GUOTAI HAITONG SECURITIES·2026-01-18 12:07Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the pharmaceutical sector [6][26]. Core Insights - The report emphasizes the continuous recommendation of innovative pharmaceuticals and medical devices, highlighting the high growth potential in the sector. It maintains "Overweight" ratings for companies such as Heng Rui Medicine, Hansoh Pharmaceutical, Sanofi, Kelun Pharmaceutical, and Enhua Pharmaceutical. It also recommends Biopharma/Biotech companies like Kelun Biotech, BeiGene, and others, as well as CXO and upstream pharmaceutical companies [6][3]. Summary by Sections 1. Continuous Recommendation of Innovative Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices - The report highlights the high growth potential of innovative drugs and recommends several companies for investment, including Heng Rui Medicine, Hansoh Pharmaceutical, Sanofi, Kelun Pharmaceutical, and Enhua Pharmaceutical. It also suggests Biopharma/Biotech companies like Kelun Biotech, BeiGene, and others, as well as CXO and upstream pharmaceutical companies [6][7]. 2. A-share Pharmaceutical Sector Performance - In the third week of January 2026, the A-share pharmaceutical sector underperformed the broader market, with the Shanghai Composite Index declining by 0.4% and the SW Pharmaceutical and Biotech index falling by 0.7% [8][11]. 3. Hong Kong and US Market Performance - The Hong Kong pharmaceutical sector performed in line with the market, while the US pharmaceutical sector underperformed. In the same week, the Hang Seng Healthcare index rose by 2.4%, and the S&P 500 healthcare sector fell by 1.1% [19][20].