[ET Net News Agency, 23 August 2019] Jefferies Research raised its target price for
Yichang HEC Changjiang Pharmaceutical (01558) to HK$53 from HK$50 and maintained its "buy"
rating.
The research house said Kewei delivered extraordinary growth in 1H but at the same time,
selling expenses also surged significantly within the period due to the sales team and
network expansion.
Management is confident about the outlook of Kewei in the next three years. Recombinant
insulin and Yimitasvir expected to be approved in the next six months, and together with
the generics, HEC is working towards a diversified portfolio.
Jefferies adjusted its core net profit upward by 12.3%/26.2% in 2019/20. It now expects
core net profit CAGR of 29.2% in 2018-21. (KL)