Core Insights - The report indicates a stabilization in food and beverage demand, with signs of recovery becoming increasingly clear [1] - The core conclusion emphasizes a transition between old and new market dynamics, prioritizing market share [4] Industry Review - The food and beverage industry faced pressure in Q2 due to seasonal consumption declines and policy impacts, with significant differentiation among segments. Notably, the liquor and beer sectors were most affected, while beverages and snacks continued to show good growth [6] - Alcoholic beverages, particularly high-end liquor, are undergoing adjustments due to policy changes, while lower-alcohol options are experiencing growth. The report suggests monitoring long-term trading opportunities in the liquor sector [6][12] - The beverage sector remains robust, with double-digit growth expected in categories like electrolyte water and coconut water. The report highlights the upcoming IPO of a coconut water brand, projecting an 80% revenue growth for 2024 [6] - The snack industry is transitioning from channel expansion to category-driven growth, with strong momentum expected to continue into 2026 [6] - The restaurant supply chain is experiencing weak demand, but signs of stabilization are emerging, particularly in basic condiments and frozen prepared foods [6] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on sectors sensitive to policy changes, such as liquor, beer, and dairy products, with specific stock picks including Guizhou Moutai and Yanjing Beer [6] - It suggests selecting strong individual stocks with clear market share gains or strong earnings certainty, such as Dongpeng Beverage and Haitian Flavoring [6] - High dividend yields are highlighted as a significant safety net in the current weak market environment, with Chongqing Beer being a notable example [6] Liquor Sector Analysis - The liquor index has underperformed the broader market, with a 12% decline year-to-date, primarily due to weakening consumer demand and increased competition [12] - The report notes that the performance of individual liquor stocks has diverged, with some brands gaining market share while others struggle [13] - Guizhou Moutai's price has seen a significant decline, with a year-on-year drop exceeding 20%, impacting overall sector valuations [12][19] Profitability Forecasts - The report anticipates that many companies will struggle to meet their growth targets in 2025, with a general downward revision of revenue growth expectations [44] - It highlights that the external environment remains uncertain, putting pressure on demand, and companies are focusing on inventory reduction and sales promotion [45]

Core Viewpoint - The Qingdao Beer Festival has become a vibrant summer celebration across various cities in China, combining local culture, sports, and culinary experiences to enhance consumer engagement and boost local economies [1][9]. Group 1: Event Highlights - The combination of beer and sports, particularly the "Suo Super" league, has ignited summer enthusiasm, with venues like Nanjing's Jiangbei New District transforming into lively viewing spots for fans [3]. - In Yangzhou, the "Suo Super Night" attracted 900 attendees, showcasing the festival's ability to draw both seasoned fans and newcomers, creating a lively atmosphere [3]. - Despite high temperatures in Weifang, the beer festival atmosphere remained vibrant, with local delicacies and cultural performances enhancing the experience [5]. Group 2: Consumer Engagement - The festival has activated urban consumer vitality, with reports of long queues at stalls and significant sales, such as over 9,000 items sold on the opening day in Xuancheng [7]. - Various cities have created immersive experiences by integrating food, entertainment, and local culture, such as Jinan's creative merchandise and Langfang's comprehensive leisure offerings [7]. - The Qingdao Beer Festival has successfully resonated with diverse urban populations, fostering a sense of community and shared enjoyment through food and drink [9].

每经记者：熊嘉楠每经编辑：彭水萍 7月7日，燕京啤酒交出了A股酒企第一份上半年业绩预告。 公告显示，燕京啤酒预计2025年上半年归母净利润约10.62亿元~11.37亿元，同比增长40%~50%；扣非后归母净利润约9.26亿元~10亿元，同比增长 25%~35%。 燕京啤酒在业绩预告中指出，公司以系统性变革为牵引，构建了多维度的价值创造体系；通过深耕九大变革，形成协同效应，管理效能持续提升，市场活力 不断增强。 由此可见，无论是今年整个上半年还是单独看第二季度，燕京啤酒扣非后归母净利润的增长率均较去年同期显著回落。 近日燕京啤酒在回应投资者时表示，公司坚定推进大单品战略，以燕京U8为核心，通过持续的产品创新和市场推广，不断提升品牌影响力和市场份额。同 时，公司还推出了燕京V10、狮王精酿等一系列中高端产品，形成了丰富的产品线，满足了不同消费者的需求。公司以燕京U8为代表的大单品保持了稳健增 长。 对于新兴市场和基地市场建设，公司称将坚持市场精耕细作与战略性扩张并行推进，持续加强市场开发体系建设。随着啤酒消费模式向悦己消费、场景化消 费的转变，公司积极拓展新市场和新渠道，同步完成销售渠道结构升级，实现全国化布局 ...

Investment Rating - The report assigns an "Overweight" rating for the food and beverage industry, indicating a positive outlook compared to the broader market index [1][57]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes the importance of new product categories and channels, highlighting potential alpha opportunities within the food and beverage sector [4]. - The secondary market performance shows a decline of 0.62% in the food and beverage sector, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.92 percentage points, ranking 20th among 31 sectors [7][12]. - The report identifies key trends in various sub-sectors, including the stabilization of liquor prices, improving beer demand, and high growth potential in the snack segment [7][27]. Summary by Sections 1. Secondary Market Performance - The food and beverage sector experienced a decline of 0.62%, with the liquor sub-sector showing a relative increase of 1.20% [12]. - Top-performing stocks included Huang Shang Huang, Jiu Gui Jiu, and ST Tong Pu, with gains ranging from 5.12% to 11.71% [12][17]. 2. Major Consumer Goods and Raw Material Prices - Liquor prices as of July 7, 2025, show a mixed trend, with the 2024 Flying Moutai price at 1,890 RMB for scattered bottles, down 160 RMB from the previous month [21]. - Beer production in May 2025 reached 3.584 million kiloliters, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 1.30% [27]. - Dairy prices indicate a stable trend, with fresh milk priced at 3.04 RMB per kilogram, while pork prices are at 20.58 RMB per kilogram, showing a slight increase [29]. 3. Industry Dynamics - The report notes that there are currently 65,900 beer-related enterprises in China, predominantly located in East and Northeast regions [54]. - Recent promotional activities, such as the Taobao flash sale, have significantly boosted sales in the liquor and dairy sectors [54]. 4. Core Company Dynamics - Key company updates include Kuozi Jiao's announcement of a cash dividend of 1.30 RMB per share, totaling 778 million RMB [56].

Group 1: Stock Suspension and Mergers - Changhong High-Tech plans to acquire 100% equity of Guangxi Changke, leading to stock suspension. Guangxi Changke specializes in the R&D, production, and sales of special synthetic resin polymer materials, including transparent ABS [1] - Landai Technology's actual control rights may change, resulting in stock suspension [1] - Hangcha Group's subsidiary intends to acquire 99.23% of Guozi Robotics through capital increase and share expansion [2] Group 2: Investment Cooperation and Operational Status - Huadian Technology signed a contract for a project in Indonesia worth approximately 5.567 billion yuan [3] - Aerospace Engineering is expected to win a bid for a project worth 2.392 billion yuan, focusing on the construction of a coal-to-methanol facility with a capacity of 5.6 million tons/year and downstream processing units [3] Group 3: Performance Changes - Industrial Fulian expects a net profit of 6.727 billion to 6.927 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 47.72% to 52.11%, driven by rapid growth in cloud computing business [4] - Rockchip anticipates a net profit of 520 million to 540 million yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 185% to 195%, benefiting from AIoT product strategy [4] - Guangxun Technology expects a net profit of 323 million to 407 million yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 55% to 95%, due to rapid growth in global computing power investment [4] - Lexin Technology forecasts a net profit of 250 million to 270 million yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 65% to 78%, driven by the adoption of wireless SoC solutions [4] - China Power expects a net profit of 800 million to 1.15 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 68.28% to 141.90%, supported by growth in the shipbuilding industry [5] - Yanjing Beer anticipates a net profit of 1.062 billion to 1.137 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 40% to 50% [6] - Huayou Cobalt expects a net profit of 2.6 billion to 2.8 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 55.62% to 67.59% [7] - Guoli Co. anticipates a net profit of 34 million to 38 million yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 130.91% to 158.08% [8] - Chuanjinno expects a net profit of 168 million to 188 million yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 152.25% to 182.28% [9] - Lier Chemical forecasts a net profit of 265 million to 275 million yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 185.24% to 196% [9]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the industry is "Outperform the Market" [5][6]. Core Views - The report highlights that the liquor sector, particularly Moutai, is stabilizing in price, and attention should be paid to the second-quarter performance of the sector [3][12]. - The food and beverage sector saw a slight increase of 0.74% this week, underperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 0.67 percentage points [2][22]. - The report emphasizes the importance of consumer demand and market health, with companies focusing on destocking and promoting sales in the short term while nurturing consumer engagement and internationalization in the long term [14][21]. Summary by Sections Liquor Sector - Moutai's stock buyback reached 3.3821 million shares, accounting for 0.27% of total shares, with a total expenditure of 5.202 billion yuan [3][12]. - The liquor index increased by 1.2%, indicating a potential valuation recovery driven by incremental policies [14]. - Recommended stocks include Moutai, Shanxi Fenjiu, and Wuliangye, which have demonstrated resilience through multiple cycles [14][21]. Consumer Goods - The report notes that the recent warm weather is favorable for beer consumption, with expectations for slight sales growth among major beer brands [15]. - The snack sector is experiencing a trend of differentiation, with recommendations for companies that are innovating in products and channels [16][17]. - The report suggests focusing on leading companies in the seasoning industry, such as Yihai International and Haitian Flavoring, as they show resilience [18]. Frozen Foods - The frozen food sector is stable, with companies actively developing new products despite the off-season [19]. - Anji Food's recent IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange raised 2.302 billion HKD, which will be used to enhance sales networks and optimize supply chains [19]. Dairy Products - The dairy sector is expected to see a gradual recovery in demand, with supply pressures easing and potential policy catalysts on the horizon [20]. - The report recommends focusing on leading dairy companies that are well-positioned for upward elasticity in 2025 [20]. Beverages - The beverage industry is entering a peak season, with expectations for continued growth in segments like sugar-free tea and energy drinks [21]. - The report recommends East Peak Beverage, which is accelerating its national and platform expansion [21].

● 2025年以来，消费复苏缓慢，传统食品饮料需求承压，细分板块呈现结构性机会。建议优先关注成长性较强的零食，以及处于 向上修复阶段的啤酒和乳制品。 ● 啤酒：需求边际改善，成本下行释放利润弹性。2024年终端消费较弱，啤酒龙头推进渠道库存去化，库存水平处于历史低位， 板块估值回落至5年低分位。2025年1-5月社零餐饮收入同比有所改善，在旺季低基数和消费政策刺激下，啤酒销售数据修复确 定性较高，有望催化估值抬升。另外成本仍处于下行周期，叠加产品结构持续优化，利润弹性可期。建议关注生鲜高端化优势突 出，盈利改善稳健的青岛啤酒和成长势能强劲的燕京啤酒。 ● 零食：品类与渠道共振，高成长延续。零食板块呈现高景气度和高成长性，强品类与新渠道持续催化。从产品来看，消费者需求 升级趋势明显，健康功能性零食备受关注，以魔芋为代表的产品快速出圈，兼具健康属性和味觉体验，实现高增。从渠道来看， 零食量贩跑马圈地后，两大龙头占据主要市场份额。此外，会员商超渠道崛起，选品引领行业潮流，成为各大零食企业新的发力 点。建议关注盐津铺子、劲仔食品。 ● 乳制品：供需格局逐步改善，静待周期拐点到来。生鲜乳价格持续创年内新低，奶牛养殖亏损 ...

燕京啤酒（000729）公告，预计2025年上半年净利润为10.62亿元-11.37亿元，比上年同期的7.58亿元增 长40.00%-50.00%。 ...

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [2] Core Insights - The report highlights that the liquor sector is under pressure, with overall collection progress in Q2 lagging behind last year, and sales showing a year-on-year gap. The prices of major brands like Moutai and Wuliangye are under pressure due to regulatory measures aimed at reducing waste [5][15] - The beverage sector, particularly beer and dairy products, is expected to show varying performance, with some companies like Qingdao Beer and Yili maintaining growth while others face challenges [6][18] - The snack food segment is experiencing strong growth driven by channel optimization and product innovation, with companies like Youfu Foods and Yanjin Beer showing significant revenue increases [19][21] Summary by Sections 1. Liquor Sector - Q2 performance is expected to be weak for most liquor companies, with Moutai projected to have a revenue growth of 7% year-on-year, while Wuliangye is expected to decline by 2% [16] - Regulatory measures have impacted normal consumption scenarios, leading to a cautious approach from companies as they prepare for traditional consumption peaks during festivals [15] 2. Beer Sector - Qingdao Beer is expected to see slight growth due to low sales base in Q2 2024, while Chongqing Beer is projected to maintain sales levels [17] - Yanjin Beer is benefiting from supply chain management improvements, contributing to profitability [18] 3. Dairy Products - Yili is expected to face pressure in its ambient liquid milk segment, while other products like milk powder and ice cream continue to grow [18] - New Dairy is projected to maintain its performance in low-temperature categories, with profit growth expected to outpace revenue growth [18] 4. Soft Drinks - Eastroc Beverage is anticipated to continue its steady growth in energy drinks, while new products are expected to drive higher growth rates [19] - Chengde Lululemon is expected to see improvements in gross margins despite raw material price increases [19] 5. Snack Foods - Youfu Foods is focusing on channel optimization and product innovation, expecting significant revenue and profit growth [19] - Salted Fish and other snack companies are also projected to maintain strong growth, with new product launches expected to drive performance in the second half of the year [19][21] 6. Restaurant Supply Chain - Anji Foods is expected to achieve single-digit revenue growth, while competition continues to pressure margins [20] - Qianwei Central Kitchen is projected to maintain stable revenue, with slight pressure in the small B restaurant segment [20] 7. Export Companies - Zhongchong Co. is expected to maintain high revenue growth due to positive pre-sale feedback, while Xianle Health is projected to continue its growth trend despite some fluctuations in export business [21]

Core Insights - The beer and beverage industries are experiencing unprecedented cross-industry collaboration, with beer giants entering the beverage market and beverage companies venturing into alcoholic drinks, blurring traditional boundaries [1][3][6] Market Potential - The beer industry has been in a decline since reaching its peak production in 2013, with a projected 0.6% decrease in production in 2024 compared to the previous year, and a total decline of 29.3% since 2013 [7][9] - In contrast, the beverage market is on an upward trajectory, with a total production of 18,816.9 million tons in 2024, reflecting a 7.5% year-on-year growth [9][11] - Yanjing Beer’s tea beverage segment generated revenue of 106 million yuan in 2024, marking a 48.43% increase, while Qingdao Beer’s related products saw sales growth of 74% and 47% respectively [11] Synergy Effects - Beer companies are leveraging existing distribution channels and production facilities to enter the beverage market, resulting in low-cost and high-efficiency cross-industry operations [12][13] - The production processes of beer and beverages share similarities, allowing for quick transitions in production lines and reduced capital expenditures [16] Consumer Trends - Beverage companies are tapping into the preferences of Generation Z, who seek diverse and health-conscious options, such as low-sugar and low-fat alcoholic beverages [15][18] - The cross-industry movement is driven by the need to connect emotionally with younger consumers and adapt to their evolving consumption patterns [18] Opportunities and Challenges - The cross-industry collaboration presents opportunities for both beer and beverage companies to overcome traditional market limitations and optimize resource allocation [20] - However, the beverage market is highly competitive, with established players like Coca-Cola and emerging brands like Yuanqi Forest posing significant challenges [20][22] - Beer brands must adapt their product strategies to navigate the beverage market's complexities, while beverage companies need to rethink their approach to entering the beer market [22][24]