Bei Jing Shang Bao·2025-09-03 12:27Core Viewpoint - The CXO industry is experiencing a recovery after a challenging period, with a significant increase in the number of companies reporting profit growth in the first half of the year, indicating a positive trend in the sector [1][3][4]. Financial Performance - In the first half of this year, 16 out of 28 A-share CXO companies reported profit growth, representing approximately 57.14% of the sector [4]. - Notably, 8 companies achieved a doubling of net profit, with Chengdu Xian Dao leading at a 390.72% increase, followed by Nanmo Biology at 298.69% [4]. - Wu Ming Kang De reported the highest net profit among the companies, with approximately 8.56 billion yuan in net profit, a 101.92% year-on-year increase, and revenue of about 20.80 billion yuan, up 20.64% [4]. - Kang Long Hua Cheng, despite a 37% decline in net profit to approximately 701 million yuan, achieved a record high revenue of 6.44 billion yuan, a 14.93% increase [4][5]. Market Dynamics - The recovery in the CXO industry is driven by three main factors: increased activity in pharmaceutical investment and business development transactions, a shift in global pharmaceutical research focus towards biopharmaceuticals and complex molecules, and technological innovations such as AI in drug development [5][6]. - The overall market for CXO services is expanding as pharmaceutical companies increasingly outsource research and development to specialized firms, which helps reduce costs and improve efficiency [5][6]. Performance Disparities - Despite the overall recovery, some companies like Tai Ge Yi Yao and Yi Nuo Si reported declines in both revenue and net profit, indicating uneven recovery across the sector [6][8]. - Tai Ge Yi Yao's revenue fell by 3.21% to approximately 3.25 billion yuan, with a net profit decline of 22.22% to about 383 million yuan, primarily due to decreased income from clinical trial services [6][7]. Stock Market Trends - All 28 CXO stocks have seen price increases this year, reflecting the industry's recovery [9][10]. - The stock price increases range from 10% to over 100%, with Nanmo Biology achieving the highest increase of 142.21% [10]. - The positive stock performance is supported by improved financial results and a favorable global investment environment in pharmaceuticals [10][11]. Future Outlook - The CXO industry is expected to continue its growth trajectory, driven by an aging global population and increasing health demands, although only companies with core competitive advantages will thrive [11][12].