Summary of China Logistics Conference Call Industry Overview - The conference call focused on the **China logistics industry**, particularly the express delivery sector, highlighting the performance of key players in September 2025. Key Companies Discussed - **YTO Express (600233 CH)** - **STO Express (002468 CH)** - **Yunda Holding (002120 CH)** - **SF Holding (002352 CH)** - **J&T Express (1519 HK)** - **JD Logistics (2618 HK)** - **ZTO Express (Cayman)** Core Insights and Arguments - **ASP Recovery**: In September 2025, the Average Selling Price (ASP) for Tongda players showed recovery, with YTO, STO, and Yunda increasing their ASP by Rmb 6, 6, and 10 cents month-over-month, translating to year-over-year changes of +1.1%, +4.95%, and +0.5% respectively [1][1][1] - **Revenue Growth**: - YTO achieved a **14.9% year-over-year revenue growth** with a **13.6% parcel volume growth**. - STO also reported **14.9% year-over-year revenue growth** with a **9.5% parcel volume growth**. - Yunda underperformed with only **4.1% year-over-year revenue growth** and **3.6% parcel volume growth**. - SF's parcel volume grew by **31.8% year-over-year**, contributing to a **14.2% revenue growth** despite a sequential ASP recovery [1][1][1]. - **Market Positioning**: - YTO and STO are noted for balancing volume and price effectively, while Yunda is expected to continue losing market share. - SF's strong parcel volume growth indicates effective optimization strategies in its economy express segment [1][1][1]. - **Investment Recommendations**: - The current pecking order for e-commerce express players is: **J&T (Buy) > STO (Buy) > ZTO (Buy) > YTO (Neutral) > YUNDA (Sell)**. - For premium express players, the order is **SF (Buy) > JDL (Buy)** [1][1][1]. - **Future Outlook**: - Anticipation of further ASP recovery in the upcoming peak season for e-commerce, which could positively impact ZTO and J&T. - J&T Express is highlighted as a top pick due to its superior parcel volume growth in Southeast Asia and potential ASP recovery in China [1][1][1]. Additional Important Points - **Performance Metrics**: - Detailed metrics for September 2025 show YTO with **2,627 million parcels** (13.6% YoY), STO with **2,187 million parcels** (9.5% YoY), Yunda with **2,110 million parcels** (3.6% YoY), and SF with **1,504 million parcels** (31.8% YoY) [3][3][3]. - **ASP Trends**: - ASP for YTO was Rmb 2.21, for STO Rmb 2.12, for Yunda Rmb 2.02, and for SF Rmb 13.87, indicating significant differences in pricing strategies among the players [3][3][3]. - **Strategic Considerations**: - JDL's valuation is considered attractive with limited downside potential, although uncertainties exist regarding JD's strategies for food delivery and overseas expansion [1][1][1]. This summary encapsulates the key points from the conference call, providing insights into the performance and strategic positioning of major players in the China logistics industry.

智通财经APP讯，中通快递-W(02057)发布公告，该公司于2025年10月17日斥资840.97万美元回购44.5万 股股份，每股回购价格为18.52-18.99美元。 ...

格隆汇10月20日丨中通快递-W(02057.HK)发布公告，2025年10月17日耗资840.97万美元回购44.5万股， 每股回购价18.52-18.99美元。 ...

呈交日期： 2025年10月20日 如上市發行人的已發行股份或庫存股份出現變動而須根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）證券上市規則》(「《主板上市規則》」)第13.25A條 / 《香港聯合交易所有限公司GEM證券 上市規則》(「《GEM上市規則》」)第17.27A條作出披露，必須填妥第一章節 。 | 第一章節 | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. 股份分類 | 不同投票權架構公司普通股 | 股份類別 | A | | 於香港聯交所上市 | 是 | | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 02057 | 說明 | A類普通股 | | | | | | A. 已發行股份或庫存股份變動 | | | | | | | | | | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）變動 | | | 庫存股份變動 | | | | | 事件 | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）數 目 | | 佔有關事件前的現有已發 行股份（不包括庫存股 份）數目百分比 (註3) | 庫存股份數目 | 每股發行/出售價 (註4) | 已發行股份總數 | | 於下 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the transportation industry [8] Core Insights - The travel chain is experiencing a recovery in demand, with ticket prices showing a positive trend and a clear inflection point in revenue [2][5] - The shipping sector is witnessing a seasonal surge in freight rates due to peak season and geopolitical factors [6] - The logistics sector is seeing a year-on-year increase in unit prices for major express delivery companies, with a second round of price hikes initiated [6] Summary by Sections Aviation - Demand recovery is evident, with business travel gradually increasing since September, leading to improved revenue margins. The industry is expected to benefit from a tightening supply side and lower fuel costs, resulting in a resonance of income and costs [5][17] - The introduction of new aircraft is expected to remain slow in 2025, with engine maintenance squeezing capacity. The industry is projected to reach historical highs in capacity utilization [5][17] Shipping - Oil shipping rates are on the rise, with the average VLCC-TCE increasing by 8.7% to $86,000 per day. Geopolitical events and OPEC+ production increases are expected to support the oil shipping market [6][22] - The SCFI index for foreign trade shipping has risen by 12.9% to 1,310 points, driven by increased demand and tariff adjustments [6][22] - The BDI index for bulk shipping has increased by 6.9% to 2,069 points, supported by stable overseas mining shipments [6][22] Logistics - The express delivery sector is seeing a year-on-year increase in unit prices, with a second round of price hikes underway. The overall performance of the sector is expected to improve in Q4 and next year [6][36] - The average daily collection volume for postal express services has decreased by 0.7% year-on-year, indicating seasonal effects and price adjustments [6][36]

Core Viewpoint - ZTO Express (02057) announced a share repurchase plan, indicating confidence in its stock value and commitment to returning capital to shareholders [1] Group 1: Share Repurchase Details - The company plans to repurchase 265,600 shares at a total cost of $5.033 million [1] - The repurchase price is set between $18.87 and $18.99 per share [1]

Group 1 - The company, ZTO Express (02057.HK), announced a share buyback plan on October 16, 2025, with a total expenditure of $5.033 million [1] - The buyback involved repurchasing 265,600 shares at a price range of $18.87 to $18.99 per share [1]

FF305 翌日披露報表 (股份發行人 ── 已發行股份或庫存股份變動、股份購回及/或在場内出售庫存股份) 表格類別： 股票 狀態： 新提交 公司名稱： 中通快遞（開曼）有限公司（於開曼群島註冊成立以不同投票權控制的有限責任公司） 呈交日期： 2025年10月17日 如上市發行人的已發行股份或庫存股份出現變動而須根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）證券上市規則》(「《主板上市規則》」)第13.25A條 / 《香港聯合交易所有限公司GEM證券 上市規則》(「《GEM上市規則》」)第17.27A條作出披露，必須填妥第一章節 。 | 第一章節 | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. 股份分類 | 不同投票權架構公司普通股 | 股份類別 | A | | 於香港聯交所上市 | 是 | | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 02057 | 說明 | A類普通股 | | | | | | A. 已發行股份或庫存股份變動 | | | | | | | | | | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）變動 | | | 庫存股份變 ...

Core Points - ZTO Express (02057) announced a share repurchase plan, committing to buy back 432,700 shares at a total cost of $8.1943 million [1] - The repurchase price is set between $18.81 and $18.99 per share [1]

FF305 翌日披露報表 (股份發行人 ── 已發行股份或庫存股份變動、股份購回及/或在場内出售庫存股份) 表格類別： 股票 狀態： 新提交 公司名稱： 中通快遞（開曼）有限公司（於開曼群島註冊成立以不同投票權控制的有限責任公司） 呈交日期： 2025年10月16日 如上市發行人的已發行股份或庫存股份出現變動而須根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）證券上市規則》(「《主板上市規則》」)第13.25A條 / 《香港聯合交易所有限公司GEM證券 上市規則》(「《GEM上市規則》」)第17.27A條作出披露，必須填妥第一章節 。 | 第一章節 | | | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. 股份分類 | 不同投票權架構公司普通股 | 股份類別 | A | | | 於香港聯交所上市 | 是 | | | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 02057 | 說明 | A類普通股 | | | | | | | | A. 已發行股份或庫存股份變動 | | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）變動 | | ...