Core Viewpoint - Citigroup has raised the target price for WuXi AppTec from HKD 130 to HKD 142, making it their preferred choice in the CDMO sector [1] Group 1: Financial Guidance and Performance - WuXi AppTec's management has increased the fiscal year 2025 guidance, projecting revenue from continuing operations to reach between CNY 43.5 billion and CNY 44 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 17% to 18% [1] - The previous guidance was between CNY 42.5 billion and CNY 43.5 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 13% to 17% [1] - Citigroup believes that management is confident in further improving the adjusted net profit margin for 2025, maintaining the guidance for TIDES business revenue to grow over 80% year-on-year [1] Group 2: Revenue and Earnings Forecast Adjustments - Citigroup has slightly raised the revenue forecast for fiscal year 2025, expecting performance to exceed current management expectations [1] - Revenue forecasts for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 have been increased by 1% and 5% respectively, considering higher growth in small molecule drug development and manufacturing, which offsets the impact of the sale of clinical CRO/SMO businesses [1] - Based on the expansion of gross margin driven by chemical business, a decrease in administrative cost ratio, and an increase in investment income, earnings per share forecasts for fiscal years 2025 to 2027 have been raised by 24%, 11%, and 15% respectively [1]