Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry [1][42]. Core Insights - The SW agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry slightly outperformed the CSI 300 index, with an increase of 1.06% from July 18 to July 31, 2025, surpassing the index by approximately 0.05 percentage points [3][10]. - Most sub-sectors recorded positive returns during the same period, with fisheries, aquaculture, planting, and feed sectors rising by 2.04%, 1.79%, 1.6%, and 0.64% respectively, while agricultural products processing and animal health sectors saw declines of 0.74% and 3.21% [11][12]. - Approximately 57% of stocks in the industry achieved positive returns, indicating a favorable market sentiment [12]. Industry Data Summary - **Pig Farming**: - The average price of external three-breed pigs decreased from 14.37 CNY/kg to 14.21 CNY/kg between July 18 and July 31, 2025 [21]. - The cost of corn was reported at 2402.02 CNY/ton, showing a slight decline, while soybean meal prices increased to 2984 CNY/ton [22]. - Profitability for self-bred pigs was 43.85 CNY/head, while purchasing piglets resulted in a loss of 116.78 CNY/head [26]. - **Poultry Farming**: - The average price of broiler chicks rose to 2.57 CNY/chick, while egg-laying chicks averaged 3.85 CNY/chick [28]. - The average price for broiler chickens increased to 6.83 CNY/kg, with a slight improvement in profitability to -0.43 CNY/chick [31]. - **Aquaculture**: - The average wholesale price for crucian carp was 22.69 CNY/kg, while carp saw a slight increase to 15.82 CNY/kg [33]. Industry News - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and nine other departments released a plan to promote agricultural product consumption, focusing on optimizing supply, innovating distribution, and activating market demand [35]. - Among the companies reporting mid-year results, Haida Group achieved a revenue of 588.31 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 12.5%, with a net profit of 26.39 billion CNY, up 24.16% [36]. Company Insights - Key companies to watch include: - Muyuan Foods (002714): A leading pig farming company with cost and scale advantages [43]. - Haida Group (002311): A top feed company expected to maintain steady market share growth [43]. - Lihua Co. (300761): A leading yellow feather chicken farming company with integrated advantages [43]. - Reap Bio (300119): A leader in the animal health sector with a growing product matrix for pet health [43]. - Zhongchong Co. (002891): A leading pet food company with strong domestic growth prospects [43].

Group 1: Macro Economic Insights - The July 2025 Central Political Bureau meeting emphasized the integration of high-quality development with short-term economic growth, highlighting the need for flexible and anticipatory macro policies to enhance the attractiveness and inclusivity of the domestic capital market [6][7] - The meeting set a GDP growth target of 5.3% for the first half of 2025, indicating a solid foundation for achieving annual economic goals [6] - The focus on effective demand release and consumption growth was reiterated, with specific actions proposed to stimulate service consumption and expand commodity consumption [6][7] Group 2: Agricultural Sector Analysis - The agricultural sector showed a 3.62% increase in the week of July 21-27, 2025, with significant performance in sub-industries such as other planting, pig farming, and poultry feed [9] - Pig prices experienced a slight decline, with average prices in key provinces reported at 13.60, 15.54, and 14.13 CNY/kg, reflecting a decrease of 0.37%, 0.32%, and 1.74% respectively [9] - The feed industry is expected to see a recovery due to declining upstream raw material prices and improving conditions in the breeding sector, with companies like Haida Group positioned for growth [9] Group 3: Technology and Investment Trends - Meta and Microsoft have significantly increased their capital expenditure (CAPEX) forecasts for 2025, with Meta's CAPEX projected to be between 66-72 billion USD, up from a previous estimate of 64-72 billion USD [11] - The establishment of large-scale AI data centers by Meta is expected to enhance the penetration of HVDC technology in China, with recommendations for companies like Zhongheng Electric as key players in this sector [10][11] - The overall performance of major tech companies has exceeded expectations, providing a strong foundation for future CAPEX growth [11]

Investment Rating - Investment rating: Positive (maintained) [4] Core Viewpoints - The report emphasizes the high-quality development of the pig industry, recommending "platform + ecological" service-oriented enterprises like Dekang Agriculture and Animal Husbandry [4][18] - The Ministry of Agriculture held a meeting on July 23 to promote high-quality development in the pig industry, focusing on reducing breeding capacity, controlling new production capacity, and enhancing the competitiveness of the entire industry chain [6][60] - The report indicates that the pig price is currently at 14.1 CNY/kg, with a slight decrease in average weight to 128.48 kg, and a 15 kg piglet priced at 542 CNY/head, reflecting weak demand and a slight price drop [5][17] Summary by Sections 1. Pig Industry - The latest pig price is 14.1 CNY/kg, with a slight decrease in average weight to 128.48 kg, and a 15 kg piglet priced at 542 CNY/head. Weak demand has led to a slight price drop, with a 0.8% decrease in the national pig inventory in June, indicating a potential reduction in pig output in July and August [5][17] - The Ministry of Agriculture's meeting emphasized high-quality development, including reducing breeding capacity, strengthening disease prevention, and promoting resource utilization [6][18] - The report suggests that companies with cost advantages and strong connections with farmers may enjoy excess profits and valuation premiums, recommending Dekang Agriculture and Animal Husbandry and leading pig farming companies like Muyuan Foods and Wens Foodstuffs [18] 2. Poultry Industry - The price of chicken seedlings in Yantai is 2.5 CNY/chick, up 39% month-on-month but down 28% year-on-year. The price of broiler chickens is 3.43 CNY/kg, up 3.9% month-on-month but down 11.4% year-on-year. Demand pressure is easing, and if supply contracts in Q3, prices may rebound [19] - The report highlights the ongoing contradiction of "high capacity, weak consumption" in the white feather chicken industry, with losses forcing breeding farms to reduce capacity [19] 3. Feed Industry - The report recommends Haida Group due to the recovery of the industry, improved management effects, and increased capacity utilization, which is expected to lead to growth in volume and profit [21] 4. Pet Industry - In June, exports of dog and cat food decreased by 13.8% year-on-year, totaling 29,000 tons, with revenue of 820 million CNY (approximately 110 million USD), down 20.2% year-on-year [22][24] - The report notes that while there are concerns about export fluctuations due to tariff uncertainties, long-term prospects remain positive for domestic brands like Guibao and Zhongchong [24] 5. Agricultural Products - The report discusses uncertainties in soybean imports for Q4 and the upward trend in rubber prices, with natural rubber prices breaking through 15,000 CNY/ton [28]

Market Overview - The domestic market indices showed positive performance with the Shanghai Composite Index closing at 3,581.86, up by 0.62% [2] - The agricultural sector underperformed slightly with a decline of 0.14% in the agricultural, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery sector [4] Agricultural Sector Insights - The report highlights a favorable investment opportunity in Haida Group, driven by expected recovery in the feed industry as upstream raw material prices stabilize and downstream farming conditions improve [4] - Recent data indicates a decline in pig prices, with average prices in key provinces showing a decrease of 4.88% in Sichuan and Guangdong, while the average pork price increased by 0.29% [4] - The report discusses the cyclical nature of the pig industry, emphasizing that the current market may be overly pessimistic regarding the impact of rising pig production capacity on profitability [4] - Recommendations include companies like Wen's Foodstuffs, Shennong Group, and New Hope, which are expected to benefit from the anticipated recovery in the pig farming sector [4] Poultry and Pet Food Industry - The poultry sector is projected to see performance driven by new demand recovery in 2025, with Shennong Development positioned well for growth [4] - The pet food market is highlighted as a key area for growth in 2025, with a focus on brands that are leading in profitability and market trends, recommending Guibao Pet Food as a top pick [4] Textile and Apparel Sector - Nine Star Holdings reported a revenue increase of 2.9% in Q2 2025, with footwear manufacturing also showing growth [6][8] - The report notes that the sports apparel segment is experiencing robust demand, with brands like Anta Sports and Li Ning showing varied performance in retail sales [10] - Recommendations for the textile sector include companies with strong mid-year performance certainty, such as Bailong Oriental and Zhejiang Natural [10] Jewelry Sector - The gold and jewelry retail sector saw a year-on-year growth of 6.1% in June 2025, indicating stable demand [10] - Companies like Laoputang and Chaohongji are recommended for their potential recovery based on channel scale and franchise resources [10]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [2] Core Viewpoints - The pig industry is experiencing a slight increase in breeding stock in Q2, with high profitability and a trend towards "de-involution" [2] - The latest pig price is 14.39 CNY/kg, with an average slaughter weight of 128.83 kg, indicating a potential for price stability despite slight fluctuations [3][13] - The Ministry of Agriculture's monitoring shows a 0.8% decrease in the national inventory of large pigs in June, suggesting a reduction in pig slaughter in July and August [3][47] Summary by Sections 1. Pig Industry - Breeding stock has slightly increased, with a national breeding sow inventory of 40.43 million heads, a year-on-year increase of 0.12% [4][13] - The industry has maintained profitability for 14 consecutive months, with 11 out of 14 listed companies forecasting increased performance for the first half of 2025 [4] - The Ministry of Agriculture is implementing capacity regulation policies to stabilize pig prices, indicating a strong commitment to maintaining price stability [4][13] - Recommended companies include Dekang Agriculture, Muyuan Foods, and Wens Foodstuff Group, focusing on cost-leading enterprises with strong profit certainty for 2025 [4] 2. Poultry Industry - The price of chicken seedlings in Yantai is 1.9 CNY/bird, up 27% month-on-month but down 40% year-on-year; the price of broiler chickens is 3.3 CNY/kg, up 3.8% month-on-month [5][14] - The industry faces a "high capacity, weak consumption" contradiction, leading to a reduction in production capacity among breeding farms [5][14] - Key investment focuses include high-return enterprises with sustainable ROE improvements, such as Yisheng Livestock and Shennong Development [5][14] 3. Feed Industry - The prices of various aquatic products have shown positive performance, with significant year-on-year increases for several species [6][15] - Recommended company is Haida Group, which is expected to benefit from industry recovery and improved management effectiveness [6][15] 4. Pet Industry - The uncertainty of tariffs and export fluctuations in Q2 have impacted the pet sector, but long-term effects are expected to be limited due to strong brand positioning and overseas factory layouts [7][17] 5. Agricultural Products - There is significant uncertainty regarding soybean imports in Q4, with August 1 being a critical date for monitoring US-China trade negotiations [8][18] - Natural rubber prices are expected to maintain a strong trend due to favorable macroeconomic conditions [8][18] 6. Market and Price Situation - The Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 Index closed at 4059, up 1.09% from the previous week, while the Agricultural Index closed at 2755, down 0.14% [19][21] - The livestock sector index is at 3071, indicating a stable performance amidst market fluctuations [19][35]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook on the pig farming industry, emphasizing the long-term value of quality pig enterprises amidst the "anti-involution" trend [3][4]. Core Insights - The report highlights the slight increase in the breeding sow inventory in Q2 2025, indicating a potential adjustment in production capacity going forward [3]. - It notes the ongoing decline in average slaughter weights for pigs, suggesting a shift in market dynamics and the need for quality-focused investments [3]. - The report also discusses the recovery in the chicken breeding sector, with a noted increase in the price of broiler chicks, although challenges remain due to high inventory levels [3]. - In the pet food sector, the report indicates a stable growth trajectory despite some short-term sales fluctuations, with a focus on leading brands [3]. - The animal health segment is expected to see a recovery in performance driven by improved profitability in livestock farming and rising demand for vaccines [3]. Summary by Sections Pig Farming - The average price of pigs is reported at 14.39 CNY/kg, with a week-on-week decline of 2.0% [3]. - The average slaughter weight for pigs has decreased to 128.83 kg, down 0.2 kg from the previous week [3]. - The breeding sow inventory at the end of Q2 2025 is reported at 40.43 million heads, a slight increase of 40,000 heads from Q1 2025 [3]. Chicken Farming - The average price of broiler chicks has increased by 54.3% week-on-week to 1.25 CNY/chick [3]. - The average price of broiler chickens is reported at 3.15 CNY/kg, with a week-on-week increase of 3.3% [3]. - The report anticipates a potential rebound in chick prices during July and August, despite current inventory pressures [3]. Pet Food - The total sales of pet food during the 5-6 month period reached 5.83 billion CNY, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 6% [3]. - The cumulative sales for the first half of 2025 reached 14.91 billion CNY, showing a year-on-year increase of 12% [3]. - Leading brands are expected to continue outperforming the market, with a focus on product innovation and market leadership [3]. Animal Health - The report notes a 15.8% year-on-year increase in vaccine approvals, with a total of 9,128 batches approved from January to May 2025 [3]. - The recovery in livestock profitability is expected to drive demand for animal health products, particularly vaccines [3].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry [45][46]. Core Insights - The SW agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery industry slightly underperformed the CSI 300 index, with an increase of 0.74% from July 4 to July 17, 2025, lagging behind the index by approximately 0.93 percentage points [11][14]. - Most sub-sectors recorded positive returns during the same period, with animal health, agricultural product processing, breeding, and planting sectors increasing by 8.71%, 2.56%, 1.42%, and 0.46% respectively, while the fishery and feed sectors saw declines of 1.8% and 4.2% [14][15]. - The overall price-to-book (PB) ratio for the industry is approximately 2.66 times, indicating a slight recovery, but still remains at a historical low, around 59.2% of the valuation center since 2006 [21][22]. Industry Key Data - **Pig Farming**: - The average price of external three yuan pigs decreased from 15.31 CNY/kg to 14.37 CNY/kg between July 4 and July 17, 2025 [24]. - As of June 2025, the breeding sow inventory reached 40.43 million heads, slightly up by 0.02% from the previous month, which is 103.7% of the normal holding capacity of 39 million heads [24]. - The profit from self-breeding pigs is 90.89 CNY/head, while the profit from purchased piglets is -18.66 CNY/head, both showing a decline compared to the previous week [29]. - **Poultry Farming**: - The average price of broiler chicks in major production areas was 1.37 CNY/chick, showing a slight increase, while the average price of layer chicks was 3.88 CNY/chick, which slightly decreased [31]. - The average price of white feather broilers was 6.4 CNY/kg, which has also decreased, with a profit of -2.93 CNY/chick, showing a slight recovery compared to the previous week [34]. - **Feed Costs**: - The spot price of corn was 2409.12 CNY/ton, showing a decline, while soybean meal prices were 2952 CNY/ton, which fluctuated in the last two weeks [26]. Industry Outlook - The report anticipates an overall increase in pig production capacity this year, which may suppress pig prices. The breeding sow inventory has some room for reduction [45]. - The poultry sector continues to face pressure on profitability, with opportunities for marginal improvement [45]. - In the feed sector, there are opportunities arising from increased concentration among leading companies, cost reduction, and overseas expansion [45]. - The domestic pet market is expected to maintain rapid growth, with leading domestic brands likely to see significant growth [45]. Recommended Stocks - Key stocks to focus on include: - Muyuan Foods (002714) - Wens Foodstuff Group (300498) - Shennong Development (002299) - Haida Group (002311) - Bio-Stock (600201) - Zhongchong Co., Ltd. (002891) - Yiyi Co., Ltd. (001206) [46].

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]

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]

Group 1 - Shennong Development expects a net profit of 850 million to 950 million yuan for the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 732.89% to 830.88% [1] - Sifang New Materials announced that its directors and senior executives collectively reduced their holdings by 80,000 shares, in line with a previously announced reduction plan [1] - Alliance Electronics plans to transfer 3.68% of its shares through a price inquiry, totaling 6.1869 million shares, due to the shareholders' funding needs [1][2] Group 2 - Yongtai Technology clarified that its patent for "a preparation method of lithium bis(fluorosulfonyl)imide" is still valid and has not been declared invalid [3] - Guibao Pet plans to invest 650 million yuan in building an intelligent warehousing and sorting center to enhance operational efficiency [4] - Deep Deep Housing A expects a net profit of 85 million to 120 million yuan for the first half of 2025, with a year-on-year increase of 1411.70% to 2034.17% [7] Group 3 - Shandong Steel anticipates a net profit of 12.71 million yuan for the first half of 2025, marking a turnaround from a loss of approximately 98.1 million yuan year-on-year [7] - Tangrenshen reported a June sales revenue of 698 million yuan from pig sales, a year-on-year increase of 26% [9] - Dongfang Zhongke plans to reduce its holdings by up to 3% of its shares due to the financial needs of a major shareholder [10] Group 4 - Weichuang Electric obtained six patents and two software copyrights between April 1 and June 30, 2025 [11] - Zhenai Home plans to reduce its holdings by up to 3% due to the financial needs of a major shareholder [13] - Xingwang Yuda's actual controller intends to reduce its holdings by up to 3% for personal financial needs [15] Group 5 - Guangyun Da intends to acquire 56.03% of Yilian Infinite for 352 million yuan, gaining control of the company [16] - Chao Tu Software's actual controller plans to reduce holdings by up to 2% due to personal financial needs [17] - Weixing Intelligent's actual controller plans to reduce holdings by up to 1.99% for personal financial needs [18] Group 6 - ST Dongshi is facing a bankruptcy reorganization application due to its inability to repay debts, with potential delisting risks if the court accepts the application [19][20] - Tongwei Co. plans to reduce its holdings by up to 1% due to personal financial needs [21] - Borui Pharmaceutical received approval for clinical trials of its drug for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [22] Group 7 - Shuangwei New Materials announced progress in its control change plan, leading to the resumption of its stock trading [24] - Yunnei Power's stock is under risk warning due to false financial disclosures, with a name change to "ST Yun Dong" [26][28]