Huachuang Securities·2026-02-14 14:02Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommendation" rating for the express delivery industry, expecting the industry index to outperform the benchmark index by over 5% in the next 3-6 months [34]. Core Insights - The express delivery industry is experiencing a divergence in growth rates among brands, with leading companies like Shentong and Yunda showing significant growth in January. Shentong's single ticket revenue increased by 14.1% year-on-year, while Yunda's grew by 6.4% [3][11]. - The report highlights the strong performance of YTO Express, which continues to lead in growth despite a general slowdown in the industry. The company is expected to maintain its competitive edge [4]. - The report emphasizes the potential of Jitu Express in Southeast Asia, projecting a 74% year-on-year increase in daily parcel volume by Q4 2025, indicating high growth potential in new markets [4]. Summary by Sections January Data Overview - In January, the parcel volume growth rates were as follows: YTO (29.8%), Shentong (25.6%), Yunda (10.8%), and SF Express (4.2%). Shentong's revenue growth was the highest at 43.3% year-on-year [8][11]. - Single ticket revenues for January were reported as follows: Shentong at 2.35 CNY, Yunda at 2.15 CNY, YTO at 2.25 CNY, and SF Express at 14.72 CNY [3][11]. Investment Recommendations - The report continues to recommend investment in Zhongtong and YTO due to their improved market positions and low valuations. It also sees potential in Shentong due to its significant earnings elasticity [4]. - SF Express is viewed positively, with a focus on its "Gain Plan" to optimize structure and enhance collaboration with Jitu Express, which is expected to yield future benefits [4].