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China's Ocumension Therapeutics H1 revenue surges on higher ophthalmic product sales

China's Ocumension Therapeutics H1 revenue surges on higher ophthalmic product sales


Overview

  • China ophthalmic pharma firm's half-year revenue rose 44.1% yr/yr to RMB423.7 mln

  • Adjusted net loss narrowed 46.7% to RMB57.5 mln, reflecting improved operational efficiency

  • Growth driven by higher ophthalmic product sales and increased royalty income


Outlook

  • Ocumension expects new product approvals to drive growth momentum in coming periods

  • Company expects to complete OT-802 clinical trial enrollment for all patients this year

  • Commercial production of Youshiying expected to be approved in the fourth quarter


Result Drivers

  • PRODUCT SALES - Co said revenue growth was driven by higher sales of ophthalmic products including Youshiying, Xalatan, Kalacom, Azep and products acquired or in-licensed from Alcon

  • ROYALTY INCOME - Co said increased sales-based royalty income was largely driven by commercialization of Boyoujing

  • OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY - Co attributed narrower adjusted net loss to improved efficiency of operation and revenue growth


Key Details

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Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

H1 Revenue

RMB 423.7 mln


Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 1 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the pharmaceuticals peer group is "buy"

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Ocumension Therapeutics is HK$8.81, about 66.2% above its August 28 closing price of HK$5.30

  • The stock recently traded at 45 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 87 three months ago


Reuters Recommended Reads

  • Aug 28 - China's Zhaoke Ophthalmology H1 revenue rises

  • Aug 28 - China's Chaoju Eye Care H1 net profit falls on lower insurance pricing

  • Aug 26 - China's Jiangsu says it will support pharmaceutical firms' global M&A, licensing


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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)

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