Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for ZTO Express (02057) [2] Core Views - The company reported a Q3 2025 revenue of 11.865 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.1%, and an adjusted net profit of 2.506 billion yuan, up 5% year-on-year, aligning with expectations [7] - The report highlights that the company's volume and profit both increased in Q3, driven by industry-wide efforts to reduce competition and improve pricing, suggesting continued improvement in Q4 [7] - The report notes a downward trend in the express delivery industry's growth rate, with ZTO Express expected to gain market share and improve profitability amid increasing industry differentiation [7] - The profit forecast for ZTO Express has been raised, with adjusted net profit estimates for 2025-2027 now at 9.54 billion, 10.15 billion, and 11.40 billion yuan respectively, reflecting a year-on-year growth of -6%, 6%, and 12% [7] Financial Data and Profit Forecast - Revenue projections for ZTO Express are as follows: - 2023: 38.419 billion yuan - 2024: 44.281 billion yuan - 2025E: 48.669 billion yuan - 2026E: 54.593 billion yuan - 2027E: 61.181 billion yuan - Adjusted net profit forecasts are: - 2023: 9.006 billion yuan - 2024: 10.150 billion yuan - 2025E: 9.540 billion yuan - 2026E: 10.149 billion yuan - 2027E: 11.399 billion yuan - The report indicates a net asset return rate of 14.52% for 2023, projected to decline to 13.33% in 2024, before gradually increasing to 15.27% by 2027 [6][7]
中通快递-W（02057）：盈利改善与行业分化加剧有望共振