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ZTO Stock Chart & Stats
$23.86
-$0.12(-0.50%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$23.86
-$0.12(-0.50%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$17.74 - $26.20
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.39M
Average Volume (3M)1.32M
Market Cap
$15.62B
Enterprise Value$16.88K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$30.49B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$21.79B
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.7
Beta0.40
Next Earnings
Nov 24, 2026EPS Estimate
0.5Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.22%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)11.61
Shares Outstanding557,330,930
10 Day Avg. Volume1,279,146
30 Day Avg. Volume1,319,129
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio14.48
Price to Book (P/B)1.75
Price to Sales (P/S)2.44
P/FCF Ratio19.77
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$28.60Price Target Upside19.87% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)13.72
Revenue Forecast (FY)$57.66B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Healthy ProfitabilityZTO retains strong profitability for a logistics operator, giving it internal funding capacity and resilience against competitive pricing or cost pressure. Healthy margins also provide a foundation for continued network investment.
Parcel Volume Outpaces IndustryVolume growth above the industry rate indicates competitive network relevance and customer retention. Sustained parcel gains can improve hub utilization, route density, and fixed-cost absorption, supporting durable operating efficiency.
Structural Retail Parcel GrowthFaster growth in retail parcel activity broadens ZTO’s volume drivers beyond traditional e-commerce. This mix shift may support stronger utilization and profitability if the company continues adapting its network and service model.
Bears Say
Slowing Revenue GrowthThe deceleration in revenue growth suggests ZTO is moving beyond its earlier expansion phase. Slower volume or pricing growth could reduce operating leverage and make future earnings increasingly dependent on cost controls.
Margin CompressionMargin compression signals a tougher pricing and cost environment, limiting the earnings benefit from continued revenue expansion. If competition or transportation expenses remain elevated, profitability may not recover quickly.
Higher Debt And Weaker Cash ConversionThe sharp debt increase reduces financial flexibility, while modest free-cash-flow conversion indicates greater reinvestment or working-capital needs. Together, they could constrain capital allocation if industry conditions weaken.
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ZTO FAQ
What was ZTO Express’s price range in the past 12 months?
ZTO Express lowest stock price was $17.74 and its highest was $26.20 in the past 12 months.
What is ZTO Express’s market cap?
ZTO Express’s market cap is $15.62B.
When is ZTO Express’s upcoming earnings report date?
ZTO Express’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 24, 2026 which is in 90 days.
How were ZTO Express’s earnings last quarter?
ZTO Express released its earnings results on Aug 18, 2026. The company reported $0.562 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.507 by $0.056.
Is ZTO Express overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts ZTO Express’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does ZTO Express pay dividends?
ZTO Express pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.39 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.22%. See more information on ZTO Express dividends here
What is ZTO Express’s EPS estimate?
ZTO Express’s EPS estimate is 0.5.
How many shares outstanding does ZTO Express have?
ZTO Express has 557,330,930 shares outstanding.
What happened to ZTO Express’s price movement after its last earnings report?
ZTO Express reported an EPS of $0.562 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.507. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.004%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of ZTO Express?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ZTO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
ZTO Express Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$28.60 (19.87% Upside)
$28.60 (19.87% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ZTO Sentiment 83%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 431.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 5.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 15.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
22.13%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
ZTO Express
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. is a leading provider of expedited parcel delivery and integrated logistics services throughout the People's Republic of China. The company facilitates shipments for a diverse clientele, including online retailers, traditional businesses, and various other entities requiring swift courier solutions. By the end of 2021, specifically December 31, its operations were supported by a substantial vehicle network comprising approximately 10,900 trucks. The firm was established in 2002 and maintains its primary corporate offices in Shanghai, China.
ZTO Company Deck
ZTO Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents a broadly positive operational and strategic picture: ZTO delivered above-industry parcel growth, strong revenue growth, robust operating cash flow, significant retail segment expansion, and measurable cost and productivity gains from automation and AI. Management also strengthened shareholder returns (dividend and $1.5B buyback) and provided upbeat 2026 guidance. However, the company faces margin pressure driven by higher total costs, rising KA unit costs and increased volume incentives, which led to declines in gross profit and operating profit for the year. On balance, the financial and strategic positives (volume outperformance, cash generation, technology-driven efficiency, and enhanced capital returns) outweigh the profitability headwinds, while management has explicit plans to address cost and network fairness issues.View all ZTO earnings summariesZTO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$28.60
▲(19.87% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.17% Insiders
1.16% Mutual Funds
4.83% Other Institutional Investors
93.48% Public Companies and
Individual Investors