Hengrui Pharma Reports Q1 2026 Results with Revenue and Net Profit Growth
Published on 04/22/2026 at 13:11 | japancorp.net
The Company continued to advance its innovation-driven strategy with sustained R&D investment and solid pipeline progress. R&D investments in Q1 2026 totaled RMB 2.22 billion, representing for approximately 27.32% of revenue.
During the period, three innovative products and new indications were approved in China, which included an anti-PD-L1/TGF-?RII bi-functional fusion protein and an indication expansion for HER2-targeting ADC.
In terms of pipeline advancement, the Company obtained 26 clinical trial approvals and had 8 new drug applications accepted in China across key therapeutic areas including oncology, metabolic, cardiovascular, and immunological diseases.
Business development has become a recurring and increasingly important growth driver, with RMB 787 million in out-licensing revenue recognized during the quarter, primarily from the collaboration with GSK. Since 2023, Hengrui Pharma has completed 12 overseas business development transactions, including out-licensing, NewCo structures, and strategic alliance models.
A key milestone during the period was the successful Nasdaq listing of Kailera Therapeutics (NASDAQ: KLRA), a NewCo company built around Hengrui Pharma's GLP-1-based assets. This milestone reflects continued progress in executing the Company's NewCo strategy, with Hengrui and Kailera working together to advance the global development of the GLP-1 portfolio.
Looking ahead, Hengrui Pharma will remain committed to innovation and globalization, strengthening its pipeline and advancing the development and commercialization of innovative therapies to benefit patients worldwide.
Source: Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
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During the period, three innovative products and new indications were approved in China, which included an anti-PD-L1/TGF-?RII bi-functional fusion protein and an indication expansion for HER2-targeting ADC.
In terms of pipeline advancement, the Company obtained 26 clinical trial approvals and had 8 new drug applications accepted in China across key therapeutic areas including oncology, metabolic, cardiovascular, and immunological diseases.
Business development has become a recurring and increasingly important growth driver, with RMB 787 million in out-licensing revenue recognized during the quarter, primarily from the collaboration with GSK. Since 2023, Hengrui Pharma has completed 12 overseas business development transactions, including out-licensing, NewCo structures, and strategic alliance models.
A key milestone during the period was the successful Nasdaq listing of Kailera Therapeutics (NASDAQ: KLRA), a NewCo company built around Hengrui Pharma's GLP-1-based assets. This milestone reflects continued progress in executing the Company's NewCo strategy, with Hengrui and Kailera working together to advance the global development of the GLP-1 portfolio.
Looking ahead, Hengrui Pharma will remain committed to innovation and globalization, strengthening its pipeline and advancing the development and commercialization of innovative therapies to benefit patients worldwide.
Source: Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire . All rights reserved.
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