ZTO Express Inc.'s stock surged 6.07% during the pre-market session on Wednesday.
The significant price movement followed the company's release of better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2025 financial results. ZTO reported earnings per share of 3.31 yuan, exceeding analyst estimates, while revenue rose to 14.5 billion yuan, also topping consensus forecasts.
Investor sentiment was further bolstered by the board's approval of a cash dividend of $0.39 per ADS and the authorization of a new share repurchase program worth up to $1.5 billion over the next 24 months, signaling strong confidence in the company's financial health and commitment to shareholder returns.