INNOVENT BIO Finalizes Takeda Introduction, Securing Approximately HKD780M Net

The analyst rating for INNOVENT BIO was influenced by several positive factors highlighted in the article. The company's total product revenue for 3Q25 grew by over 40% year-over-year, exceeding expectations and surpassing the broker's full-year growth forecast of 37%. Additionally, the revenue increased by 22% quarter-over-quarter, which was a faster pace compared to the previous year. CCBI, the research firm, views INNOVENT BIO as a leader in China's biologics market for treating challenging chronic and fatal diseases, prompting them to raise their revenue forecasts for the company for 2025-27. They also increased the adjusted earnings forecasts for the same period. As a result of these strong performance indicators and positive outlook, CCBI raised the target price for INNOVENT BIO from HKD 125 to HKD 128 while maintaining an "Outperform" rating.

The analyst rating for INNOVENT BIO was maintained at "Buy" due to the announcement of a global strategic partnership with Takeda Pharmaceutical, which includes significant upfront payments and potential milestone payments that enhance the company's financial outlook. CMBI expressed optimism about the global development of key oncology assets IBI363 and IBI343, leading to an increase in the target price from $109.48 to $110.62 based on the discounted cash flow (DCF) method.

The analyst rating for INNOVENT BIO was reaffirmed as "Overweight" by JPMorgan due to the company's recent global collaboration agreement with Takeda Pharmaceutical, which includes a significant upfront payment and potential milestone payments. This agreement is seen as a strategic move that strengthens INNOVENT BIO's market position in the US and enhances its capabilities for independent global clinical development and commercialization. Despite trimming the target price from $114 to $110, the overall outlook remains positive, leading to the continued endorsement as a top pick in China's biopharma sector.

The analyst rating for INNOVENT BIO was influenced by the positive outlook stemming from its global strategic collaboration with Takeda Pharmaceutical. CLSA viewed this partnership favorably for INNOVENT BIO's global expansion and product development, particularly in advancing the core project IBI363. As a result of this collaboration, CLSA raised its sales and net profit forecasts significantly for FY26 and made a slight increase for FY27. Consequently, the target price for INNOVENT BIO was increased, and the Outperform rating was maintained.