UBS research report indicated that WUXI BIO (02269.HK) +0.120 (+0.344%) Short selling $282.70M; Ratio 73.681% met expectations with its performance in the second half of last year, with revenue increasing by 17.2% year-on-year to RMB11.8 billion (same below), and profit attributable to shareholders rising by 38.3% year-on-year to RMB2.6 billion. The gross profit margin improved by 5 ppts to 46%, mainly driven by enhanced operational efficiency, increased licensing revenue, and higher facility utilization.The report mentioned that WUXI BIO's management expects a revenue growth of 13% to 17% year-on-year by 2026. UBS estimates that this high growth aligns with expectations, but considering potential exchange rate impacts and the performance in the second half of 2025, UBS has lowered the group's EPS forecasts for this and next year by 4% to 5%. The target price has been slightly reduced from HKD51.6 to HKD49.3, corresponding to a forecasted P/E ratio of 33x and 27x for this and next year, respectively, maintaining a "Buy" rating. (hc/w)(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-04-02 16:25.)
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