HK Stock Market Move | WuXi AppTec's stock (02359) rose more than 6% after the performance report, with annual net profit doubling year-on-year. It plans to distribute a cash dividend exceeding 4.7 billion yuan.

WuXi AppTec (02359) rose more than 6% after its performance announcement, with a 6.33% increase to HK$109.2 as of the time of writing, with a total transaction amount of HK$173 million. On the news front, WuXi AppTec announced its performance for 2025, achieving operating income of RMB 45.456 billion, a year-on-year increase of 15.84%; achieving a net profit attributable to shareholders of approximately RMB 19.151 billion, a year-on-year increase of 102.65%. After deducting non-recurring gains and losses, the company's net profit attributable to the parent increased by 32.56% year-on-year. It plans to distribute cash dividends of approximately RMB 4.712 billion. In the simultaneously released 2026 outlook, the company expects its overall revenue to reach RMB 51.3 billion to RMB 53 billion in 2026, with operating revenue from continued operations expected to increase by 18% to 22% year-on-year; capital expenditures in 2026 are expected to reach RMB 6.5 billion to RMB 7.5 billion. With business growth and efficiency improvements, adjusted free cash flow in 2026 is expected to reach RMB 10.5 billion to RMB 11.5 billion. In addition, WuXi AppTec also anticipates that total cash dividends for 2026 will reach RMB 5.71 billion, setting a new historical record.