Core Viewpoint - The CXO sector is experiencing growth driven by new molecular developments, improved market sentiment, and the increasing demand for innovative drug research in the domestic market, alongside advancements in AI-enabled drug development [1] Group 1: Market Trends - In the first half of 2024, the CXO sector continued to decline due to the impact of the U.S. Biosecurity Act and adjustments in corporate earnings growth expectations [2] - By September 2024, a policy-driven bull market emerged in the domestic stock market, leading to a simultaneous rise in CXO stock prices as geopolitical risks temporarily eased [2] - In March 2025, some leading CXO companies reported better-than-expected order data, injecting valuation into the secondary market [2] Group 2: Macroeconomic Environment - The Federal Reserve's interest rate cut cycle is expected to improve the financing environment for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, benefiting outsourcing service demand from pharmaceutical companies [3] - Geopolitical uncertainties are gradually being released, with the U.S. Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act already enacted, and updates to the SEC 1260H list expected to further reduce risks for leading CXO companies [3] Group 3: Industry Dynamics - Domestic demand is accelerating recovery, with the number of new drug IND applications in China steadily increasing in 2025, reaching 395, 410, 526, and 509 for Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 respectively [4] - The total investment in China's healthcare sector in 2025 is projected to be 93.54 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 83.7%, with 626 investment events recorded, up 26.7% year-on-year [4] - Globally, the healthcare sector's investment in 2025 is expected to total 591.19 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 20.9%, but the decline is expected to narrow over the quarters [4]
西南证券:CXO行业关注新分子的成长性与国内景气度修复的传导