 5.93% to 3115.71 yuan/ton. Wheat prices increased by 0.33% to 2468.89 yuan/ton [2][47] - The report notes that the average weight of pigs at slaughter is 92.02 kg, with a slight increase of 0.17% week-on-week, indicating stable supply conditions [22][24] 3. Investment Recommendations - For the pig farming sector, the report recommends stocks such as Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, and Juxing Agriculture, anticipating a long-term upward trend in profitability following inventory reduction [4][73] - In the planting chain, the report suggests focusing on companies like Suqian Agricultural Development and Beidahuang, as the upward trend in grain prices is expected to continue [4][73] - The pet food sector is highlighted as a growth area, with recommendations for companies like Guibao Pet and Zhongchong Co., as the domestic market continues to expand [4][73]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry [4] Core Views - The current pig price is on the rise, with the national average price for live pigs at 14.82 yuan/kg as of May 9, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 0.07% [28] - The average weight of pigs at slaughter has reached a new high since early 2023, indicating a potential turning point in inventory levels, which may lead to a phase of destocking in the industry [28][3] - The report highlights a significant differentiation in sales performance among listed companies, with some experiencing a decline in sales volume while others maintain growth [2][13] Summary by Sections Sales Volume - In April, the total number of pigs sold by 13 listed companies was 16.26 million heads, a decrease of 5.39% month-on-month but an increase of 39.69% year-on-year [2][14] - The average weight of slaughtered pigs has increased, with the average weight for April reported at 125.25 kg, up by 0.81 kg from the previous month [17][28] Sales Price - The report notes that the average selling price of pigs has remained stable, with most companies reporting price fluctuations within 3% [2][15] - The lowest average price was recorded at 14.32 yuan/kg by TianKang Biological, while the highest was 15.81 yuan/kg by DongRui Co [15][2] Inventory and Market Dynamics - The report indicates that the current inventory levels are high, and the demand has weakened post the May Day holiday, leading to increased pressure on pig sales in southern regions [28][3] - The report suggests that the industry may be entering a destocking phase as the willingness to sell fattened pigs decreases [28][3] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies such as Muyuan Foods, Wens Foodstuff Group, and Juxing Agriculture for the pig farming sector [3] - It also suggests monitoring companies in the feed and animal health sectors, such as Haida Group and Ruipu Biological, as their performance is expected to improve with the recovery of pig inventory levels [3]