医药行业2026年度投资策略：需求是力量之源，创新是破局之光

Overall Viewpoint - The core viewpoint of the report emphasizes that demand is the source of strength and innovation is the light that breaks the deadlock in the pharmaceutical industry. The continuous demand for pharmaceuticals and the increasing unmet needs drive pharmaceutical companies to invest in research and development, leading to explosive revenue and stock price growth [5][7][13]. Innovation Drugs - China has become a significant participant in global innovative drug research and development, with a high-quality growth rate of therapies in development far exceeding the global average. The domestic innovative drug sector is entering a revenue era driven by innovation, creating a positive dynamic between traditional pharmaceutical companies and emerging players [5][7][27]. - The number of domestic new drug overseas authorizations has surpassed $10 billion since 2021, indicating a sustained increase in overseas authorization activity, which continues to propel China's innovative drugs into the global market [5][7][27]. Pharmaceutical Industry - The report indicates that the innovative layout in the pharmaceutical industry is beginning to yield results, with performance expected to accelerate. Many companies are transitioning to a growth phase driven by innovation, suggesting that the current period is just the beginning of a more significant performance acceleration [5][7][27]. CXO Sector - Starting in the second half of 2024, global pharmaceutical research and development demand is expected to gradually recover, with strong demand for new molecular types such as peptides and ADCs driving growth in the CDMO segment. The value of leading CRO companies is anticipated to further highlight as the difficulty and barriers in drug development increase [5][7][27]. API Sector - The core business of API companies is primarily focused on non-U.S. exports (to Europe and India), with current demand remaining strong. Leading companies are achieving positive results in expanding into CDMO businesses, and many have integrated local market formulation businesses, which are expected to benefit from the easing of centralized procurement policies [5][7][27]. Medical Devices - The high-value consumables sector is experiencing a reduction in procurement pressure, with performance expected to return to a high growth trajectory. The report highlights that the bidding for medical devices is recovering, indicating an upcoming turning point for the sector, with optimism for domestic equipment technology upgrades and international expansion [5][7][27]. Traditional Chinese Medicine - The report expresses optimism for the recovery of the traditional Chinese medicine sector in 2026, with upward factors outweighing downward ones. The expected recovery sequence for sub-sectors includes hospital-based traditional Chinese medicine, four categories of drugs, OTC common drugs, and high-value consumer traditional Chinese medicine [5][7][27]. Medical Services - The report anticipates that with the introduction of several positive macro policies, consumer expectations are likely to recover. If favorable local fiscal policies are implemented, the bad debts and payment cycles for private hospitals will also see substantial relief, alleviating market concerns [5][7][27]. Pharmaceutical Retail - The pharmaceutical retail sector has faced continuous pressure since Q3 2024, primarily due to declining demand for four categories of drugs, consumption downgrading, intensified competition, and fluctuations in medical insurance policies. However, as high baselines are gradually digested, the revenue growth of leading chains is expected to stabilize and improve [5][7][27]. Blood Products - Despite short-term performance pressures, the essential nature of blood products indicates that supply and demand are expected to rebalance. The diversity of products among companies is rapidly increasing, with high-value new products like immunoglobulin expected to drive industry growth [5][7][27]. Life Sciences Services - The life sciences services sector is experiencing a demand recovery, coupled with deepening domestic substitution and ongoing overseas expansion, leading to a positive quarterly revenue growth starting from Q4 2024. The net profit margin of the sector has been gradually improving, indicating sustained profitability [5][7][27].