Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the pet food industry, indicating a "Buy" recommendation for companies like Guobao Pet and Zhongchong Co., while suggesting to pay attention to Peidi Co. and Lusi Co. [2][4] Core Insights - The pet food industry in China is experiencing a long-term favorable trend, with short-term acceleration expected. The support from channel partners for leading brands is increasing, and product homogenization is becoming more pronounced. The industry is likely entering a phase of accelerated concentration, benefiting leading publicly listed pet food companies [3][4][5] Summary by Sections 1. Sales Performance During 2025 "618" Shopping Festival - The pet food sector maintained high growth during the 2025 "618" shopping festival, with total online sales reaching 7.5 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 36% [3][19] - Domestic brands have further increased their market share, accounting for 65% of the top 20 pet brands on Tmall, up from 55% in 2022 [3][27] - The competitive landscape is stabilizing, with no new brands entering the top ten during the 2025 "618" sales [5][28] 2. Performance of Listed Companies - Guobao Pet's brand Maifudi remains a leader, ranking No. 2 in Tmall's pet brand category during the 2025 "618" festival [3][4] - Zhongchong Co. saw improvements in rankings for its brands, with Wanpi making significant progress [3][4] - Peidi Co.'s brand Jueyan achieved a total GMV of 38 million yuan during the festival, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 52% [3][4] 3. Industry Trends - Long-term trends indicate that the "declining birthrate" is driving an increase in pet ownership, particularly among the "post-00s" demographic [3][4] - The market is witnessing a simultaneous rise in domestic brand replacement and consumption upgrades, with domestic brands' market share accelerating from 2020 to 2024 [3][4] - Short-term indicators show an upward trend in industry prosperity, with a combined GMV growth rate of 16.8% across major platforms from January to May 2025 [3][4] 4. Consumer Behavior and Preferences - There is a growing trend towards pet health products and prescription food, with prescription food sales for cats and dogs increasing by 60% year-on-year [3][4][36] - The top brands in the pet food category are increasingly focusing on health-oriented products, indicating a shift in consumer preferences [3][4][36]