ZTO Express Shares Surge 4.34% Amid Analyst Optimism and Strong GF Value Estimate

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc shares surged 4.34% on Jul 18, reaching an intraday high of $19.49. Trading volume was 1,101,071 shares, 46.2% of the average daily volume. Analysts forecast an average target price of $23.53 with an upside of 23.02% from the current price. GuruFocus estimates a GF Value of $32.21, suggesting a 68.42% upside from the current price.

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: ZTO) shares experienced a significant upward movement on July 18, 2025, surging by 4.34% to an intraday high of $19.49. The trading volume reached 1,101,071 shares, which was 46.2% of the average daily volume [2].

The stock's performance was bolstered by a series of analyst upgrades and positive market sentiment. Morgan Stanley set a $24.20 target price on the stock, while HSBC upgraded it from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating with a $22.00 price objective [2]. Additionally, Hsbc Global Res upgraded the stock to a "strong-buy" rating, and Citigroup adjusted its price target to $22.60 with a "buy" rating [2]. Despite the positive analyst sentiment, Wall Street Zen lowered its rating from "buy" to "hold" [2].

Analysts forecast an average target price of $23.53, representing an upside of 23.02% from the current price. GuruFocus estimates a GF Value of $32.21, suggesting a 68.42% upside from the current price [2].

The company's financial metrics indicate a strong market position. With a market capitalization of $11.48 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.14, and a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.75, ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. presents an attractive investment opportunity [2].

References:
[1] https://www.aastocks.com/en/stocks/news/aafn-con/NOW.1442740/ipo-news/AAFN
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/zto-express-cayman-nysezto-shares-gap-up-time-to-buy-2025-07-18/