Core Viewpoint - Daiwa has downgraded the revenue forecast for Hutchison China MediTech (00013) for the years 2025 to 2027 by 16% to 29% due to lowered domestic drug sales expectations, while maintaining a "Buy" rating and reducing the target price from HKD 33 to HKD 30 [1] Revenue Forecast - The new projections for total drug sales are expected to grow by 6%, 21%, and 28% for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively, compared to previous estimates of 34%, 36%, and 33% [1] - The latest net profit estimates are projected to be USD 433 million, USD 30 million, and USD 40 million for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [1] Sales Performance - In the first half of the year, Hutchison China MediTech's product sales decreased by 4% year-on-year to USD 234 million, primarily due to competitive risks in the domestic market, team restructuring, and industry anti-corruption impacts [1] Product Development - The progress of Sovleplenib has been delayed, with the company aiming to resubmit its application in the first half of next year [1] - The group plans to advance the development of a new generation Syk inhibitor, with an IND application expected to be submitted in the second quarter of next year [1] Positive Developments - The ATTC platform has achieved breakthroughs, with the first candidate drug HMPL-A251's IND application set to be submitted in early September, and preclinical data to be announced at the EORTC conference [1] - Two additional ATTC drugs are expected to initiate Phase I clinical trials next year [1] Financial Performance - The net profit for the first half of this year reached USD 455 million, compared to USD 26 million in the same period last year, primarily due to the sale of part of a non-core joint venture, generating USD 416 million in revenue [1]
大和:降和黄医药(00013)目标价至30港元 维持“买入”评级