Investment Rating - The report maintains a rating of "Buy" for the industry, indicating an expected relative performance increase of over 15% compared to the benchmark index within the next 6 to 12 months [5][50]. Core Viewpoints - The report emphasizes that the industry is expected to see a bottoming out and gradual improvement, with a continued focus on innovation and AI as key growth drivers. The performance of the pharmaceutical sector has shown resilience, with a year-to-date return of 1.2%, outperforming the Shanghai Composite Index by 3.4% [7][12]. - The report suggests that the innovation trend in pharmaceuticals is likely to persist, with specific recommendations for companies such as Changchun High-tech, Sanofi, and Betta Pharmaceuticals, among others [7][12]. - The report highlights the potential of AI in pharmaceuticals and healthcare, indicating that this sector is just beginning to unfold, with opportunities in drug development, diagnostic assistance, and chronic disease management [8][13]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The pharmaceutical industry comprises 498 listed companies with a total market capitalization of 62,240.01 billion yuan and a circulating market value of 55,873.42 billion yuan [2][5]. Market Performance - The report notes that the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 2.00% while the pharmaceutical sector increased by 1.01%, ranking 26th among 31 sub-industries. Various sub-sectors, including medical devices and traditional Chinese medicine, also experienced gains [7][12]. Investment Opportunities - The report identifies several key areas for investment: 1. **Innovation Growth**: Focus on innovative drugs with strong technological attributes and ongoing policy support [7][12]. 2. **AI in Healthcare**: Emphasizing the emerging opportunities driven by AI in diagnostics and drug research [8][13]. 3. **Recovery in Distressed Sectors**: Highlighting potential recovery in CRO&CDMO and specialty raw materials due to improved industry policies and global order recovery [8][13]. Key Company Recommendations - The report recommends a focus on companies such as: - Changchun High-tech - Sanofi - Betta Pharmaceuticals - WuXi AppTec - Daan Diagnostics - Others in the AI and healthcare sectors [7][8][12][13].