J&T EXPRESS-W (01519) experienced a significant surge of 5.11% during intraday trading on Wednesday, with the stock price reaching HK$10.1 and trading volume hitting HK$562 million. This notable increase comes as the company continues to strengthen its position in Southeast Asia and explores new market opportunities.
The stock's impressive performance can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, J&T Express is benefiting from the rapid growth of e-commerce Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) in Southeast Asia, coupled with TikTok's rising market share in the region, which is driving up J&T's market share. Secondly, the company's expansion into new markets, including the Middle East and Latin America in 2022, presents significant growth potential due to the currently low e-commerce penetration rates in these regions. Analysts expect J&T to replicate its successful Southeast Asian strategy in these new markets, potentially creating another high-growth engine for the company.
Additionally, J&T Express is poised to benefit from industry-wide price increases in China's express delivery sector. Starting from July, various regions across China have implemented price hikes, with base prices rising by RMB 0.1 to RMB 0.4 per package. This coordinated price increase movement is expected to improve profitability in J&T's domestic market, particularly in the second half of the year. The company's China operations also serve as a valuable source of advanced business models that can be applied to its overseas markets, further enhancing its global competitiveness.