China Southern Airlines (01055.HK) saw its stock price soar by 5.16% in Tuesday's trading session, following the release of impressive third-quarter results and the announcement of key executive appointments. The positive momentum reflects investor optimism about the company's financial performance and strategic leadership changes.

According to the company's latest financial report, China Southern Airlines delivered strong results for the third quarter of 2025. Net profit attributable to shareholders jumped by 20.26% year-on-year to RMB3.84 billion, while operating revenue increased by 3.01% to RMB51.37 billion. The airline's performance for the first nine months of 2025 was equally impressive, with net profit rising 17.40% to RMB2.31 billion and operating revenue growing 2.23% to RMB137.67 billion.

Adding to the positive sentiment, China Southern Airlines announced the appointment of two new executive vice presidents. Zhang Yong and Chen Zhe have been named to these key leadership positions, potentially bringing fresh perspectives and expertise to the airline's management team. These appointments, coupled with the strong financial results, appear to have boosted investor confidence in the company's future prospects, contributing to the significant stock price increase.