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 [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 $433 million, $30 million, and $40 million for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [1] Rating and Target Price - Daiwa maintains a "Buy" rating for Hutchison China MediTech, with a target price reduced from HKD 33 to HKD 30 [1] Sales Performance - The company's product sales in the first half of the year decreased by 4% year-on-year to $234 million, primarily due to competitive risks in the domestic market, team restructuring, and industry anti-corruption impacts [1] Drug Development Progress - 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 presented at the EORTC conference [1] - Two additional ATTC drugs are expected to initiate Phase I clinical trials next year [1] Profit Performance - The company reported a net profit of $455 million in the first half of the year, compared to $26 million in the same period last year, mainly due to the sale of part of its non-core joint venture equity, generating $416 million in revenue [1]
大和：降和黄医药目标价至30港元 维持“买入”评级