Core Viewpoint - The agricultural, animal husbandry, and fishery sector is experiencing a strong upward trend, with the first agricultural ETF (159275) showing significant gains, driven by rising prices in key components like edible fungi and poultry feed [1][3]. Market Performance - The agricultural ETF (159275) opened with a maximum intraday increase of 1.84%, closing with a gain of 1.53% [1]. - Key stocks in the sector, such as Zhongxing Junye and Tiankang Biology, saw substantial increases, with some stocks reaching their daily limit [1]. Price Trends - As of October 24, 2025, the average price of live pigs in China was 11.81 CNY/kg, reflecting a week-on-week increase of 0.63 CNY/kg but a year-on-year decrease of 5.74 CNY/kg [2][3]. Industry Insights - Short-term price increases in pig farming are attributed to seasonal consumption recovery and heightened second fattening sentiment, while long-term trends indicate a downward shift in pig prices, leading to increased production losses [3]. - The agricultural sector's valuation remains relatively low, with the market's first agricultural ETF showing a price-to-book ratio of 2.53, placing it in the lower 25.1% of the past decade [3]. Future Outlook - Analysts suggest that the current low prices of live pigs are putting pressure on cash flow for farming entities, potentially accelerating capacity reduction in the industry [4]. - Continuous monitoring of breeding sow inventory is recommended as the industry faces significant losses and ongoing regulatory policies [4]. - The agricultural ETF (159275) is highlighted as a key investment opportunity, tracking the CSI Agricultural Index, with a focus on leading companies in the sector [5].

Core Viewpoint - The agricultural, animal husbandry, and fishery sector is experiencing an upward trend, with the only agricultural ETF (159275) showing a price increase of 0.41% as of the report time [1]. Group 1: Market Performance - The agricultural ETF (159275) opened positively and has been fluctuating in the red, with a current increase of 0.41% [1]. - Key stocks in the sector, such as edible mushrooms, broiler chicken farming, and animal feed, have shown significant gains, with Zhongxing Junye rising over 8%, Xiaoming Co. up over 5%, and Shengnong Development increasing over 3% [1]. Group 2: Industry Insights - In September, the total output of listed pig farming companies in China reached 15.2934 million heads, marking a year-on-year increase of 27.11% but a month-on-month decrease of 5.92% [1]. - Western Securities attributes the year-on-year increase in output to the continuous release of new production capacity from last year, while the month-on-month decline is linked to some companies responding to policy guidance by preemptively culling heavier pigs [1]. Group 3: Valuation and Investment Opportunities - The current valuation level of the agricultural, animal husbandry, and fishery sector remains relatively low, indicating a favorable time for investment [3]. - As of October 24, the market's first agricultural ETF (159275) had a price-to-book ratio of 2.53, which is at the 25.1% percentile of the past decade, highlighting its mid-to-long-term investment value [3]. Group 4: Strategic Recommendations - Zhonghang Securities emphasizes the medium to long-term investment value in the pig farming sector, suggesting that the reduction in production capacity could positively impact the sector [4]. - The report highlights the importance of monitoring changes in the breeding sow inventory and suggests focusing on high-quality pig farming companies with good cash flow and marginal cost changes [4].

Core Insights - The article highlights the significant growth opportunities for palm meal as a key component in the "reduction of soybean meal" policy, driven by its nutritional advantages and the increasing demand in livestock farming [2][3]. Industry Overview - The "Three-Year Action Plan for Reducing Soybean Meal" mandates that by 2025, the proportion of soybean meal in feed must drop below 13%, a decrease of 1.5 percentage points from 14.5% in 2022, which directly promotes the large-scale application of palm meal in pig production [3]. - The market size for palm meal is projected to reach 1.652 billion yuan in 2024, with the ruminant feed sector leading at 36.89% market share, followed by poultry and pig feed at 25.83% and 22.22%, respectively [3]. Demand and Supply Dynamics - Domestic demand for palm meal reached 1.4738 million tons in 2023, but is expected to decline to 936,100 tons in 2024 due to import fluctuations. However, the application of microbial fermentation technology has increased the value per ton to 1,765 yuan, stabilizing the industry size at 1.652 billion yuan [3][5]. - Malaysia dominates global palm meal supply with a 67% market share, while China is expected to import 494,300 tons from Indonesia (52.8% share) and 441,800 tons from Malaysia (47.2% share) in 2024, with an average import price of 160.2 USD/ton, down 11.88% from the previous year [3][5]. Competitive Landscape - The industry exhibits a characteristic of "import dependence and increasing concentration," with over 80% reliance on imports due to domestic climate and land conditions. Leading companies like Shandong Xinwang Feed and Nantong Hualiang Group leverage technological innovations to dominate the market [5]. - The concentration ratio (CR4) in the industry has reached 65%, an increase of 18 percentage points over the past three years, indicating the competitive advantage of large-scale enterprises [5]. Technological Innovations - Current research focuses on optimizing fermentation processes and degrading anti-nutritional factors, with high-temperature and high-pressure explosion technology improving digestibility by 20%. The proportion of fermented palm meal in livestock and aquaculture has increased from 15% to 25% [5]. - Experts predict that by 2025, the addition of palm meal in ruminant feed could exceed 40%, potentially driving the industry size beyond 2 billion yuan [5]. Environmental Considerations - The environmental value of palm meal is increasingly recognized under the "dual carbon" goals, with each ton of soybean meal replaced reducing CO2 emissions by 0.8 tons, aligning with the trend of green farming [5]. - Plans for expanding palm cultivation in Southeast Asia and breakthroughs in domestic pre-treatment technologies are expected to lower import costs and enhance biological utilization [5]. Emerging Opportunities - The industry is exploring new applications for palm meal in pet food and organic fertilizers, which could open up new growth avenues [5].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - There is no information about the report industry investment ratings in the provided content. 2. Core Views of the Report - On October 24, 2025, A - share three major indices strengthened, with the Shanghai Composite Index hitting a ten - year high. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.71% to 3950.31 points, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 2.02% to 13289.18 points, and the ChiNext Index rose 3.57% to 3171.57 points. The trading volume of the two markets reached 19742 billion yuan, a significant increase of 3303 billion yuan from the previous day [1]. - The prices of various futures products showed different trends. For example, the CSI 300 Index, coke, and coking coal indices rose, while the prices of some products like iron ore futures fell [1][2][3][4]. - Different factors affected the prices of various futures products. For instance, the supply - demand relationship, policy, and international trade factors influenced the prices of sugar, soybean meal, and other products [5][9]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs Stock Index Futures - On October 24, A - share three major indices strengthened. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.71% to 3950.31 points, the Shenzhen Component Index rose 2.02% to 13289.18 points, and the ChiNext Index rose 3.57% to 3171.57 points. The trading volume of the two markets reached 19742 billion yuan, a significant increase of 3303 billion yuan from the previous day. The CSI 300 Index closed at 4660.68, a ring - up of 54.34 [1][2]. Coke and Coking Coal - On October 24, the coke weighted index fluctuated and sorted, closing at 1781.2, a ring - up of 25.4; the coking coal weighted index fluctuated in a narrow range, closing at 1261.2 yuan, a ring - up of 16.0. The炼焦煤 price in Linfen Anze market rose 50 yuan/ton on October 23. Steel inventory decreased, and the output of the top 10 coal enterprises increased year - on - year. The potential negative feedback risk will restrict the short - term rebound height of coal and coke prices, and the coking coal basis and inter - month positive spreads strengthened [3][4][5]. Zhengzhou Sugar - The consulting company Datagro predicted that the global sugar will have a surplus of 198 million tons in the 2025/26 season, compared with a previous forecast of a shortage of 500 million tons, which put pressure on the market. Affected by the decline of US sugar, the Zhengzhou sugar 2601 contract closed slightly lower in the night session on October 24 [5]. Rubber - The Shanghai rubber fluctuated slightly and closed slightly higher in the night session on October 24. As of October 24, the natural rubber inventory in the Shanghai Futures Exchange decreased by 9898 tons to 163450 tons, and the futures warehouse receipts decreased by 10980 tons to 124020 tons. The 20 - grade rubber inventory increased by 2924 tons to 46772 tons, and the futures warehouse receipts increased by 2521 tons to 42640 tons. The capacity utilization rate of tire sample enterprises increased slightly last week [6][8]. Soybean Meal - Internationally, on October 24, the CBOT soybean futures fluctuated. The market expected the Sino - US trade talks to improve the bilateral trade environment. The estimated US soybean harvest progress reached 73% as of October 19. The Brazilian soybean crop started well, with most mainstream institutions estimating the new - year output at about 1.78 billion tons. Domestically, on October 24, the M2601 main contract closed at 2933 yuan/ton, a decline of 0.17%. The domestic soybean imports in the first three quarters reached a record high, and the soybean inventory of oil mills was still high, limiting the rebound space [9]. Live Pigs - On October 24, the live pig futures price fluctuated. The LH2601 main contract closed at 12175 yuan/ton, a decline of 0.2%. The widening of the standard - fat price difference attracted second - round fattening, providing short - term support. However, the domestic live pig inventory was still at a high level, and the terminal consumption was weak, so the short - term market was in a situation of strong supply and weak demand [10]. Shanghai Copper - Shanghai copper maintained a volatile and slightly stronger trend, with the price center likely to move up slightly, supported by supply contraction expectations and macro - policy benefits. However, weak demand and uncertain factors may limit the increase [10]. Cotton - On the night of October 24, the main contract of Zhengzhou cotton closed at 13585 yuan/ton. The cotton inventory decreased by 23 lots compared with the previous day. The price of machine - picked cotton was concentrated at 6.2 - 6.4 yuan per kilogram. The Sino - US - Malaysia trade negotiations made phased progress [10]. Iron Ore - On October 24, the 2601 main contract of iron ore fluctuated and closed down, with a decline of 0.58% and a closing price of 771 yuan. The iron ore shipment volume increased month - on - month, the domestic arrival volume decreased from a high level, and the hot metal output continued to decline from a high level. Short - term iron ore prices were in a volatile trend [11]. Asphalt - On October 24, the 2601 main contract of asphalt fluctuated and closed up, with a rise of 0.92% and a closing price of 3299 yuan. The refinery production plan in November decreased significantly month - on - month, the inventory continued to decrease, and the demand for rigid - need stocking increased. The recent rise in crude oil prices boosted market sentiment, and short - term asphalt prices were in a volatile trend [11]. Logs - On October 24, the 2601 log contract opened at 830, with a minimum of 826, a maximum of 833.5, and closed at 829, with an increase of 672 lots in positions. Attention should be paid to the support of the moving average at 827 - 815. The spot prices in Shandong and Jiangsu remained unchanged. The supply - demand relationship had no major contradictions, and the market was in a pattern of gradual inventory reduction [11][12]. Steel - The recent macro - level was mixed, with limited incremental information from the "14th Five - Year Plan Press Conference" and a neutral impact on the market. Sino - US high - level economic and trade consultations released some positive signals, but the EU's sanctions on Russia affected some Chinese enterprises, adding uncertainties. The domestic demand recovery momentum was still weak, and the risk of market volatility due to unmet expectations should be警惕 [12]. Alumina - The bauxite port inventory decreased slightly, and the supply tightened, with firm ore prices. The alumina spot price continued to weaken, squeezing smelter profits and increasing the expectation of production cuts, so the domestic alumina supply might gradually decrease. The domestic electrolytic aluminum capacity and operation remained at a high level, and the demand for alumina might be slightly boosted. Overall, the alumina price might be supported [13]. Shanghai Aluminum - The alumina spot price continued to weaken, and the domestic macro - expectation boosted the aluminum price, increasing the electrolytic aluminum smelting profit and production enthusiasm. However, the incremental supply of domestic electrolytic aluminum was limited. The "14th Five - Year Plan" improved domestic consumption expectations, and the downstream start - up rate increased during the traditional peak season, strengthening aluminum consumption and reducing aluminum ingot inventory. However, the inhibitory effect of high aluminum prices on downstream demand should be carefully observed [13].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the recent trends in stock recommendations and target price adjustments by brokerages from October 20 to October 26, indicating significant movements in the market [1][2]. Group 2 - During the period, brokerages issued a total of 326 target price adjustments, with notable increases for Zhongrun Optical and Guibao Pet, showing target price increases of 74.39% and 66.37% respectively, belonging to the computer equipment and feed industries [1]. - A total of 381 listed companies received brokerage recommendations, with Yanjing Beer receiving the highest number at 21 recommendations, followed by Ningde Times with 20 and Runben Co. with 18 [1]. - Five companies had their ratings upgraded, including Huatai Securities raising Shuangliang Energy's rating from "Hold" to "Buy," and Huayuan Securities upgrading Huayou Cobalt from "Hold" to "Buy" [1]. - Conversely, five companies experienced rating downgrades, such as Zhongyou Securities lowering Shenma Power's rating from "Buy" to "Hold," and Tianfeng Securities downgrading Dirui Medical from "Buy" to "Hold" [1]. Group 3 - In terms of initial coverage, brokerages provided 65 first-time ratings, with Yanjiang Co. receiving a "Buy" rating from Tianfeng Securities, and Qianfang Technology and Zhongyao Holdings both receiving "Buy" ratings from Dongwu Securities [2]. - Other companies like Yingluohua and Yipuli also received ratings, with Yingluohua getting an "Increase" rating from Hualong Securities and Yipuli a "Buy" rating from Global Fortune Management [2].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [5] Core Views - The company has achieved a revenue of 4.737 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 29.03%. The third quarter alone contributed 1.517 billion yuan, showing a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 12.88% but a year-on-year increase of 21.85% [1][8] - The company's gross profit margin has improved, reaching 42.83% for the first three quarters of 2025, up 0.85 percentage points year-on-year. The net profit margin, however, has been under pressure due to increased marketing expenses, standing at 10.84%, down 2.01 percentage points year-on-year [2][10] - The company is actively transitioning from a distribution model to a direct sales model, which is expected to enhance profitability. Direct sales revenue from platforms like Tmall, JD.com, and Douyin reached 1.21 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 39.72% [3][17] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company reported a net profit of 513 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.05%. The third quarter's net profit was 135 million yuan, reflecting a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 22.35% and a year-on-year decrease of 16.65% [1][8] - The sales expenses for the first three quarters were 1.034 billion yuan, up 48.86% year-on-year, leading to a sales expense ratio of 21.82% [2][10] Profitability Metrics - The overall sales gross profit margin for the first three quarters of 2025 was 42.83%, with the third quarter gross profit margin at 42.92% [2][10] - The company’s net profit margin for the first three quarters was 10.84%, with the third quarter net profit margin at 8.91% [2][10] Future Outlook - The company maintains profit forecasts for 2025-2027 at 740 million, 940 million, and 1.19 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding EPS of 1.9, 2.4, and 3.0 yuan [3][17] - The company is expected to continue benefiting from the expansion of high-margin direct sales and premium brands, supporting strong growth in both volume and profit [3][17]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the agriculture industry [5] Core Viewpoints - The pig farming sector is expected to benefit from recent policies and market forces that promote capacity reduction, leading to long-term performance improvements [3][36] - The current trend in grain prices is upward, indicating a favorable fundamental outlook for planting and seed industries, highlighting significant investment opportunities [3][36] - The pet food sector is experiencing growth, with increasing recognition of domestic brands and continuous market expansion [3][36] Summary by Relevant Sections Pig Farming - The current pig price is weak, with the average price for external three yuan pigs at 11.82 yuan/kg, a week-on-week increase of 5.82% [10][44] - The industry is entering a phase of capacity reduction, with pig prices expected to stabilize and potentially rise in the long term due to policy support [7][10] Poultry - White feather broiler prices have shown slight increases, with the current price at 6.88 yuan/kg, reflecting a week-on-week rise of 0.15% [13][44] - The yellow feather broiler prices continue to remain strong, indicating a stable market environment [21][44] Feed Sector - Corn prices have decreased slightly, while soybean meal and wheat prices have increased, indicating a mixed market for feed ingredients [23][44] - The average price of pig feed is 3.37 yuan/kg, showing a slight decrease of 0.30% [44] Bulk Agricultural Products - Natural rubber prices have risen, with the current price at 15,335 yuan/ton, a week-on-week increase of 4.36% [30][44] - The report indicates that the down cycle for bulk agricultural products is nearing its end, with signs of recovery in certain segments [30][44]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" [5][19]. Core Insights - The company has achieved a revenue of 4.737 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 29.03%. The third quarter alone contributed 1.517 billion yuan, showing a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 12.88% but a year-on-year increase of 21.85% [1][8]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company for the first three quarters of 2025 reached 513 million yuan, up 9.05% year-on-year, with the third quarter net profit at 135 million yuan, down 22.35% quarter-on-quarter and down 16.65% year-on-year [1][8]. - The company is focusing on expanding its self-owned brand and direct sales channels, which has led to a significant increase in sales expenses, impacting short-term profitability [1][2]. Financial Performance Summary - The overall sales gross margin for the first three quarters of 2025 was 42.83%, an increase of 0.85 percentage points year-on-year, while the gross margin for Q3 was 42.92%, up 1.08 percentage points year-on-year [2][13]. - The net profit margin for the first three quarters of 2025 was 10.84%, a decrease of 2.01 percentage points year-on-year, with Q3 net profit margin at 8.91%, down 4.16 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to increased sales expenses [2][13]. - Sales expenses for the first three quarters of 2025 totaled 1.034 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 48.86%, leading to a sales expense ratio of 21.82% [2][13]. Business Strategy - The company is transitioning from a distribution model to a direct sales model, enhancing its profitability. The direct sales revenue from platforms like Tmall, JD.com, and Douyin reached 1.21 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 39.72%, accounting for 37.73% of total revenue [3][19]. - The company aims to continue strengthening its self-owned brand business and direct sales model, which is expected to drive further growth in both volume and profit margins [3][19]. Earnings Forecast - The company forecasts net profits attributable to the parent company for 2025, 2026, and 2027 to be 740 million yuan, 940 million yuan, and 1.187 billion yuan, respectively, with corresponding EPS of 1.9 yuan, 2.4 yuan, and 3.0 yuan [19][20].

Group 1: Overall Financial Performance - In the first three quarters of 2025, the company's total revenue reached 20.744 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 3% [3] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 2.57 billion CNY, reflecting a significant year-on-year growth of 92.56% [3] - In Q3 2025, the company achieved a revenue of approximately 7.184 billion CNY, marking a year-on-year increase of 1.94% [3] Group 2: Revenue Breakdown by Business Segment - Feed products generated revenue of 13.423 billion CNY, a decline of 4.67%, accounting for 64.71% of total revenue [3] - The pig farming segment reported revenue of 4.903 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 49.03% [3] - Seed products achieved revenue of 513 million CNY, showing a remarkable growth of 81.07% [3] Group 3: Profitability Analysis - The feed segment contributed a profit of approximately 400 million CNY, while the pig farming segment also reported a profit of around 200 million CNY [3] - The seed segment incurred a loss of approximately 15 million CNY [3] - Total losses from other businesses and public expenses amounted to about 480 million CNY [3] Group 4: Cost Management - Selling expenses decreased by 3.58% to 817 million CNY, while management expenses fell by 5.66% to 1.019 billion CNY [3] - Financial expenses were reduced by 9.51% to 359 million CNY [3] Group 5: Business Segment Performance - In the feed business, external sales volume reached 4.0162 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 2.9% [4] - The pig farming segment saw an output of 3.1608 million pigs, generating revenue of 4.903 billion CNY [5] - The seed segment sold 20.44 million kilograms of crops, a significant increase of 151% year-on-year, with sales revenue exceeding 500 million CNY [5] Group 6: Seed Business Developments - The company ranked third among the top 20 enterprises in national seed sales, leading in the private seed industry [6] - The company has developed six nationally approved high-yield soybean varieties, contributing to domestic self-sufficiency [7] - The company holds a leading position in the domestic market for genetically modified traits, with 59% of approved corn varieties utilizing its traits [8]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the agricultural sector [5] Core Views - The report is optimistic about the reversal of the livestock cycle in 2025, with both domestic and international beef and raw milk markets expected to improve [4] - The pig industry is supported by a trend of "anti-involution," which is likely to stabilize long-term prices [4] - The pet consumption sector is identified as a growing industry benefiting from demographic changes [4] - The feed sector, particularly Haida Group, is expected to achieve excess returns due to the recovery in aquaculture [4] - The poultry sector is anticipated to see a long-term increase in consumption, with yellow chicken likely to benefit first from domestic demand recovery [4] Summary by Sections Swine - As of October 24, the price of live pigs is 11.82 CNY/kg, up 6.01% week-on-week [2] - The price of 15kg piglets is approximately 17.66 CNY/kg, down 1.83% week-on-week [2] - The industry is experiencing orderly progress in "anti-involution," which is expected to support profitability [14] Poultry - The supply of white chickens has slightly increased, with a focus on seasonal consumption recovery [2] - As of October 24, the price of chicken seedlings is 3.36 CNY/piece, up 2.13% week-on-week [15] - The price of eggs in major production areas is 3.69 CNY/jin, down 1.99% week-on-week and down 30.34% year-on-year [2][15] Beef - A new round of beef price increases has begun, with a positive outlook for the beef cycle reversal in 2025 [2] - As of October 24, the average price of beef is 66.61 CNY/kg, up 0.36% week-on-week [16] Raw Milk - The average price of raw milk in major domestic production areas is 3.04 CNY/kg, stable week-on-week but down 2.88% year-on-year [3] Soybean Meal - The domestic soybean spot price is 3997 CNY/ton, up 0.09% week-on-week, while soybean meal is priced at 2984 CNY/ton, down 0.86% week-on-week [3] Corn - The domestic corn spot price is 2249 CNY/ton, down 0.64% week-on-week but up 0.10% year-on-year [3] Sugar - The price of sugar in Nanning, Guangxi, is 5750 CNY/ton, down 0.69% week-on-week [3] Rubber - The price of Thai rubber is 1860 USD/ton, up 0.54% week-on-week, while full latex in Shandong is priced at 14700 CNY/ton, up 5.00% week-on-week [3]