BofAS issued a report stating that AKESO (09926.HK) -5.850 (-5.882%) Short selling $315.46M; Ratio 16.768% presented the overall survival analysis of the HARMONi-6 study at the oral Plenary Session of ASCO 2026. This marks the first time in ASCOs 61-year history that an innovative oncology drug originally developed in China has been selected for the Plenary Session.Given the strong HARMONi-6 data, the broker raised the probability of success for the China 1L sqNSCLC indication from 90% to 95%, and increased the probability of success for the global market from 60% to 65%. It also lifted its assumption for ivonescimabs potential market share in China.Related News CMSI: Three Reasons for Recent Underperformance of Pharma Sector vs HSI; Top Picks INNOVENT BIO (01801.HK), HANSOH PHARMA (03692.HK) and KEYMED BIO-B (02162.HK)After incorporating these adjustments, the broker increased its revenue forecasts for AKESO for 2026-2028 by 1.7%/1.5%/1.1%, and raised its net profit forecasts by 10.9%/2.8%/3.6%, respectively. The TP was lifted from HKD162.8 to HKD164, with the Buy rating reiterated. The positive view is supported by robust clinical data and multiple upcoming pipeline catalysts. (ha/u)(HK stocks quote is delayed for at least 15 mins.Short Selling Data as at 2026-06-05 16:25.)
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