Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Neutral" rating for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry [7][49]. Core Insights - The pharmaceutical sector has experienced a decline of 0.68% recently, ranking 19th among 31 primary sub-industries. The chemical pharmaceuticals, biological products, medical devices, pharmaceutical commerce, traditional Chinese medicine, and medical services have shown varying performance, with the medical services sector increasing by 3.29% [12][26]. - The collaboration between NVIDIA and Eli Lilly to establish an AI joint innovation lab aims to address long-standing challenges in the pharmaceutical industry, with a projected investment of up to $1 billion over five years [13]. - Tempus AI reported a revenue of approximately $1.27 billion for 2025, marking an 83% year-on-year increase, driven by significant growth in diagnostic services [14]. Summary by Sections Recent Performance - The pharmaceutical sector's return since the beginning of 2026 is 7.08%, outperforming the CSI 300 index, which returned 2.20%. However, the pharmaceutical sector lagged behind the CSI 300 by 4.88 percentage points [26]. Market Dynamics - The pharmaceutical sector's valuation is currently at 34.5 times PE based on 2026 earnings forecasts, representing a 35% premium over the overall A-share market (excluding financials). The TTM valuation stands at 30.4 times PE, below the historical average of 35.0 times PE [29]. Individual Stock Performance - Notable stock performances include Baolait and Hualan Biological, which saw increases of 48.76% and 32.72%, respectively, while stocks like Xiangrikui and Luyuan Pharmaceutical experienced declines of 37.48% and 26.62% [35]. Key Companies to Watch - The report highlights companies such as Sanofi, Innovent Biologics, and others as key focuses for potential investment opportunities [40].