STO(SZ:002468) Zheng Quan Ri Bao Wang·2025-10-28 11:45Core Insights - Shentong Express reported a revenue of 38.57 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 15.17% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached 756 million yuan, up 15.81% year-on-year, while the net profit excluding non-recurring items was 758 million yuan, reflecting an 18.71% increase [1] - In Q3 alone, the net profit excluding non-recurring items surged by 59.62% to 322 million yuan [1] Business Performance - The company completed a total of 18.86 billion express deliveries in the first three quarters, representing a year-on-year growth of 17.1%, with a market share of 13% [1] - The "anti-involution" initiative has led to a rise in both volume and price, improving operational quality [1][2] Industry Trends - The "anti-involution" movement initiated by the State Post Bureau has prompted several regions to raise minimum express delivery prices, contributing to a gradual recovery in express delivery pricing since August [2] - For instance, the minimum price in Yiwu increased from 1.1 yuan to 1.2 yuan, while Guangdong's base price rose by 0.4 yuan to approximately 1.4 yuan [2] - Shentong Express reported an increase in single-package revenue, with August's revenue at 2.06 yuan (up 4.6% month-on-month) and September's at 2.12 yuan (up 4.95% year-on-year) [2] Strategic Focus - The company has adopted a strategy of "in-depth growth" aimed at enhancing customer experience and service quality [3] - Shentong Express has introduced various innovative service products, such as "Shendongdong," "Fresh Enjoy," and "First Class," to cater to diverse customer needs [3] - The company is leveraging AI technology to optimize operational efficiency across the entire delivery chain [4] Technological Advancements - Shentong Express has implemented a "smart" fleet with intelligent driving vehicles to enhance safety and efficiency in transportation [4] - The introduction of an "intelligent visual platform" has significantly reduced mis-sorting and damage rates during the sorting process [4] - The company has also launched AI-driven customer service platforms to improve automation and efficiency in customer interactions [4] Capacity Expansion - The company aims to increase its daily capacity to 90 million packages, an increase of 15 million packages compared to the previous year, to better support service during peak seasons [4] - The shift towards rational competition in the industry is expected to enhance overall value, with Shentong Express focusing on high-end market expansion [4]