Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport, Tracking Traffic

Daniel Hellberg

Asian Equities Analyst, Logistics & Transport

Tracking Traffic

Focusing on Asian logistics, transportation, and travel companies

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>For the first time in a while, ZTO reported a solid increase in Adj EBITDA in Q2 (+20%)</li>
<li>But the company also lowered parcel volume guidance range for FY26, to a range of 6-10%</li>
<li>After solid 9.6% growth in H126, new volume guidance implies H226 growth could fall to 0%</li>
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For the first time in a while, ZTO reported a solid increase in Adj EBITDA in Q2 (+20%)
But the company also lowered parcel volume guidance range for FY26, to a range of 6-10%
After solid 9.6% growth in H126, new volume guidance implies H226 growth could fall to 0%


ZTO Express Q226: Adj EBITDA Increased on Higher ASP, but FY26 Guidance Cut Spooked Investors

China/Asia TMT

Shawn Yang

China growth and global non-US Internet equities

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Blue Lotus Research is a Hong Kong Type 4 Licensed investment advisory firm focusing on Chinese growth equities and global non-US Internet equities

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>BGNE: Roche announced positive result for its TIGIT treating NSCLC, overturning negative result for treating EC-SCLC (/)</li>
<li>300274CH/300750CH/1211HK: Customs data shows Chinese exports of key renewable energy items decelerated</li>
<li>JD/2618.HK: Estimates for the cost of JD lowering the threshold to receive free shipping (-/+)</li>
</ul>


BGNE: Roche announced positive result for its TIGIT treating NSCLC, overturning negative result for treating EC-SCLC (/)
300274CH/300750CH/1211HK: Customs data shows Chinese exports of key renewable energy items decelerated
JD/2618.HK: Estimates for the cost of JD lowering the threshold to receive free shipping (-/+)


China TMT Update-BGNE/300274CH/300750CH/1211HK/JD/ 2618.HK-JD Lowering the Threshold to Free Shipping

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<li>Baba: Alibaba's annual report, Chinese media discussions and our thoughts</li>
<li>BGNE/9926HK/9995HK/1801HK/1877HK/LGNE/ZLAB: NHSA issued new rule to protect drug pricing (-)</li>
<li>BEKE: China reinforce the city village reconstruction policy, which is different with Shantytown Renovation project（+)</li>
</ul>


Baba: Alibaba's annual report, Chinese media discussions and our thoughts
BGNE/9926HK/9995HK/1801HK/1877HK/LGNE/ZLAB: NHSA issued new rule to protect drug pricing (-)
BEKE: China reinforce the city village reconstruction policy, which is different with Shantytown Renovation project（+)


China TMT Update-BABA/BGNE/9926HK/9995HK/1801HK/1877HK/LGNE/ZLAB/BEKE-Baba's Annual Report/NHSA Rule

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<li>2618.HK/002352.CH: Cainiao launching its own national express delivery network (-/-)</li>
<li>3690.HK/PDD: Meituan planning to launch “Summer War” in community group buying (-/-)</li>
<li>BEKE: Beike is planning to extend business to real estate upstream, exploiting extra value beyond new home sales channel(-)</li>
</ul>


2618.HK/002352.CH: Cainiao launching its own national express delivery network (-/-)
3690.HK/PDD: Meituan planning to launch “Summer War” in community group buying (-/-)
BEKE: Beike is planning to extend business to real estate upstream, exploiting extra value beyond new home sales channel(-)


China TMT Update-2618.HK/2352.CH/3690.HK/PDD/BEKE-Cainiao Launching Express Delivery Network

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<li>Gross margin compression in China's express industry has been going on for years and predates the Covid crisis. But margins have enjoyed a modest recovery since late 2021</li>
<li>Since 2019, margins have fallen and the distribution of profits among China's listed express companies has changed dramatically, with two clear-cut losers</li>
<li>Even though two listed express companies have seen their profitability compressed dramatically, there are no signs of industry consolidation -- and some parties like it that way</li>
</ul>


Gross margin compression in China's express industry has been going on for years and predates the Covid crisis. But margins have enjoyed a modest recovery since late 2021
Since 2019, margins have fallen and the distribution of profits among China's listed express companies has changed dramatically, with two clear-cut losers
Even though two listed express companies have seen their profitability compressed dramatically, there are no signs of industry consolidation -- and some parties like it that way


Chinese Express Consolidation? Lesser Players Battered for Years, But Still No Knockout Punch

China

JD Logistics is a technology-driven supply chain solutions and logistics services provider, offering warehousing, distribution, and express and freight delivery. It serves various industries including fast-moving consumer goods, apparel, and automotive. The company is headquartered in Beijing, China, and was founded in 2007.

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JD Logistics (2618 HK)

ZTO Express Q226: Adj EBITDA Increased on Higher ASP, but FY26 Guidance Cut Spooked Investors

On Tuesday August 18 ZTO reported better Q226 results, but management also used the opportunity to lower FY26 parcel volume guidance, spooking...

Tracking Traffic

China TMT Update-BGNE/300274CH/300750CH/1211HK/JD/ 2618.HK-JD Lowering the Threshold to Free Shipping

Estimates for the cost of JD lowering the threshold to receive free shipping; Chinese exports of key renewable energy items decelerated;Roche...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

China TMT Update-BABA/BGNE/9926HK/9995HK/1801HK/1877HK/LGNE/ZLAB/BEKE-Baba's Annual Report/NHSA Rule

Baba: Alibaba's annual report;BGNE/9926HK/9995HK/1801HK/1877HK/LGNE/ZLAB: NHSA issued new rule to protect drug pricing;BEKE: China reinforce the...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

China TMT Update-2618.HK/2352.CH/3690.HK/PDD/BEKE-Cainiao Launching Express Delivery Network

2618.HK/352.CH: Cainiao launching own national express delivery network；3690.HK/PDD: Meituan planning to launch “Summer War” in CGB；BEKE: Beike is...

Blue Lotus Research Institute

Chinese Express Consolidation? Lesser Players Battered for Years, But Still No Knockout Punch

Margins in China's express sector have been falling for years. However, there are few signs of consolidation: companies remain profitable, and...

Tracking Traffic

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