Group 1: Federated Hermes, Inc. (FHI) - Federated Hermes has a Zacks Rank of 1 and a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 10.19, significantly lower than the industry average of 18.80 [1] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has increased by 7.7% over the last 60 days [1] - The company possesses a Value Score of A, indicating strong value characteristics [1] Group 2: Bunge Global SA (BG) - Bunge Global carries a Zacks Rank of 1 and has a P/E ratio of 12.83, compared to 25.07 for the S&P [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its next year earnings has also increased by 7.7% over the last 60 days [2] - The company has a Value Score of A, reflecting its strong value characteristics [2] Group 3: ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (ZTO) - ZTO Express holds a Zacks Rank of 1 with a P/E ratio of 12.76, lower than the S&P average of 25.07 [3] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings has risen by 5.9% over the last 60 days [3] - The company possesses a Value Score of B, indicating solid value characteristics [3]

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Core Insights - The express delivery industry in China has seen a significant increase in volume, surpassing 180 billion packages in 2023, indicating rapid growth and a shift in operational focus from quantity to quality and service differentiation [1][2][3] Group 1: Industry Growth and Changes - The express delivery volume in China has reached over 180 billion packages in 2023, marking a substantial increase from previous years [1] - The industry is transitioning from a price competition model to a value competition model, focusing on healthier profit margins and differentiated services [2][4] - Companies are no longer just competing on the number of packages delivered but are emphasizing smarter operations and enhanced service quality [1][3] Group 2: Financial Performance and Pricing Strategies - The first half of 2023 saw a decline in single-package revenue for major companies due to intense price competition, with significant drops in cash flow for companies like Shentong Express and Yunda [2] - A policy shift initiated in July 2023 led to price increases across various regions, with companies like YTO Express and Shentong Express reporting a rise in single-package revenue in October [2][4] - The industry is witnessing a recovery in pricing, with companies focusing on improving service quality and operational efficiency to enhance profitability [3][5] Group 3: Service Differentiation and Quality Focus - The competition is evolving towards service quality, with companies like Zhongtong Express and Shunfeng Express emphasizing personalized services and comprehensive logistics solutions [4][5] - Shunfeng Express is focusing on high-end e-commerce markets and enhancing its service capabilities to drive revenue growth [5][6] - Companies are investing in technology and operational improvements to boost service quality and customer experience [7][8] Group 4: Technological Advancements - Technology is playing a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency, with the adoption of AI and robotics across the logistics chain [7][8] - Innovations such as automated sorting systems and delivery drones are being integrated into the logistics process, significantly reducing operational costs [7] - Companies are also implementing digital solutions to improve management and decision-making processes within their networks [8]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for ZTO Express, with a target price of 195.99 HKD based on a projected P/E of 15x for 2025 [9][10]. Core Insights - In Q3 2025, ZTO Express experienced a slowdown in parcel volume growth, with revenue reaching 11.86 billion RMB, up 11.1% YoY, and total parcel volume at 9.57 billion, up 9.8% YoY. The growth deceleration is attributed to seasonal factors and price increases affecting demand for small and low-priced parcels [10][11]. - The net profit for Q3 was 2.54 billion RMB, reflecting a 6.7% YoY increase, driven by regulatory measures that boosted prices and optimized business structure, with a notable 50% YoY increase in loose parcel volume [10][11]. - Cost efficiency continues to improve, with the per parcel cost at 0.91 RMB, up 0.09 RMB YoY. The transport cost per parcel decreased by 11.5% YoY to 0.34 RMB, benefiting from economies of scale and efficient route planning [11][12]. - The market share for ZTO Express in Q3 2025 was 19.37%, showing a slight decline but still maintaining its leadership position in the industry. Regulatory measures are expected to shift competition towards quality, benefiting established players [12]. Financial Summary - Projected net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025-2027 is 9.57 billion, 10.63 billion, and 11.93 billion RMB, respectively, with corresponding EPS of 11.89, 13.22, and 14.83 RMB [9][10]. - Revenue forecasts for 2023A, 2024A, 2025E, 2026E, and 2027E are 38.42 billion, 44.28 billion, 47.11 billion, 51.69 billion, and 57.71 billion RMB, respectively, reflecting growth rates of 9%, 15%, 6%, 10%, and 12% [4][5]. - The projected P/E ratios for the same years are 14.96, 13.82, 12.51, 11.26, and 10.03, indicating a downward trend as earnings are expected to grow [4][5].

成本效率持续提升，未来降本空间或将收窄。25Q3 单票成本为0.91元，同比+0.09 元，主要受服务直客 客户增长影响。其中，单票运输成本同比下降11.5%至0.34 元，主要得益于规模经济改善和更高效路线 规划所带来的转载率提升；分拣成本同比下降1.9%至0.25 元，主要得益于自动化设备投入带来的效益 提升。随着业务量增速放缓带来带来的规模经济收缩，我们预计Q4 单票运输和分拣成本将保持下降趋 势但降幅收窄，但成本效率依旧保持行业领先地位。 投资要点： 投资建议：我们预计，2025-2027 年中通快递归母净利润分别为95.65/106.33/119.29 亿元，对应EPS 为 11.89/13.22/14.83 元。预测港元/人民币汇率为0.91，2025 年目标P/E 15x，给予公司目标价195.99港元， 维持"增持"评级。 25Q3 件量增速回落，反内卷带动盈利改善。中通25Q3 营收118.6亿元，同增11.1%；总业务量达95.7 亿 票，同增9.8%，增速较Q2收窄且略落后于同业；单票收入1.22 元，同比+0.02 元。我们认为，件量增长 放缓是Q3 淡季叠加价格回升导致轻小件及低价件 ...

Market Performance - The three major U.S. stock indices experienced slight gains, with the Dow Jones up 0.39% at 47,474.46 points, the S&P 500 up 0.25% at 6,829.37 points, and the Nasdaq up 0.59% at 23,413.67 points [1] - Major tech stocks mostly rose, with Apple increasing over 1%, Facebook nearly 1%, Nvidia up 0.86%, Microsoft up 0.67%, Google up 0.29%, and Amazon up 0.223%, while Tesla fell 0.21% [1] - Popular Chinese concept stocks mostly declined, with Atour up over 5% and Tiger Brokers up over 2%. Xpeng Motors dropped over 7%, iQIYI fell over 3%, and NIO, Global Data, and Bilibili fell over 2%. Alibaba, NetEase, and ZTO Express dropped over 1% [1] European Market - European stock indices closed mixed, with Germany's DAX index up 0.49% at 23,705.8 points, France's CAC40 down 0.28% at 8,074.61 points, and the UK's FTSE 100 down 0.01% at 9,701.8 points [1] Commodity Markets - International precious metal futures closed mixed, with COMEX gold futures down 0.84% at $4,238.70 per ounce and COMEX silver futures up 0.01% at $59.15 per ounce [1] - U.S. oil main contract fell 1.23% to $58.59 per barrel, while Brent crude main contract dropped 1.28% to $62.36 per barrel [1] - London base metals all declined, with LME zinc down 1.32% at $3,055.50 per ton, LME nickel down 1.26% at $14,740.00 per ton, LME aluminum down 1.02% at $2,863.50 per ton, LME copper down 0.95% at $11,145.00 per ton, LME tin down 0.76% at $38,840.00 per ton, and LME lead down 0.42% at $1,993.50 per ton [1] Bond Markets - U.S. Treasury yields were mixed, with the 2-year yield down 1.62 basis points at 3.508%, the 3-year yield down 1.13 basis points at 3.528%, the 5-year yield down 0.34 basis points at 3.657%, the 10-year yield up 0.19 basis points at 4.088%, and the 30-year yield up 0.99 basis points at 4.747% [1] - European bond yields mostly fell, with the UK 10-year yield down 1.1 basis points at 4.468%, France's 10-year yield up 0.6 basis points at 3.489%, Germany's 10-year yield down 0.1 basis points at 2.747%, Italy's 10-year yield down 0.4 basis points at 3.462%, and Spain's 10-year yield down 0.4 basis points at 3.221% [1]

Core Insights - The express delivery industry in China is experiencing significant growth, with the volume expected to exceed 1.2 billion packages in 2023, 1.5 billion in 2024, and 1.8 billion in 2025, indicating a robust upward trend in logistics demand [1] Group 1: Technological Advancements - The introduction of unmanned delivery models is revolutionizing logistics, as seen with the 1.8 billionth package being delivered using this method [2] - Automation in warehouses and sorting centers is enhancing efficiency, with AI systems significantly improving sorting accuracy and speed [3][5] - The integration of new technologies in logistics, such as automated sorting centers and unmanned vehicles, is creating a world-leading intelligent logistics network [4] Group 2: Market Dynamics - The express delivery sector is supporting a 6.3% growth in online retail sales of physical goods, driven by policies promoting the replacement of old goods with new ones [6][7] - The expansion of logistics services into various consumer scenarios, such as high-speed rail stations and tourist attractions, is amplifying the scale effects within the industry [7] - The development of new logistics models, including factory logistics and international supply chains, is enhancing the integration of logistics with production and consumption [9] Group 3: Regional Development - The logistics system is improving in rural areas, with a notable increase in express delivery services, leading to a 21.5% growth in agricultural product shipments [10] - The expansion of delivery networks into western regions is facilitating smoother flow of goods, enhancing market access for local products [11] - The establishment of standardized distribution centers in the central and western regions is promoting balanced regional development, with some areas seeing over 30% growth in express delivery volume [12]

【深圳商报讯】（记者 肖晗）中通快递（HK02057/ZTO）日前公告称，旗下全资子公司中通航空将以 1.78亿元人民币收购浙江星联航空货运有限公司，此举旨在整合航空物流资源，提升集团综合竞争力。 中通方面表示，此次收购将提升集团的端到端境内外航空物流能力，并将增强集团在航空货运服务领域 的整体竞争力。鉴于浙江星联的稳定运营及业绩盈利，收购预期将增厚集团的业绩并提升对股东的回 报。 据中通快递公告，11月28日，中通航空与中通云冷及浙江星联签订股权转让协议，收购浙江星联100% 股权，共支付人民币1.78亿元。其中首付款为人民币1亿元，尾款为人民币7800万元，均在先决条件达 成后的10个和15个营业日内支付。 浙江星联成立于2018年，注册资本为人民币1.6亿元，主营航空货运服务。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The company is intensifying its investment in air freight services through the acquisition of Zhejiang Xinglian, enhancing its logistics capabilities and overall competitiveness in the air freight sector [1][3]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - ZTO Express announced the acquisition of 100% equity in Zhejiang Xinglian for RMB 178 million, with the transaction expected to be completed by November 28, 2025 [1]. - Zhejiang Xinglian, established in 2018, primarily engages in air freight services, and has shown stable profitability with pre-tax net profits of RMB 6.213 million and RMB 6.655 million for 2023 and 2024, respectively [2]. - The acquisition is classified as a related party transaction, but it is exempt from independent shareholder approval due to its percentage being between 0.1% and 5% [1][2]. Group 2: Financial Performance - ZTO Express reported revenues of RMB 35.38 billion, RMB 38.42 billion, and RMB 44.28 billion for 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively, with year-on-year growth rates of 16.35%, 8.60%, and 15.26% [5]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the same years was RMB 6.809 billion, RMB 8.749 billion, and RMB 8.817 billion, reflecting growth rates of 43.20%, 28.49%, and 0.78% [5]. - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company achieved revenues of RMB 34.59 billion, a year-on-year increase of 10.29%, and a net profit of RMB 6.455 billion, growing by 0.33% [5]. Group 3: Industry Context - The air freight market is experiencing significant growth, with the Civil Aviation Administration of China reporting a 22.1% year-on-year increase in cargo and mail transport volume, reaching 8.9816 million tons in 2024 [7]. - Other major players in the express delivery sector, such as SF Express, YTO Express, and JD Logistics, have also entered the air freight market, indicating a competitive landscape [5][6]. - The government has initiated policies to support the development of the air logistics sector, including the "14th Five-Year" plan for aviation logistics, which aims to create a high-quality and efficient air logistics system [6].

Investment Rating - The transportation industry is rated as "Outperform" [2] Core Insights - The report highlights an upward trend in crude oil freight rates, with the China Import Crude Oil Index (CTFI) reaching 2520.07 points, an increase of 8.4% from November 20 [3][13] - The postal industry revenue surpassed the telecommunications industry for the first time in history, reaching 1.47 trillion yuan, compared to 1.467 trillion yuan for telecommunications [3][24] - The civil aviation sector showed growth in both passenger and cargo transport volumes in October, with international routes performing particularly well [3][17] Summary by Sections Industry Hot Events - Crude oil freight rates are rising, with the Middle East route seeing a 10.76% increase in rates [13] - Qifly Aviation signed a procurement agreement for 105 eVTOL aircraft with three companies in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, focusing on low-altitude logistics [15][16] - The postal industry revenue for January to October 2025 reached 1.47 trillion yuan, marking a significant milestone [24][25] High-Frequency Data Tracking - The Baltic Air Freight Price Index decreased month-on-month but increased year-on-year [26] - Domestic freight flights in October 2025 increased by 0.32% year-on-year, while international flights rose by 11.12% [32] - The express delivery business volume in October 2025 increased by 7.90% year-on-year, with total revenue reaching 131.67 billion yuan [50] Investment Recommendations - Focus on the equipment and manufacturing export chain, recommending companies like COSCO Shipping and China Merchants Energy [5] - Attention to low-altitude economy investment opportunities, particularly in companies like CITIC Offshore Helicopter [5] - Consider investment opportunities in the express delivery sector, recommending SF Express and Jitu Express [5]