Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-11-04 21:07Core Viewpoint - WuXi AppTec's performance shows a significant rebound in 2025, with a 84.84% year-on-year increase in net profit attributable to shareholders in the first three quarters, following a "deep U" trend in growth rates over the past few years [1][2][5]. Financial Performance - In the first three quarters of 2025, WuXi AppTec achieved revenue of 32.857 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 18.61%, and net profit attributable to shareholders of 12.076 billion yuan, reflecting an 84.84% increase [5]. - The net profit growth rates for the years 2022 to 2025 (first three quarters) were 72.91%, 9%, -1.63%, and 84.84% respectively, indicating a volatile performance trend [2]. Non-Recurring Gains and Losses - The fluctuation in non-recurring gains and losses is a critical factor affecting WuXi AppTec's financial results, with non-recurring losses of 5.38 billion yuan in 2024 and gains of 2 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025 [3][7]. - In the first three quarters of 2025, non-recurring gains contributed 2.553 billion yuan to net profit, accounting for 21% of the total [6]. Asset Sale - WuXi AppTec announced plans to sell two wholly-owned subsidiaries for 2.8 billion yuan, with the buyer being Hillhouse Capital, indicating a strategic focus on its CRDMO business model [9]. - The estimated value of the sale is significantly higher than the book value of the subsidiaries, which had a combined net asset value of 969 million yuan [10]. Market Challenges - The company faces challenges due to a tightening financing environment in the global biopharmaceutical industry and potential impacts from the U.S. Biological Safety Act, which is currently stalled in Congress [12]. - Despite these challenges, WuXi AppTec's chemical business remains a strong revenue driver, with a 29% year-on-year revenue increase in the first three quarters of 2025 [12]. Stock Performance and Management Actions - As of November 3, 2025, WuXi AppTec's stock price was 96.41 yuan per share, with a market capitalization of 287.7 billion yuan, reflecting a 3.01% decline [4]. - The company's actual controller announced plans to reduce holdings by up to 2% of total shares, which led to an 8.47% drop in stock price following the announcement [13].