Hansoh Pharmaceutical Posts 35.8% Profit Growth in 1H 2026 as Innovative Drugs Reach 85% of Revenue; First Newco Out‑Licensing Deal Marked

Hansoh Pharmaceutical Posts 35.8% Profit Growth in 1H 2026 as Innovative Drugs Reach 85% of Revenue; First Newco Out‑Licensing Deal Marked

Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group (HKG: 3692) released its interim results for the first half of 2026, reporting revenue of approximately RMB 8.30 billion, up 11.7% year on year, and profit of approximately RMB 4.26 billion, a 35.8% year‑on‑year increase. Innovative drug revenue reached approximately RMB 7.09 billion, representing 85.4% of total revenue, while the company executed its first Newco‑model out‑licensing transaction — a landmark in its internationalization strategy — and continued to expand its flagship EGFR‑TKI Ameile (almonertinib) globally.

Financial Highlights – 1H 2026

Metric1H 2026YoY Change
Total Revenue~RMB 8.30 billion+11.7%
Profit~RMB 4.26 billion+35.8%
Innovative Drug Revenue~RMB 7.09 billion85.4% of total
Innovative Drug Product Sales Growth+21.6%
Oncology Product Revenue~RMB 5.47 billion65.9% of total
R&D Expenditure~RMB 1.74 billion+20.7% (~20.9% of revenue)

Commercial Performance – Innovative Drugs & Ameile Franchise

  • Innovation‑Driven Mix: Innovative drug revenue of approximately RMB 7.09 billion now accounts for 85.4% of total revenue, with innovative drug product sales growing approximately 21.6% year on year
  • Oncology Anchor: Oncology products generated approximately RMB 5.47 billion, representing 65.9% of total revenue
  • Ameile (almonertinib) Milestones:
    • Now approved for five indications in lung cancer, continuing to achieve breakthroughs
    • In 2026, successively approved for marketing in the European Union and the Macau Special Administrative Region of China, under the overseas brand name Aumseqa — extending the franchise beyond China

Pipeline Progress – 1H 2026 Execution

MilestoneCount (Reporting Period)
Innovative drug clinical trials being advanced70+ (covering 40+ candidate innovative drugs)
New drug applications accepted for review3
New Phase 3 pivotal registration trials initiated3
New candidate innovative drugs receiving first‑time clinical trial approval4

Strategic Collaboration – HS‑20118 Newco Out‑Licensing

ElementDetail
AssetHS‑20118, IL‑23 receptor antagonist
PartnerAvere Therapeutics (overseas rights)
Transaction ValueExceeding USD 2.3 billion total
Deal DateJune 2026
Follow‑On EventAvere merged with NextCure, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTC) in July 2026
Strategic SignificanceHansoh’s first Newco model out‑licensing transaction

The HS‑20118 transaction marks Hansoh Pharma’s first adoption of the Newco model for out‑licensing, demonstrating a more diversified and mature internationalization path that balances upfront economics with retained upside through the Nasdaq‑listed successor entity.

Market Impact & Outlook

  • Profit Quality Inflection: Profit growth of 35.8% outpacing 11.7% revenue growth reflects operating leverage from the 85.4% innovative‑drug mix, validating Hansoh’s transformation from generic‑heavy to innovation‑driven.
  • Ameile Globalization: EU and Macau approvals under the Aumseqa brand establish almonertinib as a genuinely international third‑generation EGFR‑TKI, with further geographic expansion as the key commercial catalyst.
  • Newco Model Precedent: The USD 2.3 billion HS‑20118 deal and subsequent Avere–NextCure merger create a replicable template for Hansoh to monetize overseas rights across its 40+ candidate innovative drugs.
  • Watch Items: Three NDAs under review, three new Phase 3 readouts as they mature, HS‑20118 clinical progression under the merged NextCure entity, and further out‑licensing transactions building on the Newco precedent.

Forward‑Looking Statements – This brief is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Interim results are as reported by the Company; statements regarding pipeline development, approvals, and future financial performance are forward‑looking and subject to risks and uncertainties; actual results may differ materially. Refer to official announcements and filings from Hansoh Pharmaceutical Group for authoritative details.-Fineline Info & Tech