China's BioDlink International HY revenue falls
Overview
China CDMO provider's half-year revenue fell to RMB 246 bln
Company expanded CDMO operations and invested in R&D during the reporting period
WuXi XDC completed acquisition, bringing new leadership and strategic direction
Outlook
Company did not provide specific financial guidance in the interim report
Result Drivers
CDMO EXPANSION - Co said accelerated expansion of CDMO operations contributed to results
PRODUCT PRESSURE – Product revenue fell 89% yr/yr to RMB45 mln, mainly due to intensified market competition and volume-based procurement
R&D RESOURCE REALLOCATION – R&D expenses fell 25% yr/yr to RMB27 mln as product pipelines were streamlined and resources shifted to CDMO development
Company press release: Full Story
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
H1 Revenue | RMB 246.01 mln |
Analyst Coverage
The one available analyst rating on the shares is "strong buy"
The average consensus recommendation for the biotechnology & medical research peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for BioDlink International Co Ltd is HK$4.40, about 17.3% above its September 28 closing price of HK$3.75
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