Investment Rating - The industry is rated positively, with expectations of overall returns exceeding the CSI 300 Index by more than 5% in the next six months [24]. Core Views - The food and beverage sector is currently at a phase of bottoming out, with a focus on the upcoming Spring Festival inventory buildup as a catalyst for growth [1][5]. - The liquor sector is experiencing a slow recovery in demand, with a focus on stabilizing expectations before discussing recovery, particularly for leading brands like Kweichow Moutai and Shanxi Fenjiu [6][19]. - The snack sub-sector has shown strong performance, with significant growth in companies like Mingming Hen Mang, which plans to go public in Hong Kong [20][22]. Summary by Sections Sub-industry Ratings - No ratings for liquor, beverages, and food sectors [3]. - Recommended companies include: - Kweichow Moutai: Buy - Shanxi Fenjiu: Buy - Guming: Buy - Mixue Group: Increase Holding - Ximai Food: Buy - Dongpeng Beverage: Buy - Wancheng Group: Buy - Pop Mart: Buy [3]. Industry Performance - The food and beverage sector saw a decline of 1.57%, ranking 28th among 31 sub-industries [5][14]. - The top-performing sub-sectors were snacks, pre-processed foods, and cooked foods, with increases of 6.44%, 5.02%, and 4.25% respectively [5][14]. - The top five stocks in the sector included: - Haoxiangni (+19.59%) - Weizhi Xiang (+17.23%) - Wancheng Group (+14.32%) - Quanyuan (+13.57%) - CITIC Nia (+9.69%) [5][14]. Liquor Sector Insights - The liquor index fell by 2.80%, with a focus on the upcoming Spring Festival for potential recovery [6][19]. - Current prices for Moutai products are: - Feitian Moutai (loose bottle): 1560 RMB, up 10 RMB from last week - Pu'er Moutai: 810 RMB, unchanged from last week [6][19]. Consumer Goods Sector Insights - Several companies are planning IPOs in Hong Kong, with Mingming Hen Mang aiming to raise between 32.37 billion to 33.36 billion HKD [20][22]. - The company reported a GMV of 661 billion RMB for the first three quarters of 2025, a 74.5% year-on-year increase [20][22]. - Dongpeng Beverage plans to issue 40.89 million H shares, with an expected listing date of February 3, 2026 [20][22].

Core Viewpoint - The price of Moutai has dropped below 1499 yuan per bottle, attributed to industry cyclical adjustments, consumption downgrade, and high inventory levels among traditional liquor companies [1][2][6]. Industry Trends - The current state of the liquor industry shows a collective downward trend among liquor companies, unable to support previous price levels [2][6]. - The white liquor industry has experienced revenue growth rates of 12%, 15.37%, and 10.49% from 2022 to the first three quarters of 2024, but is projected to face negative growth by 2025 [6][11]. - In the third quarter, 20 listed liquor companies reported a total revenue of 317.78 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 5.90%, with net profits down 6.93% [6][8]. Company Performance - Major liquor companies, including Moutai, Wuliangye, and others, collectively reported a revenue decline of 6.3% and a net profit drop of 13.2% in the first three quarters [9]. - Moutai's revenue was 128.45 billion yuan with a growth of 6.32%, while Wuliangye saw a revenue drop of 10.26% [8][9]. Consumer Behavior Changes - Traditional consumption logic is fading, with younger consumers favoring brands like Jinjiu, which has seen a growth of over 20% in 2025 [12][13]. - The shift in consumer preferences is evident as younger demographics prioritize health and emotional value, leading to a rise in demand for low-alcohol and health-oriented products [28][29]. - The main consumption scenarios have shifted from formal events to casual gatherings and personal enjoyment, with new drinking styles emerging [16][17]. Market Dynamics - The white liquor market is undergoing significant changes, with a downward shift in the main sales price segment from 300-500 yuan to 100-300 yuan [15]. - The rise of "self-pleasing" consumption among younger consumers indicates a departure from traditional brand loyalty, focusing instead on quality and experience [18][19]. - The emergence of new brands and products that cater to the evolving preferences of consumers highlights the industry's need to adapt to changing market dynamics [12][14].

Investment Rating - The overall industry investment rating is positive, with expectations of returns exceeding the CSI 300 index by more than 5% in the next six months [19]. Core Views - The food and beverage sector is currently under pressure, with a 0.49% decline in the SW food and beverage index, ranking 26th among 31 sub-industries [11]. - The report highlights a potential recovery in consumer confidence and sales, particularly in the liquor sector, which may lead to valuation recovery [14]. - The October CPI has turned positive year-on-year, indicating a potential improvement in consumer spending and market conditions [5]. Summary by Sections Sub-industry Ratings - No ratings are provided for liquor, beverages, and food categories [3]. - Recommended companies include: - Guizhou Moutai: Increase holdings - Shanxi Fenjiu: Increase holdings - Guming: Buy - Mixue Group: Increase holdings - Ximai Food: Buy - Dongpeng Beverage: Buy [3]. Industry Performance - The SW food and beverage sector saw declines in beer, soft drinks, and other liquor categories, with the highest gains in pre-processed foods, meat products, and baked goods [11]. - Notable stock performances include: - Top gainers: Anji Food (+13.87%), Huifa Food (+13.07%), Babi Food (+11.32%) - Top losers: Bai Run Shares (-4.33%), Gujing Gongjiu (-5.43%), Jiao Da Ang Li (-5.54%) [11]. Liquor Sector Insights - The liquor sector is expected to see a bottoming out of its fundamentals, with a focus on sales recovery points [14]. - Guizhou Moutai announced a mid-term dividend plan of CNY 30 billion and a share buyback plan of CNY 1.5-3 billion [14]. - Current prices for Moutai products are CNY 1,660 for Feitian Moutai and CNY 810 for Wuliangye, showing slight declines [17]. Consumer Goods Sector Insights - The consumer goods sector is showing signs of marginal improvement, with notable stock performances from Anji Food, Huifa Food, and Babi Food [5]. - The CPI for October increased by 0.2% year-on-year, indicating a potential recovery in consumer spending [5]. - Recommended stocks for the medium to long term include Guming, Mixue Group, Ximai Food, and Dongpeng Beverage [5].

Investment Rating - The report does not provide a specific industry rating but highlights the performance of various sub-sectors within the food and beverage industry [7] Core Insights - The food and beverage sector is currently under pressure, with the SW food and beverage index declining by 1.02%, ranking 30th among 31 sub-industries [12] - The white liquor sector is in a "supply clearing" phase, with expectations of increased pressure in the upcoming quarterly reports, indicating a potential acceleration in industry clearing [16] - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring the new leadership strategies at Kweichow Moutai following a significant personnel change [16] - The beverage sector shows promising growth, particularly with Eastroc Beverage's strong performance in the first three quarters of 2025, achieving a revenue of 16.844 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 34.13% [17] Summary by Sections 1. Sector Performance - The SW food and beverage sector saw a decline of 1.02%, with notable drops in the white liquor, beer, and snack sub-sectors [12] - The top-performing sub-sectors included pre-processed foods, other alcoholic beverages, and meat products, with increases of 1.10%, 0.35%, and 0.33% respectively [12] 2. White Liquor Sector - The SW white liquor index fell by 1.12%, indicating a bottom adjustment phase [16] - The current price for Feitian Moutai is 1,720 yuan, down 30 yuan from the previous week, while the price for Pu'er Moutai is 8,155 yuan, down 5 yuan [16] - Recommended companies in this sector include Kweichow Moutai and Shanxi Fenjiu, which are expected to perform relatively well during the adjustment period [16] 3. Beverage Sector - Eastroc Beverage reported a revenue of 16.844 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 34.13% [17] - The company also saw a net profit of 3.761 billion yuan, up 38.91% year-on-year [17] - Other companies like Jinzai Foods and Qiaqia Foods are facing challenges, with Jinzai reporting a revenue of 1.81 billion yuan, a slight increase of 2.1% year-on-year, but a net profit decline of 19.5% [17][19]

Investment Rating - The industry is rated positively, expecting an overall return exceeding 5% above the CSI 300 index in the next six months [19]. Core Insights - The report highlights a rebound in high-growth sectors driven by capital flow, with the food and beverage sector rising by 0.6% this week, ranking 26th among 31 sub-industries [11]. - The report emphasizes the importance of focusing on high-growth and undervalued recovery opportunities within the food and beverage sector [7]. Summary by Sections Sub-industry Ratings - No specific ratings for liquor, beverages, and food sub-industries, but several companies are recommended for investment: - Guizhou Moutai: Buy - Luzhou Laojiao: Buy - Shanxi Fenjiu: Hold - Jiansi Yuan: Hold - Yingjia Gongjiu: Hold - Dongpeng Beverage: Buy - Nongfu Spring: Buy - Mixue Group: Hold - Lihigh Food: Buy - Angel Yeast: Buy [3][18]. White Wine Sector - The white wine index increased by 0.38%, indicating a bottoming phase, with expectations for a local rebound despite ongoing policy and demand pressures [15]. - Guizhou Moutai's limited edition product sold out quickly, generating approximately 1.79 billion yuan in sales [5]. - The report suggests capitalizing on low valuation recovery opportunities in the white wine sector, recommending Guizhou Moutai, Luzhou Laojiao, Shanxi Fenjiu, and Jiansi Yuan [15]. Consumer Goods Sector - The snack and soft drink sectors have shown significant rebounds, attributed to previous valuation pressures and adjustments in mid-year expectations [16]. - Unified Enterprises reported a 10.6% revenue increase and a 33.2% net profit increase in H1 2025, exceeding market expectations [17]. - The report recommends focusing on high-growth snack and beverage companies, particularly Dongpeng Beverage, Mixue Group, and Nongfu Spring, while also considering undervalued stocks like Angel Yeast and Lihigh Food [16][17].