Dongguan Securities·2025-07-22 12:04Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Overweight" with an expectation that the industry index will outperform the market index by more than 10% in the next six months [7]. Core Insights - The express delivery industry experienced high growth in package volume in the first half of 2025, with a total of 956.4 billion packages delivered, representing a year-on-year increase of 19.3%. However, the revenue growth lagged behind, with total industry revenue reaching 718.78 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 10.1% [2][3]. - The average revenue per package continued to decline, with a June average of 7.49 yuan, down 5.85% year-on-year, although the rate of decline has slowed due to seasonal demand [2][4]. - The competitive landscape among leading companies remains intense, with significant changes in market share observed in June 2025. The concentration index (CR8) for express delivery services remained stable at 87.0, indicating a slight easing of competitive pressure [4][5]. Summary by Sections Industry Performance - In the first half of 2025, the express delivery business volume accounted for 74.0% in the eastern region, 15.5% in the central region, and 10.5% in the western region. The eastern region saw a slight decline in both revenue and volume share compared to the previous year, while the central and western regions experienced increases [3]. Competitive Dynamics - Major express delivery companies such as SF Express, Yunda, Shentong, and YTO reported varying growth rates in package volume, with SF Express leading at 14.60 billion packages, a year-on-year increase of 31.77%. However, average revenue per package for these companies showed a decline, reflecting ongoing competitive pressures [4]. Investment Strategy - The report suggests a positive outlook for the express delivery industry amid regulatory changes aimed at reducing "involution" competition. It is anticipated that the continued tightening of regulations will lead to a reduction in price declines and a release of profit elasticity for express delivery companies. Recommended stocks include SF Holding, YTO Express, Shentong Express, and Yunda [5].