医药股深夜放大招：38巨头百亿回购血本，6家狂烧超5亿直接销户

Core Viewpoint - In 2025, the pharmaceutical sector in the A-share market is actively engaging in stock buybacks, with many companies opting to destroy the repurchased shares, contrasting with the more subdued actions in the liquor sector [1][10]. Group 1: Buyback Activities - A total of 38 leading pharmaceutical companies participated in stock buybacks, with 6 companies spending over 500 million yuan, and the largest spending 1 billion yuan [1][3]. - WuXi AppTec, a major player in the pharmaceutical outsourcing industry, announced a buyback plan of 1 billion yuan, completing 497 million yuan by April 2025 [2][5]. - Hengrui Medicine, a leader in innovative drugs, announced a buyback plan of 2 billion yuan, having already repurchased 535 million yuan worth of shares by August 2025 [3][6]. - Other notable companies include Jingxin Pharmaceutical, which planned to spend 700 million yuan and has already spent 609 million yuan, and several others like New Harmony, Jiuzan Medical, and Nengte Technology, each spending over 500 million yuan [3][9]. Group 2: Purpose and Impact of Buybacks - The primary purpose of these buybacks is to cancel the repurchased shares, effectively reducing the total share capital and increasing the value of remaining shares for shareholders [4][10]. - This strategy is viewed as a strong signal of management's confidence in the company's future, especially during periods of low market sentiment [5][10]. - The buyback actions are seen as a more tangible commitment to shareholder value compared to merely announcing intentions to stabilize stock prices [4][10]. Group 3: Financial Health and Market Position - The companies engaging in these buybacks, such as WuXi AppTec and Hengrui Medicine, possess strong market positions and cash flows, allowing them to undertake such financial maneuvers [6][10]. - The buyback trend is not as prevalent in the liquor sector, indicating a potential difference in financial strategies and market confidence between the two industries [6][10]. - The buyback prices set by companies reflect a calculated approach, ensuring that they are responsible with shareholder funds [8][10].