快递行业更新报告：快递件量增速趋缓，反内卷助盈利修复

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for ZTO Express, J&T Global Express Limited, and S.F. Holding, indicating a positive outlook for the express delivery sector [7][63]. Core Insights - The express delivery sector is experiencing a recovery in profitability driven by anti-involution measures, with a recommendation to focus on leading companies such as ZTO Express and J&T Global Express Limited, which are showing high overseas growth [7][63]. - The report highlights that the volume growth of express deliveries has slowed to single digits in Q4 2025, with a year-on-year increase of 5% in November 2025, reflecting a trend of maintaining single-digit growth [9][63]. - The anti-involution measures have effectively improved average selling prices (ASP) and profitability across the industry, with notable increases in single ticket revenue for major companies [9][63]. Summary by Sections Investment Advice - The report continues to be optimistic about the express delivery sector, recommending ZTO Express, J&T Global Express Limited, and S.F. Holding as key players to watch [7][63]. Industry Volume and Pricing - Q4 2025 saw express delivery volume growth drop to single digits, with the industry achieving a total of 180.6 billion parcels in November, marking a 5% year-on-year increase [9][63]. - The average single ticket revenue for the express delivery industry was 7.62 RMB in November 2025, reflecting an 8.3% decline year-on-year but a 1.9% increase month-on-month [19][63]. - The report notes that the share of intercity express delivery continues to rise, while the share of same-city delivery has decreased slightly [23][24]. Company Performance - S.F. Holding's volume growth outpaced its peers, with a year-on-year increase of 20.13% in November 2025, while other major companies like YTO and Yunda also showed positive growth [35][36]. - The report indicates that profitability is recovering across major companies, with net profit margins for ZTO, YTO, Yunda, and Shentong showing improvements in Q3 2025 [46][63]. Long-term Outlook - The report suggests that the express delivery industry is moving towards healthy competition, with leading companies expected to continue to rise in prominence due to their pricing power and market leadership [50][57].