Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-apptec-co-ltd-bf4a1265-beef-48b6-b82d-29308426030f" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27795:1" rel="noopener">WuXi AppTec (2359 HK)</a> has announced 3Q25 result, with revenue growing 15% YoY and net profit increasing 83% YoY. U.S. remains the main driving force behind the company’s strong performance.</li>
<li>With continuous capacity expansion to better meet customer demand, backlog for continuing operations reached a record high of RMB60B as of September 30, 2025, up 41% YoY.</li>
<li>Based on the current momentum and confidence in customers’ ongoing demand for enabling services, Wuxi AppTec has further raised its full-year revenue growth guidance to 17–18% from 13–17%.</li>
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WuXi AppTec (2359 HK) has announced 3Q25 result, with revenue growing 15% YoY and net profit increasing 83% YoY. U.S. remains the main driving force behind the company’s strong performance.
With continuous capacity expansion to better meet customer demand, backlog for continuing operations reached a record high of RMB60B as of September 30, 2025, up 41% YoY.
Based on the current momentum and confidence in customers’ ongoing demand for enabling services, Wuxi AppTec has further raised its full-year revenue growth guidance to 17–18% from 13–17%.


WuXi AppTec (2359 HK): Continued Strong Momentum in 3Q Leads to Consecutive FY Guidance Raise

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Innovent Biologics announced strategic global collaboration with Takeda for total deal value of $11.4B. Akeso announced that phase 3 trial evaluating ivonescimab versus tislelizumab in sq-NSCLC met primary endpoint.</li>
<li>Celltrion received FDA approval for two additional pediatric indications for Humira biosimilar, Yuflyma. Classys plans to acquire 77.5% stake in JL Health, South American energy-based aesthetic medical device distribution group. </li>
<li>Syngene plans to add a bioconjugation suite at its commercial biologics facility. Cipla and Eli Lilly agreed to distribute and promote tirzepatide in India under a second brand name, Yurpeak.</li>
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Innovent Biologics announced strategic global collaboration with Takeda for total deal value of $11.4B. Akeso announced that phase 3 trial evaluating ivonescimab versus tislelizumab in sq-NSCLC met primary endpoint.
Celltrion received FDA approval for two additional pediatric indications for Humira biosimilar, Yuflyma. Classys plans to acquire 77.5% stake in JL Health, South American energy-based aesthetic medical device distribution group. 
Syngene plans to add a bioconjugation suite at its commercial biologics facility. Cipla and Eli Lilly agreed to distribute and promote tirzepatide in India under a second brand name, Yurpeak.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (October 26) – Innovent, Akeso, Celltrion, Classys, Daiichi, Syngene, Cipla

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<li>Shanghai Henlius Biotech initiated Phase 3 U.S. clinical trial for HLX22 for gastroesophageal junction and gastric cancer. CanSino Biologics obtained clinical trial approval in China for polio vaccine.</li>
<li>FDA rejected Nippon Shinyaku’s new drug application for CAP-1002 for DMD. JCR Pharmaceuticals announced license agreement with Acumen Pharmaceuticals to develop Alzheimer’s disease drug using JCR’s BBB -penetrating technology platform.</li>
<li>Mesoblast recorded $13.2M revenue from Ryoncil post-launch March 28 through June 30. Sun Pharma launched Leqselvi in the U.S. for the treatment of adults with severe alopecia areata.</li>
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Shanghai Henlius Biotech initiated Phase 3 U.S. clinical trial for HLX22 for gastroesophageal junction and gastric cancer. CanSino Biologics obtained clinical trial approval in China for polio vaccine.
FDA rejected Nippon Shinyaku’s new drug application for CAP-1002 for DMD. JCR Pharmaceuticals announced license agreement with Acumen Pharmaceuticals to develop Alzheimer’s disease drug using JCR’s BBB -penetrating technology platform.
Mesoblast recorded $13.2M revenue from Ryoncil post-launch March 28 through June 30. Sun Pharma launched Leqselvi in the U.S. for the treatment of adults with severe alopecia areata.


APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 20) – Henlius Bio, CanSino, Nippon Shinyaku, JCR, Mesoblast, Sun Pharma

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

Beat the Street

Beat The Street was founded by Nimish Maheshwari and Sudarshan Bhandari, both of whom are Chartered Accountants by Profession, known for their expert analysis in the fields of Business, Sectoral analysis, and Corporate governance.

With a strong social media presence of 45,000+ Subscribers across various platforms, they are considered trusted voices in the industry. Their insights and analysis have been featured in some of India’s most prominent publications, including the Economic Times, Dalal Street Investment Journal, The Morning Context, and The Ken.

Their analysis on Bankrupt & Insolvent companies has been instrumental in saving investors from significant losses. They have a keen eye for identifying red flags and has identified exclusive redflags earlier in Vedanta, Nykaa, Dhani Services, Adani and many more.

Read Business Not Stock Prices

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<li>India is the largest exporter of generic medicines, contributing 20% to global supply, and accounts for 6% of the world’s API production.</li>
<li>India’s pharma sector offers up to 75% savings in R&amp;D and 55% in manufacturing versus the US, making it essential despite tariff threats.</li>
<li>India’s CRDMO sector is expanding rapidly, with a projected market size of USD 14 billion by 2028, driven by increased demand for biologics and integrated manufacturing solutions.</li>
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India is the largest exporter of generic medicines, contributing 20% to global supply, and accounts for 6% of the world’s API production.
India’s pharma sector offers up to 75% savings in R&amp;D and 55% in manufacturing versus the US, making it essential despite tariff threats.
India’s CRDMO sector is expanding rapidly, with a projected market size of USD 14 billion by 2028, driven by increased demand for biologics and integrated manufacturing solutions.


Thematic Report: Can Tariffs Undermine India’s Pharma Advantage?

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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<li>Jubilant Pharmova is investing over USD 285 million to expand its PET radiopharmacy sites, CDMO Sterile Injectables, and CRDMO capacity (FTEs from 1,000 to 4,000 by FY27). </li>
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These segments, contributing over 80% of FY25 EBITDA, are positioned for faster growth and margin expansion, with Line 3 in Spokane expected to reach peak utilization in 3 years.</li>
<li>A pivot towards higher-margin businesses with targeted RoCE above 20% enhances confidence in achieving Vision 2030 goals of doubling revenue and reaching 23–25% EBITDA margins.</li>
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Jubilant Pharmova is investing over USD 285 million to expand its PET radiopharmacy sites, CDMO Sterile Injectables, and CRDMO capacity (FTEs from 1,000 to 4,000 by FY27). 

These segments, contributing over 80% of FY25 EBITDA, are positioned for faster growth and margin expansion, with Line 3 in Spokane expected to reach peak utilization in 3 years.
A pivot towards higher-margin businesses with targeted RoCE above 20% enhances confidence in achieving Vision 2030 goals of doubling revenue and reaching 23–25% EBITDA margins.


The Beat Ideas: Jubilant Pharmova - Turning Capex Into Catalysts for Long-Term Value

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Syngene International Limited provides contract research and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical industry. The Company offers chemical and formulation development, polymer research, large molecule and clinical development, and stability services. Syngene International serves customers worldwide.

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WuXi AppTec (2359 HK): Continued Strong Momentum in 3Q Leads to Consecutive FY Guidance Raise

WuXi AppTec reports 3Q25 results with revenue up 15% YoY and net profit up 83% YoY, driven by U.S. operations. Backlog reached new high, leading...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (October 26) – Innovent, Akeso, Celltrion, Classys, Daiichi, Syngene, Cipla

Innovent Biologics announced collaboration with Takeda. FDA approves two additional indications for Celltrion's Humira biosimilar. Syngene is...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 20) – Henlius Bio, CanSino, Nippon Shinyaku, JCR, Mesoblast, Sun Pharma

Henlius Bio initiates P3 U.S. trial for cancer drug. FDA rejected Nippon Shinyaku’s new drug filing. JCR partners with Acumen to develop...

Tina Banerjee

Thematic Report: Can Tariffs Undermine India’s Pharma Advantage?

India leads in generic medicine exports, offering significant cost savings in R&D and manufacturing compared to the US. The country's CRDMO sector...

Nimish Maheshwari

The Beat Ideas: Jubilant Pharmova - Turning Capex Into Catalysts for Long-Term Value

Jubilant Pharmova is investing in expanding PET radiopharmacy sites and other segments to drive faster growth and margin expansion, aiming for...

Sudarshan Bhandari

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WuXi AppTec (2359 HK): Continued Strong Momentum in 3Q Leads to Consecutive FY Guidance Raise

​WuXi AppTec reports 3Q25 results with revenue up 15% YoY and net profit up 83% YoY, driven by U.S. operations. Backlog reached new high, leading...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (October 26) – Innovent, Akeso, Celltrion, Classys, Daiichi, Syngene, Cipla

Innovent Biologics announced collaboration with Takeda. FDA approves two additional indications for Celltrion's Humira biosimilar. Syngene is...

Tina Banerjee

APAC Healthcare Weekly (July 20) – Henlius Bio, CanSino, Nippon Shinyaku, JCR, Mesoblast, Sun Pharma

Henlius Bio initiates P3 U.S. trial for cancer drug. FDA rejected Nippon Shinyaku’s new drug filing. JCR partners with Acumen to develop...

Tina Banerjee

Thematic Report: Can Tariffs Undermine India’s Pharma Advantage?

​India leads in generic medicine exports, offering significant cost savings in R&D and manufacturing compared to the US. The country's CRDMO sector...

Nimish Maheshwari

The Beat Ideas: Jubilant Pharmova - Turning Capex Into Catalysts for Long-Term Value

​Jubilant Pharmova is investing in expanding PET radiopharmacy sites and other segments to drive faster growth and margin expansion, aiming for...

Sudarshan Bhandari

WuXi AppTec reports 3Q25 results with revenue up 15% YoY and net profit up 83% YoY, driven by U.S. operations. Backlog reached new high, leading...

India leads in generic medicine exports, offering significant cost savings in R&D and manufacturing compared to the US. The country's CRDMO sector...

Jubilant Pharmova is investing in expanding PET radiopharmacy sites and other segments to drive faster growth and margin expansion, aiming for...