Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2026-01-13 06:07Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news highlights the significant stock price increases of CRO concept stocks in Hong Kong, with WuXi AppTec (02359) rising by 8.48% to HKD 120.2, and other companies like Kelun Pharmaceutical (06821) and Tigermed (03347) also showing substantial gains [1] - WuXi AppTec announced an expected annual revenue of CNY 45.456 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 15.84%, with a notable increase in net profit attributable to shareholders by approximately 102.65% to CNY 19.151 billion [1] - The company has revised its full-year performance guidance twice within a year, increasing its revenue forecast from CNY 42.5-43.5 billion to CNY 43.5-44 billion, indicating strong operational momentum [1] Group 2 - Zhongtai Securities anticipates a recovery in the demand side for the CRO and CDMO sectors due to multiple factors, including the onset of overseas interest rate cuts in Q4 2024 and significant policy developments in domestic innovative drug business [2] - The report suggests that the sector may experience a "Davis Double Play" with simultaneous improvements in profitability and valuation, recommending strategic investments in related opportunities [2] - Industrial trends indicate a rising price trend for clinical project costs and sustained customer demand, with expectations for CRO performance to enter a recovery cycle by 2026 [2]