Ge Long Hui·2025-07-29 08:33Core Viewpoint - Citigroup's research report indicates that WuXi AppTec (2359.HK) experienced a 21% year-on-year revenue growth to 20.8 billion RMB in the first half of the year, with net profit increasing by 102% to 8.6 billion RMB, aligning with previous earnings guidance [1] Financial Performance - Revenue for the first half of the year reached 20.8 billion RMB, marking a 21% increase compared to the previous year [1] - Net profit surged by 102% to 8.6 billion RMB, and when excluding one-time gains, the growth rate was 26% [1] Guidance and Projections - Management has raised the full-year revenue guidance from the previous range of 41.5 billion to 43 billion RMB to a new range of 42.5 billion to 43.5 billion RMB [1] - The expected growth for ongoing operations is now projected at 13% to 17%, up from the earlier forecast of 10% to 15% [1] - There is confidence in further improving the adjusted net profit margin [1] Analyst Ratings - Citigroup has set a target price of 95 HKD for WuXi AppTec, rating it as a "Buy" and plans to update after the earnings conference call [1] - Morgan Stanley has rated WuXi AppTec with a target price of 92 RMB and an "Overweight" rating, citing better-than-expected performance in the first half [1] - Bank of America has raised its target price for WuXi AppTec to 115.7 HKD, highlighting strong growth in new orders during the first half [1]