ZTO Express Announces New $1.5 Billion Share Repurchase Program and Enhanced Shareholder Return Policy

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ZTO Express reported increased revenues and net income for 2025, driven by operational efficiencies and tax benefits. The company also announced a new $1.5 billion share repurchase program and a commitment to return at least 50% of adjusted net income to shareholders, alongside significant convertible note activities.

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• New $1.5 Billion Share Repurchase Program

  The board approved a new share repurchase program authorizing up to $1.5 billion in repurchases over 24 months, effective March 20, 2026. This follows the substantial completion of a prior $2.0 billion program.

• Enhanced Shareholder Return Policy

  Starting from 2026, ZTO Express targets an aggregate annual shareholder return ratio of no less than 50% of its adjusted net income for the prior fiscal year, combining cash dividends and share repurchases.

• 2025 Financial Performance

  Revenues increased by 10.9% to $7.02 billion, and net income rose by 3.9% to $1.32 billion. Gross profit, however, decreased by 10.5%.

• Convertible Notes Management

  The company repurchased $982.252 million of its 2027 convertible senior notes and issued $1.5 billion in new 2031 convertible senior notes at a 0.925% interest rate in February 2026.

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ZTO Express's annual report for fiscal year 2025 reveals a mixed operational performance with a 10.9% increase in revenues to $7.02 billion but a 10.5% decrease in gross profit. However, net income rose by 3.9% to $1.32 billion, primarily driven by a significant 33.1% reduction in income tax expense due to a tax refund and the absence of a large non-deductible impairment from the prior year, alongside improved operating efficiencies. The most impactful news is the board's approval of a new $1.5 billion share repurchase program, effective March 20, 2026, and an enhanced shareholder return policy targeting at least 50% of prior fiscal year's adjusted net income through dividends and repurchases. This demonstrates a strong commitment to shareholder value. Additionally, the company repurchased $982.252 million of its 2027 convertible notes, significantly reducing debt, while also issuing $1.5 billion in new 2031 convertible notes at a low interest rate, indicating active capital management.