Investment Rating - The report does not provide specific ratings for the pharmaceutical industry, but indicates a neutral outlook for certain segments such as biopharmaceuticals and other pharmaceutical therapies [2]. Core Insights - The pharmaceutical industry is showing signs of stabilization and recovery, with a clear upward trend in performance [12]. - The CXO sector achieved a revenue of 47.096 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 13.25%, and a net profit of 11.743 billion yuan, up 61.19% year-on-year [12][10]. - The report highlights improvements in operational efficiency and cost reduction as key factors driving profit growth [12]. Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview - The industry is gradually stabilizing, with a clear trend towards recovery. The CXO sector's revenue and profit have shown significant growth in the first half of 2025 [12][10]. - The average revenue per employee increased to 411,100 yuan, a year-on-year increase of 12.62%, while average profit per employee rose to 114,000 yuan, up 52.41% [4][25]. 2. Demand and Supply Dynamics - Demand is stabilizing with a slight recovery in orders, as indicated by a 3.71% year-on-year increase in contract liabilities and prepayments, reaching 7.549 billion yuan in the first half of 2025 [4][33]. - Supply-side indicators show a modest increase in capacity construction, with fixed assets growing by 5.81% year-on-year to 47.274 billion yuan [36]. 3. Financial Environment - The report notes the commencement of a Federal Reserve rate-cutting cycle, which is expected to enhance market liquidity [5][42]. - The A+H share innovation drug index has seen significant increases, which may positively influence local financing conditions [5]. 4. Company Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on clinical CROs benefiting from domestic innovation drug support policies, such as Yangguang Nuohuo and Nuosige [61]. - It also highlights companies with strong overseas business prospects, like Haoyuan Pharmaceutical and Bide Pharmaceutical, as well as those involved in weight loss drugs and Alzheimer's treatments [61]. 5. Performance Forecasts - For the company Hongbo Pharmaceutical, revenue is projected to grow from 739 million yuan in 2025 to 1.299 billion yuan by 2027, with a corresponding net profit increase [66]. - Haoyuan Pharmaceutical is expected to achieve revenues of 28.48 billion yuan by 2027, reflecting a growth rate of 25.47% [70]. 6. Market Trends - The CXO index has significantly outperformed the market, with a year-to-date increase of 58.32% as of September 11, 2025 [54]. - The report emphasizes the importance of monitoring changes in U.S. interest rate policies and geopolitical factors affecting the industry [5].

Core Viewpoint - The market shows mixed performance with the Shanghai Composite Index declining while the ChiNext Index remains strong, indicating sector-specific movements and underlying market dynamics [1] Market Performance - As of the close, the Shanghai Composite Index fell by 0.26% to 3860.5 points, while the Shenzhen Component Index rose by 0.63% to 13005.77 points, and the ChiNext Index increased by 1.52% to 3066.18 points [1] - The total trading volume across the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and North markets reached 23034 billion [1] Sector Analysis - Sectors such as insurance, banking, liquor, brokerage, and non-ferrous metals experienced declines, while agriculture, automotive, and real estate sectors saw gains [1] - Active sectors included online gaming, CXO concepts, and robotics [1] Investment Insights - Huaxi Securities emphasizes that the driving force behind the current bull market remains unchanged, with strong policy support for stabilizing the stock market and abundant potential incremental funds from residents [1] - High-growth sectors are expected to enjoy valuation premiums during industrial transformations, with a focus on hard technology and new productivity areas likely to receive policy catalysts following the upcoming Fourth Plenary Session in October [1] - The recent increase in overseas AI industry capital expenditure expectations has positively influenced market sentiment [1] - A selection of high-growth sectors is recommended, including solid-state batteries, energy storage, innovative pharmaceuticals, AI applications, and humanoid robots, as well as new consumption areas like IP economy and oral tobacco [1] - The backdrop of potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts may provide dual support for Hong Kong stocks through foreign and southbound capital inflows, particularly in the internet sector [1]

Industry Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" and is maintained [2] Core Viewpoints - The report focuses on investment opportunities in the dual-antibody treatments in the autoimmune sector, highlighting the unmet needs in existing therapies and the potential for blockbuster drugs [5][15] - The report emphasizes the long-term trends in innovative drugs, the recovery of the CRO industry, and the potential for growth in various sub-sectors of the pharmaceutical industry [8][22][28] Summary by Relevant Sections Industry Overview - The closing index for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector is 9157.77, with a 52-week high of 9323.49 and a low of 6070.89 [2] Recent Market Performance - During the week of September 8 to September 12, 2025, the A-share pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector fell by 0.36%, underperforming the CSI 300 index by 1.75 percentage points and the ChiNext index by 2.47 percentage points [7][19][36] Investment Recommendations 1. **Innovative Drugs**: The report suggests that domestic innovative drugs are poised for global competition, with significant potential for growth in the oncology and respiratory sectors. Beneficiaries include companies like Innovent Biologics and Junshi Biosciences [8][22] 2. **CRO Sector**: The report indicates that the CRO industry is expected to see a recovery in profitability due to stable competition and increasing demand from innovative drug development [22][24] 3. **Biological Products**: Focus on core product volume opportunities and potential valuation re-evaluations based on product data or business development expectations. Key companies include TianTan Bio and Anke Bio [9][28] 4. **Medical Devices**: The report anticipates a turning point in the medical device sector due to improved procurement processes and funding availability [29] 5. **Traditional Chinese Medicine**: The report highlights opportunities in innovative research and policies benefiting traditional Chinese medicine companies [32][34] Market Trends - The report notes that the overall valuation of the pharmaceutical sector (TTM) is 31.72, with a relative valuation premium of 136.86% over the CSI 300 index, indicating a slight decrease from the previous week [42]

Summary of the Conference Call for Zhaoyan New Drug Industry Overview - The CXO industry is performing well, driven by the concentration of early orders towards leading companies, benefiting firms like Zhaoyan New Drug, Weiya Bio, and WuXi AppTec among others [2][3] - The demand recovery in domestic R&D and growth in clinical outsourcing business are key factors for the positive outlook in the CRO sector [2][5] Company Performance - Zhaoyan New Drug, as a leading safety evaluation CRO in China, is expected to see revenue growth from 2025 to 2027, with projected revenues of 1.7 billion, 2 billion, and 2.23 billion RMB respectively, and net profits of 370 million, 550 million, and 570 million RMB [2][5] - The company experienced rapid revenue growth from 2018 to 2022, but faced a slowdown in 2023 due to a cooling investment environment and increased competition [4][10] - In the first half of 2025, Zhaoyan New Drug signed new orders worth 1.02 billion RMB, a 13% year-on-year increase, with a backlog of 2.3 billion RMB [4][11] Market Dynamics - The experimental monkey market is currently facing a supply-demand imbalance, leading to rising prices. The aging population of existing monkeys and strict import policies exacerbate this issue [6][7] - The demand for experimental monkeys is particularly high for large molecule drug development, which uses monkeys in over 70% of cases, compared to 20%-30% for small molecules [8] Strategic Initiatives - Zhaoyan New Drug has invested in building an experimental animal base since 2018 and acquired monkey breeding facilities to mitigate supply shortages and stabilize operations [9] - The company has successfully expanded its overseas business, leveraging competitive advantages in cost and efficiency, particularly in offshore outsourcing [12] Future Outlook - The company is expected to maintain a strong growth trajectory, with a projected compound annual growth rate of 54% from 2018 to 2022, despite facing challenges in 2023 and 2024 [10][13] - Investors are advised to consider potential risks including market demand fluctuations, increased competition, and changes in import/export policies [13]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the healthcare sector [9] Core Insights - The innovation chain sector has shown strong performance, standing out within the pharmaceutical sub-sectors, with both CXO and life sciences services on an upward trend. The sector benefits from a resonance of overseas and domestic demand [2][6] - The innovation chain sector has been the fastest-growing sub-sector in the pharmaceutical industry, with a notable return to positive revenue growth since Q4 2024, and accelerating year-on-year growth rates [6][26] - The profitability of the innovation chain sector has significantly improved, making it the strongest sub-sector in terms of profit levels within the pharmaceutical industry [34] Summary by Sections Innovation Chain Performance - In H1 2025, the overall revenue of the pharmaceutical sector was CNY 11,836.9 billion, down 3.0% year-on-year, while the innovation chain sector's revenue reached CNY 616.1 billion, up 9.9% year-on-year [26] - The innovation chain sector's net profit attributable to shareholders in H1 2025 was CNY 122.5 billion, a 64.2% increase year-on-year, indicating a strong recovery in profitability [30] Overseas Demand - The overseas demand for biopharmaceuticals has been recovering, with a significant increase in investment and financing amounts since Q1 2024, driven by expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [7] - Chinese CDMO companies have seen a notable improvement in new orders and backlog amounts, with year-on-year growth rates recovering to over 15% [7] Domestic Demand - The domestic demand for innovative drug research and development is improving, with diversified funding sources and a rising willingness to invest in R&D [8] - Companies with strong capabilities in drug discovery CRO services, such as Kanglong Chemical and Hongbo Pharmaceutical, have shown improved revenue performance [8] CXO and Life Sciences Services - The CXO sector's revenue in H1 2025 was CNY 457.6 billion, a 14.0% increase year-on-year, with net profit growing by 65.6% [36] - Life sciences services are also on an upward trajectory, with significant potential for revenue growth driven by the recovery in domestic drug discovery [8][36]

Investment Rating - The industry rating is "stronger than the market" indicating that the overall return of the industry is expected to exceed the market benchmark index by more than 5% in the next 6 months [6][75]. Core Insights - The report analyzes the impact of the "Biological Safety Act" on the CXO industry and concludes that the BD policies will not have a substantial effect on the innovative drug sector [4][28]. - The CXO companies have shown resilience, with stock prices recovering and reaching new highs despite the changes in the Biological Safety Act [4][17]. - The report emphasizes the advantages of China's innovative drug industry, including talent resources, research efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, which are expected to mitigate the impact of external policies [4][28]. Summary by Sections Market Review - During the week of September 8-12, 2025, the CITIC Pharmaceutical Index fell by 0.3%, underperforming the CSI 300 Index by 1.7 percentage points, ranking 28th among CITIC's primary industry classifications [3][30]. - Year-to-date, the CITIC Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Index has risen by 27.8%, outperforming the CSI 300 Index by 12.9 percentage points, ranking 8th among CITIC's industry classifications [3][30]. - The top five performing stocks for the week included: Zhend Medical (+41.3%), Haooubo (+28%), Jimin Medical (+25.9%), Kangwei Century (+23.2%), and Ao Jing Medical (+20.5%) [3][44]. Impact of the Biological Safety Act - The report details the evolution of the Biological Safety Act since December 30, 2023, noting that the stock price reactions of representative CXO companies have become desensitized over time, with current prices surpassing levels from December 29, 2023 [4][17]. - The performance of CXO companies in the U.S. market has remained strong, with significant growth in orders and revenue despite the act's implications [24][28]. Investment Focus - The report suggests focusing on three main areas in the innovative drug and its supply chain: companies with revenue and commercialization capabilities, potential BD opportunities based on technological trends, and exploring cutting-edge technologies such as gene therapy and CAR-T [5][28]. - The medical device sector is also highlighted as a key area for investment, with expectations of a policy turning point and improving fundamentals [5][28]. Stock Recommendations - The report recommends a focus on specific stocks including Kangfang Biotech, Baiji Shenzhou, Xinda Biotech, Enhua Pharmaceutical, and others for the upcoming month [5][12].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [1] Core Insights - The innovative drug industry chain has shown significant performance, with multiple sectors expected to see upward turning points in H2 2025 [1] - The pharmaceutical sector has experienced a strong rebound, significantly outperforming the broader market, with the CITIC Pharmaceutical Index rising by 26.28% as of August 29, 2025, surpassing the CSI 300 Index by 12.01 percentage points [2][9] - The report highlights a notable improvement in profit growth in June 2025, indicating a positive trend for the pharmaceutical industry [31] Summary by Sections Subsector Performance - **Chemical Pharmaceuticals**: In Q2 2025, revenue reached 189.9 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 2.3%, while net profit was 24 billion yuan, up 4.4% [2] - **A-share Innovative Drugs**: Q2 2025 revenue grew by 31.6% year-on-year, with net profit losses narrowing by 61% [2] - **Hong Kong Stock Innovative Drugs**: H1 2025 revenue was 735.6 billion yuan, a 12.4% increase year-on-year, with net profit reaching 64.3 billion yuan, up 239.9% [2] - **Vaccines**: Revenue in Q2 2025 was 8.5 billion yuan, down 37.5% year-on-year, with net profit of 1 billion yuan, down 94.8% [3] - **Blood Products**: H1 2025 revenue was 11.4 billion yuan, up 0.6% year-on-year, with net profit of 2.75 billion yuan, down 13.1% [3] - **Traditional Chinese Medicine**: H1 2025 revenue was 177.5 billion yuan, down 5.5% year-on-year, with net profit of 22.1 billion yuan, up 0.4% [4] - **Medical Devices**: H1 2025 revenue was 115.96 billion yuan, down 5.0% year-on-year, with net profit of 18.35 billion yuan, down 17.6% [3] - **Pharmaceutical Distribution**: H1 2025 revenue was 468.1 billion yuan, down 0.04% year-on-year, with net profit of 9.8 billion yuan, up 8.1% [5] Market Overview - The pharmaceutical sector's valuation remains low, with a premium rate narrowing. As of August 29, 2025, the CITIC Pharmaceutical PE (TTM) was 30.8X, indicating a 22.03% premium rate, below the historical average [17] - The proportion of public funds heavily invested in pharmaceuticals has increased, with the total public fund's pharmaceutical heavy position at 9.8% in Q2 2025, up 0.7 percentage points [21] Future Outlook - The report anticipates continued growth in the innovative drug sector, driven by ongoing business development and data extraction catalysts, alongside easing policy disruptions [2][9] - The medical device sector is expected to see a turning point in performance in H2 2025, with increased demand and improved financial results anticipated [40]

Core Viewpoint - The pharmaceutical sector is experiencing a recovery with improved profit growth and increased fund allocation, indicating potential for continued outperformance in the market [1][2]. Market Overview - As of August 29, 2025, the CITIC Pharmaceutical Index rose by 26.28%, outperforming the CSI 300 Index by 12.01 percentage points, ranking 9th among 30 CITIC primary industries [1]. - The proportion of public funds heavily invested in pharmaceuticals increased in Q2 2025, with a total public fund pharmaceutical heavy position of 9.8%, up by 0.7 percentage points from the previous quarter [1]. Macro Situation - Profit growth in the pharmaceutical industry showed significant improvement in June 2025, with Q2 profits rising by 4.5% year-on-year [2]. - The number of bidding activities accelerated in Q1 2025, indicating a positive demand outlook for the year [2]. - License-out transactions surged in H1 2025, with 72 deals completed, exceeding half of the total transactions in 2024, and the total transaction amount was 16% higher than the entire 2024 [2]. Subsector Performance - Chemical Pharmaceuticals: Q2 2025 revenue was 967 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 0.9%, but net profit increased by 8.3% [3]. - A-share Innovative Drugs: Q2 2025 revenue grew by 31.6% year-on-year, with net losses narrowing by 61% [3]. - Hong Kong Innovative Drugs: H1 2025 revenue reached 735.6 billion yuan, up 12.4% year-on-year, with net profit increasing by 239.9% [3]. Specific Sector Insights - Vaccines: Q2 2025 revenue fell by 37.5% year-on-year, with net profit down 94.8%, indicating industry growth challenges [4]. - Blood Products: H1 2025 revenue was 114 billion yuan, a slight increase of 0.6%, but net profit decreased by 13.1% [4]. - Traditional Chinese Medicine: H1 2025 revenue was 1775 billion yuan, down 5.5%, but net profit increased by 0.4% [4]. - Medical Devices: H1 2025 revenue decreased by 5.0%, with a net profit decline of 17.6% [4]. Chain Performance - Specialty Chains: H1 2025 revenue was 315 billion yuan, down 3.9%, with net profit decreasing by 9.7% [5]. - General Hospitals: H1 2025 revenue was 89 billion yuan, down 9%, with a significant net profit drop of 38.2% [6]. - Pharmacies: H1 2025 revenue was 578 billion yuan, slightly up by 0.1%, with net profit increasing by 0.9% [6]. - Pharmaceutical Distribution: H1 2025 revenue was 4681 billion yuan, nearly flat, but net profit increased by 8.1% [6]. - Raw Materials: Q2 2025 revenue was 355 billion yuan, down 5.3%, with net profit decreasing by 13.6% [7]. Life Sciences and CXO - Life Sciences Services: H1 2025 revenue was 79 billion yuan, up 6.6%, with net profit increasing by 18.1% [7]. - CXO: H1 2025 revenue reached 447 billion yuan, up 12.7%, with net profit rising by 61.7% [7].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is optimistic (maintained) [1] Core Viewpoints - The pharmaceutical industry is experiencing significant differentiation, with innovative drugs, raw materials, and CXO sectors performing well [2][3] - The overall performance of the pharmaceutical industry in 2024 and the first half of 2025 is under pressure, with notable declines in consumer segments, while innovative drugs, raw materials, and CXO show strong growth [2] Summary by Relevant Sections Overall Industry Performance - In 2024, 453 pharmaceutical companies achieved revenue of 2.46 trillion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 0.55%, and a net profit of 148.65 billion yuan, down 8.8%. In the first half of 2025, revenue was 1.22 trillion yuan, a decrease of 2.5%, with net profit at 102 billion yuan, down 2.1% [2][68] Innovative Drugs - In the first half of 2025, innovative drug companies generated revenue of 26.964 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.78%. Domestic innovative drug companies are transitioning from R&D to commercialization, marking a turning point towards profitability [2][10] Chemical Drugs - Chemical drug companies reported revenue of 198.06 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a decline of 3.83%, with net profit at 22.14 billion yuan, down 0.11%. Traditional generic to innovative drug companies are performing better [2][10] Medical Devices - Medical device companies achieved revenue of 106.82 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, down 5.32%, with net profit at 17.58 billion yuan, down 18.07%. The sector is under pressure due to inventory and policy impacts, but high-value consumables are showing better performance [2][10] Biological Products - Blood products revenue in 2024 was 24.18 billion yuan, down 1.4%, with net profit of 6.23 billion yuan, up 14.47%. Vaccine companies faced significant declines, with 2024 revenue at 40.77 billion yuan, down 45.3% [2][10] Traditional Chinese Medicine - In the first half of 2025, traditional Chinese medicine companies reported revenue of 174.38 billion yuan, down 4.57%, with net profit of 22.48 billion yuan, up 0.70%. The sector is under pressure from regulatory policies and weak consumer demand [2][10] Raw Materials - Raw material companies achieved revenue of 47.86 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, down 2.90%, but net profit increased by 20.61% to 8.10 billion yuan. High-demand segments like peptides are performing well [2][10] Pharmaceutical Commerce - Pharmaceutical commerce companies reported revenue of 517.86 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, flat year-on-year, with net profit of 12.09 billion yuan, up 7.6% [5] Medical Services - Medical service companies achieved revenue of 36.36 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, down 4.93%, with net profit of 2.35 billion yuan, down 11.17% [5] CXO & Research Services - The CXO and research services sector reported revenue of 50.64 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, up 13.05%, with net profit of 11.91 billion yuan, up 60.6% [5]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the Hong Kong pharmaceutical industry, particularly on innovative drugs, indicating that the sector has entered a profitability phase [1]. Core Insights - The report highlights that the total revenue of 149 Hong Kong-listed pharmaceutical companies reached CNY 896.12 billion in the first half of 2025, reflecting a 1% increase, while net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 61.99 billion, up 29.7% [3][11]. - The innovative drug sector has shown significant growth, with 36 companies reporting a revenue of CNY 28.5 billion, a 15.8% increase, and a net profit of CNY 1.8 billion, marking a turnaround to profitability [4][12]. - The report emphasizes the importance of differentiated products and strong commercialization capabilities for companies in the innovative drug sector, suggesting that these factors will drive future growth [3][4]. Summary by Sections Overall Performance - The total revenue for the Hong Kong pharmaceutical industry in H1 2025 was CNY 896.12 billion, with a net profit of CNY 61.99 billion, indicating a positive trend in profitability [3][11]. - 57% of the companies reported positive net profit growth, while 50% achieved revenue growth [11][6]. Sector Breakdown - **Innovative Drugs**: Revenue of CNY 28.5 billion (+15.8%), net profit of CNY 1.8 billion, indicating a shift to profitability [4][12]. - **Chemical Preparations**: Revenue of CNY 90.8 billion (-7.1%), net profit of CNY 20.8 billion (+52.9%), suggesting a potential industry turning point [4][5]. - **Medical Devices**: Revenue of CNY 22.2 billion (+3.5%), net profit of CNY 1.9 billion, with varied trends across sub-sectors [4][5]. - **CXO**: Revenue of CNY 49.8 billion (+11.2%), net profit of CNY 12.8 billion (+93.7%), showing strong growth [4][5]. - **Traditional Chinese Medicine**: Revenue of CNY 58.5 billion (-1.8%), net profit of CNY 4.3 billion (-11.5%), indicating challenges in the sector [5][6]. R&D and Expenses - R&D expenses totaled CNY 31.4 billion, down 7.8%, with a decreasing trend in R&D expense ratios [16][24]. - Sales expenses reached CNY 77.7 billion, down 1.5%, and management expenses were CNY 58.7 billion, down 7.3% [16][24]. 18A Companies Performance - The report analyzed 50 Hong Kong 18A pharmaceutical companies, which generated CNY 44.9 billion in revenue, a 31.48% increase, and a net profit of CNY 2.727 billion, marking a significant turnaround with a 128.4% growth [29][34]. - Cash and cash equivalents for these companies reached CNY 84.4 billion, up 26.99% year-on-year [34][35]. International Expansion - The report notes that the international recognition of domestic innovative drugs is increasing, with over 20 licensing out projects totaling over USD 2 billion, indicating a growing trend in global market engagement [35][36].