Should I buy or sell ZTO Express (Cayman) stock right now?

4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for ZTO Express (Cayman) in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ZTO shares. View ZTO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is ZTO Express (Cayman)'s stock price target for 2024?

4 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for ZTO Express (Cayman)'s shares. Their ZTO share price targets range from $28.00 to $42.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $33.40 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 57.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for ZTO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have ZTO shares performed in 2023?

ZTO Express (Cayman)'s stock was trading at $26.87 at the start of the year. Since then, ZTO stock has decreased by 20.9% and is now trading at $21.26. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here .

When is ZTO Express (Cayman)'s next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, March 20th 2024. View our ZTO earnings forecast .

How were ZTO Express (Cayman)'s earnings last quarter?

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE:ZTO) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 7th. The transportation company reported $0.94 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.94 by $0.00. ZTO Express (Cayman) had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.56% and a net margin of 23.07%.

How often does ZTO Express (Cayman) pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for ZTO Express (Cayman)?

ZTO Express (Cayman) declared a -- dividend on Friday, March 17th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.37 per share on Friday, April 28th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, April 5th. This is an increase from the stock's previous -- dividend of $0.25. Read our dividend analysis for ZTO .

What ETFs hold ZTO Express (Cayman)'s stock?

ETFs with the largest weight of ZTO Express (Cayman) (NYSE:ZTO) stock in their portfolio include Global X China Industrials ETF (CHII) , Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (PGJ) , U.S. Global Sea to Sky Cargo ETF (SEA) , Global X China Innovation ETF (KEJI) , KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (KESG) , Amplify International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (IDVO) , iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) and WisdomTree Emerging Markets ESG Fund (RESE) .

What other stocks do shareholders of ZTO Express (Cayman) own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other ZTO Express (Cayman) investors own include Alibaba Group (BABA) , CVS Health (CVS) , Cisco Systems (CSCO) , NVIDIA (NVDA) , Home Depot (HD) , Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) , RTX (RTX) , BEST (BSTI) and Verizon Communications (VZ) .

When did ZTO Express (Cayman) IPO?

(ZTO) raised $1.3 billion in an initial public offering on Thursday, October 27th 2016. The company issued 72,100,000 shares at a price of $16.50-$18.50 per share. Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs (Asia) acted as the underwriters for the IPO and China Renaissance Securities (Hong Kong), Citigroup, Credit Suisse and J.P. Morgan Securities were co-managers.

Who are ZTO Express (Cayman)'s major shareholders?

ZTO Express (Cayman)'s stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Invesco Ltd. (6.78%), Platinum Investment Management Ltd. (2.35%), Wellington Management Group LLP (1.75%), Schroder Investment Management Group (1.36%), FMR LLC (1.22%) and Walleye Trading LLC (0.00%).

How do I buy shares of ZTO Express (Cayman)?

Shares of ZTO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull , Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

ZTO Express (Cayman) Stock Price, News & Analysis (NYSE:ZTO)

$21.22

-0.04 (-0.19%)

(As of 11:45 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $21.17
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$21.45
50-Day Range: $21.26
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$24.63
52-Week Range: $21.17
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$30.05

Volume: 688,505 shs
Average Volume: 2.68 million shs
Market Capitalization: $12.92 billion

P/E Ratio: 14.24
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: $33.40

ZTO Express (Cayman) MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.75 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 57.1% Upside
$33.40 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
3.35% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 1.40
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 17.01%
From $1.47 to $1.72 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

3.03 out of 5 stars

Transportation Sector

5th out of 95 stocks

Trucking & Courier Services, Except Air Industry

2nd out of 2 stocks

3.4

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
ZTO Express (Cayman) has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $33.40, ZTO Express (Cayman) has a forecasted upside of 57.1% from its current price of $21.26.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
ZTO Express (Cayman) has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
3.35% of the float of ZTO Express (Cayman) has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
ZTO Express (Cayman) has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.2.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in ZTO Express (Cayman) has recently decreased by 0.25%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
ZTO Express (Cayman) does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
ZTO Express (Cayman) does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for ZTO.

4.1

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
ZTO Express (Cayman) has a news sentiment score of 1.40. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.51 average news sentiment score of Transportation companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for ZTO Express (Cayman) this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
5 people have searched for ZTO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 400% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
2 people have added ZTO Express (Cayman) to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, ZTO Express (Cayman) insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
41.30% of the stock of ZTO Express (Cayman) is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
41.68% of the stock of ZTO Express (Cayman) is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

3.8

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for ZTO Express (Cayman) are expected to grow by 17.01% in the coming year, from $1.47 to $1.72 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of ZTO Express (Cayman) is 14.27, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.62.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of ZTO Express (Cayman) is 14.27, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Transportation sector average P/E ratio of about 12.45.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
ZTO Express (Cayman) has a PEG Ratio of 0.91. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
ZTO Express (Cayman) has a P/B Ratio of 1.63. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About ZTO Express (Cayman) Stock (NYSE:ZTO)

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. provides express delivery and other value-added logistics services in the People's Republic of China. It offers freight forwarding services; and delivery services for e-commerce and traditional merchants, and other express service users. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.

ZTO Stock Price History

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ZTO Stock News Headlines

December 8, 2023 | marketbeat.com

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November 27, 2023 | benzinga.com

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November 23, 2023 | msn.com

ZTO or TFII: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

November 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

ZTO Express (ZTO) Q3 Earnings Top, Revenues Lag Estimates

November 20, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

ZTO Express: Best-In-Class And Trading At Significant Discount

November 17, 2023 | msn.com

Why Chinese Express Delivery Company ZTO Shares Are Down Today

November 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. 2023 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

November 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

ZTO Reports Third Quarter 2023 Unaudited Financial Results

November 14, 2023 | morningstar.com

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November 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

What's in the Cards for ZTO Express (ZTO) in Q3 Earnings?

November 9, 2023 | benzinga.com

ZTO Express (Cayman) Stock (NYSE:ZTO), Analyst Ratings, Price Targets, Predictions

November 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

ZTO vs. CHRW: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

November 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And ZTO Express (Cayman) (NYSE:ZTO) Passed With Ease

November 2, 2023 | morningstar.com

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc ADR ZTO

October 26, 2023 | msn.com

Hong Kong’s Second Biggest IPO of Year to Seal Founder’s Fortune

October 20, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

With 42% ownership of the shares, ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE:ZTO) is heavily dominated by institutional owners

October 17, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

ZTO Express: A Good Company In A Tough Industry

October 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

ZTO to Announce Third Quarter Financial Results on November 16, 2023 U.S. Eastern Time

October 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Why ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (ZTO) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term

October 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Declining Stock and Solid Fundamentals: Is The Market Wrong About ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE:ZTO)?

September 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Why Is ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (ZTO) Down 1.2% Since Last Earnings Report?

September 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Here's What To Make Of ZTO Express (Cayman)'s (NYSE:ZTO) Decelerating Rates Of Return

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 7/07/2021
Today: 12/08/2023
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 3/20/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Trucking & courier services, except air
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Transportation
Current Symbol: NYSE:ZTO
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1677250
Web: www.zto.com
Phone: 862159804508
Fax: N/A
Employees: 24,888
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: $33.40
High Stock Price Target: $42.00
Low Stock Price Target: $28.00
Potential Upside/Downside: +57.1%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.75
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $1.49
Trailing P/E Ratio: 14.27
Forward P/E Ratio: 14.46
P/E Growth: 0.91
Net Income: $987.22 million
Net Margins: 23.07%
Pretax Margin: 27.35%
Return on Equity: 15.56%
Return on Assets: 10.56%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.12
Current Ratio: 1.17
Quick Ratio: 1.17

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $5.13 billion
Price / Sales: 2.52
Cash Flow: $2.21 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 9.63
Book Value: $13.08 per share
Price / Book: 1.63

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 609,010,000
Free Float: 357,488,000
Market Cap: $12.95 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.03

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Key Executives

Mr. Meisong Lai (Age 52)
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Ms. Huiping Yan (Age 56)
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Hongqun Hu (Age 54)
COO & Executive Director
Ms. Sophie Li
Investor Relations Director
Mr. Jianfeng Zhang (Age 40)
Vice President of Public Relations
Mr. Jilei Wang (Age 57)
VP of Infrastructure Management & Executive Director
Mr. Jianmin Guo (Age 52)
Advisor

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ZTO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell ZTO Express (Cayman) stock right now?: 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for ZTO Express (Cayman) in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ZTO shares.
View ZTO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is ZTO Express (Cayman)'s stock price target for 2024?: 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for ZTO Express (Cayman)'s shares. Their ZTO share price targets range from $28.00 to $42.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $33.40 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 57.1% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for ZTO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have ZTO shares performed in 2023?: ZTO Express (Cayman)'s stock was trading at $26.87 at the start of the year. Since then, ZTO stock has decreased by 20.9% and is now trading at $21.26.
View the best growth stocks for 2023 here.
When is ZTO Express (Cayman)'s next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, March 20th 2024.
View our ZTO earnings forecast.
How were ZTO Express (Cayman)'s earnings last quarter?: ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE:ZTO) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July, 7th. The transportation company reported $0.94 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.94 by $0.00. ZTO Express (Cayman) had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.56% and a net margin of 23.07%.
How often does ZTO Express (Cayman) pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for ZTO Express (Cayman)?: ZTO Express (Cayman) declared a -- dividend on Friday, March 17th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.37 per share on Friday, April 28th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, April 5th. This is an increase from the stock's previous -- dividend of $0.25.
Read our dividend analysis for ZTO.

What ETFs hold ZTO Express (Cayman)'s stock?: ETFs with the largest weight of ZTO Express (Cayman) (NYSE:ZTO) stock in their portfolio include Global X China Industrials ETF (CHII), Invesco Golden Dragon China ETF (PGJ), U.S. Global Sea to Sky Cargo ETF (SEA), Global X China Innovation ETF (KEJI), KraneShares MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF (KESG), Amplify International Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (IDVO), iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) and WisdomTree Emerging Markets ESG Fund (RESE).
What other stocks do shareholders of ZTO Express (Cayman) own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other ZTO Express (Cayman) investors own include Alibaba Group (BABA), CVS Health (CVS), Cisco Systems (CSCO), NVIDIA (NVDA), Home Depot (HD), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), RTX (RTX), BEST (BSTI) and Verizon Communications (VZ).
When did ZTO Express (Cayman) IPO?: (ZTO) raised $1.3 billion in an initial public offering on Thursday, October 27th 2016. The company issued 72,100,000 shares at a price of $16.50-$18.50 per share. Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs (Asia) acted as the underwriters for the IPO and China Renaissance Securities (Hong Kong), Citigroup, Credit Suisse and J.P. Morgan Securities were co-managers.
Who are ZTO Express (Cayman)'s major shareholders?: ZTO Express (Cayman)'s stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Invesco Ltd. (6.78%), Platinum Investment Management Ltd. (2.35%), Wellington Management Group LLP (1.75%), Schroder Investment Management Group (1.36%), FMR LLC (1.22%) and Walleye Trading LLC (0.00%).
How do I buy shares of ZTO Express (Cayman)?: Shares of ZTO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (NYSE:ZTO) was last updated on 12/8/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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