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ZTO Reports First Quarter 2025 Unaudited Financial Results
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Parcels Volume Increased 19.1% to 8.5 Billion
Adjusted Net Income Grew 1.6% to RMB2.3 Billion
Annual Volume Guidance Reiterated to Grow 20%-24%
SHANGHAI, May 20, 2025 /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 first quarter ended March 31, 2025[1]. The Company grew parcel volume by 19.1% year over year while maintaining high quality of service and customer satisfaction. Adjusted net income[2] increased 1.6% to reach RMB2.3 billion. Net cash generated from operating activities was RMB2.4 billion.
First Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights
Revenues were RMB10,891.5 million (US$1,500.9 million), an increase of 9.4% from RMB9,960.0 million in the same period of 2024.Gross profit was RMB2,689.2 million (US$370.6 million), a decrease of 10.4% from RMB3,002.1 million in the same period of 2024.Net income was RMB2,039.2 million (US$281.0 million), an increase of 40.9% from RMB1,447.7 million in the same period of 2024.Adjusted EBITDA[3] was RMB3,686.7 million (US$508.0 million), an increase of 0.7% from RMB3,660.4 million in the same period of 2024.Adjusted net income was RMB2,259.3 million (US$311.3 million), an increase of 1.6% from RMB2,224.0 million in the same period of 2024.Basic and diluted net earnings per American depositary share (“ADS”[4]) were RMB2.50 (US$0.34) and RMB2.44 (US$0.34), an increase of 41.2% and 39.4% from RMB1.77 and RMB1.75 in the same period of 2024, respectively.Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per American depositary share attributable to ordinary shareholders[5] were RMB2.77 (US$0.38) and RMB2.71 (US$0.37), an increase of 1.1% and 1.1% from RMB2.74 and RMB2.68 in the same period of 2024, respectively.Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB2,363.0 million (US$325.6 million), compared with RMB2,031.0 million in the same period of 2024.
Operational Highlights for First Quarter 2025
Parcel volume was 8,539 million, an increase of 19.1% from 7,171 million in the same period of 2024.Number of pickup/delivery outlets was over 31,000 as of March 31, 2025.Number of direct network partners was approximately 6,000 as of March 31, 2025.Number of self-owned line-haul vehicles was over 10,000 as of March 31, 2025, out of which, over 9,400 were high capacity 15 to 17-meter-long models compared to over 9,100 as of March 31, 2024.Number of line-haul routes between sorting hubs was over 3,900 as of March 31, 2025.Number of sorting hubs was 95 as of March 31, 2025, among which 91 were operated by the Company and 4 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 investments 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 investments 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, “During the first quarter, ZTO maintained leading service quality and achieved 8.5 billion of parcel volume and 2.3 billion of adjusted net income. Retail volume increased by 46% year over year for the quarter as we penetrated deeper into reverse logistics, and we continued to work closely with various e-commerce platform and enterprise customers to develop differentiated products and services which include time-definite delivery and customized KA consumer services.”
Mr. Lai added, “We believe competition in China’s express delivery industry has reached the “white-hot” stage, and it is further exacerbated by a greater portion of volume being either low value or loss-making for the logistic service providers. Our approach to network policies has been on maintaining consistency and cultivating long-term stability. At times of fierce competition, we are learning to better leverage our existing competitive advantage and at the same time, stay focused on initiatives that can bring about long-term prospects of profitable growth.”
Ms. Huiping Yan, Chief Financial Officer of ZTO, commented, “ZTO’s core express ASP decreased by 11 cents largely driven by 16 cents in higher volume incentives and 6 cents lower weight average per parcel partially offset by 12 cents increase in KA unit price. Combined unit sorting and transportation costs decreased 9 cents thanks to cost productivity gain initiatives. SG&A as a percentage of revenue was 4.7%. Cash flow from operating activities was 2.4 billion, and capital spending was 2 billion.”
Ms. Yan added, “Volume, backed by high quality of services, remains our top priority. Healthier profitability by the ZTO brand and its network partners relative to our peers are built upon decades of interdependent and cooperative relationship founded on our “shared success” philosophy. Achieving a reasonable level of corporate earnings, and at the same time, laying the groundwork and support our franchise partners to maintain confidence in long-term prospects, to reengineer last mile delivery processes and hereby reduce costs, and to increase their couriers’ share into retail profit, our concerted effort will forge new competitive advantage to expand ZTO’s volume leadership.”
First Quarter 2025 Unaudited Financial Results
Three Months Ended March 31,
2024
2025
RMB
%
RMB
US$
%
(in thousands, except percentages)
Express delivery services
9,240,172
92.8
10,122,290
1,394,889
92.9
Freight forwarding services
202,747
2.0
179,219
24,697
1.7
Sale of accessories
485,062
4.9
560,297
77,211
5.1
Others
32,025
0.3
29,659
4,087
0.3
Total revenues
9,960,006
100.0
10,891,465
1,500,884
100.0
Total Revenues were RMB10,891.5 million (US$1,500.9 million), an increase of 9.4% from RMB9,960.0 million in the same period of 2024. Revenue from the core express delivery business increased by 9.8% compared to the same period of 2024, as a net result of a 19.1% growth in parcel volume and a 7.8% decrease in parcel unit price. KA revenue, generated by direct sales organizations, increased by 129.3% driven by increase in e-commerce return parcels. Revenue from freight forwarding services decreased by 11.6% compared to the same period of 2024 mainly due to declining cross-border e-commerce pricing. Revenue from sales of accessories, largely consisted of sales of thermal paper used for digital waybills’ printing, increased by 15.5%. Other revenues were derived mainly from financing services.
Three Months Ended March 31,
2024
2025
% of
% of
RMB
revenues
RMB
US$
revenues
(in thousands, except percentages)
Line-haul transportation cost
3,371,493
33.9
3,483,065
479,979
32.0
Sorting hub operating cost
2,168,201
21.8
2,314,595
318,960
21.3
Freight forwarding cost
188,382
1.9
172,792
23,811
1.6
Cost of accessories sold
133,047
1.3
133,259
18,364
1.2
Other costs
1,096,798
11.0
2,098,534
289,186
19.2
Total cost of revenues
6,957,921
69.9
8,202,245
1,130,300
75.3
Total cost of revenues was RMB8,202.2 million (US$1,130.3 million), an increase of 17.9% from RMB6,957.9 million in the same period last year.
Line haul transportation cost was RMB3,483.1 million (US$480.0 million), an increase of 3.3% from RMB3,371.5 million in the same period last year. The unit transportation cost decreased 12.8% or 6 cents mainly attributable to better economies of scale, improved load rate and more effective route planning.
Sorting hub operating cost was RMB2,314.6 million (US$319.0 million), an increase of 6.8% from RMB2,168.2 million in the same period of last year. The increase primarily consisted of (i) RMB109.9 million (US$15.2 million) increase in labor-associated costs partially offset by automation-driven efficiency and (ii) RMB69.2 million (US$9.5 million) increase in depreciation and amortization costs associated with equipment and facilities. Sorting hub operating cost per unit decreased 10.0% or 3 cents as automation and standardization in operating procedures plus effective performance evaluation continued to dig deep for productivity gain. As of March 31, 2025, there were 631 sets of automated sorting equipment in service, compared to 461 sets as of March 31, 2024.
Cost of accessories sold was RMB133.3 million (US$18.4 million), increased by 0.2% compared with RMB133.0 million in the same period last year.
Other costs of RMB2,098.5 million (US$289.2 million), increased 91.3% from RMB1,096.8 million in the same period last year, which included an increase of RMB957.4 million (US$131.9 million) for serving higher-valued enterprise customers.
Gross Profit was RMB2,689.2 million (US$370.6 million), decreased by 10.4% from RMB3,002.1 million in the same period last year. Gross margin rate was 24.7% compared to 30.1% in the same period last year.
Total Operating Expenses were RMB283.8 million (US$39.1 million), compared to RMB735.4 million in the same period last year.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were RMB737.5 million (US$101.6 million), decreased by 17.7% from RMB896.6 million in the same period last year. The decrease consisted of a RMB109.1 million (US$15.0 million) decrease in compensation and benefit expenses. Excluding a RMB37.3 million one-time charge in the same period last year for loss on collection with a supplier, the decrease was 14.2% year over year.
Other operating income, net was RMB453.7 million (US$62.5 million), compared to RMB161.3 million in the same period last year. Other operating income mainly consisted of (i) RMB407.6 million (US$56.2 million) of government subsidies and tax rebates, and (ii) RMB35.9 million (US$4.9 million) of rental and other income.
Income from operations was RMB2,405.4 million (US$331.5 million), an increase of 6.1% from RMB2,266.7 million for the same period last year. The operating margin rate was 22.1% compared to 22.8% in the same period last year.
Interest income was RMB198.4 million (US$27.3 million), compared with RMB245.0 million in the same period last year.
Interest expenses was RMB68.9 million (US$9.5 million), compared with RMB83.9 million in the same period last year.
Gain from fair value changes of financial instruments was RMB36.6 million (US$5.0 million), compared with a gain of RMB42.7 million in the same period last year. Such gain or loss from fair value changes of the financial instruments is quoted by commercial banks according to market-based estimation of future redemption prices.
Income tax expenses were RMB531.6 million (US$73.3 million) compared to RMB566.3 million in the same period last year. Taxable income for the same period last year reflected a RMB478.4 million non-tax-deductible impairment losses on investment in Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Limited upon a tender offer repurchase.
Net income was RMB2,039.2 million (US$281.0 million), which increased by 40.9% from RMB1,447.7 million in the same period last year.
Basic and diluted earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders were RMB2.50 (US$0.34) and RMB2.44 (US$0.34), compared to basic and diluted earnings per ADS of RMB1.77 and RMB1.75 in the same period last year, respectively.
Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders were RMB2.77 (US$0.38) and RMB2.71 (US$0.37), compared with RMB2.74 and RMB2.68 in the same period last year, respectively.
Adjusted net income was RMB2,259.3 million (US$311.3 million), compared with RMB2,224.0 million during the same period last year.
EBITDA[1] was RMB3,466.6 million (US$477.7 million), compared with RMB2,884.1 million in the same period last year.
Adjusted EBITDA was RMB3,686.7 million (US$508.0 million), compared to RMB3,660.4 million in the same period last year.
Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB2,363.0 million (US$325.6 million), compared with RMB2,031.0 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.
Recent Developments
Change of Board Composition
The Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has announced the following changes, effective April 25, 2025: Ms. Di Xu has been appointed as a director, and Mr. Xudong Chen has resigned from his position as a director. The Company confirms that Mr. Chen’s resignation was not related to any disagreement with the Company.
Company Share Repurchase Program
The Board has approved its share repurchase program in November 2018 and made subsequent modifications, whereby the latest modification increased the aggregate value of shares that may be repurchased to US$2.0 billion and extended the effective period through June 30, 2025. As of March 31, 2025, the Company had purchased an aggregate of 50,899,498 ADSs for US$1,228.3 million on the open market, including repurchase commissions. The remaining funds available under the share repurchase program are US$771.7 million.
On May 20, 2025, the Company announced to extend the current share repurchase program to June 30, 2026. The Company believes that the share repurchase program represents ZTO’s confidence in the overall market opportunities as well as ZTO’s solid operating fundamentals and financial strength for sustained profitable growth and value creation for its shareholders.
Business Outlook
Based on current market and operating conditions, the Company reiterates its 2025 parcel volume guidance of 40.8 billion to 42.2 billion, reflecting a 20% to 24% year over year growth. 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 RMB7.2567 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate on March 31, 2025 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, May 20, 2025 (8:30 AM Beijing Time on May 21, 2025).
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:
7604109
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 May 27, 2025:
United States:
1-877-344-7529
International:
1-412-317-0088
Passcode:
5288285
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 reports 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 March 31,
2024
2025
RMB
RMB
US$
(in thousands, except for share and per share data)
Revenues
9,960,006
10,891,465
1,500,884
Cost of revenues
(6,957,921)
(8,202,245)
(1,130,300)
Gross profit
3,002,085
2,689,220
370,584
Operating (expenses)/income:
Selling, general and administrative
(896,641)
(737,511)
(101,632)
Other operating income, net
161,257
453,669
62,517
Total operating expenses
(735,384)
(283,842)
(39,115)
Income from operations
2,266,701
2,405,378
331,469
Other income/(expenses):
Interest income
245,021
198,392
27,339
Interest expense
(83,916)
(68,876)
(9,491)
Gain from fair value changes of financial instruments
42,720
36,613
5,045
Gain on disposal of equity investees, subsidiaries and others
451
147
20
Impairment of investment in equity investees
(478,364)
–
–
Foreign currency exchange gain/(loss)before tax
5,384
(4,044)
(557)
Income before income tax, and share of income in equity method investments
1,997,997
2,567,610
353,825
Income tax expense
(566,305)
(531,574)
(73,253)
Share of income in equity method investments
16,055
3,145
433
Net income
1,447,747
2,039,181
281,005
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
(21,701)
(45,934)
(6,330)
Net income attributable to ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.
1,426,046
1,993,247
274,675
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders
1,426,046
1,993,247
274,675
Net earnings per share attributed to ordinary shareholders
Basic
1.77
2.50
0.34
Diluted
1.75
2.44
0.34
Weighted average shares used in calculating net earnings per ordinary
share/ADS
Basic
804,935,791
798,486,427
798,486,427
Diluted
836,144,858
832,052,527
832,052,527
Net income
1,447,747
2,039,181
281,005
Other comprehensive income/(expenses), net of tax of nil:
Foreign currency translation adjustment
(82,330)
8,701
1,199
Comprehensive income
1,365,417
2,047,882
282,204
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests
(21,701)
(45,934)
(6,330)
Comprehensive income attributable to ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.
1,343,716
2,001,948
275,874
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets Data:
As of
December 31,
March 31,
2024
2025
RMB
RMB
US$
(in thousands, except for share data)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
13,465,442
12,417,946
1,711,239
Restricted cash
37,517
29,263
4,033
Accounts receivable, net
1,503,706
1,011,360
139,369
Financing receivables
1,178,617
1,001,378
137,994
Short-term investment
8,848,447
10,604,175
1,461,294
Inventories
38,569
35,521
4,895
Advances to suppliers
783,599
857,199
118,125
Prepayments and other current assets
4,329,664
4,533,838
624,780
Amounts due from related parties
168,160
80,108
11,039
Total current assets
30,353,721
30,570,788
4,212,768
Investments in equity investees
1,871,337
1,870,351
257,741
Property and equipment, net
33,915,366
34,527,479
4,758,014
Land use rights, net
6,170,233
6,299,962
868,158
Intangible assets, net
17,043
15,493
2,135
Operating lease right-of-use assets
566,316
552,064
76,076
Goodwill
4,241,541
4,241,541
584,500
Deferred tax assets
984,567
1,102,658
151,950
Long-term investment
12,017,755
11,538,510
1,590,049
Long-term financing receivables
861,453
949,391
130,830
Other non-current assets
919,331
938,888
129,382
Amounts due from related parties-non current
421,667
542,387
74,742
TOTAL ASSETS
92,340,330
93,149,512
12,836,345
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Short-term bank borrowing
9,513,958
9,288,291
1,279,961
Accounts payable
2,463,395
2,541,205
350,187
Advances from customers
1,565,147
1,542,284
212,532
Income tax payable
488,889
479,582
66,088
Amounts due to related parties
202,766
137,613
18,964
Operating lease liabilities
183,373
176,356
24,303
Dividends payable
14,134
2,049,875
282,480
Convertible senior notes
7,270,081
7,238,497
997,492
Other current liabilities
6,571,492
5,602,727
772,073
Total current liabilities
28,273,235
29,056,430
4,004,080
Long-term bank borrowing
–
17,000
2,343
Non-current operating lease liabilities
377,717
363,217
50,053
Deferred tax liabilities
1,014,545
847,067
116,729
TOTAL LIABILITIES
29,665,497
30,283,714
4,173,205
Shareholders’ equity
Ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value; 10,000,000,000 shares authorized;
810,339,182 shares issued and 798,622,719 shares outstanding as of December 31,
2024; 804,468,490 shares issued and 799,752,637 shares outstanding as of March
31, 2025)
523
519
72
Additional paid-in capital
24,389,905
24,355,076
3,356,219
Treasury shares, at cost
(1,131,895)
(271,027)
(37,349)
Retained earnings
39,098,553
38,415,878
5,293,850
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(294,694)
(285,993)
(39,410)
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. shareholders’ equity
62,062,392
62,214,453
8,573,382
Noncontrolling interests
612,441
651,345
89,758
Total Equity
62,674,833
62,865,798
8,663,140
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
92,340,330
93,149,512
12,836,345
Summary of Unaudited Consolidated Cash Flow Data:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2024
2025
RMB
RMB
US$
(in thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities
2,031,020
2,362,976
325,627
Net cash used in investing activities
(2,378,652)
(3,158,465)
(435,248)
Net cash provided by / (used in) financing activities
130,130
(261,091)
(35,979)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
38,603
(12,560)
(1,730)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(178,899)
(1,069,140)
(147,330)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
13,051,310
13,530,947
1,864,614
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
12,872,411
12,461,807
1,717,284
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
December 31,
March 31,
2024
2025
RMB
RMB
US$
(in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents
13,465,442
12,417,946
1,711,239
Restricted cash, current
37,517
29,263
4,033
Restricted cash, non-current
27,988
14,598
2,012
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
13,530,947
12,461,807
1,717,284
Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results
Three Months Ended March 31,
2024
2025
RMB
RMB
US$
(in thousands, except for share and per share data)
Net income
1,447,747
2,039,181
281,005
Add:
Share-based compensation expense [1]
298,387
220,269
30,354
Impairment of investment in equity investees [1]
478,364
–
–
Gain on disposal of equity investees, subsidiaries and others, net of income
taxes
(451)
(121)
(17)
Adjusted net income
2,224,047
2,259,329
311,342
Net income
1,447,747
2,039,181
281,005
Add:
Depreciation
752,119
789,108
108,742
Amortization
33,980
37,819
5,212
Interest expenses
83,916
68,876
9,491
Income tax expenses
566,305
531,574
73,253
EBITDA
2,884,067
3,466,558
477,703
Add:
Share-based compensation expense
298,387
220,269
30,354
Impairment of investment in equity investees
478,364
–
–
Gain on disposal of equity investees, subsidiaries and others, before income
taxes
(451)
(147)
(20)
Adjusted EBITDA
3,660,367
3,686,680
508,037
(1) Net of income taxes of nil
Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results
Three Months Ended March 31,
2024
2025
RMB
RMB
US$
(in thousands, except for share and per share data)
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders
1,426,046
1,993,247
274,675
Add:
Share-based compensation expense [1]
298,387
220,269
30,354
Impairment of investment in equity investees [1]
478,364
–
–
Gain on disposal of equity investees, subsidiaries and others, net of income
taxes
(451)
(121)
(17)
Adjusted Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders
2,202,346
2,213,395
305,012
Weighted average shares used in calculating net earnings per ordinary share/ADS
Basic
804,935,791
798,486,427
798,486,427
Diluted
836,144,858
832,052,527
832,052,527
Net earnings per share/ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders
Basic
1.77
2.50
0.34
Diluted
1.75
2.44
0.34
Adjusted net earnings per share/ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders
Basic
2.74
2.77
0.38
Diluted
2.68
2.71
0.37
(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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Kuaishou Technology to Report 2026 First Quarter Financial Results on May 27, 2026
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HONG KONG, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kuaishou Technology (“Kuaishou” or the “Company”; HKD Counter Stock Code: 01024 / RMB Counter Stock Code: 81024), a leading content community and social platform, today announced that it will report its unaudited consolidated first quarterly results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, after the Hong Kong market closes on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
The Company’s management will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM Beijing Time (7:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time) to discuss the results.
Participants are required to pre-register for the conference call at:
Chinese Line (Mandarin):
https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10054245-xi6ksd.html
English Simultaneous Interpretation Line (listen-only mode):
https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10054246-wl3yqp.html
Participants can choose between the Chinese and English simultaneous interpretation options for pre-registration above. Please note that the English simultaneous interpretation option will be in listen-only mode. Upon registration, participants will receive an email containing conference call dial-in details, event passcode, and a unique registrant ID. This information will allow you to gain immediate access to the call. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time.
Additionally, live, and archived webcasts of the conference call, for both Chinese and English simultaneous interpretation, will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.kuaishou.com.
Replays of the conference call will be available until June 3, 2026 via the following dial-in details:
Dial-in Numbers
Mainland China:
400 1209 216
Hong Kong:
800 930 639
US/Canada:
1855 883 1031
Chinese conference ID:
10054245
English simultaneous interpretation conference ID:
10054246
About Kuaishou
Kuaishou is a leading content community and social platform in China and globally, committed to becoming the most customer-obsessed company in the world. Kuaishou uses its technological backbone, powered by cutting-edge AI technology, to continuously drive innovation and product enhancements that enrich its service offerings and application scenarios, creating exceptional customer value. Through short videos and live streams on Kuaishou’s platform, users can share their lives, discover goods and services they need and showcase their talent. By partnering closely with content creators and businesses, Kuaishou provides technologies, products, and services that cater to diverse user needs across a broad spectrum of entertainment, online marketing services, e-commerce, local services, gaming, and much more. For more information, please visit https://ir.kuaishou.com.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Kuaishou Technology
Investor Relations
Email: ir@kuaishou.com
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Mox Breaks Even in Q1 2026 amid Strengthening Profitability Outlook, Launches Mox+ Wealth Solutions and Mox Invest Upgrades
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Bringing Wealth Within Reach of all in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mox Bank Limited (“Mox” or “the Bank”), on the back of delivering a financial breakeven quarter for Q1 2026, today announced the launch of Mox+. This wealth solution is engineered for Hong Kong’s young professionals and emerging affluent and will be a driver of sustainable profitability for the Bank. Mox+ combines wealth capabilities with curated lifestyle benefits, marking Mox’s evolution from everyday banking to a comprehensive wealth partnership.
The financial achievement was driven by robust momentum across all business lines and achieving a significant milestone demonstrates the success of the accessible business model which after 5 years is now used and valued by over 750,000 customers in Hong Kong.
Barbaros Uygun, CEO of Mox, said, “Achieving financial breakeven for the first quarter of 2026 on the back of a strong 2025 set of results, shows our direction of travel. We have the momentum to drive positive change, providing wealth opportunities to all in Hong Kong and do so in a profitable manner. Our client-centric business model is proving that it is the right one for sustainable profitability.
Our digital wealth management platform serves as a trusted partner for our over 750,000 customers at every stage of life, empowering them to manage their finances with confidence and unlock new possibilities. We are entering a new chapter of growth as we continue to expand our product portfolio and wealth management offerings, with the launch of Mox+ being one such initiative.”
He continued, “To support this evolution, we are evolving into an AI-native bank, doubling our operational capacity through a strategic human-bot partnership, equipping every staff member with a personalised AI assistant to deliver even greater service and efficiency.”
Mox+ members enjoy preferential fees and charges on Mox Invest and preferential pricing on foreign exchange, enhanced deposit rates (3.5% p.a. up to HKD5 million), as well as priority customer support and early access to experiences and new products. These benefits can be gained simply by maintaining an average daily balance of HKD 600,000 or above across all deposits and investments which will lead to automatic qualification for Mox+ for the following month. The programme integrates financial advantages with lifestyle benefits—including curated dining rebates, free hotel stays, Starbucks coffee vouchers, health benefits and exclusive member experiences—reflecting Mox’s belief that wealth building should be both strategic and rewarding.
Jayant Bhatia, Chief Business Officer of Mox, commented, “At Mox, we are dedicated to establishing the financial well-being of Hongkongers. Designed and tailored for Hong Kong’s young professionals and emerging affluent segment, which is underserved in Hong Kong, Mox+ offers solutions for daily savings and preferential wealth management service fees for long-term wealth creation as well as rewarding lifestyle benefits. This is strategically significant as one of our key initiatives to drive business growth and make Wealth Within Reach for Hongkongers.”
Throughout 2025, Mox has already strengthened its product portfolio with new solutions in Mox Invest. The Mox Invest platform saw trading volumes increasing to 2.4 times and assets under management (AUM) growing to 2.6 times that of last year. More than 10% of Mox customers have opened a Mox Invest account, reflecting strong demand for its wealth solutions driven by new products and services. In 2026, we will continue our momentum in launching new and innovative products and services and are already scaling up to serve the next generation of wealth builders in Hong Kong. Having already recently launched a crypto trading service, Mox Invest is set to introduce an IPO subscription service later this year.
The Bank has clear reasons for continuing to develop wealth management products. The “Wealth Behaviours: Insights into how individuals are saving and investing” survey conducted by Mox in collaboration with Ipsos revealed that Hongkongers continue to take a conservative approach to investing, with 63% of their liquid assets kept in cash and deposits – a trend that contributes to “cash drag” and limits potential wealth growth. More than two-thirds of respondents indicated they require an average of 5.6 months to save up to their desired investment threshold and typically delay investing their savings by a further 2.75 months on average, resulting in missed opportunities for long-term wealth accumulation[1]. This survey will continue as an ongoing research initiative to deepen our understanding of Hongkonger’s wealth management behaviours and enable the Bank to develop tailored solutions that puts wealth within reach.
After Mox was amongst the first wave of banks in Asia to offer a crypto trading service, Mox Invest now further offers One Click Investments (a simplified process for buying equities based on themes such as AI, technology, amongst others), Trading Signals, and gives customers access to professional fund strategies including Signature CIO funds developed in partnership between Standard Chartered Bank CIO office and Amundi. The Signature CIO funds offer four different type of funds based on individuals’ risk appetite which could be Conservative, Income, Balanced or Growth. Customers also have options amongst a wide range of funds offered by other world-class fund houses.
A Track Record of Rapid Scale and Adoption in the Last 5 Years
Since its launch in September 2020, Mox has brought to the market more than 15 market-first products or services and achieved significant scale with over 750,000 customers, reflecting the trust and growing preference of Hong Kong consumers for a seamless digital banking experience. To date, Mox customers have driven a cumulative spend of HKD70 billion, supported by a robust volume of 176 million card transactions and approximately 2 billion Asia Miles earned through Mox Card and other banking services. Its commitment to delivering tangible value to customers is further evidenced by the HKD2 billion distributed in cash rewards.
Beyond daily spending, Mox has become central to its customers’ financial lives, facilitating approximately 50 million outward FPS transfers and more than 5 million bill payments. As a preferred companion for travelers, the Mox Card has been used over 31 million times in overseas transactions, contributing to a total of 250 million app engagements as we continue to redefine digital banking for the Hong Kong community.
To learn more about Mox, please visit: mox.com.
About Mox Bank Limited (“Mox”)
Mox is a pioneering digital bank licensed in Hong Kong, and a registered institution (CE number: BNO808) powered by Standard Chartered in partnership with PCCW, HKT and Trip.com. Launched in September 2020, Mox is reimagining banking, unlock more of life’s possibilities, and setting global benchmarks for digital banking from Hong Kong.
Mox is well on track to be the number one digital bank for cards, lending and wealth. In 2026, it was awarded as Best Pure-Play Digital Bank for CX in Hong Kong and Outstanding Digital CX in Banking App/ Platform by The Digital Banker Digital CX Awards. It was also recognised as NeoBank of the Year, Retail Banking, Hong Kong and Best Retail Banking Experience, Hong Kong by The Asset Triple A Digital Finance Awards. In 2025, Mox is ranked as the number one digital bank in Hong Kong in Neobank Ranking 2025 by The Banker, a publication by Financial Times. It was also awarded the Best Digital Bank in Hong Kong by The Asian Banker for three consecutive years, and the Digital Bank of the Year in Hong Kong by Asian Banking & Finance for two years in a row. It was also recognised as one of Asia’s Top 5 mobile banking app and the number one Hong Kong digital banking app in Sia Partners’ 2025 International Mobile Banking Benchmark. Mox Credit Card held its position as the seventh-largest credit card portfolio among all retail banks in Hong Kong[2]. Through a scalable platform, lower cost-to-serve, top-notch customer experience and the unique promise of safe, simple, smart, and fun banking, Mox has found immense affinity among Hong Kong customers: Mox app is the top-rated Hong Kong digital banking app in Apple App Store in Hong Kong[3], scoring 4.8 out of 5. Mox’s influence extends beyond Hong Kong, as shown by the company’s technology and know-how being transferred to Trust Bank in Singapore.
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[1] The “Wealth Behaviours: Insights into how individuals are saving and investing” study was conducted in collaboration with Ipsos and it surveyed 2,500 working adults with a monthly household income above HKD15,000 in Hong Kong between August 2025 and April 2026.
[2] According to TransUnion’s Market Insights and Intelligence Dashboard (MIID) for the period from January to December 2025.
[3] As of the period from 28 January 2025 to 5 May 2026.
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UK Students Recognised in National AI Investment Challenge
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University teams apply AI to real-world investment problems, with Lancaster University team taking the top prize.
LONDON, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, has announced the winner of its inaugural AI Investment Challenge, with the top prize awarded to a student team from Lancaster University.
Some 28 teams from 15 universities took part in the competition.
Delivered by CFA Institute and CFA Society UK, the competition brought together students from universities across the United Kingdom to tackle real investment challenges using artificial intelligence. The focus was on practical application, responsible use, and real-world relevance.
Finalists came from Durham University, Heriot-Watt University, Lancaster University, University of Exeter, and University of Manchester.
Teams presented AI-powered solutions to a range of industry challenges, from assessing how carbon pricing affects portfolio values to analysing large volumes of company disclosures and extracting insights from company earnings calls. The winning team from Lancaster University impressed judges with its design of a Disclosure Degradation Detection System – an early-alert tool for analysts that monitors upstream exposure to disclosure risk by analysing company and supplier filings for increasingly vague, complex, or weakening language.
Peter Watkins, Head of University Relations, CFA Institute, said:
“It’s encouraging to see how quickly students can apply technical skills to real investment problems. The strongest teams combined solid analysis with a clear understanding of how AI can be used responsibly in practice. This reflects where the investment industry is heading, with professionals expected to use new technologies effectively while continuing to apply sound human judgement.”
Nick Bartlett, CFA, ASIP, Chief Executive, CFA Society UK, adds:
“It’s been great to see students from across the UK take part. Opportunities like this help people build practical skills, make connections in the industry, and gain confidence in applying what they’ve learned. Bridging that gap between education and industry is increasingly important, as the skills needed for a career in the investment profession continue to evolve.”
The winning team members from Lancaster University are Connor O’Keeffe, Ebro Dossajee, and Bradley McCann.
Connor O’Keeffe, speaking on behalf of the winning team, said:
“The CFA Institute AI Investment Challenge gave us the chance to work on a real investment problem and engage directly with industry professionals. Presenting our work and receiving feedback has been invaluable, and we’re proud to bring first place back to Lancaster. It’s been a great experience for the whole team.”
Steve Young, Professor of Accounting at Lancaster University Management School, commented:
“The AI Investment Challenge is a fabulous initiative from CFA Institute that helps students formulate and execute artificial intelligence solutions to assist investment analysis professionals, and we are thrilled that Brad, Connor, and Ebro have been able to make such a positive contribution to the competition. Congratulations to all teams involved and thank you to CFA Institute and CFA Society UK for organising such an inspiring event.”
The competition was judged on practical relevance, quality of analysis, innovation in the use of AI, responsible use of technology, and clarity of presentation. The final was judged by a panel of six investment industry professionals based in the UK.
University representatives and students can opt-in to be the first to hear about future AI Investment Challenge events via Information Waitlist.
Notes to Editors
The AI Investment Challenge was held on Thursday 30 April 2026 in London.
First, second, and third-place teams received prizes of £2,000, £1,200, and £800, respectively. In addition, all finalist team members received a CFA Program Access Scholarship and the opportunity to showcase their work on CFA Institute platforms.
More information about the AI Investment Challenge is available here: CFA Institute AI Investment Challenge.
About CFA Institute
As the global association of investment professionals, CFA Institute sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. We champion ethical behavior in investment markets and serve as the leading source of learning and research for the investment industry. We believe in fostering an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. With more than 200,000 charterholders worldwide across 160 markets, CFA Institute has 8 offices and 157 local societies. Find us at www.cfainstitute.org or follow us on LinkedIn, and subscribe on YouTube.
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