[ET Net News Agency, 17 November 2017] UOB Kay Hian lifted its target price for CSPC
Pharmaceutical (01093) to HK$20.1 from HK$15.24, and maintained its "buy" rating.
The research house expects CSPC's strong growth momentum to continue in 4Q and 2018,
driven by an enhanced sales network and launch of the new NRDL, NBP injections and
Jinyouli maintained resilient sales growth in 3Q.
It noted that CSPC will launch two blockbuster drugs in 1Q 2018, Albumin-bound
paclitaxel and Clopidogrel. Meanwhile, due to stringent environment regulations, the high
prices of Vitamin C are likely to be maintained in 2018.
UOBKH revised up its 2018/19 earnings estimates by 2.9% and 3.9%. (KL)