WuXi AppTec's HK shares rise most in 8 months as annual profit jumps

WuXi AppTec

24/03/2026 03:31

** Hong Kong-listed shares of WuXi AppTec 2359.HK jump 9.8% to HK$112.8, their biggest intraday pct gain since July 29, 2025

** Stock of the Chinese new-drug developer and manufacturer hits the highest level since March 17, on track to snap three consecutive sessions of decline, if gains hold

** Stock is second-biggest pct gainer in the Hang Seng Index .HSI, which climbs 1.4%

** Shanghai-listed stock 603259.SS rises 6.2% to 93.2 yuan, marks the biggest intraday pct gain since September 30

** Company says its 2025 net profit soars 105.2% y/y, revenue up 15.8% y/y with gross profit margin increasing to 42.2% from 23.8% in 2024

** YTD, Hong Kong stock up 12.5%, Shanghai-listed shares up 2.3%

(Reporting by Donny Kwok)

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