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Robust Profitable Growth amidst Consumption Mix-shift
Adjusted Net Income Grew 10.9% to RMB2.8 Billion 
US$0.35 per Share Interim Dividend Announced

SHANGHAI, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: ZTO and SEHK: 2057), a leading and fast-growing express delivery company in China (“ZTO” or the “Company”), today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024[1]. The Company grew parcel volume by 10.1% year over year while maintaining high quality of service and customer satisfaction. Adjusted net income increased 10.9%[2] to reach RMB2.8 billion. Cash generated from operating activities was RMB3.5 billion.

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights

Revenues were RMB10,726.0 million (US$1,475.9 million), an increase of 10.1% from RMB9,740.3 million in the same period of 2023.Gross profit was RMB3,620.5 million (US$498.2 million), an increase of 9.6% from RMB3,304.4 million in the same period of 2023.Net income was RMB2,614.0 million (US$359.7 million), an increase of 3.3% from RMB2,530.2 million in the same period of 2023.Adjusted EBITDA[3] was RMB4,339.7 million (US$597.2 million), an increase of 11.7% from RMB3,883.9 million in the same period of 2023.Adjusted net income was RMB2,805.7 million (US$386.1 million), an increase of 10.9% from RMB2,531.0 million in the same period of 2023.Basic and diluted net earnings per American depositary share (“ADS”[4]) were RMB3.24 (US$0.45) and RMB3.16 (US$0.43), an increase of 3.2% and 2.9% from RMB3.14 and RMB3.07 in the same period of 2023, respectively.Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per American depositary share attributable to ordinary shareholders[5] were RMB3.48 (US$0.48) and RMB3.38 (US$0.47), an increase of 10.8% and 10.1% from RMB3.14 and RMB3.07 in the same period of 2023, respectively.Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB3,480.1 million (US$478.9 million), compared with RMB3,761.6 million in the same period of 2023.

Operational Highlights for Second Quarter 2024

Parcel volume was 8,452 million, an increase of 10.1% from 7,677 million in the same period of 2023.Number of pickup/delivery outlets was over 31,000 as of June 30, 2024.Number of direct network partners was over 6,000 as of June 30, 2024.Number of self-owned line-haul vehicles was approximately 10,000 as of June 30, 2024.Out of the approximately 10,000 self-owned trucks, over 9,200 were high capacity 15 to 17-meter-long models as of June 30, 2024, compared to over 9,300 as of June 30, 2023.Number of line-haul routes between sorting hubs was over 3,800 as of June 30, 2024, compared to approximately 3,800 as of June 30, 2023.Number of sorting hubs was 96 as of June 30, 2024, among which 90 are operated by the Company and 6 by the Company’s network partners.

(1)   An investor relations presentation accompanies this earnings release and can be found at http://zto.investorroom.com.

(2)   Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net income before share-based compensation expense and non-recurring items such as impairment of investment in equity investees, gain/(loss) on disposal of equity investment and subsidiary and corresponding tax impact which management aims to better represent the underlying business operations.

(3)   Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net income before depreciation, amortization, interest expenses and income tax expenses, and further adjusted to exclude the shared-based compensation expense and non-recurring items such as impairment of investment in equity investees, gain/(loss) on disposal of equity investment and subsidiary which management aims to better represent the underlying business operations.

(4)   One ADS represents one Class A ordinary share.

(5)   Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per American depositary share attributable to ordinary shareholders is a non-GAAP financial measure. It is defined as adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of basic and diluted American depositary shares, respectively.

Mr. Meisong Lai, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ZTO, commented, “For the second quarter this year, we continued to advance our re-balanced strategy that prioritizes quality over quantity by enhancing volume mix, improving operational efficiencies, helping to reduce last mile delivery costs, and increase profitability for outlets and couriers. With 8.5 billion parcels, our market share decreased 2.0 points to 19.6%, and our adjusted earnings increased 10.9% to 2.8 billion. We are on track to double the retail volume by the end of the year, aiming to gradually but steadfastly differentiate ourselves from the rest of the “Tongda” in brand recognition and customer satisfaction, and further our leadership in profitable growth.”

Mr. Lai added, “China express delivery industry maintained relatively high growth, however, competition remained intense, the industry is under increased pressure.  It is crucial for us to ensure fairness and maintain stability across the network. Our last-mile initiatives to drive up the ratio of retail parcel pickup to delivery will provide opportunities for franchise and couriers to earn more and ultimately provide greater pricing advantage for the front end in the long run.”

Ms. Huiping Yan, Chief Financial Officer of ZTO, commented, “Core express ASP was flat at 1.24 while the impact of volume incentives and average parcel weight decline were offset by increases in non-ecommerce parcel mix. Combined unit sorting and transportation cost decreased 2 cents mainly driven by improvements in fleet operations with better resource utilizations. SG&A as a percentage of revenue remained stable at approximately 5.5%. Cash flow from operating activities was 3.5 billion, and capital spending was 1.3 billion.”

Ms. Yan added, “Volume is not unimportant because it enables scale-leverage. We are getting better at weighing risks and opportunities in order to achieve appropriate level of profit and maximize value creation. We are reiterating our 2024 volume growth guidance of 15% to 18%. Strengthening long-term competitive advantage, breaking away from homogenized product offering that is conducive for unproductive price competition and building healthier and stronger partner-network and entrepreneurial courier excellence will prepare us for the vast opportunities ahead the logistic industry.”

Second Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2023

2024

2023

2024

RMB

%

RMB

US$

%

RMB

%

RMB

US$

%

(in thousands, except percentages)

Express delivery services

8,998,444

92.4

9,875,923

1,358,972

92.1

17,387,187

92.9

19,116,095

2,630,462

92.4

Freight forwarding services

238,872

2.5

233,242

32,095

2.2

431,597

2.3

435,989

59,994

2.1

Sale of accessories

467,778

4.8

580,422

79,869

5.4

836,616

4.5

1,065,484

146,615

5.2

Others

35,230

0.3

36,377

5,006

0.3

68,163

0.3

68,402

9,413

0.3

Total revenues

9,740,324

100.0

10,725,964

1,475,942

100.0

18,723,563

100.0

20,685,970

2,846,484

100.0

Total Revenues were RMB10,726.0 million (US$1,475.9 million), an increase of 10.1% from RMB9,740.3 million in the same period of 2023. Revenue from the core express delivery business increased by 10.4% compared to the same period of 2023 as a result of a 10.1% growth of parcel volume and stable parcel unit price. KA revenue including delivery fees from direct sales organizations, established to serve core express KA customers, increased by 73.9% as the proportion of higher-value customers continue to increase. Revenue from freight forwarding services decreased by 2.4% compared to the same period of 2023. Revenue from sales of accessories, largely consisted of sales of thermal paper used for digital waybills’ printing, increased by 24.1%. Other revenues were mainly derived from financing services.

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2023

2024

2023

2024

RMB

% of

RMB

US$

% of

RMB

% of

RMB

US$

% of

revenues

revenues

revenues

revenues

(in thousands, except percentages)

Line-haul

transportation cost

3,199,832

32.9

3,283,123

451,773

30.6

6,381,652

34.1

6,654,616

915,706

32.2

Sorting hub

  operating cost

1,934,666

19.9

2,227,670

306,538

20.8

3,948,037

21.1

4,395,871

604,892

21.3

Freight

  forwarding cost

222,272

2.3

216,724

29,822

2.0

405,244

2.2

405,106

55,744

2.0

Cost of

  accessories sold

126,700

1.3

160,093

22,030

1.5

234,128

1.3

293,140

40,337

1.4

Other costs

952,429

9.7

1,217,877

167,585

11.3

1,926,669

10.2

2,314,675

318,510

11.1

Total cost of

  revenues

6,435,899

66.1

7,105,487

977,748

66.2

12,895,730

68.9

14,063,408

1,935,189

68.0

Total cost of revenues was RMB7,105.5 million (US$977.7 million), an increase of 10.4% from RMB6,435.9 million in the same period last year.

Line haul transportation cost was RMB3,283.1 million (US$451.8 million), an increase of 2.6% from RMB3,199.8 million in the same period last year. The unit transportation cost decreased 6.8% or 3 cents mainly attributable to better economies of scale, optimized line-haul route planning and improved load rate.

Sorting hub operating cost was RMB2,227.7million (US$306.5 million), an increase of 15.1% from RMB1,934.7 million in the same period last year. The increase primarily consisted of (i) RMB154.6 million (US$21.3 million) increase in labor-associated costs, a net result of wage increases partially offset by automation-driven efficiency improvements and (ii) RMB73.9 million (US$10.2 million) increase in depreciation and amortization costs associated with expansion of automation equipment and facility upgrades to further improve the transit efficiency. As a result, sorting hub operating cost per unit increased 4.6% or 1 cent. As of June 30, 2024, there were 515 sets of automated sorting equipment in service, compared to 460 sets as of June 30, 2023.

Cost of accessories sold was RMB160.1 million (US$22.0 million), increased 26.4% compared with RMB126.7 million in the same period last year.

Other costs were RMB1,217.9 million (US$167.6 million), an increase of 27.9% from RMB952.4 million in the same period last year. The increase was mainly driven by RMB338.3 million (US$46.6 million) increase in costs associated with serving higher-value enterprise customers, level of which is consistent with related revenue increases.

Gross Profit was RMB3,620.5 million (US$498.2 million), increased by 9.6% from RMB3,304.4 million in the same period last year. Gross margin rate was 33.8% compared to 33.9% in the same period last year.

Total Operating Expenses were RMB405.3 million (US$55.8 million), compared to RMB425.7 million in the same period last year.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were RMB593.0 million (US$81.6 million), increased by 17.5% from RMB504.6 million in the same period last year, mainly due to the increases of compensation and benefits.

Other operating income, net was RMB187.7 million (US$25.8 million), compared to RMB79.0 million in the same period last year. Other operating income mainly consisted of (i) RMB147.1 million (US$20.2 million) of government subsidies and tax rebates, and (ii) RMB40.6 million (US$5.6 million) of rental and other income.

Income from operations was RMB3,215.2 million (US$442.4 million), an increase of 11.7% from RMB2,878.8 million for the same period last year. Operating margin rate increased to 30.0% from 29.6% in the same period last year.

Interest income was RMB288.1 million (US$39.6 million), compared with RMB167.1 million in the same period last year.

Interest expenses was RMB115.9 million (US$15.9 million), compared with RMB72.2 million in the same period last year.

Gain from fair value changes of financial instruments was RMB54.9 million (US$7.5 million), compared with a gain of RMB51.6 million in the same period last year. Such gain or loss from fair value changes of the financial instruments are quoted by commercial banks according to market-based estimation of future redemption prices.

Impairment of investment in equity investee was RMB194.5 million (US$26.8 million). Such provision for impairment charge was related to the Company’s investment in Zhejiang Yizhan Network Technology Co., Ltd.(浙江驛棧網絡科技有限公司), a subsidiary of Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Ltd.(菜鳥智慧物流網絡有限公司).

Income tax expenses were RMB665.0 million (US$91.5 million) compared to RMB575.6 million in the same period last year. Overall income tax rate increased by 1.8 percentage points year over year mainly due to RMB54.0 million accrual of withholding tax on distributable earnings planned for dividend payment to ZTO Express (Hong Kong) Limited attributable for the second quarter.

Net income was RMB 2,614.0 million (US$359.7 million), which increased by 3.3% from RMB2,530.2 million in the same period last year.

Basic and diluted earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders were RMB3.24 (US$0.45) and RMB3.16 (US$0.43), compared to basic and diluted earnings per ADS of RMB3.14 and RMB3.07 in the same period last year, respectively.

Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders were RMB3.48 (US$0.48) and RMB3.38 (US$0.47), compared with RMB3.14 and RMB3.07 in the same period last year, respectively.

Adjusted net income was RMB2,805.7 million (US$386.1 million), compared with RMB2,531.0 million during the same period last year.

EBITDA[1] was RMB4,150.1 million (US$571.1 million), compared with RMB3,883.1 million in the same period last year.

Adjusted EBITDA was RMB4,339.7 million (US$597.2 million), compared to RMB3,883.9 million in the same period last year.

Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB3,480.1 million (US$478.9 million), compared with RMB3,761.6 million in the same period last year.

(1)   EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net income before depreciation, amortization, interest expenses and income tax expenses which management aims to better represent the underlying business operations.

Declaration of Interim Dividend Payment

The board of directors (the “Board”) has approved an interim cash dividend of US$0.35 per ADS and ordinary share for the six months ended June 30, 2024, to holders of its ordinary shares and ADSs as of the close of business on September 10, 2024. The dividend payment represents a 40% dividend payout ratio. For holders of Class A and Class B ordinary shares, in order to qualify for entitlement to the dividend, all valid documents for the transfer of shares accompanied by the relevant share certificates must be lodged for registration with the Company’s Hong Kong branch share registrar, Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, at Shops 1712-1716, 17th Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 10, 2024 (Hong Kong Time). The payment date is expected to be October 10,2024 for holders of Class A and Class B ordinary shares, and October 17,2024 for holders of ADSs.

Business Outlook

Based on current market and operating conditions, the Company maintains its previously stated annual guidance. Parcel volume for 2024 is expected to be in the range of 34.73 billion to 35.64 billion, representing a 15% to 18% increase year over year. Such estimates represent management’s current and preliminary view, which are subject to change.

Exchange Rate

This announcement contains translation of certain Renminbi amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rates solely for the convenience of readers. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from Renminbi to U.S. dollars were made at the exchange rate of RMB7.2672 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate on June 28,2024 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve Systems.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company uses EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders, and adjusted basic and diluted earnings per American depositary share attributable to ordinary shareholders, each a non-GAAP financial measure, in evaluating ZTO’s operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes.

Reconciliations of the Company’s non-GAAP financial measures to its U.S. GAAP financial measures are shown in tables at the end of this earnings release, which provide more details about the non-GAAP financial measures.

The Company believes that such Non-GAAP measures help identify underlying trends in ZTO’s business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of the related expenses and gains that the Company includes in income from operations and net income. The Company believes that EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders and adjusted basic and diluted earnings per American depositary share attributable to ordinary shareholders provide useful information about its operating results, enhance the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by ZTO’s management in its financial and operational decision-making.

EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders and adjusted basic and diluted earnings per American depositary share attributable to ordinary shareholders should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to net income or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of the Company’s operating performance. Investors are encouraged to compare the historical non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, adjusted net income attributable to ordinary shareholders and adjusted basic and diluted earnings per American depositary share attributable to ordinary shareholders presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures to ZTO’s data. ZTO encourages investors and others to review the Company’s financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

Conference Call Information

ZTO’s management team will host an earnings conference call at 8:30 PM U.S. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 (8:30 AM Beijing Time on August 21, 2024).

Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

United States:

1-888-317-6003

Hong Kong:

800-963-976

Mainland China:

4001-206-115

Singapore:

800-120-5863

International:

1-412-317-6061

Passcode:

6523012

Please dial in 15 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the passcode to join the call.

A replay of the conference call may be accessed by phone at the following numbers until August 27, 2024:

United States:   

1-877-344-7529

International:

1-412-317-0088

Passcode:

9226740

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at http://zto.investorroom.com.

About ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: ZTO and SEHK:2057) (“ZTO” or the “Company”) is a leading and fast-growing express delivery company in China. ZTO provides express delivery service as well as other value-added logistics services through its extensive and reliable nationwide network coverage in China.

ZTO operates a highly scalable network partner model, which the Company believes is best suited to support the significant growth of e-commerce in China. The Company leverages its network partners to provide pickup and last-mile delivery services, while controlling the mission-critical line-haul transportation and sorting network within the express delivery service value chain.

For more information, please visit http://zto.investorroom.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to,” and other similar expressions. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement contain forward-looking statements. ZTO may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “HKEX”), in its interim and annual report to shareholders, in announcements, circulars or other publications made on the website of the HKEX, in press releases and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors, or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about ZTO’s beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: risks relating to the development of the e-commerce and express delivery industries in China; its significant reliance on certain third-party e-commerce platforms; risks associated with its network partners and their employees and personnel; intense competition which could adversely affect the Company’s results of operations and market share; any service disruption of the Company’s sorting hubs or the outlets operated by its network partners or its technology system; ZTO’s ability to build its brand and withstand negative publicity, or other favorable government policies. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in ZTO’s filings with the SEC and the HKEX. All information provided in this announcement is as of the date of this announcement, and ZTO does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

 

 

 

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

Summary of Unaudited Consolidated Comprehensive Income Data:

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2023

2024

2023

2024

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

(in thousands, except for share and per share data)

Revenues

9,740,324

10,725,964

1,475,942

18,723,563

20,685,970

2,846,484

Cost of revenues

(6,435,899)

(7,105,487)

(977,748)

(12,895,730)

(14,063,408)

(1,935,189)

Gross profit

3,304,425

3,620,477

498,194

5,827,833

6,622,562

911,295

Operating (expenses)/income:

Selling, general and administrative

(504,607)

(592,978)

(81,596)

(1,291,214)

(1,489,619)

(204,978)

Other operating income, net

78,957

187,698

25,828

292,598

348,955

48,018

Total operating expenses

(425,650)

(405,280)

(55,768)

(998,616)

(1,140,664)

(156,960)

Income from operations

2,878,775

3,215,197

442,426

4,829,217

5,481,898

754,335

Other income/(expenses):

Interest income

167,108

288,077

39,641

259,020

533,098

73,357

Interest expense

(72,218)

(115,855)

(15,942)

(143,928)

(199,771)

(27,489)

Gain from fair value changes of

financial instruments

51,640

54,862

7,549

207,213

97,582

13,428

Loss/(gain) on disposal of equity investees,

subsidiary and others

(764)

11,683

1,608

(764)

12,134

1,670

Impairment of investment in equity investee

(194,452)

(26,757)

(672,816)

(92,583)

Foreign currency exchange gain

before tax

81,134

15,178

2,089

70,921

20,562

2,829

Income before income tax, and share of

loss in equity method

3,105,675

3,274,690

450,614

5,221,679

5,272,687

725,547

Income tax expense

(575,585)

(665,011)

(91,509)

(1,030,592)

(1,231,316)

(169,435)

Share of gain in equity method

investments

123

4,318

594

3,947

20,373

2,803

Net income

2,530,213

2,613,997

359,699

4,195,034

4,061,744

558,915

Net loss/(income) attributable to non-
controlling

interests

10,991

(2,195)

(302)

16,506

(23,896)

(3,288)

Net income attributable to ZTO Express

(Cayman) Inc.

2,541,204

2,611,802

359,397

4,211,540

4,037,848

555,627

Net income attributable to ordinary

shareholders

2,541,204

2,611,802

359,397

4,211,540

4,037,848

555,627

Net earnings per share attributed to

ordinary shareholders

Basic

3.14

3.24

0.45

5.21

5.01

0.69

Diluted

3.07

3.16

0.43

5.10

4.90

0.67

Weighted average shares used in

calculating net earnings per ordinary

share/ADS

Basic

808,967,248

806,668,101

806,668,101

808,916,820

805,806,731

805,806,731

Diluted

840,176,316

839,697,501

839,697,501

840,125,888

838,836,131

838,836,131

Net income

2,530,213

2,613,997

359,699

4,195,034

4,061,744

558,915

Other comprehensive income/(loss),

net of tax of nil:

Foreign currency translation adjustment

(161,168)

(35,230)

(4,848)

(141,897)

(117,560)

(16,177)

Comprehensive income

2,369,045

2,578,767

354,851

4,053,137

3,944,184

542,738

Comprehensive loss/(income) attributable to

non-controlling interests

10,991

(2,195)

(302)

16,506

(23,896)

(3,288)

Comprehensive income attributable to ZTO

Express (Cayman) Inc.

2,380,036

2,576,572

354,549

4,069,643

3,920,288

539,450

 

 

 

Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets Data:

As of

December 31,

June 30,

2023

2024

RMB

RMB

US$

(in thousands, except for share data)

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

12,333,884

10,542,131

1,450,646

Restricted cash

686,568

22,253

3,062

Accounts receivable, net

572,558

687,792

94,643

Financing receivables

1,135,445

1,070,565

147,315

Short-term investment

7,454,633

9,898,796

1,362,120

Inventories

28,074

28,095

3,866

Advances to suppliers

821,942

860,573

118,419

Prepayments and other current assets

3,772,377

4,657,146

640,845

Amounts due from related parties

148,067

170,038

23,398

Total current assets

26,953,548

27,937,389

3,844,314

Investments in equity investee

3,455,119

2,095,453

288,344

Property and equipment, net

32,181,025

33,180,203

4,565,748

Land use rights, net

5,637,101

5,780,463

795,418

Intangible assets, net

23,240

20,141

2,771

Operating lease right-of-use assets

672,193

521,130

71,710

Goodwill

4,241,541

4,241,541

583,655

Deferred tax assets

879,772

846,558

116,490

Long-term investment

12,170,881

14,034,434

1,931,202

Long-term financing receivables

964,780

1,000,306

137,647

Other non-current assets

701,758

931,597

128,192

Amounts due from related parties-non current

584,263

514,583

70,809

TOTAL ASSETS

88,465,221

91,103,798

12,536,300

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current liabilities

Short-term bank borrowing

7,765,990

10,390,800

1,429,822

Accounts payable

2,557,010

2,200,315

302,773

Advances from customers

1,745,727

1,643,280

226,123

Income tax payable

333,257

317,156

43,642

Amounts due to related parties

234,683

154,446

21,252

Operating lease liabilities

186,253

154,257

21,226

Dividends payable

1,548

20,616

2,837

Other current liabilities

7,236,716

7,208,199

991,881

Total current liabilities

20,061,184

22,089,069

3,039,556

Non-current operating lease liabilities

455,879

328,909

45,259

Deferred tax liabilities

638,200

495,408

68,170

Convertible bond

7,029,550

7,216,538

993,029

TOTAL LIABILITIES

28,184,813

30,129,924

4,146,014

Shareholders’ equity

Ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value; 10,000,000,000 shares authorized;
    812,866,663 shares issued and 804,719,252 shares outstanding as of

December 31, 2023; 812,866,663 shares issued and 806,668,101 shares

outstanding as of June 30, 2024)

525

525

72

Additional paid-in capital

24,201,745

24,477,250

3,368,182

Treasury shares, at cost

(510,986)

(377,156)

(51,898)

Retained earnings

36,301,185

36,634,344

5,041,054

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(190,724)

(308,284)

(42,421)

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. shareholders’ equity

59,801,745

60,426,679

8,314,989

Noncontrolling interests

478,663

547,195

75,297

Total Equity

60,280,408

60,973,874

8,390,286

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

88,465,221

91,103,798

12,536,300

 

 

 

Summary of Unaudited Consolidated Cash Flow Data:

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2023

2024

2023

2024

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

(in thousands)

Net cash provided by operating activities

3,761,604

3,480,095

478,877

6,499,578

5,511,115

758,355

Net cash used in investing activities

(3,541,559)

(4,666,289)

(642,103)

(9,408,160)

(7,044,941)

(969,416)

Net cash used in by financing activities

(1,974,295)

(1,103,622)

(151,863)

(1,133,723)

(973,492)

(133,957)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash

equivalents and restricted cash

104,871

(3,526)

(485)

95,934

35,077

4,827

Net decrease  in cash, cash equivalents

and restricted cash

(1,649,379)

(2,293,342)

(315,574)

(3,946,371)

(2,472,241)

(340,191)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at

beginning of period

10,306,095

12,872,411

1,771,303

12,603,087

13,051,310

1,795,920

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of

period

8,656,716

10,579,069

1,455,729

8,656,716

10,579,069

1,455,729

 

 

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows:

As of

June 30,

June 30,

2023

2024

RMB

RMB

US$

(in thousands)

Cash and cash equivalents

7,781,443

10,542,131

1,450,646

Restricted cash, current

851,899

22,253

3,062

Restricted cash, non-current

23,374

14,685

2,021

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

8,656,716

10,579,069

1,455,729

 

 

 

Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2023

2024

2023

2024

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

(in thousands, except for share and per share data)

Net income

2,530,213

2,613,997

359,699

4,195,034

4,061,744

558,915

Add:

Share-based compensation expense (1)

6,768

931

254,976

305,155

41,991

Impairment of investment in equity investee (1)

194,452

26,757

672,816

92,583

Loss/(gain) on disposal of equity investees

and subsidiary, net of income taxes

764

(9,496)

(1,307)

764

(9,947)

(1,369)

Adjusted net income

2,530,977

2,805,721

386,080

4,450,774

5,029,768

692,120

Net income

2,530,213

2,613,997

359,699

4,195,034

4,061,744

558,915

Add:

Depreciation

671,283

720,930

99,203

1,322,968

1,473,049

202,698

Amortization

33,791

34,345

4,726

68,584

68,325

9,402

Interest expenses

72,218

115,855

15,942

143,928

199,771

27,489

Income tax expenses

575,585

665,011

91,509

1,030,592

1,231,316

169,435

EBITDA

3,883,090

4,150,138

571,079

6,761,106

7,034,205

967,939

Add:

Share-based compensation expense

6,768

931

254,976

305,155

41,991

Impairment of investment in equity investee

194,452

26,757

672,816

92,583

Loss/(gain) on disposal of equity investees

and subsidiary

764

(11,683)

(1,608)

764

(12,134)

(1,670)

Adjusted EBITDA

3,883,854

4,339,675

597,159

7,016,846

8,000,042

1,100,843

(1) Net of income taxes of nil

 

 

 

Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30

2023

2024

2023

2024

RMB

RMB

US$

RMB

RMB

US$

(in thousands, except for share and per share data)

Net income attributable to ordinary

shareholders

2,541,204

2,611,802

359,397

4,211,540

4,037,848

555,627

Add:

Share-based compensation expense (1)

6,768

931

254,976

305,155

41,991

Impairment of investment in equity investee (1)

194,452

26,757

672,816

92,583

Loss/(gain) on disposal of equity investees

and subsidiary, net of income taxes

764

(9,496)

(1,307)

764

(9,947)

(1,369)

Adjusted Net income attributable to

ordinary shareholders

2,541,968

2,803,526

385,778

4,467,280

5,005,872

688,832

Weighted average shares used in

calculating net earnings per ordinary

share/ADS

Basic

808,967,248

806,668,101

806,668,101

808,916,820

805,806,731

805,806,731

Diluted

840,176,316

839,697,501

839,697,501

840,125,888

838,836,131

838,836,131

Net earnings per share/ADS attributable to

ordinary shareholders

Basic

3.14

3.24

0.45

5.21

5.01

0.69

Diluted

3.07

3.16

0.43

5.10

4.90

0.67

Adjusted net earnings per share/ADS

attributable to ordinary shareholders

Basic

3.14

3.48

0.48

5.52

6.21

0.85

Diluted

3.07

3.38

0.47

5.40

6.06

0.83

(1) Net of income taxes of nil

 

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.
Investor Relations
E-mail: ir@zto.com
Phone: +86 21 5980 4508

 

 

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10x Genomics Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

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PLEASANTON, Calif., May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 10x Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXG), a leader in single cell and spatial biology, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Recent Updates

Revenue was $150.8 million for the first quarter of 2026, representing a 3% decrease over the corresponding period of 2025. Excluding $16.8 million related to one-time license and royalty revenue in the first quarter of 2025, revenue increased 9% over the corresponding period of 2025.Launched Atera, a new platform to redefine how biology is measured and understood. Atera was engineered to deliver spatial whole-transcriptome analysis with single-cell sensitivity at unprecedented scale. The Company expects to start shipping Atera in the second half of 2026.Announced a partnership with Bioptimus, a global AI biotech company, to launch STELA, a multinational spatial data generation initiative to create foundational datasets connecting underlying biology with disease outcomes. The initiative is starting this effort on our Xenium platform and plans to expand to Atera over time.Ended the first quarter of 2026 with cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities of $539.8 million, representing a $112.9 million increase from March 31, 2025.

“We had a solid start to the year, with double-digit growth in Single Cell consumables reaction volumes and double-digit growth in Spatial consumables revenue,” said Serge Saxonov, Co-founder and CEO of 10x Genomics. “The biggest highlight is our recent launch of Atera, which represents the most significant product introduction in our history. We are extremely encouraged by the extraordinary early customer response.”

First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Revenue was $150.8 million for the first quarter of 2026, a 3% decrease from the corresponding period of 2025. Excluding $16.8 million related to a patent litigation settlement recognized in the first quarter of 2025, revenue increased 9% over the corresponding period of 2025.

Gross margin was 70% for the first quarter of 2026, as compared to 68% for the corresponding prior year period. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to lower warranty costs and lower inventory write-downs, partially offset by a decrease in license and royalty revenue reflecting a non-recurring royalty benefit recognized in the first quarter of 2025.

Operating expenses were $123.2 million for the first quarter of 2026, a 15% decrease from $144.8 million for the corresponding prior year period. The decrease was primarily driven by lower outside legal expenses and personnel expenses, partially offset by a non-recurring gain on settlement of $9.2 million recognized in the first quarter of 2025.

Operating loss was $17.0 million for the first quarter of 2026, as compared to operating loss of $39.3 million for the corresponding prior year period.

Net loss was $13.5 million for the first quarter of 2026, as compared to a net loss of $34.4 million for the corresponding prior year period.

Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities were $539.8 million as of March 31, 2026.

2026 Financial Guidance 

10x Genomics is maintaining its full year 2026 revenue guidance of $600 million to $625 million. Excluding the non-recurring license and royalty revenue related to patent litigation settlements in 2025, this represents 0% to 4% growth over full year 2025.

Webcast and Conference Call Information

10x Genomics will host a conference call to discuss the first quarter 2026 financial results, business developments and outlook after market close on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:30 PM Pacific Time / 4:30 PM Eastern Time. A webcast of the conference call can be accessed at http://investors.10xgenomics.com. The webcast will be archived and available for replay at least 45 days after the event.

About 10x Genomics

10x Genomics is a life science technology company building products to accelerate the mastery of biology and advance human health. Our integrated research solutions include instruments, consumables and software for single cell and spatial biology, which help academic and translational researchers and biopharmaceutical companies understand biological systems at a resolution and scale that matches the complexity of biology. Our products are behind breakthroughs in oncology, immunology, neuroscience and more, fueling powerful discoveries that are transforming the world’s understanding of health and disease. To learn more, visit 10xgenomics.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Bluesky or YouTube.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 as contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections. All statements included in this press release, other than statements of historical facts, may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “outlook,” “anticipate,” “could,” “intend,” “target,” “project,” “contemplate,” “believe,” “see,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “would,” “likely,” “seek” or “continue” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding 10x Genomics, Inc.’s products, services, business strategy, collaborations and opportunities and 10x Genomics, Inc.’s financial performance and results of operations, including expectations regarding revenue and guidance. These statements are based on management’s current expectations, forecasts, beliefs, estimates, assumptions and information currently available to management. Actual outcomes and results could differ materially from these statements due to a number of factors and such statements should not be relied upon as representing 10x Genomics, Inc.’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. 10x Genomics, Inc. disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements provided to reflect any change in 10x Genomics’ expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except as required by law. The material risks and uncertainties that could affect 10x Genomics, Inc.’s financial and operating results and cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release include those discussed under the captions “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the company’s most recently-filed 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 filed on February 12, 2026 and the company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and elsewhere in the documents 10x Genomics, Inc. files with the SEC from time to time.

Disclosure Information

10x Genomics uses filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, its website (www.10xgenomics.com), press releases, public conference calls, public webcasts and its social media accounts as means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.

Contacts

Investors: investors@10xgenomics.com

Media: media@10xgenomics.com

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

Three Months Ended
March 31,

2026

2025

Products and services revenue

$      149,896

$      137,823

License and royalty revenue

947

17,060

Revenue (1)

150,843

154,883

Cost of products and services revenue (2)

44,665

49,438

Gross profit

106,178

105,445

Operating expenses:

Research and development (2)

56,847

64,245

Selling, general and administrative (2)

66,377

89,728

Gain on settlement

(9,200)

Total operating expenses

123,224

144,773

Loss from operations

(17,046)

(39,328)

Other income (expense):

Interest income

5,014

3,686

Other income (expense), net

(815)

2,136

Total other income

4,199

5,822

Loss before provision for income taxes

(12,847)

(33,506)

Provision for income taxes

623

852

Net loss

$      (13,470)

$      (34,358)

Net loss per share, basic and diluted

$         (0.10)

$         (0.28)

Weighted-average shares used to compute net loss per share, basic and diluted

128,291,153

122,606,091

__________________________

(1)

The following table represents total revenue by source for the periods indicated (in thousands). Spatial includes the Company’s Visium and Xenium products:

Three Months Ended
March 31,

2026

2025

Instruments

Single Cell

$         5,223

$         5,913

Spatial

6,039

8,902

Total instruments revenue

11,262

14,815

Consumables

Single Cell

88,894

84,109

Spatial

40,907

31,247

Total consumables revenue

129,801

115,356

Services

8,833

7,652

Products and services revenue

149,896

137,823

License and royalty revenue

947

17,060

Total revenue

$      150,843

$      154,883

(1)

The following table presents revenue by geography based on the location of the customer for the periods indicated (in thousands):

Three Months Ended
March 31,

2026

2025

Americas

United States*

$       76,693

$       86,818

Americas (excluding United States)

3,406

3,752

Total Americas

80,099

90,570

Europe, Middle East and Africa

36,852

31,895

Asia-Pacific

China

15,837

16,883

Asia-Pacific (excluding China)

18,055

15,535

Total Asia-Pacific

33,892

32,418

Total revenue

$      150,843

$      154,883

*

Includes license and royalty revenue.

(2)

Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows:

Three Months Ended
March 31,

(in thousands)

2026

2025

Cost of revenue

$         1,918

$         2,481

Research and development

10,695

14,106

Selling, general and administrative

10,029

14,489

Total stock-based compensation expense

$       22,642

$       31,076

 

10x Genomics, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

March 31,
2026

December 31,
2025

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$      490,285

$      473,966

Marketable securities

49,563

49,443

Accounts receivable, net

39,031

47,013

Other receivables

17,106

35,480

Inventory

53,487

56,341

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

20,261

22,208

Total current assets

669,733

684,451

Property and equipment, net

220,591

226,711

Operating lease right-of-use assets

58,390

60,450

Goodwill

4,511

4,511

Intangible assets, net

59,910

62,329

Other noncurrent assets

2,624

2,913

Total assets

$    1,015,759

$    1,041,365

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$       17,425

$       12,733

Accrued compensation and related benefits

21,506

42,500

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

33,680

39,971

Deferred revenue

24,342

23,902

Operating lease liabilities

11,330

10,985

Contingent consideration, current

5,315

23,363

Total current liabilities

113,598

153,454

Contingent consideration, noncurrent

1,222

1,237

Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent

70,059

73,376

Deferred revenue, noncurrent

10,138

10,501

Other noncurrent liabilities

6,418

6,471

Total liabilities

201,435

245,039

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock

Common stock

2

2

Additional paid-in capital

2,338,269

2,306,690

Accumulated deficit

(1,524,061)

(1,510,591)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

114

225

Total stockholders’ equity

814,324

796,326

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$    1,015,759

$    1,041,365

 

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OUTFRONT Media Announces Quarterly Dividend

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NEW YORK, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OUTFRONT Media Inc. (NYSE: OUT) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock of $0.30 per share payable on June 30, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 5, 2026.

About OUTFRONT Media Inc.
OUTFRONT is one of the largest and most trusted out-of-home media companies in the U.S., helping brands connect with audiences in the moments and environments that matter most. As OUTFRONT evolves, it’s defining a new era of in-real-life (IRL) marketing, turning public spaces into platforms for creativity, connection, and cultural relevance. With a nationwide footprint across billboards, digital displays, transit systems, and other out-of-home formats, OUTFRONT turns creative into powerful real-world experiences. Its in-house agency, OUTFRONT STUDIOS, and award-winning innovation team, XLabs, deliver standout storytelling, supported by advanced technology and data tools that can drive measurable impact.

Contacts:

Investors

Media

Stephan Bisson

Courtney Richards

Investor Relations

Events & Communications

(212) 297-6573

(646) 876-9404

stephan.bisson@outfront.com 

courtney.richards@outfront.com 

 

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Revenues of $429.6 million

Operating income of $55.9 million

 Net income attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. of $19.1 million

Adjusted OIBDA of $100.4 million

AFFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. of $61.0 million

Quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, payable June 30, 2026

NEW YORK, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OUTFRONT Media Inc. (NYSE: OUT) today reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

“Our first quarter results demonstrate our continued strong performance, with revenue, OIBDA, and AFFO all exceeding our guidance,” said Nick Brien, Chief Executive Officer of OUTFRONT Media. “Importantly, this exceptional performance was driven by strong results across our entire business, with billboard and transit both contributing to this success.”

Three Months Ended
March 31,

$ in Millions, except per share amounts

2026

2025

Revenues

$429.6

$390.7

Operating income

55.9

13.9

Adjusted OIBDA

100.4

64.2

Net income (loss) before allocation to redeemable and non-redeemable
 noncontrolling interests

19.3

(20.7)

Net income (loss)1

19.1

(20.6)

Net income (loss) per share1,2,3

$0.11

($0.14)

Funds From Operations (FFO)1

63.5

26.5

Adjusted FFO (AFFO)1

61.0

27.1

Shares outstanding3

177.1

166.4

Notes: See exhibits for reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures; 1) References to “Net income (loss)”, “FFO” and “AFFO” mean “Net income (loss) attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc.”, “FFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc.” and “AFFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc.,” respectively; 2) References to “per share” mean per common share for diluted earnings per weighted average share; 3) Diluted weighted average shares outstanding. 

First Quarter 2026 Results

Consolidated Results
Reported revenues of $429.6 million increased $38.9 million, or 10.0%, for the first quarter of 2026 as compared to the same prior-year period.

Total operating expenses of $227.5 million increased $6.2 million, or 2.8%, compared to the same prior-year period, due primarily to higher variable billboard property lease expenses, higher transit franchise costs, including higher guaranteed minimum annual payments to the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (the “MTA”) due to inflation, higher production expenses, and higher maintenance and utilities costs, partially offset by the impact of lost billboards in the period.

Selling, General and Administrative expenses (“SG&A”) of $107.3 million decreased $7.4 million, or 6.5%, compared to the same prior-year period, due primarily to lower compensation-related expenses, including severance and salaries, and lower credit card usage by customers, partially offset by higher professional fees, including software and technology expenses, a higher allowance for bad debt and higher client entertainment expenses.

Adjusted OIBDA of $100.4 million increased $36.2 million, or 56.4%, compared to the same prior-year period.

Segment Results

Billboard
Reported billboard segment revenues of $332.9 million increased $22.2 million, or 7.1%, compared to the same prior-year period, due primarily to higher proceeds from condemnations and an increase in average revenue per display (yield), including the impact of programmatic platforms on digital billboard revenues, partially offset by lost billboards in the period.

Operating expenses increased $3.5 million, or 2.4%, due primarily to higher variable billboard property lease costs, higher maintenance and utilities, higher site-related costs, and higher compensation-related expenses, partially offset by the impact of lost billboards in the period.

SG&A expenses increased $1.3 million, or 1.9%, due primarily to higher professional fees, including software and technology expenses, and a higher allowance for bad debt, partially offset by lower credit card usage by customers and lower compensation-related expenses.

Adjusted OIBDA of $116.4 million increased $17.4 million, or 17.6%, compared to the same prior-year period.

Transit
Reported transit segment revenues of $95.0 million increased $17.3 million, or 22.3%, compared to the same prior-year period, due primarily to an increase in average revenue per display (yield), partially offset by the impact of new and lost transit franchise contracts.

Operating expenses increased $3.0 million, or 4.0%, due primarily to higher guaranteed minimum annual payments to the MTA due to inflation, higher display production costs, and higher posting and rotation costs.

SG&A expenses increased $1.5 million, or 8.7%, due primarily to higher compensation-related expenses, including severance and commissions, higher professional fees, including higher software and technology expenses, partially offset by lower credit card usage by customers.

Adjusted OIBDA loss decreased $12.8 million, or 90.1%, compared to the same prior-year period.

Other
Reported revenues decreased $0.6 million, or 26.1%, operating expenses decreased $0.3 million, or 16.7%, and Adjusted OIBDA decreased $0.3 million, or 60.0%, compared to the same prior-year period, due primarily to a decrease in third-party digital equipment sales.

Corporate
Corporate expenses, excluding stock-based compensation, decreased $6.3 million, or 29.9%, compared to the same prior-year period to $14.8 million, due primarily to lower compensation-related expenses, including severance, and lower professional fees, including fees related to a management consulting project.

Interest Expense
Net interest expense in the first quarter of 2026 was $36.0 million, including amortization of deferred financing costs of $1.4 million, as compared to $36.0 million, including amortization of deferred financing costs of $1.5 million, in the same prior-year period. The weighted average cost of debt was 5.3% as of March 31, 2026 and 5.4% as of March 31, 2025.

Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes decreased $0.1 million, or 20.0%, in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same prior-year period. Cash paid for income taxes in the three months ended March 31, 2026 was $0.4 million.

Net Income Attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc.
Net income attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. was $19.1 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to a Net loss attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. of $20.6 million in the same prior-year period. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding were 177.1 million for the first quarter of 2026 compared to 166.4 million for the same prior-year period. Net income per common share for diluted earnings per weighted average share was $0.11 in the first quarter of 2026 compared to a Net loss per common share for diluted earnings per weighted average share of $0.14 in the same prior-year period.

FFO
FFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. was $63.5 million in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of $37.0 million, or 139.6%, from the same prior-year period, driven primarily by higher Adjusted OIBDA.

AFFO
Starting at the end of 2025, we modified our calculation of AFFO to include amortization of direct lease acquisition costs instead of cash paid for direct lease acquisition costs, as management believes that this calculation of AFFO is a more appropriate measure of performance period-over-period and consistent with how we calculate FFO. Accordingly, relevant prior periods have been recast to conform to this presentation.

AFFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. was $61.0 million in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of $33.9 million, or 125.1%, from the same prior-year period, due primarily to higher Adjusted OIBDA and a higher non-cash effect of straight-line rent, partially offset by lower equity earnings.

Cash Flow & Capital Expenditures
Net cash flow provided by operating activities of $75.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, increased $41.7 million, or 124.1%, compared to $33.6 million in the same prior-year period, due primarily to higher net income, as adjusted for non-cash items, the timing of accounts receivables and a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses, partially offset by a decrease in deferred revenues. Total capital expenditures increased $6.9 million, or 40.1%, to $24.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same prior-year period, due primarily to increased growth in digital displays, increased maintenance spending for billboard display upgrades and increased spending for safety-related projects.

Dividends
In the three months ended March 31, 2026, we paid cash dividends of $53.4 million on our common stock and vested restricted share units granted to employees. We announced on May 7, 2026, that our board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend on our common stock of $0.30 per share payable on June 30, 2026, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 5, 2026.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity
As of March 31, 2026, our liquidity position included unrestricted cash of $67.2 million and $494.9 million of availability under our $500.0 million revolving credit facility, net of $5.1 million of issued letters of credit against the letter of credit facility sublimit under the revolving credit facility, and $150.0 million of additional availability under our accounts receivable securitization facility. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, no shares of our common stock were sold under our at-the-market equity offering program, of which $232.5 million remains available. Total indebtedness as of March 31, 2026 was $2.6 billion, excluding $14.8 million of deferred financing costs, and includes a $500.0 million term loan, $450.0 million of senior secured notes and $1.7 billion of senior unsecured notes.

Conference Call
We will host a conference call to discuss the results on May 7, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The conference call numbers are 833-461-5787 (U.S. callers) and 585-542-9983 (International callers) and the passcode for both is 404991578.  Live and replay versions of the conference call will be webcast in the Investor Relations section of our website, www.outfront.com.

Supplemental Materials
In addition to this press release, we have provided a supplemental investor presentation which can be viewed on our website, www.outfront.com.

About OUTFRONT Media Inc.
OUTFRONT is one of the largest and most trusted out-of-home media companies in the U.S., helping brands connect with audiences in the moments and environments that matter most. As OUTFRONT evolves, it’s defining a new era of in-real-life (IRL) marketing, turning public spaces into platforms for creativity, connection, and cultural relevance. With a nationwide footprint across billboards, digital displays, transit systems, and other out-of-home formats, OUTFRONT turns creative into powerful real-world experiences. Its in-house agency, OUTFRONT STUDIOS, and award-winning innovation team, XLabs, deliver standout storytelling, supported by advanced technology and data tools that can drive measurable impact.

Contacts:

Investors

Media

Stephan Bisson

Courtney Richards

Investor Relations

Events & Communications

(212) 297-6573

(646) 876-9404

stephan.bisson@outfront.com

courtney.richards@outfront.com

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to the results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) provided throughout this document, this document and the accompanying tables include non-GAAP financial measures as described below. We calculate and define “Adjusted OIBDA” as operating income (loss) before depreciation, amortization, net (gain) loss on dispositions and stock-based compensation. We calculate Adjusted OIBDA margin by dividing Adjusted OIBDA by total revenues. Adjusted OIBDA and Adjusted OIBDA margin are among the primary measures we use for managing our business, evaluating our operating performance and planning and forecasting future periods, as each is an important indicator of our operational strength and business performance. Our management believes users of our financial data are best served if the information that is made available to them allows them to align their analysis and evaluation of our operating results along the same lines that our management uses in managing, planning and executing our business strategy. Our management also believes that the presentations of Adjusted OIBDA and Adjusted OIBDA margin, as supplemental measures, are useful in evaluating our business because eliminating certain non-comparable items highlight operational trends in our business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on GAAP financial measures.  It is management’s opinion that these supplemental measures provide users of our financial data with an important perspective on our operating performance and also make it easier for users of our financial data to compare our results with other companies that have different financing and capital structures or tax rates. When used herein, references to “FFO” and “AFFO” mean “FFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc.” and “AFFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc.,” respectively. We calculate FFO in accordance with the definition established by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”). FFO reflects net income (loss) attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc. adjusted to exclude gains and losses from the sale of real estate assets, depreciation and amortization of real estate assets, amortization of direct lease acquisition costs and the same adjustments for our equity-based investments and redeemable and non-redeemable noncontrolling interests, as well as the related income tax effect of adjustments, as applicable. We calculate AFFO as FFO adjusted to include amortization of direct lease acquisition costs as such costs are generally amortized over a period ranging from four weeks to one year and therefore are incurred on a regular basis. AFFO also includes cash paid for maintenance capital expenditures since these are routine uses of cash that are necessary for our operations. In addition, AFFO excludes certain non-cash items, including non-real estate depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, accretion expense, the non-cash effect of straight-line rent, amortization of deferred financing costs and the same adjustments for our redeemable and non-redeemable noncontrolling interests, along with the non-cash portion of income taxes, and the related income tax effect of adjustments, as applicable. We use FFO and AFFO measures for managing our business and for planning and forecasting future periods, and each is an important indicator of our operational strength and business performance, especially compared to other real estate investment trusts (“REITs”). Our management believes users of our financial data are best served if the information that is made available to them allows them to align their analysis and evaluation of our operating results along the same lines that our management uses in managing, planning and executing our business strategy. Our management also believes that the presentations of FFO and AFFO, as supplemental measures, are useful in evaluating our business because adjusting results to reflect items that have more bearing on the operating performance of REITs highlight trends in our business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on GAAP financial measures. It is management’s opinion that these supplemental measures provide users of our financial data with an important perspective on our operating performance and also make it easier to compare our results to other companies in our industry, as well as to REITs. Since Adjusted OIBDA, Adjusted OIBDA margin, FFO and AFFO are not measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, they should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, operating income (loss) and net income (loss) attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc., the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, as indicators of operating performance. These measures, as we calculate them, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. In addition, these measures do not necessarily represent funds available for discretionary use and are not necessarily a measure of our ability to fund our cash needs.

Please see Exhibits 4-5 of this release for a reconciliation of the above non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
We have made statements in this document that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “could,” “would,” “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “likely,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “forecast” or “anticipates” or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases that are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and that do not relate solely to historical matters. You can also identify forward-looking statements by discussions of strategy, plans or intentions related to our capital resources, portfolio performance and results of operations. Forward-looking statements involve numerous risks and uncertainties and you should not rely on them as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements depend on assumptions, data or methods that may be incorrect or imprecise and may not be able to be realized. We do not guarantee that the transactions and events described will happen as described (or that they will happen at all). The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those set forth or contemplated in the forward-looking statements: declines in advertising and general economic conditions; competition; government regulation; our ability to operate our digital display platform; losses and costs resulting from recalls and product liability, warranty and intellectual property claims; our ability to obtain and renew key municipal contracts on favorable terms; taxes, fees and registration requirements; decreased government compensation for the removal of lawful billboards; content-based restrictions on outdoor advertising; seasonal variations; acquisitions and other strategic transactions that we may pursue could have a negative effect on our results of operations; dependence on our management team and other key employees; experiencing a cybersecurity incident; changes in regulations and consumer concerns regarding privacy, information security and data, or any failure or perceived failure to comply with these regulations or our internal policies; asset impairment charges for our long-lived assets and goodwill; environmental, health and safety laws and regulations; expectations relating to environmental, social and governance considerations; our substantial indebtedness; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness; incurrence of additional debt; interest rate risk exposure from our variable-rate indebtedness; our ability to generate cash to service our indebtedness; cash available for distributions; hedging transactions; the ability of our board of directors to cause us to issue additional shares of stock without common stockholder approval; certain provisions of Maryland law may limit the ability of a third party to acquire control of us; our rights and the rights of our stockholders to take action against our directors and officers are limited; our failure to remain qualified to be taxed as a REIT; REIT distribution requirements; availability of external sources of capital; we may face other tax liabilities even if we remain qualified to be taxed as a REIT; complying with REIT requirements may cause us to liquidate investments or forgo otherwise attractive investments or business opportunities; our ability to contribute certain contracts to a taxable REIT subsidiary (“TRS”); our planned use of TRSs may cause us to fail to remain qualified to be taxed as a REIT; REIT ownership limits; complying with REIT requirements may limit our ability to hedge effectively; the ability of our board of directors to revoke our REIT election at any time without stockholder approval; the Internal Revenue Service may deem the gains from sales of our outdoor advertising assets to be subject to a 100% prohibited transaction tax; establishing operating partnerships as part of our REIT structure; and other factors described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including but not limited to the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on February 26, 2026. All forward-looking statements in this document apply as of the date of this document or as of the date they were made and, except as required by applicable law, we disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, of new information, data or methods, future events or other changes.

EXHIBITS

Exhibit 1:  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited) See Notes on Page 14

Three Months Ended

March 31,

(in millions, except per share amounts)

2026

2025

Revenues

$         429.6

$         390.7

Expenses:

Operating

227.5

221.3

Selling, general and administrative

107.3

114.7

Net loss on dispositions

1.0

0.1

Depreciation

20.7

23.6

Amortization

17.2

17.1

Total expenses

373.7

376.8

Operating income

55.9

13.9

Interest expense, net

(36.0)

(36.0)

Income (loss) before provision for income taxes and equity in earnings of investee
 companies

19.9

(22.1)

Provision for income taxes

(0.4)

(0.5)

Equity in earnings of investee companies, net of tax

(0.2)

1.9

Net income (loss) before allocation to redeemable and non-redeemable noncontrolling
 interests

19.3

(20.7)

Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable and non-redeemable noncontrolling interests

0.2

(0.1)

Net income (loss) attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc.

$           19.1

$         (20.6)

Net income (loss) per common share:

Basic

$           0.11

$         (0.14)

Diluted

$           0.11

$         (0.14)

Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic

175.5

166.4

Diluted

177.1

166.4

 

Exhibit 2:  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(Unaudited) See Notes on Page 14

As of

(in millions)

March 31,
2026

December 31,
2025

Assets:

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$           67.2

$           99.9

Receivables, less allowance ($25.0 in 2026 and $23.2 in 2025)

294.3

365.7

Prepaid lease and franchise costs

2.6

5.1

Prepaid MTA equipment deployment costs

0.2

Other prepaid expenses

25.6

21.9

Other current assets

11.6

11.1

Total current assets

401.5

503.7

Property and equipment, net

644.3

643.8

Goodwill

2,006.4

2,006.4

Intangible assets

603.6

612.0

Operating lease assets

1,553.8

1,521.5

Other assets

28.5

24.2

Total assets

$        5,238.1

$        5,311.6

Liabilities:

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$           33.3

$           50.2

Accrued compensation

42.4

72.3

Accrued interest

23.4

35.1

Accrued lease and franchise costs

62.7

72.2

Other accrued expenses

63.2

55.5

Deferred revenues

60.1

57.7

Short-term operating lease liabilities

179.5

172.9

Other current liabilities

27.6

29.4

Total current liabilities

492.2

545.3

Long-term debt, net

2,584.5

2,583.4

Asset retirement obligation

34.1

34.0

Operating lease liabilities

1,398.9

1,374.7

Other liabilities

39.2

40.3

Total liabilities

4,548.9

4,577.7

Commitments and contingencies

Redeemable noncontrolling interests

25.8

22.0

Stockholders’ equity:

Common stock (2026 – 450.0 shares authorized, and 176.1 shares issued and
 outstanding; 2025 – 450.0 shares authorized, and 175.2 issued and outstanding)

1.8

1.8

Additional paid-in capital

2,604.6

2,619.3

Distribution in excess of earnings

(1,944.6)

(1,910.8)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

0.1

0.1

Total stockholders’ equity

661.9

710.4

Noncontrolling interests

1.5

1.5

Total liabilities and equity

$        5,238.1

$        5,311.6

 

Exhibit 3:  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited) See Notes on Page 14

Three Months Ended

March 31,

(in millions)

2026

2025

Operating activities:

Net income (loss) attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc.

$          19.1

$         (20.6)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flow provided by operating activities:

Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable and non-redeemable noncontrolling interests

0.2

(0.1)

Depreciation and amortization

37.9

40.7

Stock-based compensation

5.6

9.5

Provision for doubtful accounts

2.2

1.5

Accretion expense

0.7

0.7

Net loss on dispositions

1.0

0.1

Equity in earnings of investee companies, net of tax

0.2

(1.9)

Distributions from investee companies

0.3

0.3

Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount and premium

1.4

1.5

Change in assets and liabilities, net of investing and financing activities:

Decrease in receivables

69.2

45.3

Increase in prepaid MTA equipment deployment costs

(0.2)

(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets

(3.5)

0.8

Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses

(57.1)

(67.8)

Increase in operating lease assets and liabilities

0.5

2.1

Increase in deferred revenues

2.4

16.7

Increase (decrease) in income taxes

0.5

Other, net

(4.6)

4.3

Net cash flow provided by operating activities

75.3

33.6

Investing activities:

Capital expenditures

(24.1)

(17.2)

Acquisitions

(8.1)

(5.7)

MTA franchise rights

(1.8)

(4.0)

Net proceeds from dispositions

0.7

Investment in investee companies

(4.0)

Return of investments in investee companies

1.5

Net cash flow used for investing activities

(38.0)

(24.7)

Financing activities:

Proceeds from borrowings under short-term debt facilities

50.0

Repayments of borrowings under short-term debt facilities

(10.0)

Taxes withheld for stock-based compensation

(16.6)

(12.3)

Dividends

(53.4)

(53.0)

Net cash flow used for financing activities

(70.0)

(25.3)

 

Exhibit 3:  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
(Unaudited) See Notes on Page 14

Three Months Ended

March 31,

(in millions)

2026

2025

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(32.7)

(16.4)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

99.9

46.9

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$          67.2

$          30.5

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Cash paid for income taxes

$           0.4

$            —

Cash paid for interest

47.1

46.2

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

Accrued purchases of property and equipment

3.3

13.4

Accrued MTA franchise rights

1.9

1.6

Taxes withheld for stock-based compensation

2.8

2.6

 

Exhibit 4:  SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Unaudited) See Notes on Page 14

Three Months Ended March 31, 2026

(in millions, except percentages)

Billboard

Transit

Other

Corporate

Consolidated

Revenues

$        332.9

$        95.0

$          1.7

$             —

$       429.6

Operating income (loss)

$         82.5

$         (6.4)

$          0.2

$          (20.4)

$         55.9

Net loss on dispositions

0.9

0.1

1.0

Depreciation

18.1

2.6

20.7

Amortization

14.9

2.3

17.2

Stock-based compensation

5.6

5.6

Adjusted OIBDA

$        116.4

$         (1.4)

$          0.2

$          (14.8)

$       100.4

Adjusted OIBDA margin

35.0 %

(1.5) %

11.8 %

*

23.4 %

Three Months Ended March 31, 2025

(in millions, except percentages)

Billboard

Transit

Other

Corporate

Consolidated

Revenues

$        310.7

$        77.7

$          2.3

$             —

$       390.7

Operating income (loss)

$         61.0

$       (17.0)

$          0.5

$          (30.6)

$         13.9

Net (gain) loss on dispositions

0.7

(0.6)

0.1

Depreciation

21.6

2.0

23.6

Amortization

15.7

1.4

17.1

Stock-based compensation

9.5

9.5

Adjusted OIBDA

$         99.0

$       (14.2)

$          0.5

$          (21.1)

$         64.2

Adjusted OIBDA margin

31.9 %

(18.3) %

21.7 %

*

16.4 %

 

Exhibit 5:  SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES  
(Unaudited) See Notes on Page 14

Three Months Ended

March 31,

(in millions)

2026

2025

Net income (loss) attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc.

$           19.1

$         (20.6)

Depreciation of billboard advertising structures

16.2

18.8

Amortization of real estate-related intangible assets

14.3

15.1

Amortization of direct lease acquisition costs

13.0

13.2

Net loss on disposition of real estate assets

1.0

0.1

Adjustment related to redeemable and non-redeemable noncontrolling interests

(0.1)

(0.1)

FFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc.

$           63.5

$           26.5

Non-cash portion of income taxes

0.5

Cash paid for direct lease acquisition costs

(13.0)

(13.2)

Maintenance capital expenditures

(7.0)

(6.3)

Other depreciation

4.5

4.8

Other amortization

2.9

2.0

Stock-based compensation

5.6

9.5

Non-cash effect of straight-line rent

2.4

1.1

Accretion expense

0.7

0.7

Amortization of deferred financing costs

1.4

1.5

AFFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc.(a)

$           61.0

$           27.1

 

Exhibit 6:  SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES  
(Unaudited) See Notes on Page 14

Three Months Ended

March 31,

(in millions)

2026

2025

Adjusted OIBDA

$         100.4

$           64.2

Interest expense, net, less amortization of deferred financing costs

(34.6)

(34.5)

Cash paid for income taxes

(0.4)

Maintenance capital expenditures

(7.0)

(6.3)

Equity in earnings of investee companies, net of tax

(0.2)

1.9

Non-cash effect of straight-line rent

2.4

1.1

Accretion expense

0.7

0.7

Adjustment related to redeemable and non-redeemable noncontrolling interests

(0.3)

AFFO attributable to OUTFRONT Media Inc.(a)

$           61.0

$           27.1

 

Exhibit 7:  OPERATING EXPENSES

(Unaudited) See Notes on Page 14

Three Months Ended

March 31,

%

(in millions, except percentages)

2026

2025

Change

Operating expenses:

Billboard property lease

$         111.3

$         109.2

1.9 %

Transit franchise

59.7

58.0

2.9

Posting, maintenance and other

56.5

54.1

4.4

Total operating expenses

$         227.5

$         221.3

2.8

 

Exhibit 8:  EXPENSES BY SEGMENT

(Unaudited) See Notes on Page 14

Three Months Ended

March 31,

%

(in millions, except percentages)

2026

2025

Change

Billboard:

Billboard property lease

$         111.3

$         109.2

1.9 %

Billboard posting, maintenance and other

37.1

35.7

3.9

Billboard operating expenses

$         148.4

$         144.9

2.4

Billboard SG&A expenses

$           68.1

$           66.8

1.9

Transit:

Transit franchise

$           59.7

$           58.0

2.9

Transit posting, maintenance and other

17.9

16.6

7.8

Transit operating expenses

$           77.6

$           74.6

4.0

Transit SG&A expenses

$           18.8

$           17.3

8.7

NOTES TO EXHIBITS

PRIOR PERIOD PRESENTATION CONFORMS TO CURRENT REPORTING CLASSIFICATIONS.

(a)

Starting at the end of 2025, we modified our calculation of AFFO to include amortization of direct lease acquisition costs instead of the cash paid for direct lease acquisition costs, as management believes that this calculation of AFFO is a more appropriate measure of performance period-over-period and consistent with how we calculate FFO. Accordingly, relevant prior periods have been recast to conform to this presentation.

*     Calculation not meaningful.

 

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