Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight" [6] Core Insights - Yum China reported Q3 2025 revenue of $3.2 billion, a year-on-year increase of 4%, and core operating profit of $399 million, up 8%, aligning with expectations [1][4] - The net new store openings for KFC and Pizza Hut reached a record high in Q3, with a total of 536 new stores, bringing the total to 17,514 [2][4] - Same-store sales for KFC increased by 2% year-on-year, while Pizza Hut saw a 1% increase, marking the 12th consecutive quarter of positive same-store sales growth [5] Summary by Sections Overseas Catering - Yum China achieved Q3 2025 revenue of $3.2 billion, a 4% increase year-on-year, and core operating profit of $399 million, an 8% increase, meeting expectations [1][4] - KFC and Pizza Hut net new store openings reached a record high in Q3, with 536 new stores added, totaling 17,514 stores [2][4] - KFC's same-store sales increased by 2% year-on-year, with transaction volume up 3% and average ticket price down 1% to 38 yuan [5] Overseas Pharmaceuticals - Rongchang Biologics reported a 42.3% year-on-year revenue increase in the first three quarters of 2025, reaching 1.72 billion yuan, with a net loss of 551 million yuan, narrowing by 48.6% [8] - In Q3, revenue grew by 33.1% year-on-year and 8.7% quarter-on-quarter, reaching 622 million yuan, with a net loss of 101 million yuan, narrowing by 65.2% year-on-year [8] - The company’s R&D expenses decreased by 22.8% year-on-year to 891 million yuan in the first three quarters [8] Overseas Education - The education sector's growth rate has bottomed out, with New Oriental's revenue growth accelerating due to its strong reputation [3] - The education index fell by 6.0% in the week of October 31 to November 6, underperforming the Hang Seng Index by 6.1 percentage points [15] - New Oriental's GMV on Douyin was approximately 170 million yuan for the week, with a daily average of 24.2 million yuan, reflecting a 2.7% week-on-week decline [16]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the overseas consumer services sector, indicating a positive outlook for the industry [1]. Core Insights - Yum China reported a revenue of $3.2 billion for Q3 2025, a year-on-year increase of 4%, with core operating profit rising by 8% to $399 million, aligning with expectations [1][4]. - The company achieved a record net store opening of 536 locations in Q3, bringing the total to 17,514 stores, with KFC and Pizza Hut expanding into over 310 and 170 new cities respectively [2][4]. - Same-store sales for KFC grew by 2% year-on-year, driven by a 3% increase in transaction volume, while Pizza Hut's same-store sales increased by 1% with a significant 17% rise in transaction volume [5]. Summary by Sections Overseas Consumer Services - Yum China accelerated its store opening pace in Q3 2025, achieving a total of 536 new stores, with KFC at 12,640 and Pizza Hut at 4,022 [2][4]. - The company has entered over 310 new cities for KFC and 170 for Pizza Hut in the past 12 months, with a total of approximately 2,500 and 1,000 cities served respectively [2][4]. - New store formats, such as KFC Coffee and KPRO, are expanding consumer engagement and market presence [2][4]. Overseas Pharmaceuticals - Rongchang Bio reported a 42.3% year-on-year revenue growth for the first three quarters of 2025, reaching 1.72 billion yuan, with a net loss of 551 million yuan, narrowing by 48.6% [9]. - The third quarter saw a revenue increase of 33.1% year-on-year, amounting to 622 million yuan, with a net loss of 101 million yuan, a significant reduction of 65.2% year-on-year [9]. - The company’s R&D expenses decreased by 22.8% year-on-year to 891 million yuan, while sales expenses increased by 32.1% to 823 million yuan, with a sales expense ratio decline of 3.7 percentage points to 47.8% [9]. Overseas Education - The education sector's growth has stabilized, with New Oriental experiencing a revenue acceleration driven by its strong brand reputation [16]. - The education index fell by 6.0% in the week of October 31 to November 6, underperforming the Hang Seng Index by 6.1 percentage points [16]. - New Oriental's GMV on Douyin was approximately 170 million yuan, with a daily average of 24.2 million yuan, reflecting a 2.7% week-on-week decline [17].

Core Insights - The report highlights a significant divergence in performance across various sectors within the public REITs market for Q3 2025, with utility, rental housing, and consumer sectors showing robust growth, while logistics and transportation sectors are underperforming [4][14] - The overall market experienced a V-shaped rebound in October, driven by the central bank's resumption of public bond trading, leading to a notable increase in trading volume and a recovery in valuations [5][14] Sector Performance Summary - **Utility Sector**: Demonstrated exceptional performance with EBITDA growth exceeding 10% year-on-year, indicating strong demand and operational efficiency [4][14] - **Rental Housing and Consumer Sectors**: Both sectors showed steady performance with positive year-on-year growth in revenue, EBITDA, and distributable amounts, reflecting resilience in consumer spending [4][14] - **Logistics and Transportation Sectors**: These sectors faced significant challenges, with over 80% of companies in the industrial park sector reporting declines in performance, and only a few companies in the transportation sector achieving growth [4][14] - **Energy Sector**: Overall performance declined, with most projects reporting significant year-on-year decreases in revenue and EBITDA, except for a few standout companies [4][14] Market Trends - **Dividend Yields**: The latest dividend yield for property REITs rose to 4.06%, with a spread of 2.27% over the 10-year government bond yield, indicating a favorable investment environment for income-seeking investors [5][14] - **Valuation Recovery**: Valuations for property and operating rights REITs have rebounded to the 66% and 72% percentiles, respectively, suggesting a recovery in investor confidence [5][14] - **New REITs Performance**: A significant disparity in the performance of newly established REITs was noted, with only 14% of those established in 2025 meeting their expected distributable amounts [4][14] Company-Specific Insights - **Ding Tai Gao Ke (301377)**: Reported a revenue of 1.457 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 29.13%, with a notable profit increase of 63.94% [13] - **Rongchang Bio (09995.HK)**: Achieved a revenue of 1.72 billion yuan in the first three quarters of 2025, a 42.3% increase year-on-year, with a significant reduction in net losses [15][16] - **Zhong Tung Gao Xin (000657)**: Announced plans for capacity expansion in response to high demand for PCB drill bits, with a projected increase in monthly production capacity [20][21]

Group 1: Market Overview - The Q3 2025 performance of public REITs shows significant differentiation, with utility sectors performing best, while warehousing, logistics, and transportation sectors are underperforming [2][3] - The market experienced a rebound in October, with leading assets showing significant gains and a widening interest margin, with valuations recovering to above the 60th percentile [3][10] - The latest dividend yield for property REITs has risen to 4.06%, with a spread of 2.27% over the 10Y government bond yield, indicating improved performance in utility and consumer sectors [3][10] Group 2: Sector Performance - Utility, affordable rental housing, and consumer sectors have shown positive year-on-year growth in revenue, EBITDA, and distributable amounts, with the utility sector's EBITDA growing over 10% [2][3][13] - The industrial park sector has seen the most significant decline, with over 80% of individual securities experiencing performance drops, and EBITDA and distributable amounts declining by over 10% [2][3][13] - The transportation sector has limited high-performing securities, with only Anhui Expressway and Hebei Expressway showing comprehensive growth [2][3][13] Group 3: Company-Specific Insights - Ding Tai Gao Ke reported a revenue of 1.457 billion yuan for Q1-Q3 2025, a year-on-year increase of 29.13%, with Q3 revenue reaching 553 million yuan, up 32.94% year-on-year [12] - The company has improved its gross margin to 40.62% for Q1-Q3 2025, benefiting from product structure optimization and price increases [15] - The PCB industry is experiencing strong demand, with the company planning to accelerate capacity expansion to meet the growing needs [15][19]

Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley has downgraded the product revenue forecasts for Rongchang Biologics (09995, 688331.SH) for 2025 and 2026, reflecting the latest performance, while raising the forecast for licensing revenue [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - The third-quarter performance of Rongchang Biologics was mixed, with product revenue lower than the bank's expectations, but profit margins and operating expenses were better controlled than anticipated, indicating ongoing cost optimization by the company [1] - The bank expects the net loss for 2025 and 2026 to narrow due to improved profit margins and reduced operating expenses [1] Group 2: Target Price and Ratings - The target price for H-shares has been raised from HKD 73 to HKD 77, with the rating upgraded to neutral; the target price for A-shares has been increased from RMB 86 to RMB 92, maintaining a "neutral" rating [1] Group 3: Cost Management - Following the signing of the RC18 licensing agreement with VorBio in June, the company's R&D expenses decreased by 30% year-on-year and 24% quarter-on-quarter; administrative expenses also fell by 23%, continuing the positive trend from previous quarters [1]

Core Viewpoint - Morgan Stanley's research report indicates that Rongchang Bio's third-quarter performance was mixed, with product revenue falling short of expectations, but profit margins and operating expenses were better controlled than anticipated, reflecting the company's ongoing cost optimization efforts [1] Financial Performance - Product revenue for the third quarter was lower than Morgan Stanley's expectations [1] - Research and development expenses decreased by 30% year-on-year and 24% quarter-on-quarter following the RC18 licensing agreement with Vor Bio signed in June [1] - Administrative expenses also declined by 23%, continuing the positive trend from previous quarters [1] Revenue Forecast Adjustments - The bank has lowered its product revenue forecasts for 2025 and 2026 to reflect the latest performance [1] - Conversely, the forecast for licensing revenue has been increased [1] Profitability Outlook - With improved profit margins and reduced operating expenses, the bank expects the net loss for 2025 and 2026 to narrow [1] Target Price Adjustments - The target price for H-shares has been raised from HKD 73 to HKD 77, with a rating upgrade to "Neutral" [1] - The target price for A-shares has been increased from CNY 86 to CNY 92, maintaining a "Neutral" rating [1]

Summary of J.P. Morgan's China Healthcare Sector Conference Call Industry Overview - The conference call focused on the **China Healthcare sector**, particularly the **biotech** and **pharmaceutical** subsectors, which have shown significant financial performance in the first half of 2025 (1H25) [1][4]. Key Financial Performance - The **MSCI China Healthcare Index** and **Hang Seng Healthcare Index** have rallied over **70%** and **100%** respectively year-to-date [1]. - Most companies in the China healthcare sector met or slightly exceeded financial expectations for 1H25, with biotech companies showing solid growth in both top-line and bottom-line metrics [1][4]. Subsector Insights - **Biotech**: Remains a strong performer with robust growth driven by out-licensing, efficiency improvements, and cost control. Companies like **Kelun Biotech**, **RemeGen**, and **Innovent** reported results that met or exceeded expectations, prompting raised price targets [4][5]. - **CXO**: Continued positive momentum with companies like **WuXi AppTec**, **WuXi Bio**, and **WuXi XDC** exceeding market expectations and raising FY25 guidance [6]. - **Pharma**: Experienced slight revenue pressure, potentially due to **volume-based procurement (VBP)**, but net profit showed mild recovery year-over-year (YoY) and quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) [5]. - **Medtech**: Reported mixed results with some companies experiencing revenue growth while others faced declines. The competitive landscape is shifting, with **United Imaging** gaining market share [6]. - **Diagnostics**: Faced overall pressure with significant sales declines for key players due to price reductions and policy changes [12]. Market Dynamics and Future Outlook - The Hang Seng Healthcare Index saw a **10%** surge in the last 30 days, indicating a search for broader catalysts to sustain growth [4]. - Upcoming events such as **WCLC'25** and **ESMO'25** are expected to be significant catalysts for the sector [4]. - The sector is also looking forward to outcomes from **NRDL negotiations** and the drug coverage list from commercial health insurance in late 2025 [4]. Company-Specific Highlights - **Innovent** is highlighted as a top pick due to its diversified and innovative pipeline [4]. - **Akeso** showed potential despite results falling short of expectations, with promising data from its **HARMONi-A** trial [4]. - **Hengrui** is pursuing an independent global expansion strategy, which may lead to increased licensing income in the future [5]. Risks and Challenges - The **pharmacy sector** is expected to see consolidation, with an anticipated **100,000 store closures** in 2025 and 2026 [6]. - **Consumer sentiment** remains weak, impacting medical services and growth for companies like **Topchoice** and **Aier** [6]. Conclusion - The China healthcare sector is poised for further growth, driven by innovation and upcoming catalysts, despite facing challenges in certain subsectors. The overall sentiment remains optimistic, particularly for biotech and CXO companies, while pharma and diagnostics may require strategic adjustments to navigate current pressures [1][4][6].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Hold" rating for the company, with an increased target price of HKD 65 for the Hong Kong stock and RMB 85 for the A-share [1][10]. Core Insights - The company is expected to achieve a significant reduction in losses, with an estimated 50% year-over-year decrease in losses for the full year [2][10]. - Revenue for Q2 2025 was approximately RMB 566 million, representing a 38.3% year-over-year increase, driven primarily by the sales of core products RC18 and RC48 [2][3]. - The gross margin improved to 85.5%, up 9.3 percentage points year-over-year, indicating better-than-expected performance [2][10]. Financial Performance - The company reported a net loss of RMB 195 million for Q2 2025, which is a 54.7% reduction year-over-year [2]. - Research and development expenses decreased by 33.0% year-over-year to RMB 318 million, contributing to the improved financial performance [2][10]. - The company’s cash position improved significantly, reaching RMB 1.271 billion as of June 30, 2025, following an HKD 800 million placement [4][10]. Product Development and Commercialization - The commercialization progress of two core products, TaiTasi and VidiXimab, is in line with expectations, with sales of RMB 650 million and RMB 440 million respectively for the first half of the year [3][10]. - The company plans to enhance its early-stage research and development efforts, anticipating a significant increase in IND submissions next year [4][10]. Future Catalysts - Key upcoming catalysts include data readouts for various clinical trials, including the long-term data for TaiTasi in MG expected in October 2025 and the data for other indications in late 2025 and early 2026 [10].

Core Viewpoint - Lyon's report indicates that Rongchang Biologics (09995) achieved a 39.1% year-on-year increase in sales for the second quarter, which, while below market expectations, exceeded the company's annual guidance [1] - The net loss narrowed by 54.7% year-on-year, outperforming market expectations [1] - The management maintains its annual sales guidance, anticipating over 30% year-on-year growth, and expects to achieve breakeven by 2026 [1] Financial Performance - Second quarter sales increased by 39.1% year-on-year [1] - Net loss reduced by 54.7% year-on-year [1] - Annual sales guidance remains unchanged, with expectations of over 30% growth [1] Business Development - The indications for RC18 and RC48 are gradually expanding [1] - The company's new immunotherapy (I/O) and ADC research and development pipeline is taking shape [1] Profit Forecast and Target Price - Profit forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 have been raised by 79.6%, 106.9%, and 116.4% respectively [1] - Target price has been significantly increased from HKD 33.7 to HKD 103, while maintaining an "outperform" rating [1]

Core Viewpoint - The report from Credit Lyonnais indicates that Rongchang Biologics (09995) achieved a 39.1% year-on-year increase in sales for the second quarter, which, while below market expectations, exceeded the company's annual guidance [1]. Financial Performance - The net loss narrowed by 54.7% year-on-year, outperforming market expectations [1]. - The management maintained the annual sales guidance, projecting a year-on-year increase of over 30% [1]. Business Development - The indications for RC18 and RC48 are gradually expanding, and the company's new immunotherapy (I/O) and ADC research and development pipeline is taking shape [1]. - Credit Lyonnais has raised its net profit forecasts for 2025, 2026, and 2027 by 79.6%, 106.9%, and 116.4% respectively [1]. Target Price Adjustment - The target price has been significantly raised from HKD 33.7 to HKD 103, while maintaining an "outperform" rating [1].