Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

A full service Thai brokerage

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>We recommend taking profit on MUFG19, with a holding-period return of -4.8%, and initiating a position in WUXIAT80, a DR of a Chinese pharmaceutical R&D company.</li><li>Our KTX Tactical DR Portfolio delivered an average return of +0.63%, supported by improving global market sentiment amid progress in US-Iran peace negotiations.</li><li>According to our KTX Baht Tracker, the Thai baht has begun to rebound from previously oversold levels.</li></ul>

We recommend taking profit on MUFG19, with a holding-period return of -4.8%, and initiating a position in WUXIAT80, a DR of a Chinese pharmaceutical R&D company.Our KTX Tactical DR Portfolio delivered an average return of +0.63%, supported by improving global market sentiment amid progress in US-Iran peace negotiations.According to our KTX Baht Tracker, the Thai baht has begun to rebound from previously oversold levels.

KTX Tactical DR Picks - August 5, 2026 (Eng.)

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), CMB International

CMB International

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Incorporated in Hong Kong, supported by the mainland and targeting in global market, CMB International Capital Corporation Limited (“CMBI”) is an integrated financial institution providing comprehensive and professional services. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank ("CMB"), by leveraging on the Group’s synergy and coordination in domestic and overseas markets, as well as CMB’s strong resources and outstanding social reputation, CMBI and its subsidiaries have been actively implementing diversified business strategies and set up an overall layout of main business segments including Corporate Finance, Asset Management, Wealth Management, Global Markets and Structured Finance, etc. Adhering to the philosophy of “being clients oriented and increasing our own values by the way of creating value for clients”, CMBI endeavors to provide quality and integrated financial services to institutional, corporate and individual customers both domestic and overseas including Hong Kong IPO sponsorship and underwriting, share placement and rights issue for listed companies, financial advisors, bonds issuance services, asset management, direct investment, wealth management, equity sales and trading, etc.

<ul><li>WuXi AppTec delivered exceptionally strong results in 1H26, with growth accelerating through the year despite meaningful FX headwinds.</li><li>In 1H26, total revenue rose 38.9% YoY to RMB28.9bn (2Q: +47.7% YoY), while revenue from continuing operations grew 48.0% YoY (2Q: +55.2% YoY).</li><li>Adj. net profit surged 83.2% YoY to RMB11.6bn (2Q: +91.7% YoY), driving the adj. net margin to a record 40.0%. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

WuXi AppTec delivered exceptionally strong results in 1H26, with growth accelerating through the year despite meaningful FX headwinds.In 1H26, total revenue rose 38.9% YoY to RMB28.9bn (2Q: +47.7% YoY), while revenue from continuing operations grew 48.0% YoY (2Q: +55.2% YoY).Adj. net profit surged 83.2% YoY to RMB11.6bn (2Q: +91.7% YoY), driving the adj. net margin to a record 40.0%. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

WuXi AppTec (603259 CH) - Guidance Raised After Exceptional 2Q26 Earnings

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Research Reinvented

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 <li>WuXi AppTec is a leading global Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), providing an integrated, end-to-end platform for pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.</li>
 <li>The company has demonstrated a robust financial track record, with significant long-term growth in revenue and net income, driven by strong demand for outsourced R&amp;D services, particularly from the U.S. market.</li>
 <li>Significant geopolitical risks persist, primarily related to U.S.-China tensions and legislation like the Biosecure Act, which could impact its extensive U.S. client base and create operational uncertainty despite the company's strong denials of any national security threat.</li>
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  WuXi AppTec is a leading global Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), providing an integrated, end-to-end platform for pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.
  The company has demonstrated a robust financial track record, with significant long-term growth in revenue and net income, driven by strong demand for outsourced R&amp;D services, particularly from the U.S. market.
  Significant geopolitical risks persist, primarily related to U.S.-China tensions and legislation like the Biosecure Act, which could impact its extensive U.S. client base and create operational uncertainty despite the company's strong denials of any national security threat.
This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only. Please verify independently before use.

Primer: WuXi AppTec   (603259 CH) - Aug 2026

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<a href="https://smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-apptec-co-ltd-class-h">WuXi AppTec</a> is a dominant global Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), offering an integrated, end-to-end service platform that is critical to the global pharmaceutical and biotech industries.</li>
 <li>The company has demonstrated a robust financial track record, with significant growth in revenue and profitability, and has raised its 2026 guidance, signaling strong operational momentum and demand for its services.</li>
 <li>Significant geopolitical and regulatory risks persist, primarily related to its inclusion on a U.S. Department of Defense list, which could impact its extensive U.S. client base and creates a high degree of uncertainty for the stock.</li>
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WuXi AppTec is a dominant global Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), offering an integrated, end-to-end service platform that is critical to the global pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
  The company has demonstrated a robust financial track record, with significant growth in revenue and profitability, and has raised its 2026 guidance, signaling strong operational momentum and demand for its services.
  Significant geopolitical and regulatory risks persist, primarily related to its inclusion on a U.S. Department of Defense list, which could impact its extensive U.S. client base and creates a high degree of uncertainty for the stock.
This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only. Please verify independently before use.

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Quam Securities Research

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Quam Securities

Since its inception in 1986, Quam Securities Limited (Quam Securities) has grown to become one of the few mid-tier securities brokerages in Hong Kong with global execution capabilities for both private and institutional clients. It boasts a well-established network in Greater China including Taiwan and in major world markets through the Global Alliance Partners (GAP). Quam Securities is well-positioned not only to harness and drive business within the China Tonghai International Financial Limited but also between China and the world markets.

<ul><li>Wuxi Apptec reported a revenue increase of 38.9% y/y in 2Q26</li><li>The company is targeting 2026 total revenue of RMB58.5-60.5bn (up from RMB51.3-53.0bn), with continuing operations revenue growing 35%-39% y/y (up from 18%-22%).</li><li>With continuous capacity expansion to better meet customer demand, the increasing backlog for continuing operations indicates stable growth for this company.</li></ul>

Wuxi Apptec reported a revenue increase of 38.9% y/y in 2Q26The company is targeting 2026 total revenue of RMB58.5-60.5bn (up from RMB51.3-53.0bn), with continuing operations revenue growing 35%-39% y/y (up from 18%-22%).With continuous capacity expansion to better meet customer demand, the increasing backlog for continuing operations indicates stable growth for this company.

China

WuXi AppTec is a global contract research, development, and manufacturing organization (CRDMO) for the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. It provides integrated, end-to-end services including chemistry drug CRDMO, biology discovery, preclinical testing, and clinical research services for various therapeutic modalities. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

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WuXi AppTec (2359 HK)

KTX Tactical DR Picks - August 5, 2026 (Eng.)

We recommend taking profit on MUFG19, with a holding-period return of -4.8%, and initiating a position in WUXIAT80, a DR of a Chinese...

Krungthai XSpring

WuXi AppTec (603259 CH) - Guidance Raised After Exceptional 2Q26 Earnings

WuXi AppTec delivered exceptionally strong results in 1H26, with growth accelerating through the year despite meaningful FX headwinds.

CMB International

Primer: WuXi AppTec (603259 CH) - Aug 2026

WuXi AppTec is a leading global Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), providing an integrated, end-to-end...

αSK Primers

Primer: WuXi AppTec (2359 HK) - Aug 2026

WuXi AppTec is a dominant global Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), offering an integrated, end-to-end...

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Quam Morning Note (4 Aug) - Wuxi Apptec

Wuxi Apptec reported a revenue increase of 38.9% y/y in 2Q26 The company is targeting 2026 total revenue of RMB58.5-60.5bn (up from...

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