Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-13 05:19Core Viewpoint - The report from Citi highlights that WuXi AppTec (603259)(02359) is expected to see a 9% revenue growth in Q4 2025 and a 36% increase in adjusted net profit, surpassing market expectations by 2% and 3% respectively, driven by its strong integrated CRDMO model and robust growth in the WuXi TIDES business, along with China's competitive advantage in the global small molecule supply chain [1] Group 1 - WuXi AppTec is identified as the preferred stock in the Chinese CRO/CDMO sector with a target price of HKD 143.4 and an "outperform" rating [1] - The outlook for 2026 suggests that profitability will be more important than valuation expansion for the Chinese healthcare industry, with WuXi AppTec expected to outperform the market [1] - The firm maintains its profit forecasts for 2025 to 2027, anticipating a high double-digit growth (approximately 16% to 19%) in adjusted net profit for WuXi AppTec in 2026, exceeding the market expectation of 15% [1]