Investment Rating - The report suggests a positive outlook for the express delivery industry, indicating potential for valuation recovery opportunities and cyclical bottom layout timing for time-sensitive express delivery [55]. Core Insights - In April 2025, the express delivery volume increased by 19.1% year-on-year, surpassing the postal bureau's annual growth forecast. The total volume reached 16.32 billion parcels, with a cumulative volume of 61.45 billion parcels from January to April 2025, reflecting a 20.9% year-on-year growth [59][6]. - The report highlights a trend of increasing market share concentration among leading companies, with the CR8 index rising to 86.7, indicating intensified price competition and a shift towards larger market players [59][23]. - The report emphasizes that while price competition is expected to increase, regulatory measures are anticipated to maintain a healthy competitive environment, benefiting leading companies in the long term [55][51]. Summary by Sections Express Delivery Industry Performance - The express delivery industry maintained a high growth rate in April 2025, with a year-on-year increase of 19.1% in parcel volume and a revenue growth of 10.8% [6][59]. - The average single ticket revenue fell by 7.0% year-on-year to 7.43 yuan, reflecting increased competition and a focus on market share [6][30]. Company Performance - In April 2025, the parcel volume growth for major companies was as follows: S.F. Holding (+30.0%), YTO Express (+25.3%), Yunda (+13.4%), and Shentong (+21.0%) [29][30]. - Market shares for these companies in April 2025 were: S.F. Holding (8.2%), YTO Express (16.5%), Yunda (13.3%), and Shentong (12.8%) [29][38]. Long-term Industry Outlook - The report discusses the transition from a competitive "Spring and Autumn" period to a "Warring States" period in the express delivery industry, with leading companies focusing on market share and establishing competitive barriers [51][43]. - It is expected that the industry will continue to see a natural concentration of market share among leading companies, supported by regulatory measures that prevent vicious competition [51][22]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends monitoring leading e-commerce express delivery companies for potential valuation recovery opportunities and suggests that the overall growth trend is likely to continue due to consumer support and e-commerce stimulation [55][56].