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信达生物:1H24产品收入增速亮眼,净亏损缩窄好于预期

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company with a target price of HKD 60 [2][4]. Core Insights - The company's revenue for 1H24 reached RMB 39.5 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 46.3% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 12.8%. Product revenue specifically was RMB 38.1 billion, up 55.1% year-on-year and 16.5% quarter-on-quarter, aligning with previous announcements [3]. - The adjusted non-IFRS net loss for 1H24 was RMB 1.6 billion, a reduction of 15.9% year-on-year and 50.6% quarter-on-quarter, which was better than both the report's and market's expectations [3]. - The strong growth in product revenue is attributed to the robust performance of Tyvyt and three biosimilars, as well as the successful launch of new products like Sapitinib and Huiranzhuo [3]. - The company aims for EBITDA breakeven by 2025 and projects a revenue target of RMB 20 billion by 2027, with an expected revenue growth of approximately 30% in the second half of 2024 [3]. Financial Performance Summary - For 2022, the company reported revenue of RMB 4.56 billion, which increased to RMB 6.21 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach RMB 8.58 billion in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 36.2% [7]. - The adjusted net loss is expected to narrow from RMB 515 million in 2023 to RMB 328 million in 2024, with a return to profitability projected in 2025 with a net profit of RMB 1.7 billion [7]. - The gross margin is expected to improve to 83.0% by 2024, up from 81.7% in 2023 [9]. Research and Development Pipeline - The company is advancing its R&D pipeline, with key updates expected at upcoming conferences regarding IBI363 and other assets [3]. - The management has indicated that the sales efficiency of the oncology pipeline will improve, leading to a decrease in sales and administrative expenses in the second half of 2024 and beyond [3].