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ZTO Reports Third Quarter 2025 Unaudited Financial Results

By PR Newswire | November 19, 2025, 5:00 PM

Parcel Volume Increased 9.8% to 9.6 Billion

Adjusted Net Income Grew 5.0% to RMB2.5 Billion

SHANGHAI, Nov. 19, 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 third quarter ended September 30, 2025[1]. The Company grew parcel volume by 9.8% year over year while maintaining high quality of service and customer satisfaction. Adjusted net income increased 5.0%[2] to RMB2,506.1 million. Net cash generated from operating activities was RMB3,211.0 million.

Third Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights

  • Revenues were RMB11,864.7 million (US$1,666.6 million), an increase of 11.1% from RMB10,675.0 million in the same period of 2024.
  • Gross profit was RMB2,956.0 million (US$415.2 million), a decrease of 11.4% from RMB3,334.8 million in the same period of 2024.
  • Net income was RMB2,538.7 million (US$356.6 million), an increase of 6.7% from RMB2,379.0 million in the same period of 2024.
  • Adjusted EBITDA[3] was RMB3,582.5 million (US$503.2 million), a decrease of 4.2% from RMB3,739.5 million in the same period of 2024.
  • Adjusted net income was RMB2,506.1 million (US$352.0 million), an increase of 5.0% from RMB2,387.3 million in the same period of 2024.
  • Basic and diluted net earnings per American depositary share ("ADS"[4]) were RMB3.16 (US$0.44) and RMB3.10 (US$0.44), an increase of 6.0% and 6.9% from RMB2.98 and RMB2.90 in the same period of 2024, respectively.
  • Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per American depositary share attributable to ordinary shareholders[5] were RMB3.12 (US$0.44) and RMB3.06 (US$0.43), an increase of 4.3% and 5.2% from RMB2.99 and RMB2.91 in the same period of 2024, respectively.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB3,211.0 million (US$451.0 million), compared with RMB3,112.0 million in the same period of 2024.

Operational Highlights for Third Quarter 2025

  • Parcel volume was 9,573 million, increased 9.8% from 8,723 million in the same period of 2024.
  • Number of pickup/delivery outlets was over 31,000 as of September 30, 2025.
  • Number of direct network partners was over 6,000 as of September 30, 2025.
  • Number of self-owned line-haul vehicles was over 10,000 as of September 30, 2025.
  • Number of line-haul routes between sorting hubs was approximately 3,900 as of September 30, 2025.
  • Number of sorting hubs was 95 as of September 30, 2025, among which 91 are 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, "Focusing on quality and increasing market presence while maintaining healthy earnings is ZTO's unwavering long-term strategy. During this quarter, we grew volume by 9.8% to reach 9.6 billion parcels and we delivered 2.51 billion adjusted net income which increased 5%. Our retail volume's growth momentum remained strong at nearly 50% and continued to bring positive contribution to margin."

Mr. Lai added, "During the third quarter, government's appeal for anti-involution not only brought mitigating effect towards social stability but also influenced the industry turning towards quality development versus merely quantity expansion. Being the industry leader, ZTO is called upon to exemplify with increasing rigor, and we renewed our commitment to strengthening our own capabilities whileaddressing genuine concerns. Nearly all industries go through stages of competition and true strength will sustain. Despite complex macro environment where uncertainties remain, we believe ZTO will continue to build strength in quality, scale and profitability and drive healthy sustainable growth for the long run."

Ms. Huiping Yan, Chief Financial Officer of ZTO, commented, "ZTO's core express ASP increased by 2 cents. The 14 cents in higher volume incentives and 2 cents from lower average weight per parcel were absorbed by 18 cents increase in KA unit price. Combined unit sorting and transportation costs decreased 5 cents driven by transportation cost productivity. SG&A costs remain structurally stable at 5.3% of revenue. Cash flow from operating activities grew 3.2% to 3.2 billion, and capital spending was 1.2 billion for the quarter."

Ms. Yan added, "With visibility into the final quarter of the year, we are adjusting down the annual volume guidance to be in the range of 38.2 to 38.7 billion parcels representing a year-over-year growth of 12.3% to 13.8%. Volume is crucial to our business, and network stability is the foundation for sustainable future growth of our company. As macro environment continues to evolve and industry dynamics shifts towards healthier growth, we maintain confidence in our ability to execute the overall corporate strategy as well as tackle challenges at hand to become a world leading logistics service provider."

Third Quarter 2025 Unaudited Financial Results





Three Months Ended September 30,



Nine Months Ended September 30,



2024



2025



2024



2025



RMB



%



RMB



US$



%



RMB



%



RMB



US$



%



(in thousands, except percentages)

Express delivery services

9,812,807



91.9



11,020,092



1,547,983



92.9



28,928,902



92.2



32,126,133



4,512,731



92.9

Freight forwarding services

240,491



2.3



222,664



31,277



1.9



676,480



2.2



582,141



81,773



1.6

Sale of accessories

588,233



5.5



590,936



83,008



5.0



1,653,717



5.3



1,787,002



251,019



5.2

Others

33,517



0.3



31,002



4,356



0.2



101,919



0.3



92,690



13,020



0.3

Total revenues

10,675,048



100.0



11,864,694



1,666,624



100.0



31,361,018



100.0



34,587,966



4,858,543



100.0

Total Revenues were RMB11,864.7 million (US$ 1,666.6 million), increased 11.1% from RMB10,675.0 million in the same period of 2024. Revenue from the core express delivery business increased by 11.6% compared to the same period of 2024 as a net result of a 9.8% growth in parcel volume and a 1.7% increase in parcel unit price. Keyaccount revenue, generated by direct sales organizations, increased by 141.2% mainly driven by increase in e-commerce return parcels. Revenue from freight forwarding services decreased by 7.4% compared to the same period of 2024. Revenue from sales of accessories largely consisted of sales of digital thermal paper waybills, increased by 0.5%. Other revenues were derived mainly from financing services.



Three Months Ended September 30,



Nine Months Ended September 30,



2024



2025



2024



2025



RMB



%



RMB



US$



%



RMB



%



RMB



US$



%



(in thousands, except percentages)

Line-haul transportation cost

3,398,007



31.8



3,302,046



463,836



27.8



10,052,623



32.1



10,076,055



1,415,375



29.1

Sorting hub operating cost

2,224,206



20.8



2,394,119



336,300



20.2



6,620,077



21.1



7,123,554



1,000,640



20.6

Freight forwarding cost

226,111



2.1



204,820



28,771



1.7



631,217



2.0



547,847



76,956



1.6

Cost of accessories sold

161,648



1.5



135,557



19,042



1.1



454,788



1.5



420,020



59,000



1.2

Other costs

1,330,265



12.6



2,872,183



403,452



24.3



3,644,940



11.5



7,830,904



1,100,000



22.7

Total cost of revenues

7,340,237



68.8



8,908,725



1,251,401



75.1



21,403,645



68.2



25,998,380



3,651,971



75.2

Total cost of revenues was RMB8,908.7 million (US$1,251.4 million), an increase of 21.4% from RMB7,340.2 million in the same period last year.

Line-haul transportation cost was RMB3,302.0 million (US$463.8 million), decreased 2.8% from RMB3,398.0 million in the same period last year. The unit transportation cost decreased 12.8% or 5 cents mainly attributable to better economies of scale and improved load rate through more effective route planning.

Sorting hub operating cost was RMB2,394.1 million (US$336.3 million), increased 7.6% from RMB2,224.2 million in the same period last year. The increase primarily consisted of (i) RMB93.1 million (US$13.1 million) increase in labor-associated costs partially offset by automation-driven efficiency improvements, and (ii) RMB46.8 million (US$6.6 million) increase in depreciation and amortization costs associated with equipment and facilities. As of September 30, 2025, there were 761 sets of automated sorting equipment in service, compared to 535 sets as of September 30, 2024.

Cost of accessories sold was RMB135.6 million (US$19.0 million), decreased 16.1% compared with RMB161.6 million in the same period last year.

Other costs were RMB2,872.2 million (US$403.5 million), increased 115.9% from RMB1,330.3 million in the same period last year, which included an increase of RMB1,471.7 million (US$206.7 million) for serving key account customers.

Gross Profit was RMB2,956.0 million (US$415.2 million), decreased by 11.4% from RMB3,334.8 million in the same period last year. Gross margin rate was 24.9% compared to 31.2% in the same period last year.

Total Operating Expenses were RMB550.9 million (US$77.4 million), compared to RMB493.0 million in the same period last year.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were RMB632.6 million (US$88.9 million), increased by 16.2% from RMB544.6 million in the same period last year. The increase primarily consisted of (i) RMB61.5 million (US$8.6 million) depreciation and amortization costs associated with administrative facilities and equipment, and (ii) RMB40.9 million (US$5.7 million) increase in compensation and benefits.

Other operating income, net was RMB81.7 million (US$11.5 million), compared to RMB51.6 million in the same period last year. Other operating income mainly consisted of (i) RMB63.1 million (US$8.9 million) of rental and other income, and (ii) RMB22.5 million (US$3.2 million) of government subsidies and tax rebates.

Income from operations was RMB2,405.0 million (US$337.8 million), decreased 15.4% from RMB2,841.8 million for the same period last year. The operating margin rate was 20.3% compared to 26.6% in the same period last year.

Interest income was RMB185.2 million (US$26.0 million), compared with RMB238.5 million in the same period last year.

Interest expenses was RMB54.4 million (US$7.6 million), compared with RMB66.4 million in the same period last year.

Gain from fair value changes of financial instruments was RMB102.3 million (US$14.4 million), compared with a loss of RMB62.7 million in the same period last year. Such gain or loss from fair value changes of the financial instruments were quoted by commercial banks according to market-based estimation of future redemption prices.

Income tax expenses were RMB160.0 million (US$22.5 million) compared to RMB555.0 million in the same period last year. The overall income tax rate decreased by 13.1 percentage points this quarter compared to the same period last year, attributable to an income tax refund of RMB375.8 million (US$52.8 million) received by Shanghai Zhongtongji Network(上海中通吉網絡技術有限公司), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, upon its recognition as a "Key Software Enterprise" qualifying for a preferential tax rate of 10% for tax year 2024.

Net income was RMB2,538.7 million (US$356.6 million), which increased by 6.7% from RMB2,379.0 million in the same period last year.

Basic and diluted earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders were RMB3.16 (US$0.44) and RMB3.10 (US$0.44), compared to basic and diluted earnings per ADS of RMB2.98 and RMB2.90 in the same period last year, respectively.

Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders were RMB3.12 (US$0.44) and RMB3.06 (US$0.43), compared with RMB2.99 and RMB2.91 in the same period last year, respectively.

Adjusted net income was RMB2,506.1 million (US$352.0 million), compared with RMB2,387.3 million during the same period last year.

EBITDA [1] was RMB3,615.1 million (US$507.8 million), compared with RMB3,731.3 million in the same period last year.

Adjusted EBITDA was RMB3,582.5 million (US$503.2 million), compared to RMB3,739.5 million in the same period last year.

Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB3,211.0 million (US$451.0 million), compared with RMB3,112.0 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.

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, 2026. As of September 30, 2025, the Company had purchased an aggregate of 52,919,506 ADSs for US$1.3billion on the open market, including repurchase commissions. The remaining funds available under the share repurchase program was US$0.7 billion.

Business Outlook

Given full-year's visibility and based on current market and operating conditions, the Company revises its previously stated annual guidance. Parcel volume for 2025 is expected to be in the range of 38.2 billion to 38.7 billion, representing a 12.3% to 13.8% 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 RMB7.119 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate on September 30,2025 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 7:30 PM U.S. Eastern Time on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 (8:30 AM Beijing Time on Thursday, November 20, 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:

7602569

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 November 26, 2025:

United States:

1-855-669-9658

International:

1-412-317-0088

Passcode:

8703795

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 September 30,



Nine Months Ended September 30,



2024



2025



2024



2025



RMB



RMB



US$



RMB



RMB



US$



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

Revenues

10,675,048



11,864,694



1,666,624



31,361,018



34,587,966



4,858,543

Cost of revenues

(7,340,237)



(8,908,725)



(1,251,401)



(21,403,645)



(25,998,380)



(3,651,971)

Gross profit

3,334,811



2,955,969



415,223



9,957,373



8,589,586



1,206,572

Operating (expenses)/income:























Selling, general and administrative

(544,573)



(632,583)



(88,858)



(2,034,192)



(1,993,681)



(280,051)

Other operating income, net

51,552



81,657



11,470



400,507



689,600



96,868

Total operating expenses

(493,021)



(550,926)



(77,388)



(1,633,685)



(1,304,081)



(183,183)

Income from operations

2,841,790



2,405,043



337,835



8,323,688



7,285,505



1,023,389

Other income/(expenses):























Interest income

238,510



185,231



26,019



771,608



592,355



83,208

Interest expense

(66,364)



(54,420)



(7,644)



(266,135)



(221,408)



(31,101)

(Loss)/gain from fair value changes of























financial instruments

(62,699)



102,307



14,371



34,883



135,285



19,003

(Loss)/gain on disposal of equity investees,























subsidiary and others

(1,440)



35,563



4,996



10,694



34,996



4,916

Impairment of investments in equity investees

-



-



-



(672,816)



-



-

Impairment of Goodwill

-



-



-



-



(84,431)



(11,860)

Foreign currency exchange gain before tax

(38,174)



9,288



1,305



(17,612)



21,663



3,043

Income before income tax, and share of























income in equity method investments

2,911,623



2,683,012



376,882



8,184,310



7,763,965



1,090,598

Income tax expense

(554,959)



(160,000)



(22,475)



(1,786,275)



(1,267,105)



(177,989)

Share of income in equity method investments

22,378



15,692



2,204



42,751



45,584



6,403

Net income

2,379,042



2,538,704



356,611



6,440,786



6,542,444



919,012

Net loss/(income) attributable to non-























controlling interests

17,255



(14,984)



(2,105)



(6,641)



(87,145)



(12,241)

Net income attributable to ZTO Express























(Cayman) Inc.

2,396,297



2,523,720



354,506



6,434,145



6,455,299



906,771

Net income attributable to ordinary























shareholders

2,396,297



2,523,720



354,506



6,434,145



6,455,299



906,771

Net earnings per share attributed to























ordinary shareholders























Basic

2.98



3.16



0.44



7.99



8.08



1.13

Diluted

2.90



3.10



0.44



7.80



7.90



1.11

Weighted average shares used in























calculating net earnings per ordinary























share/ADS























Basic

804,565,579



799,661,689



799,661,689



805,388,468



799,304,556



799,304,556

Diluted

838,131,679



822,552,945



822,552,945



838,954,568



830,201,619



830,201,619

Net income

2,379,042



2,538,704



356,611



6,440,786



6,542,444



919,012

Other comprehensive income/(loss),























net of tax of nil:























Foreign currency translation adjustment

137,698



(14,058)



(1,975)



20,138



36,474



5,123

Comprehensive income

2,516,740



2,524,646



354,636



6,460,924



6,578,918



924,135

Comprehensive (income)/loss attributable to























non-controlling interests

17,255



(14,984)



(2,105)



(6,641)



(87,145)



(12,241)

Comprehensive income attributable to ZTO























Express (Cayman) Inc.

2,533,995



2,509,662



352,531



6,454,283



6,491,773



911,894

 

Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets Data:



As of



December 31,



September 30,



2024



2025



RMB



RMB



US$



(in thousands, except for share data)

ASSETS











Current assets:











Cash and cash equivalents

13,465,442



9,389,842



1,318,983

Restricted cash

37,517



22,853



3,210

Accounts receivable, net

1,503,706



1,172,149



164,651

Financing receivables

1,178,617



736,393



103,441

Short-term investment

8,848,447



15,898,686



2,233,275

Inventories

38,569



48,248



6,777

Advances to suppliers

783,599



769,715



108,121

Prepayments and other current assets

4,329,664



5,047,366



708,999

Amounts due from related parties

168,160



79,844



11,216

Total current assets

30,353,721



33,165,096



4,658,673

Investments in equity investees

1,871,337



1,916,906



269,266

Property and equipment, net

33,915,366



35,399,151



4,972,489

Land use rights, net

6,170,233



6,269,062



880,610

Intangible assets, net

17,043



20,710



2,909

Operating lease right-of-use assets

566,316



444,978



62,506

Goodwill

4,241,541



4,157,111



583,946

Deferred tax assets

984,567



1,039,418



146,006

Long-term investment

12,017,755



5,874,110



825,131

Long-term financing receivables

861,453



1,163,957



163,500

Other non-current assets

919,331



720,354



101,188

Amounts due from related parties-non current

421,667



371,167



52,137

TOTAL ASSETS

92,340,330



90,542,020



12,718,361

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY











Current liabilities











Short-term bank borrowing

9,513,958



11,627,171



1,633,259

Accounts payable

2,463,395



2,274,185



319,453

Advances from customers

1,565,147



1,720,274



241,645

Income tax payable

488,889



260,214



36,552

Amounts due to related parties

202,766



124,711



17,518

Operating lease liabilities

183,373



152,017



21,354

Dividends payable

14,134



1,728,045



242,737

Convertible senior bond

7,270,081



-



-

Other current liabilities

6,571,492



6,187,127



869,101

Total current liabilities

28,273,235



24,073,744



3,381,619

Long-term bank borrowing

-



163,000



22,896

Non-current operating lease liabilities

377,717



294,872



41,420

Deferred tax liabilities

1,014,545



517,854



72,743

Convertible senior bond

-



126,348



17,748

TOTAL LIABILITIES

29,665,497



25,175,818



3,536,426

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 797,732.629 shares











outstanding as of September 30, 2025)

523



519



73

Additional paid-in capital

24,389,905



24,361,063



3,421,978

Treasury shares, at cost

(1,131,895)



(548,929)



(77,108)

Retained earnings

39,098,553



41,152,881



5,780,711

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(294,694)



(258,220)



(36,272)

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. shareholders' equity

62,062,392



64,707,314



9,089,382

Non-controlling interests

612,441



658,888



92,553

Total Equity

62,674,833



65,366,202



9,181,935

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

92,340,330



90,542,020



12,718,361

 

Summary of Unaudited Consolidated Cash Flow Data:





Three Months Ended  September 30,



Nine Months Ended  September 30,



2024



2025



2024



2025



RMB



RMB



US$



RMB



RMB



US$



(in thousands)

Net cash provided by operating activities

3,111,972



3,210,966



451,042



8,623,087



7,742,150



1,087,533

Net cash used in investing activities

(1,910,131)



(426,591)



(59,923)



(8,955,072)



(4,748,573)



(667,028)

Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities

10,183



(6,671,184)



(937,096)



(963,309)



(7,049,988)



(990,306)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash























equivalents and restricted cash

(43,349)



(19,890)



(2,794)



(8,272)



(52,156)



(7,326)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents























and restricted cash

1,168,675



(3,906,699)



(548,771)



(1,303,566)



(4,108,567)



(577,127)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at























beginning of period

10,579,069



13,329,079



1,872,325



13,051,310



13,530,947



1,900,681

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of























period

11,747,744



9,422,380



1,323,554



11,747,744



9,422,380



1,323,554

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



September 30,



September 30,



2024



2025



RMB



RMB



US$







(in thousands)





Cash and cash equivalents

11,703,151



9,389,842



1,318,983

Restricted cash, current

32,350



22,853



3,210

Restricted cash, non-current

12,243



9,685



1,361

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

11,747,744



9,422,380



1,323,554

 

Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results





Three Months Ended September 30,



Nine Months Ended September 30,



2024



2025



2024



2025



RMB



RMB



US$



RMB



RMB



US$



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

Net income

2,379,042



2,538,704



356,611



6,440,786



6,542,444



919,012

Add:























Share-based compensation expense (1)

6,769



2,994



421



311,924



226,256



31,782

Impairment of investments in equity investees (1)

-



-



-



672,816



-



-

Impairment of Goodwill

-



-



-



-



84,431



11,860

Loss/(gain) on disposal of equity investees























and subsidiary, net of income taxes

1,440



(35,563)



(4,996)



(8,507)



(34,970)



(4,912)

Adjusted net income

2,387,251



2,506,135



352,036



7,417,019



6,818,161



957,742

























Net income

2,379,042



2,538,704



356,611



6,440,786



6,542,444



919,012

Add:























Depreciation

695,241



823,044



115,612



2,168,290



2,382,422



334,657

Amortization

35,709



38,949



5,471



104,034



115,074



16,164

Interest expenses

66,364



54,420



7,644



266,135



221,408



31,101

Income tax expenses

554,959



160,000



22,475



1,786,275



1,267,105



177,989

EBITDA

3,731,315



3,615,117



507,813



10,765,520



10,528,453



1,478,923

























Add:























Share-based compensation expense

6,769



2,994



421



311,924



226,256



31,782

Impairment of investments in equity investees

-



-



-



672,816



-



-

Impairment of Goodwill

-



-



-



-



84,431



11,860

Loss/(gain) on disposal of equity investees























and subsidiary

1,440



(35,563)



(4,996)



(10,694)



(34,996)



(4,916)

Adjusted EBITDA

3,739,524



3,582,548



503,238



11,739,566



10,804,144



1,517,649

 

(1) Net of income taxes of nil

 

Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results





Three Months Ended September 30,



Nine Months Ended  September 30,



2024



2025



2024



2025



RMB



RMB



US$



RMB



RMB



US$



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

Net income attributable to ordinary























shareholders

2,396,297



2,523,720



354,506



6,434,145



6,455,299



906,771

Add:























Share-based compensation expense (1)

6,769



2,994



421



311,924



226,256



31,782

Impairment of investments in equity























investees (1)

-



-



-



672,816



-



-

Impairment of Goodwill

-



-



-



-



84,431



11,860

Loss/(gain) on disposal of equity investees























and subsidiary, net of income taxes

1,440



(35,563)



(4,996)



(8,507)



(34,970)



(4,912)

Adjusted Net income attributable to























ordinary shareholders

2,404,506



2,491,151



349,931



7,410,378



6,731,016



945,501

























Weighted average shares used in























calculating net earnings per ordinary























share/ADS























Basic

804,565,579



799,661,689



799,661,689



805,388,468



799,304,556



799,304,556

Diluted

838,131,679



822,552,945



822,552,945



838,954,568



830,201,619



830,201,619

























Net earnings per share/ADS attributable to























ordinary shareholders























Basic

2.98



3.16



0.44



7.99



8.08



1.13

Diluted

2.90



3.10



0.44



7.80



7.90



1.11

























Adjusted net earnings per share/ADS























attributable to ordinary shareholders























Basic

2.99



3.12



0.44



9.20



8.42



1.18

Diluted

2.91



3.06



0.43



8.96



8.23



1.16

 

(1) Net of income taxes of nil

 

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