Huafu Securities·2026-01-04 11:37Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the industry [7] Core Insights - The pharmaceutical sector experienced a significant rebound in 2025, driven by innovation, and is expected to reach new highs in 2026 [4][17] - The A-share market saw a 12.9% increase year-to-date, while the H-share market surged by 57% [18] - The report emphasizes the importance of tracking macroeconomic conditions and the potential for valuation recovery in the consumer healthcare sector [4][24] Market Review - The CITIC Pharmaceutical Index fell by 2.0% in the week of December 29, 2025, to January 2, 2026, underperforming the CSI 300 Index by 1.4 percentage points [3][32] - Year-to-date, the CITIC Pharmaceutical Index has risen by 12.9%, lagging behind the CSI 300 Index by 4.8 percentage points [32] - The top-performing stocks for the week included Duorui Pharmaceutical (+15.9%) and Mailland (+10.3%) [47] Sector Performance - The report highlights significant sector differentiation, with the medical services sector (including CXO and innovative supply chains) showing the highest growth, exceeding 50% [24] - The quarterly performance showed a strong start in Q1, followed by fluctuations in Q2 and Q4 due to various market catalysts [27] Investment Strategy - The report suggests focusing on innovative drugs, particularly those with revenue and performance exceeding expectations, as well as companies benefiting from technological advancements [5][4] - Specific stocks recommended for January include Kangfang Biotech, WuXi AppTec, and Aidi Pharmaceutical [5][4]