Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-13 02:20Group 1 - The CRO sector has seen significant stock price increases, with WuXi AppTec rising by 8.48% to HKD 120.2, and other companies like Kelun Pharmaceutical and Tigermed also showing strong gains [1] - WuXi AppTec announced an expected annual revenue of RMB 45.456 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 15.84%, with a notable increase in adjusted net profit by approximately 41.33% to RMB 14.957 billion [1] - The company has revised its full-year performance guidance twice within a year, increasing its revenue forecast from RMB 42.5-43.5 billion to RMB 43.5-44 billion, indicating strong business momentum [1] Group 2 - Zhongtai Securities predicts a recovery in the CRO and CDMO sectors starting from Q4 2024, driven by factors such as overseas interest rate cuts and improved geopolitical negotiations [2] - The demand side is expected to gradually recover, supported by a continuous supply-side clearing over the past three years, leading to potential profit and valuation increases in the sector [2] - Industrial trends indicate rising prices for clinical project quotes and sustained customer demand, suggesting that CRO performance may enter an improvement cycle by 2026 [2]