Group 1: Report Overview - Report Title: Pig Daily Report [1] - Report Date: July 16, 2025 [2] Group 2: Market Review and Operation Suggestions Market Review - Futures: On July 15, the main 2509 contract of live pigs opened lower, then rose and fell back, closing with a negative line. The highest price was 14,360 yuan/ton, the lowest was 14,230 yuan/ton, and the closing price was 14,250 yuan/ton, up 0.04% from the previous day. The total open interest of the index decreased by 230 lots to 162,061 lots [7]. - Spot: On July 15, the average price of ternary pigs nationwide was 14.54 yuan/kg, down 0.07 yuan/kg from the previous day [7]. Market Analysis - Demand: The price difference between fat and standard pigs widened slightly, and the utilization rate of pigsties increased, indicating higher enthusiasm for secondary fattening. Due to hot weather, terminal demand was weak, slaughterhouse orders were average, and the slaughter rate and volume remained low. On July 15, the slaughter volume of sample slaughterhouses was 133,600 heads, an increase of 11,000 heads from the previous day and 29,000 heads from a week ago [8]. - Supply: According to Yongyi data, the planned pig slaughter volume of sample enterprises in July was 23.88 million heads, a month-on-month decrease of 1.19% from June. There was phased pressure on栏 and reduced slaughter in the first ten days, and the slaughter weight increased slightly. Currently, the slaughter progress has recovered, and there are still secondary-fattened pigs to be slaughtered in the future [8]. Market Outlook - Short - term: The short - term reduction in slaughter boosted the rebound of futures and spot prices. Currently, the group's slaughter volume has recovered, and prices have slightly corrected [8]. - Medium - to - long - term: Pig supply will continue to increase. From mid - to - late July, group - owned farms may increase supply to meet monthly targets, and demand is in the off - season, so pig prices may face pressure. Futures contracts are slightly at a discount to the spot. The spot market's supply reduction to maintain prices has driven the rebound of futures and spot prices. In addition, the domestic anti - involution initiative is beneficial to the medium - to - long - term performance of pig prices, and the increasing environmental protection efforts in some areas support market sentiment [8]. Group 3: Data Overview - Profit: As of the week of July 11, the average profit per self - bred and self - raised pig was 165 yuan/head, a week - on - week decrease of 6 yuan/head; the average profit per pig purchased as a piglet was - 44 yuan/head, a week - on - week decrease of 58 yuan/head [17]. - Piglet Price: In the week of July 10, the average market sales price of 15kg piglets was 539 yuan/head, an increase of 10 yuan/head from the previous week [17]. - Utilization Rate: In late June, the utilization rate of fattening pigsties was 53.9%, a ten - day increase of 9 percentage points [17]. - Price Difference: In the week of July 10, the price difference between 150 - kg fat pigs and standard pigs was 0.10 yuan/jin, the same as the previous week [17]. - Slaughter Weight: As of the week of July 11, the average slaughter weight of pigs nationwide was 129.03 kg, an increase of 0.39 kg from the previous week, a month - on - month increase of 0.30% [17].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the A-share market, suggesting potential for a breakthrough of last year's high points in the second half of the year, driven by favorable policies and low valuations [1][5]. Core Insights - The report highlights a significant decline in GDP by 1.3% year-on-year in Q2, marking the ninth consecutive quarter of negative growth, primarily due to a downturn in the construction sector and reduced export contributions, while investment and consumption showed some improvement [1][3]. - A strong performance in the A-share market is noted, attributed to market sentiment and liquidity, with a recommendation to adopt a dual strategy of retaining dividend assets and strategically positioning in sectors like AI computing, innovative pharmaceuticals, military industry, and non-ferrous metals [1][6]. - Financial data for June indicates a recovery in credit demand, with social financing and loans exceeding expectations, reflecting improved corporate cash flow and consumer risk appetite [11][13]. Economic Performance - In June, the total retail sales of consumer goods grew by 4.8% year-on-year, with a slowdown in growth rate compared to previous months, influenced by e-commerce promotional activities [2][21]. - The report notes a mixed performance in the real estate market, with a 2% year-on-year decline in the second-hand housing market, indicating ongoing pressure on housing prices and a potential for policy intervention [1][18][20]. Sector Analysis - The report identifies AI computing, innovative pharmaceuticals, military industry, and non-ferrous metals as sectors with promising growth prospects and investment value, likely to benefit from economic recovery [1][6]. - The commodity market shows a varied performance, with energy sectors like crude oil and natural gas experiencing growth, while agricultural products like soybean meal face downward pressure [8][9]. Financial Market Outlook - The bond market is viewed positively, with expectations of a downward adjustment in benchmark interest rates, potentially leading to lower yields on government bonds [7]. - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring policy-driven financial tools and real estate stimulus measures as key factors influencing future financial data trends [17].

Summary of Key Points from Conference Call Records Industry Overview - **Consumer Retail Sector**: The retail sales growth rate in June 2025 fell to 4.8%, but the overall consumption trend has been improving since September 2024, with significant growth in post-real estate cycle products like home appliances (+32.4%) and furniture (+28.7%) [1][5] - **Service Industry**: The service sector saw a 5.3% year-on-year growth in sales in the first half of 2025, marking the highest overall consumption growth rate in the past year at 5.2% [6] - **Alcohol and Beverage Sector**: The liquor sector is experiencing short-term demand fluctuations, with major brands like Moutai performing steadily despite a seasonal downturn in Q2. The beverage sector showed strong performance in H1 2025, with companies like Yanjing Beer and Zhujiang Beer maintaining high growth [9][12] Core Insights and Arguments - **Retail Sales Trends**: The decline in retail sales growth in June was attributed to the early timing of the 618 e-commerce promotion and the temporary suspension of consumption subsidies in several regions. Retail sales growth fell by 1.2 percentage points to 5.3%, while the restaurant sector saw a significant drop from 5.9% in May to 0.9% in June [2] - **Consumer Pressure**: The disposable income growth rate for residents slowed to 5.1% in Q2, down 0.4 percentage points from Q1, with the real estate market cooling significantly impacting durable goods demand [7] - **Policy Opportunities**: Potential policy measures to stimulate consumer demand in the second half of the year may focus on stabilizing prices and addressing supply-demand dynamics, similar to past supply-side reforms [8] Important but Overlooked Content - **Jewelry and Beauty Sector**: The jewelry and beauty industry is entering a relatively quiet season in Q3, with gold prices expected to remain high. June saw a 6.1% year-on-year increase in gold and silver jewelry sales, with a focus on companies like Chow Tai Fook for product structure improvements [15] - **Pork Supply Side Reform**: The supply-side reform in the pork industry is expected to enhance pig price forecasts for the second half of 2025 and 2026, with key companies to watch including Muyuan Foods and Wen's Foodstuffs [27][30] - **Snack Industry Dynamics**: The snack industry is experiencing rapid store openings, with major players like Mingming and Wancheng Group leading the expansion. However, single-store revenue is declining, which may impact future growth despite the overall market potential [34][35] Investment Recommendations - **Beverage Companies**: Focus on leading companies like Nongfu Spring, Uni-President, and Dongpeng Beverage, which are expected to exceed market expectations in their mid-year reports [12] - **Pork Industry Stocks**: Companies like Muyuan Foods and Wen's Foods are recommended due to their strong fundamentals and expected profit increases despite production adjustments [31] - **Jewelry Brands**: Chow Tai Fook is highlighted for its improved product structure and store upgrades, while companies like Lao Pu Gold and Changhong Ji are also noted for their strong profit expectations [15] This summary encapsulates the key insights and trends from the conference call records, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state and future outlook of various industries.

Economic Overview - In the first half of 2025, Sichuan's economy showed stable growth in production demand, with overall economic operation remaining steady and improving [4] - The average urban unemployment rate was 5.3%, unchanged from the same period last year [4] Income and Consumption - The per capita disposable income reached 18,779 yuan, a nominal increase of 5.6%, with a real growth of 5.8% after adjusting for price factors [4] - Per capita consumption expenditure was 12,208 yuan, with a nominal growth of 6.2%, outpacing the growth of disposable income by 0.6% [11] - The growth in consumption was driven by policies promoting the replacement of old consumer goods and strong holiday economic activities [11] Agricultural Production - The summer grain planting area was 17.032 million mu, an increase of 0.6% year-on-year, with a yield of 279.6 kg/mu, up by 1.8% [4] - Total grain production reached 4.762 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 2.4% [4] Livestock and Meat Production - The number of pigs slaughtered was 30.804 million, a year-on-year increase of 1.0%, with pork production at 2.438 million tons, up by 3.1% [6] - Pork prices have been declining, attributed to increased supply and seasonal demand fluctuations [6] Price Trends - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Sichuan decreased by 0.2% year-on-year, consistent with national trends [7] - The core CPI, excluding food and energy prices, increased by 0.3%, indicating a better performance than the overall CPI [9] - Service prices rose by 0.3% due to increased consumer spending in services, while food prices fell by 0.7% [8] Industrial Price Index - The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 2.8% year-on-year, with a more significant decline compared to the previous year [9] - However, some sectors, particularly high-tech industries, showed price increases, with electronic components rising by 2.7% and integrated circuits by 4.4% [10]

Core Viewpoint - New Hope has returned to profitability in the first half of 2025 after four years of losses, with projected net profits between 680 million and 780 million yuan, marking a significant turnaround from a loss of 1.217 billion yuan in the same period last year [1][2] Group 1: Financial Performance - The company expects a net profit of 680 million to 780 million yuan for the first half of 2025, a growth of approximately 155.85% to 164.07% compared to a loss of 1.217 billion yuan in the previous year [2] - The projected non-recurring net profit is estimated to be between 627 million and 727 million yuan, a significant increase from a loss of 1.316 billion yuan in the same period last year, reflecting a growth of about 147.63% to 155.23% [2] - In the first half of 2025, New Hope sold 8.4493 million pigs, a slight decrease of 239,300 pigs compared to the previous year, generating sales revenue of 12.053 billion yuan, down from 13.048 billion yuan [3] Group 2: Business Operations - The improvement in profitability is attributed to enhanced production management and biosecurity measures in the pig farming sector, leading to reduced costs despite lower pig prices [2][3] - The company has achieved a significant reduction in breeding costs, with the top 25% of farms reducing costs to 13.6 yuan per kilogram in 2024 and aiming for 12.5 yuan per kilogram in the first quarter of 2025 [3] - New Hope's feed business, which has been a core operation for over 40 years, achieved a total sales volume of 25.96 million tons in 2024, accounting for 8.2% of the national total production [4][6] Group 3: International Expansion - New Hope is accelerating its overseas feed business expansion, targeting a sales volume of 6 million tons in 2025, with plans to potentially increase production capacity by 3 to 4 million tons in the next 3 to 5 years [5][6] - The company has established a clear market presence in overseas regions, including Indonesia, Vietnam, and Egypt, and is focusing on expanding its footprint in these markets [6] - New Hope has initiated an employee stock ownership plan aimed at core employees involved in overseas operations, indicating a commitment to international growth [6]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that the pig farming industry has maintained profitability in the first half of the year due to declining breeding costs and some farmers successfully locking in profits through stable operating models [1][2] - In the first half of the year, the average price of live pigs was 15.50 yuan per kilogram, a year-on-year decrease of 0.8%, primarily due to a significant increase in the number of pigs being sold compared to the previous year [1][2] - The slaughter volume of large-scale pig slaughtering enterprises from January to May was 15,349.67 million heads, with May's slaughter volume at 3,215.67 million heads, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 4.5% and a year-on-year increase of 20.6% [1] Group 2 - The recent rebound in pig prices is driven by multiple favorable factors, including the clearance of large pigs and the conversion of some fresh pork to frozen products, which alleviated supply pressure [2] - The average prices of feed and raw materials for pig farming, such as corn and soybean meal, decreased by 9.2%, 8.8%, and 6.4% year-on-year, respectively, contributing to sustained low breeding costs [2] - The overall pig farming industry has been in a downward price cycle for nearly two years, but some local governments have actively supported farmers, leading to stable profits for certain farmers [2] Group 3 - The outlook for pig prices suggests a potential rebound in the third quarter, although the extent of this rebound may be limited due to continued ample production capacity [3] - The number of newborn piglets has been increasing since the second half of last year, indicating that pig supply will remain abundant into the second half of 2025 [3] - Seasonal recovery in pork consumption is expected as the market stabilizes, with government policies encouraging farmers to control the weight of pigs at the time of sale [3]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The report emphasizes the need to shift from a cyclical perspective to focusing on financial performance, highlighting that the difficulty in predicting pig prices is increasing while operational efficiency differences among companies remain significant [19] - The report suggests that the current valuation of the pig farming sector is relatively low, with cost-leading companies expected to have strong profit certainty in 2025 [19] - The report recommends focusing on high-quality companies such as Decon Agriculture and Livestock, Muyuan Foods, and Wens Foodstuffs [19] Summary by Sections 1.1. Swine - The latest pig price is 14.69 CNY/kg, with an average slaughter weight slightly increasing to 129.03 kg, and 15 kg piglets priced around 541 CNY/head [6][18] - The number of breeding sows in May was 40.42 million, a year-on-year increase of 1.15% [7][18] - The report indicates that the government is committed to stabilizing pig prices and may continue to strengthen production capacity regulation [7][18] 1.2. Poultry - The price of chicken seedlings in Yantai is 1.5 CNY/bird, up 50% month-on-month but down 39% year-on-year; the price of broilers is 3.2 CNY/kg, up 7.8% month-on-month [20] - The report notes a persistent contradiction of "high capacity, weak consumption" in the white feather chicken industry, with losses forcing breeding farms to reduce capacity [20] - Key investment focuses include high-quality imported breeding stock leaders and fully integrated industry leaders [20] 1.3. Feed - The report recommends Haida Group due to the recovery of the industry and improved management effectiveness, with rising capacity utilization and expected growth [21] - Recent price performance of various aquatic products shows significant year-on-year increases [21] 1.4. Pets - The pet industry saw a slight slowdown in sales growth in June, attributed to the early start of the 618 shopping festival [23] - The report highlights the limited impact of tariff uncertainties on the pet sector in the long term, with companies having strong overseas operations [23] 1.5. Agricultural Products - The USDA's report indicates a slight downward adjustment in planting area, which is seen as bullish, while the overall report is viewed as neutral [25] - The report notes that natural rubber is entering a production peak season, with supply pressures continuing [25] 2. Market and Price Situation - The Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index closed at 4015, up 0.82% from the previous week, while the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery index rose 1.09% [26] - The breeding sector showed the best performance with a 2.60% increase [26]

Core Viewpoint - New Hope is expected to report a net profit of 680 million to 780 million yuan for the first half of 2025, a significant recovery from a loss of 1.217 billion yuan in the same period last year [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - The company has improved its production management and epidemic prevention measures in pig farming, leading to a turnaround in profitability despite a year-on-year decline in average pig prices [1]. - The feed business has also shown continuous optimization, achieving both volume and profit growth in the first half of the year [1]. Group 2: Strategic Focus - The chairman of New Hope emphasized a focus on quality and efficiency rather than blind capacity expansion in the pig industry, aligning with national policies to stabilize pig production capacity [1]. - The company aims to enhance its overseas business as a new growth driver, targeting an additional 3 to 4 million tons of overseas feed production capacity over the next 3 to 5 years [1]. Group 3: Industry Context - Since 2021, the pig farming industry has faced challenges such as African swine fever and cyclical fluctuations, leading to New Hope's first loss [2]. - With the stabilization of pig prices last year, New Hope has returned to profitability and plans to focus on breeding and digitalization to continue reducing costs and increasing efficiency [2].

Investment Ratings - The report provides investment ratings for several companies in the agriculture sector, with "Buy-A" for Haida Group (002311.SZ), "Buy-B" for Shennong Development (002299.SZ) and Wens Foodstuff Group (300498.SZ), and "Hold-A" for Guai Bao Pet (301498.SZ) and Zhongchong Co., Ltd. (002891.SZ) [2] Core Insights - The agriculture sector has shown resilience, with the agricultural index outperforming the broader market, indicating potential investment opportunities [3][4] - The report highlights the cyclical nature of the pig farming industry, emphasizing that the current downturn may not necessarily lead to prolonged losses due to potential recovery in raw material costs and macro demand in 2025 [5][6] - Haida Group is identified as a key investment opportunity due to its strong fundamentals and potential growth in overseas feed business [4][5] Industry Performance - The agriculture sector's performance for the week of July 7-13 shows a 1.09% increase, with top-performing sub-industries including fruit and vegetable processing, meat chicken farming, and feed production [3][22] - The average price of live pigs in key provinces has decreased, with prices in Sichuan, Guangdong, and Henan at 14.35, 16.39, and 14.78 CNY/kg respectively, reflecting a decline of 3.37%, 6.56%, and 2.31% week-on-week [4][31] - The average pork price has slightly increased to 20.60 CNY/kg, while the average wholesale price of piglets has decreased to 26.00 CNY/kg, indicating mixed trends in the market [4][31] Company-Specific Analysis - Haida Group is expected to benefit from a recovery in the feed industry as raw material prices stabilize and the breeding sector improves [4][5] - Wens Foodstuff Group, Shennong Group, and Juxing Agriculture are recommended for their potential to outperform market expectations as the pig farming industry enters a profitability cycle [5] - Guai Bao Pet and Zhongchong Co., Ltd. are highlighted for their strong brand positioning and growth potential in the pet food market, particularly in 2025 [6]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [2][40]. Core Insights - The agricultural, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry index increased by 1.09%, ranking 22nd among 31 primary industries in the Shenwan index [5][13]. - The report highlights a slight rebound in the market, particularly in the fruit and vegetable processing and breeding sectors, while the aquaculture sector experienced a decline [5][16]. - The report indicates that pig prices are experiencing narrow fluctuations, with a national average price of 14.52 yuan/kg as of July 13, 2025, a decrease of 0.21 yuan/kg from the previous week [6][19]. - The report anticipates seasonal fluctuations in pig prices, with a potential short-term increase during the peak consumption months of July and August, but significant pressure expected in the fourth quarter due to increased supply [7][22]. Summary by Sections Market Review - The agricultural, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry index rose by 1.09%, while the CSI 300 and Shanghai Composite Index increased by 0.82% and 1.09%, respectively [13]. - The report notes that the market is rebounding, with previously underperforming sectors seeing some recovery [14]. Livestock Industry Chain Tracking Pigs - The average weight of pigs at market was 129.03 kg, an increase of 0.39 kg from the previous week [6][19]. - The report indicates that self-breeding and self-raising operations are still profitable, with average profits of 134 yuan per head, an increase of 14 yuan from the previous week [20][22]. - The report highlights a cautious approach to increasing production among breeding enterprises due to clear policy guidance [21][22]. Broilers - The price of white feather broiler chicks was 1.40 yuan/chick, a slight rebound of 0.3 yuan/chick from the previous week, with an average loss of 1.2 yuan per chick [32]. - The report notes that the demand for broilers is weak, leading to significant losses in the industry [32]. Planting Industry Chain Tracking - Sugar prices decreased slightly, with white sugar priced at 6100 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan/ton [34]. - The price of corn was 2399 yuan/ton, a slight decrease of 3 yuan/ton [34].