China Southern Airlines (Stock Code: 1055) reported operating revenue of RMB51,374 million in the third quarter of 2025, rising 3.01% year-on-year. Net profit attributable to shareholders of the company for the quarter reached RMB3,840 million, an increase of 20.26% over the same period last year. From January to September 2025, operating revenue stood at RMB137,665 million, up 2.23%, while net profit attributable to shareholders amounted to RMB2,307 million, marking a 17.40% year-on-year rise.
The company also recorded a notable improvement in profitability, with its net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses for the first nine months shifting from loss to profit compared with the same period last year. Net cash flows from operating activities for the nine-month period reached RMB32,387 million, growing 20.59%. Total assets at the end of September 2025 stood at RMB340,579 million, representing a 3.29% increase from the end of the previous year, while equity attributable to shareholders rose to RMB37,035 million, up 6.64%.
Additionally, China Southern Airlines highlighted guarantee commitments for a range of special purpose vehicles, amounting to US$4.648 billion in total. The guarantees fall within the authorization scope approved at the company’s general meeting. According to the unaudited consolidated financial statements, the management of China Southern Airlines attributes the overall performance improvement to continued growth in operating indicators and stronger profitability in the reporting period.