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ZTO Industrials Latest YouTube: Q2 2026 Published 2026-08-20

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.

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ZTO Stock Q2 2026: Profit Up 50%, Stock Down 7% - The Volume Guide Got Cut

Published 2026-08-20

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Episodes tracked
2
Episodes linked
2
Latest video
Q2 2026
2026-08-20
Podcast available
Yes
Current price
$21.37
-0.01 (-0.05%)
Trailing / Forward P/E
11.25x
Forward: 9.57x
Market cap / Volume
Volume:
Revenue / Earnings Growth
23.0%
Earnings: 58.1%
Margins
22.2% op
Gross: 25.1% · Net: 19.0%
Balance sheet
1.67x current
Debt / Equity: 34.6
52-week range / Beta
$17.74 - $26.20
Beta: -0.22
Analyst target
$28.47
Upside: 33.2%
Cash / shareholder return
39.61% FCF yield
Dividend yield: 12.52%

Company context

Industry: Integrated Freight & Logistics
Country: China
Employees:
Price to book: 1.79x
Return on equity: 16.3%
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. provides express delivery and other value-added logistics services in the People's Republic of China. It also offers less-than-truckload (LTL) logistics services; integrated logistics solutions for warehousing, distribution, and transportation; and freight forwarding services. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.

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Market context for ZTO

Competitive view

ZTO vs. two close competitors

This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.
ZTO
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
Honeywell International Inc. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Honeywell International Inc.
HON
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Consensus analyst targets still imply meaningful upside, suggesting the Street thinks the current price leaves room for appreciation.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Lockheed Martin Corporation latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Lockheed Martin Corporation
LMT
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
ZTO
$16.24B
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.
HON
$68.43B
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
$130.07B
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
ZTO
11.2x
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.
HON
8.3x
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
20.8x
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
ZTO
9.6x
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.
HON
21.6x
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
17.2x
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
ZTO
23.0%
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.
HON
4.3%
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
10.5%
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
ZTO
58.1%
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.
HON
263.9%
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
443.8%
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
ZTO
22.2%
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.
HON
20.2%
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
12.0%
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
ZTO
25.1%
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.
HON
36.5%
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
11.8%
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
ZTO
19.0%
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.
HON
21.6%
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
8.2%
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
ZTO
16.3%
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.
HON
46.6%
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
89.2%
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
ZTO
39.6%
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.
HON
3.8%
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
4.3%
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
ZTO
34.58x
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.
HON
185.37x
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
234.24x
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
ZTO
1.67x
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.
HON
1.21x
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
1.19x
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
ZTO
-0.22
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.
HON
0.92
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
0.11
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
ZTO
12.5%
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.
HON
4.3%
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
2.4%
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
ZTO
33.2%
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.
HON
21.8%
Honeywell International Inc.
LMT
12.3%
Lockheed Martin Corporation

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Episode archive for ZTO

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Q2 2026
Episode live
2026-08-20
Published youtube podcast complete
ZTO Stock Q2 2026: Profit Up 50%, Stock Down 7% - The Volume Guide Got Cut
Quarterly earnings-analysis entry for ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.. Use the links on the right to open the video or podcast episode.
Q1 2026
Episode live
2026-05-20
Published youtube podcast complete
ZTO Stock: BUY Call - Revenue +22% on China Parcel Share Gains Q1 2026
Quarterly earnings-analysis entry for ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.. Use the links on the right to open the video or podcast episode.