Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the transportation industry [15] Core Insights - The transportation industry shows signs of recovery with various segments experiencing different levels of performance, driven by factors such as fuel cost reduction, normalization of travel demand, and strategic adjustments by companies [2][41] Summary by Sections Aviation - In Q3 2025, listed airlines saw significant improvement in fuel costs, leading to a notable divergence in profitability among carriers. The international growth rate outpaced domestic, with a 19% increase in available seat kilometers (ASK) and a 22% increase in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) compared to the same period in 2019 [6][23] - The average fuel price decreased by 11% year-on-year, contributing to improved profitability for airlines like China Eastern and Southern, while others faced challenges due to maintenance issues [31][37] Airports - Listed airport companies benefited from the normalization of travel, with gradual increases in passenger flow and stable costs leading to improved profitability. For instance, Shanghai Airport reported a 52.5% year-on-year increase in net profit for Q3 2025 [7][45][47] Express Delivery - The express delivery sector saw improvements in franchise profitability, while direct operations faced pressure due to increased strategic investments aimed at solidifying core business foundations. The overall market trend indicated a "weak volume, stable price" scenario [8][49] Cross-Border Logistics - Cross-border logistics continued to face external pressures, with significant declines in shipping prices due to geopolitical factors. However, cargo airlines maintained relatively stable profits due to fleet expansions [9][10] Bulk Supply Chain - Despite weak domestic demand, the implementation of "anti-involution" policies since July has led to improved operational efficiency and profitability for leading supply chain companies [10] Maritime Transport - The maritime sector showed signs of recovery, with oil and bulk shipping profitability improving. Container shipping, while still under pressure, showed better-than-expected performance due to seasonal demand and easing trade tensions [11][12] Ports - Port operations benefited from increased imports of bulk commodities, leading to year-on-year growth in performance, particularly in dry bulk and container segments [12][45] Highways - The highway sector experienced a recovery in traffic volume in Q3 2025, resulting in positive year-on-year profit growth for major listed companies [13] Railways - Railway passenger and freight demand showed slight growth, with companies diversifying into non-coal freight and logistics services to enhance profitability [14]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [6]. Core Views - The company achieved a total express delivery volume of 6.52 billion pieces in Q3 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 10.7% and a market share of 13.2% [2][4]. - The implementation of anti-involution measures since August 2025 has led to a recovery in e-commerce express delivery prices, benefiting the company [2]. - The average price per delivery piece increased to 2.05 yuan, up 2.1% year-on-year and 4.2% quarter-on-quarter [2]. - The company's net profit attributable to shareholders reached 300 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 40.3% [4]. - The company plans to acquire 100% of Daniao Logistics for 362 million yuan, which is expected to enhance delivery volume and revenue scale [9]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, the company reported operating revenue of 13.55 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13.6% [4]. - The non-net profit attributable to shareholders was 320 million yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 59.6% [4]. - The company maintained good expense control, with total expenses of 420 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9.3% [9]. Market Position and Strategy - The company’s market share remained relatively stable, with a slight increase of 0.2 percentage points quarter-on-quarter [9]. - The company is enhancing service experience through digital applications and improving hub node construction [9]. - The anti-involution measures are expected to provide significant profit elasticity in Q4 2025 [2]. Future Outlook - The company anticipates net profits attributable to shareholders of 1.39 billion, 1.78 billion, and 2.03 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively [9]. - The report projects a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.8, 13.1, and 11.5 for the same years [9].

Group 1 - The Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE) is accelerating the launch of the North Exchange 50 ETF and is researching the introduction of fixed-price trading after hours [4] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and other departments have jointly issued implementation opinions to promote long-term capital entering the market [5] - The implementation opinions focus on optimizing the market ecosystem, developing equity public funds, and encouraging banks and trust funds to participate in the capital market [6] Group 2 - Huahong Technology reported a third-quarter net profit of 117 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23,211.89%, and a net profit of 197 million yuan for the first three quarters, up 7,110.70% year-on-year [8] - New Yisheng achieved a third-quarter revenue of 6.068 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 152.53%, and a net profit of 2.385 billion yuan, up 205.38% year-on-year [9] - Industrial Fulian reported a third-quarter revenue of 243.172 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 42.81%, and a net profit of 10.373 billion yuan, up 62.04% year-on-year, driven by the expansion of the AI server market [10]

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights a narrowing decline in express delivery prices in September, indicating a stronger-than-expected effort to combat "involution" in the industry, leading to a temporary easing of competitive pressure. The outlook remains positive for leading express delivery companies with confirmed performance growth and potential valuation recovery opportunities in e-commerce logistics [1][3][4]. Group 1: Industry Performance - In September 2025, the total express delivery volume increased by 12.7% year-on-year, with SF Express leading the growth at 31.81% [1]. - The total express delivery volume for the first nine months of 2025 reached 1,450.8 billion pieces, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 17.2% [1]. - The e-commerce express delivery volumes for YTO, Yunda, and Shentong in September 2025 were up 13.6%, 3.6%, and 9.5% year-on-year, respectively [1]. Group 2: Market Concentration - The market concentration in the express delivery industry continues to increase, with the CR8 for the first nine months of 2025 at 86.9, up 1.7 year-on-year, indicating a notable rise in the market share of leading companies [2]. - In Q3 2025, the market shares for YTO, Yunda, Shentong, and Jitu were 15.6%, 13.0%, 13.2%, and 11.3%, respectively, with leading companies showing an increase in market share compared to Q2 [2]. Group 3: Pricing Trends - The express delivery industry saw a revenue increase of 7.2% year-on-year in September 2025, while the average revenue per ticket decreased by 4.9% [3]. - The average revenue per ticket for YTO, Yunda, and Shentong in September 2025 showed year-on-year increases of 1.38%, 0.50%, and 4.95%, respectively [3]. - The decline in average revenue per ticket has narrowed, suggesting a reduction in price competition due to regulatory efforts against "involution" [3]. Group 4: Investment Recommendations - The article suggests that the ongoing "anti-involution" measures will effectively ease competitive pressures in the industry, with expectations for profitability recovery in e-commerce logistics in the second half of the year [4]. - The future profitability elasticity will depend on the sustainability of price increases, with a focus on regulatory oversight from the postal administration [4].

Core Viewpoint - The express delivery industry in China is expected to see a significant increase in parcel volume and revenue, with a focus on the "anti-involution" trend that is easing competitive pressures and potentially improving profitability in the second half of the year [1][6]. Group 1: Industry Performance - In September 2025, the national express delivery parcel volume reached 16.88 billion, a year-on-year increase of 12.7%, while the total volume from January to September was 145.08 billion, up 17.2% year-on-year [2][3]. - The express delivery industry revenue in September 2025 increased by 7.2% year-on-year, although the average revenue per parcel decreased by 4.9%. For the first nine months, revenue grew by 8.9% year-on-year, with a 7.1% decline in average revenue per parcel [4][5]. Group 2: E-commerce Express Delivery - Major e-commerce express delivery companies such as YTO, Yunda, and Shentong reported parcel volume growth in September 2025 of 13.6%, 3.6%, and 9.5% respectively, with year-to-date growth rates of 19.4%, 13.0%, and 17.1% [2][3]. - The average revenue per parcel for YTO, Yunda, and Shentong in September 2025 showed slight increases, while their year-to-date figures reflected declines of 4.9%, 5.7%, and 2.0% respectively [4][5]. Group 3: Market Concentration - The market concentration in the express delivery industry is increasing, with the CR8 (concentration ratio of the top 8 companies) reaching 86.9% in the first nine months of 2025, an increase of 1.7% year-on-year [3]. - In Q3 2025, the market shares of leading companies such as YTO, Yunda, Shentong, and Jitu were 15.6%, 13.0%, 13.2%, and 11.3% respectively, with slight changes compared to Q2 [3]. Group 4: Pricing Trends - The decline in average revenue per parcel has narrowed in September 2025, indicating a reduction in price competition due to the "anti-involution" measures. This trend is expected to continue, promoting healthier competition in the long term [4][5]. - The average revenue per parcel for SF Express in September 2025 decreased by 13.3%, with a year-to-date decline of 13.0% [5]. Group 5: Investment Recommendations - The "anti-involution" trend is anticipated to alleviate competitive pressures, with expectations for profitability recovery in e-commerce express delivery in the latter half of the year. Future profitability will depend on the sustainability of price increases [6]. - Companies with strong performance growth, such as SF Express, YTO Express, ZTO Express, Jitu Express, and Yunda, are recommended for investment [6].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the express delivery industry [4]. Core Viewpoints - The price decline in the express delivery sector has narrowed, and the "anti-involution" efforts are stronger than expected, leading to a temporary easing of competitive pressure. The report remains optimistic about the performance growth of leading express delivery companies and the valuation recovery opportunities in e-commerce logistics [2][4]. Summary by Relevant Sections Industry Overview - In September 2025, the national express delivery volume reached 16.88 billion pieces, a year-on-year increase of 12.7%. The industry revenue was 127.37 billion yuan, up 7.2% year-on-year, with a single ticket revenue of 7.55 yuan, down 4.9% year-on-year [7][36]. Company Performance - SF Express showed remarkable growth with a business volume increase of 31.81% year-on-year in September 2025. For the first nine months of 2025, its business volume grew by 28.3% [4][28]. Other major players like YTO, Yunda, and Shentong also reported year-on-year increases in business volume of 13.6%, 3.6%, and 9.5%, respectively [4][28]. Market Concentration - The market concentration in the express delivery industry continues to rise, with the CR8 index reaching 86.9 in the first nine months of 2025, an increase of 1.7 compared to the previous year [24][4]. The market shares of leading companies such as SF Express, YTO, Yunda, and Shentong have shown a steady increase in Q3 2025 [29][4]. Pricing Trends - The report indicates that the price decline in the express delivery sector has slowed down, with the industry revenue growth outpacing the decline in single ticket revenue. The single ticket revenue for the industry decreased by 4.9% year-on-year in September 2025, reflecting a moderation in price competition [4][12]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on the leading express delivery companies with confirmed performance growth and the potential for valuation recovery in e-commerce logistics. It maintains an "Overweight" rating for SF Express and recommends monitoring regulatory efforts from the postal administration [4][51].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Strong Buy" rating for Shentong Express (002468) [1][9][27] Core Views - The company achieved a revenue of 38.57 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 15.2%, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 756 million yuan, up 15.8% year-on-year [1] - In Q3 2025, the company reported a revenue of 13.55 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 13.6%, and a net profit of 300 million yuan, which is a significant year-on-year increase of 40.3% [1][9] - The report highlights the company's ability to release elasticity in a competitive market environment, indicating a potential turning point for the business [1][9] Financial Performance Summary - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company completed 18.86 billion parcels, a year-on-year increase of 17.1%, maintaining a market share of 13.0% [2] - The average revenue per parcel for the first three quarters of 2025 was 2.02 yuan, down 2.0% year-on-year, while in Q3 2025, it increased to 2.05 yuan, up 2.1% year-on-year [2][3] - The gross profit per parcel for the first three quarters of 2025 was 0.116 yuan, down 0.005 yuan year-on-year, while in Q3 2025, it increased to 0.129 yuan, up 0.018 yuan year-on-year [3] Financial Forecasts - The report forecasts total revenue for 2025 to be 51.95 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth rate of 10.1% [5] - The net profit attributable to shareholders is projected to reach 1.39 billion yuan in 2025, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 33.8% [5] - The report sets a target price of 24.5 yuan for the stock, indicating a potential upside of 54% from the current price of 15.97 yuan [5][9]

Summary of the Express Delivery Industry Conference Call Industry Overview - The conference call focuses on the express delivery industry in China, particularly addressing the issue of "involution" characterized by intense price competition among companies, especially in the context of cross-regional e-commerce deliveries [1][7]. Core Points and Arguments - **Price Competition**: The core issue of involution is attributed to severe price competition, particularly in delivery fees, which are influenced by local average wages and work difficulty rather than direct company decisions [7]. - **Regulatory Measures**: The State Post Bureau plans to continue promoting anti-involution measures by 2026, including precise regulation of high-volume provinces, training for express companies, and the establishment of laws and standards [1][9]. - **Reasons Against Involution**: The opposition to industry involution is based on four main reasons: ensuring social harmony, improving service quality, promoting high-quality corporate development, and achieving sustainable development goals [3]. - **Key Areas of Concern**: Six critical areas to address include data monopolization, price competition (both benign and malicious), exploitation of workers, malicious public opinion, tax evasion, and inadequate protection systems for workers [5]. Important but Overlooked Content - **Future Development Indicators**: Future indicators for high-quality development in the express delivery industry include formulating development plans, expanding market reach, enhancing service quality, fostering innovation, and building a strong brand reputation [10][11]. - **Diverse Development Paths**: Companies are encouraged to explore diverse development paths such as international expansion and services for the manufacturing sector, alongside cost reduction through automation [3][8]. - **Effective Anti-Involution Strategies**: Effective strategies include legislative measures, policy support, market monitoring, and public opinion guidance to create a balanced and sustainable industry environment [6][9]. Conclusion - The express delivery industry in China is at a critical juncture where addressing involution through comprehensive regulatory frameworks, market strategies, and service improvements is essential for sustainable growth and worker protection [1][3][10].

Core Viewpoint - The express delivery industry is expected to maintain resilient growth in business volume, driven by the ongoing trend of small parcelization and the release of consumption potential in lower-tier markets [1][2]. Group 1: Business Volume and Trends - By August 2025, the cumulative express delivery volume reached 128.2 billion pieces, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 17.8% (on a comparable basis), indicating a counter-cyclical growth trend [1]. - The small parcelization trend continues, with expectations for resilient growth in business volume in the second half of 2025 and into 2026, particularly in the central and western regions and rural areas [1]. Group 2: Pricing and Revenue - From January to August 2025, the average revenue per express delivery ticket was 7.48 yuan, showing a year-on-year decline of 7.3%, but the decline has narrowed compared to the 12.3% drop at the end of 2024, suggesting a stabilization in pricing due to anti-involution policies [1]. - The anti-involution policies have spread nationwide, significantly improving the single-ticket revenue for companies and indicating a potential recovery in profitability for e-commerce express delivery firms in the latter half of the year and next year [2]. Group 3: Cost Dynamics - The scale effect is diminishing under the trend of small parcelization, leading to a slowdown in the decline of core costs per ticket. The cost reduction potential for transportation and transfer is narrowing [1]. - The introduction of unmanned vehicles is expected to open up cost reduction opportunities in last-mile delivery, although new social security regulations may lead to a short-term increase in costs per ticket [1].

Group 1 - The express delivery industry is expected to maintain resilient growth, with a projected business volume of 128.2 billion pieces in August 2025, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 17.8% [2][9] - The trend of small parcelization continues, driven by consumer preferences for cost-effective products, leading to increased repurchase frequency and smaller package sizes [9][41] - The regulatory environment has led to a slowdown in price competition, with the average revenue per delivery in the express industry decreasing by 7.3% year-on-year to 7.48 yuan in the first eight months of 2025, a significant improvement from a 12.3% decline at the end of 2024 [3][13] Group 2 - The express delivery sector is witnessing a shift towards value competition due to the implementation of new social security regulations, which are expected to increase operational costs in the short term but promote long-term industry transformation [4][72] - The concentration of market share among leading companies has increased, with the top six firms maintaining an 80% market share in 2025, indicating a trend of market differentiation among major players [20][26] - The introduction of autonomous delivery vehicles is expected to reduce last-mile delivery costs significantly, with major companies like SF Express and ZTO Express investing heavily in this technology [70][65] Group 3 - The investment strategy emphasizes the importance of e-commerce express delivery leaders, with a focus on companies like SF Express, YTO Express, ZTO Express, and JD Logistics, as they are expected to benefit from improved earnings visibility [77][78] - The report highlights that the profitability of express delivery companies will depend on the sustainability of price increases, with potential for significant profit recovery in the second half of 2025 and into 2026 [60][62] - The report suggests that the ongoing trend of small parcelization and the rise of new consumption models will continue to support steady growth in delivery volumes [41][77]