Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Outperform the market (maintained rating) [11] Core Views - The agricultural sector is experiencing a mixed performance with significant opportunities in various sub-sectors, particularly in pig farming, cattle, pets, poultry, and planting industries. The report emphasizes the importance of focusing on leading companies with strong profitability and market positioning [3][4][5][6][8][26]. Summary by Relevant Sections 1. Pig Farming Sector - The decline in pig prices has led to a divergence in profitability among companies, highlighting the need to focus on expected differences in the pig farming sector. The average selling price of pigs in Q3 2025 was between 13-14 CNY/kg, down from 14-15 CNY/kg in H1 2025 [3][15]. - Key companies to watch include leading players like Muyuan Foods and Wens Foodstuff, with valuations at historical low levels [3][16]. 2. Cattle Sector - The raw milk price is stabilizing, while the beef cattle sector may be entering a super cycle. The average price for beef cattle in Q3 2025 was 25.88 CNY/kg, up 2.34% from the previous quarter [4][17]. - Companies with mother cow resources or those adopting a "milk-meat linkage" model are expected to have stronger profitability [4][18]. 3. Pet Sector - The pet economy is thriving, with domestic brands rapidly rising. Major pet food companies reported revenues of 4.737 billion CNY for Guibao Pet and 3.860 billion CNY for Zhongchong Co., with growth rates of 29% and 21% respectively [5][19]. - Recommended companies include Guibao Pet, Zhongchong Co., and Petty Co. [5][20]. 4. Poultry Sector - The white chicken segment is under pressure, with a focus on the need for improved breeding practices. The average price for white chicken was reported to be 3.5 CNY/kg, with a slight increase [6][21]. - The yellow chicken market is expected to see price recovery due to seasonal demand, with companies like Lihua and Wens showing improved performance [6][23]. 5. Planting Sector - The seed industry is anticipated to recover, with a focus on the commercialization of genetically modified corn. Leading companies in the seed sector include Longping High-Tech and Dabeinong [8][26]. - The report emphasizes the importance of agricultural technology and innovation in enhancing competitiveness [8][27]. 6. Feed and Animal Health Sectors - The feed sector has shown revenue and profit growth among leading companies, with Haida Group reporting a revenue increase of 13.24% [8][28]. - The animal health sector is facing challenges due to competition, but there are opportunities for innovation in vaccine development [8][32].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [6][21]. Core Views - The company's feed business remains stable, and the breeding sector is recovering profitability, with a year-on-year increase of 93% in net profit attributable to the parent company for the first three quarters of 2025 [2][9]. - The revenue for the first three quarters of 2025 reached 20.744 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.99%, driven by the expansion of breeding scale and the consolidation of the seed business [2][9]. - The breeding segment saw a significant recovery in profitability due to the rebound in pig prices and a decrease in breeding costs [3][9]. - The seed segment continues to expand, with total sales increasing by 151% year-on-year, primarily due to the consolidation of Longjing [4][21]. Summary by Sections Feed Business - The feed segment generated revenue of 13.423 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, a decrease of 4.67% year-on-year, with external sales of 4.0162 million tons, an increase of 2.90% year-on-year [3]. - The profitability per ton in the feed segment remains robust, with a net profit of nearly 400 million yuan, corresponding to a net profit of about 100 yuan per ton [3]. Breeding Business - The breeding segment's controlled slaughter volume increased by 25.94% year-on-year to 3.1609 million heads, generating revenue of 4.903 billion yuan [3]. - The net profit for the breeding segment is estimated to be between 300 million to 400 million yuan, with profitability per head around 100 yuan, benefiting from lower feed costs and higher pig prices [3]. Seed Business - The seed segment's total sales volume reached 20.44 million kilograms in the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 151%, with total revenue of 513 million yuan, an increase of 81% [4]. - The company has a clear first-mover advantage in transgenic traits and is actively integrating high-quality targets in traditional hybrid breeding [4][21]. Financial Forecasts - The net profit forecast for 2025 has been revised down to 260 million yuan from the previous 550 million yuan, while the forecasts for 2026 and 2027 remain at 290 million yuan and 410 million yuan, respectively [21]. - The expected earnings per share (EPS) for 2025-2027 are projected to be 0.06, 0.07, and 0.09 yuan, respectively [21].

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "Recommended" [3] Core Insights - The pork price center has significantly risen, leading to a notable reduction in industry losses. The average price of live pigs has increased to 12.51 CNY/kg, a week-on-week rise of 7.20% [2][13] - The agricultural sector is expected to maintain a good development momentum, with grain production projected to be high this year, including summer grain production of 299.48 billion jin and early rice production increasing by 6.8 billion jin, a growth of 1.2% [1][12] - The industry is currently in a supply-demand tug-of-war, with large-scale pig farms adopting strategies to control supply and raise prices, while demand is expected to improve with the arrival of warmer weather and the pickling season [2][13] Summary by Sections Planting Industry Chain - The agricultural sector is implementing key policies to support rural economic development, with a focus on achieving food security and enhancing crop yields through biotechnology [1][12] - Major beneficiaries in the planting sector include Beidahuang and Suqian Agricultural Development, while in the seed industry, companies like Dabeinong and Longping High-Tech are highlighted for their competitive advantages [1][12] Pig Farming - The pig farming industry is still experiencing losses, but there has been a significant reduction in losses compared to the previous week, with self-breeding farms reporting an average loss of 89.33 CNY per head, down nearly 100 CNY [2][13] - The industry is expected to undergo a process of capacity reduction, with a focus on improving quality and efficiency, leading to the gradual elimination of outdated production capacity [2][13] - Recommended stocks in the pig farming sector include companies like DeKang Agriculture, Jingji Zhino, and Muyuan Foods [2][13] Key Agricultural Product Data Tracking - Corn: The average price is 2241.67 CNY/ton, with a week-on-week decrease of 0.66% [27][28] - Wheat: The average price is 2482.11 CNY/ton, with a week-on-week increase of 0.87% [30][32] - Soybeans: The average price is 3996.84 CNY/ton, with a week-on-week increase of 0.06% [41][44] - Cotton: The average price in Xinjiang is 14660 CNY/ton, with a week-on-week increase of 0.15% [46][50] Feed and Vitamin Prices - The average price of pig feed is 2.6 CNY/kg, with a week-on-week decrease of 0.38% [53][55] - The average price of Vitamin E is 50.30 CNY/kg, with a week-on-week increase of 14.58% [62][63]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry is "Positive" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The industry is experiencing a downward trend in pig prices, leading to a de-stocking cycle in pig farming. The profitability of the agriculture sector has turned negative due to a significant drop in pig prices, with Q3 2025 profits down by 58.8% year-on-year [5][14] - The overall revenue for the agriculture sector in Q1-Q3 2025 reached 872.718 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.44%, while the net profit attributable to shareholders was 35.477 billion yuan, up 10.63% year-on-year [5][14] - The average price of pigs in Q3 2025 was 13.81 yuan/kg, down 28.89% year-on-year, with the lowest price of 10.84 yuan/kg recorded on October 13, 2025 [5][14] Summary by Sections Q3 2025 Observations - The agriculture sector's profit has decreased significantly due to unexpected declines in pig prices, leading to a negative profit margin for the sector [5][14] - The sales gross margin for the industry in Q1-Q3 2025 was 11.79%, a slight increase of 0.12 percentage points year-on-year, while the net profit margin was 4.21%, up 0.21 percentage points year-on-year [6][17] Profitability and Cost Management - The industry is focusing on cost reduction and efficiency improvement, with the expense ratio for Q1-Q3 2025 at 6.64%, down 0.58 percentage points year-on-year [6][17] - In Q3 2025, the sales gross margin fell to 10.71%, a decrease of 4.68 percentage points year-on-year, and the net profit margin dropped to 3.13%, down 4.71 percentage points year-on-year [6][17] Market Performance - The agriculture index outperformed the market by 1.88 percentage points during the week of October 27-31, 2025, with the agriculture index rising by 1.99% [26][28] - Key stocks such as Zhongxing Junye, Weilan Biotechnology, and Luoniushan led the gains in the agriculture sector, with increases of 19.60%, 13.23%, and 9.08% respectively [26][31] Price Tracking - As of October 31, 2025, the average price of pigs was 12.49 yuan/kg, an increase of 0.67 yuan/kg from the previous week, while the average price of piglets was 18.13 yuan/kg, up 0.47 yuan/kg [37][38] - The average price of beef was 66.30 yuan/kg, reflecting a slight increase of 0.09 yuan/kg from the previous week [38]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the agriculture industry [5] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights a contraction in breeding profits and a stabilization in planting, indicating a potential recovery in the agricultural sector [2] - The breeding sector is expected to benefit from policy and market forces driving capacity reduction, which will enhance long-term performance [3] - The planting sector is showing positive fundamentals with an upward trend in grain prices, presenting significant investment opportunities [3] Summary by Relevant Sections Breeding Sector - The pig breeding industry is experiencing a significant reduction in capacity, with current pig prices nearing 12 yuan/kg and a decline in weaned pig prices by approximately 150 yuan/head [8] - In Q3 2025, the revenue of listed pig companies reached 307.845 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.25%, while net profit was 21.929 billion yuan, up 11.36% [12] - The industry is facing a mid-term supply pressure, with inventory levels rising slightly to approximately 93.374 billion yuan, reflecting an increase in pig stocks [29] Feed and Veterinary Sectors - The feed sector is benefiting from a recovery in livestock numbers, with Q3 2025 revenue reaching 215.297 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.17% [40] - The veterinary sector has shown significant growth, with revenue of 14.614 billion yuan in Q3 2025, up 24.76% year-on-year, and net profit increasing by 98.94% [40] Planting Sector - The planting sector's revenue for the first three quarters of 2025 was 70.967 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.19%, with net profit rising by 62.05% [67] - The seed sector continues to face high inventory levels, impacting overall performance, with the average inventory turnover days reaching 318.68 days, the highest since Q1 2020 [67] Pet Sector - The pet food industry is in a growth phase, with domestic brands gaining recognition and market share, although competition is intensifying [3]

Core Insights - New Hope reported a nearly fourfold increase in net profit for the first three quarters of the year, but a significant decline in Q3 net profit [2] - The company achieved a revenue of 80.504 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.27%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 760 million yuan, up 395.89% [2] - In Q3, revenue was 28.879 billion yuan, a 4.51% increase year-on-year, but net profit dropped to 5.1255 million yuan, a 99.63% decline [2] Revenue and Profit Analysis - The substantial growth in net profit for the first three quarters was primarily due to higher sales prices of live pigs compared to the previous year, improved breeding costs, reduced losses in the pig industry, and increased profits from the feed business [2] - The feed business significantly contributed to the profit growth, with a reported net profit of 600 million yuan in the first half of the year, averaging 100 million yuan per month [2] International Operations - The company’s overseas feed business has been performing well, with over 3 million tons sold in the first half of the year, an 18% year-on-year increase [2] - The average profit from overseas feed exceeded 180 yuan per ton, with poultry feed averaging nearly 140 yuan per ton and pig feed over 300 yuan per ton, significantly higher than domestic profits [2] - New Hope plans to add 3 to 4 million tons of overseas production capacity in the next 3-5 years [2] Q3 Performance and Market Conditions - In Q3, the company sold 4.0345 million live pigs, a nearly 10% year-on-year increase, but the sales price fell sharply, reaching a year-low of 12.89 yuan per kilogram in September, down 5.92 yuan per kilogram from the previous year [3] - Q3 sales revenue from live pigs was 5.27 billion yuan [3] Future Outlook - The pig industry is expected to accelerate capacity reduction due to ongoing losses and policies aimed at reducing breeding sows and controlling weight [3] - Despite the anticipated industry changes, the short-term supply-demand imbalance is unlikely to be resolved quickly, and cost reduction remains crucial for companies to navigate the cycle [3] - New Hope has successfully reduced costs, achieving a target of 13 yuan per kilogram ahead of schedule, with September costs for normal operations dropping to the low 12 yuan range [3]

Core Viewpoint - The company has successfully expanded its overseas operations with the opening of its wholly-owned subsidiary in Vietnam, which has already secured significant strategic cooperation agreements and orders from various countries [1] Group 1: Overseas Expansion - The wholly-owned subsidiary, Vietnam Yuehai Feed Co., Ltd., officially commenced operations on October 30 [1] - At the investment promotion conference held on October 29, the subsidiary secured strategic cooperation intentions for 80,600 tons from clients in Vietnam, India, and Cambodia [1] - The total order volume with direct deposits at the conference reached 22,800 tons [1] Group 2: Domestic Developments - On October 18, the company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Anhui Yuehai Feed Co., Ltd., officially launched its "10,000 tons annual production capacity aquatic feed factory project" [1] - This project is a core investment initiative funded by the company's IPO, with a total investment of 170 million yuan [1] - Upon completion, the project will position the company as a leading enterprise in specialized aquatic feed in Anhui [1]

Market Overview - The feed sector increased by 0.67% on October 31, with Tianma Technology leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3954.79, down 0.81%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13378.21, down 1.14% [1] Individual Stock Performance - Tianma Technology (603668) closed at 14.23, up 3.27% with a trading volume of 239,900 shares and a turnover of 339 million yuan [1] - Other notable gainers include: - Lude Environment (688156) at 19.92, up 3.11% [1] - Bangji Technology (603151) at 25.74, up 2.92% [1] - Lusi Co., Ltd. (920419) at 18.50, up 2.89% [1] - Baiyang Co., Ltd. (002696) at 6.93, up 1.76% [1] Capital Flow Analysis - The feed sector saw a net inflow of 2.7495 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 68.2743 million yuan [2] - The main capital inflow was observed in: - Haida Group (002311) with a net inflow of 25.3688 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - Tiankang Biological (002100) with a net inflow of 17.8393 million yuan from institutional investors [3] Summary of Trading Data - The trading data for the feed sector includes: - Major stocks with significant trading volumes and turnover, such as: - Aonong Biological (603363) with a turnover of 216 million yuan [2] - Zhongchong Co., Ltd. (002891) with a turnover of 267 million yuan [2] - The overall sentiment in the feed sector appears mixed, with some stocks gaining while others faced declines [2][3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry [5][44]. Core Insights - The SW agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry slightly underperformed the CSI 300 index, declining by 1.1% from October 17 to October 30, 2025, lagging behind the index by approximately 3.08 percentage points [11]. - Among the sub-sectors, only planting and agricultural product processing recorded positive returns, increasing by 1.47% and 0.44% respectively, while fisheries, animal health, breeding, and feed sectors experienced negative returns, declining by 1.22%, 1.63%, 2.56%, and 4.24% respectively [14]. - The overall price of live pigs has rebounded, with the average price rising from 11.17 CNY/kg to 12.56 CNY/kg during the reporting period [23]. - The number of breeding sows as of the end of September 2025 was 40.35 million, a slight decrease of 0.07% from the previous month, indicating a potential for further capacity reduction [23]. - The report highlights the narrowing of losses in pig farming, with self-breeding losses at -89.33 CNY per head and purchased piglet losses at -179.72 CNY per head, showing improvement compared to the previous week [27]. - The average price of broiler chicks increased to 3.58 CNY per chick, while the average price of white feather broilers rose to 7.09 CNY/kg, indicating a slight recovery in poultry prices [29][32]. - The report emphasizes the potential for investment opportunities in leading companies within the industry, particularly in pig farming, poultry farming, feed production, animal health, and pet food sectors [44]. Summary by Sections Market Review - The SW agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry slightly underperformed the CSI 300 index, with a decline of 1.1% from October 17 to October 30, 2025 [11]. - Only a few sub-sectors recorded positive returns, with planting and agricultural product processing increasing by 1.47% and 0.44% respectively [14]. - Over half of the stocks in the industry recorded positive returns during the same period [15]. Industry Key Data - The average price of live pigs increased from 11.17 CNY/kg to 12.56 CNY/kg [23]. - The breeding sow inventory was 40.35 million, slightly down by 0.07% [23]. - The average prices for corn and soybean meal showed slight declines, with corn at 2242.16 CNY/ton and soybean meal at 3028 CNY/ton [25]. - Losses in pig farming narrowed, with self-breeding losses at -89.33 CNY per head [27]. Company Insights - The Q3 performance of pig and chicken farming companies showed a year-on-year decline in profitability due to lower prices compared to the previous year [35]. - Leading companies such as Muyuan Foods and Wens Foodstuffs are highlighted for their market positions and potential for recovery [44].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company has shown steady growth in feed business volume and profitability, while reducing costs and improving efficiency in pig farming through mergers and expansions. The profitability of protein and oil businesses is also recovering, leading to the maintenance of the "Buy" rating [3][5]. Financial Performance Summary - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company reported revenue of 13.61 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.00%. However, the net profit attributable to the parent company was 412 million yuan, down 27.20% year-on-year. In Q3 alone, revenue was 4.76 billion yuan, a decrease of 6.49% year-on-year, with a net profit of 73 million yuan, down 74.58% year-on-year [3][4]. - The company has adjusted its profit forecasts for 2025-2027, now expecting net profits of 417 million yuan, 702 million yuan, and 966 million yuan respectively, with corresponding EPS of 0.31 yuan, 0.51 yuan, and 0.71 yuan. The current stock price corresponds to P/E ratios of 24.2, 14.4, and 10.5 times for 2025-2027 [3][6]. Feed Business Performance - The company's feed sales reached 2.12 million tons in the first three quarters of 2025, an increase of 3.6% year-on-year. In Q3, feed sales were 776,000 tons, up 11.8% year-on-year, with pig feed sales increasing by 18% and poultry feed sales by 8% [4]. - The net profit per ton of feed was approximately 94 yuan for the first three quarters, reaching 110 yuan in Q3. The overall performance of the feed business is improving [4]. Pig Farming Operations - The company sold 2.28 million pigs in the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 6.46%, with revenue from pig sales at 3.34 billion yuan, down 8.23% year-on-year. In Q3, 754,200 pigs were sold, with revenue of 1.10 billion yuan, down 21.11% year-on-year [5]. - The complete cost of pig farming was 12.78 yuan per kilogram, decreasing to 12.7 yuan per kilogram by September. The company is maintaining a stable breeding stock of approximately 140,000 sows and is progressing with the acquisition of Xinjiang Qiangdu Livestock [5].