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Aug 20, 2024 7:20 PM

J&T Express Turns to Net Profit in H1 2024 China Market Turns Profitable for First Time

Solidifies its leading position in Southeast Asia with rising market share, while its parcel volume growth in China outpaces the industry

HONG KONG, Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- J&T Global Express Limited ("J&T Express" or "J&T" or "the Company", stock code: 01519), a global logistics service provider, announced its 2024 interim results for the first half of 2024 ("H1 2024" or "the Period"). In the first half of the year, J&T's revenue reached US$4.86 billion, representing a year-over-year ("YoY") increase of 20.6%. Revenue of its core business, express delivery services, reached US$4.74 billion, marking a YoY increase of 33.7%. Gross profit showed a YoY increase of 176.8% to US$540 million.

In H1 2024, all of J&T's profit metrics swung to positive. The Company reported a net profit of US$31.026 million, a significant turnaround compared to the loss of US$670 million over the same period last year. Adjusted net profit was US$63.248 million, compared to a loss of US$260 million over the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA soared by 795.6% to reach US$350 million. Adjusted EBIT also turned positive and reached US$120 million, underlining a healthy and sustainable level of profitability.

During the Period, J&T's total parcel volume increased by 38.3% YoY to 11.01 billion. The business scale of all operating regions continued to expand, with parcel volume consistently achieving double-digit growth. In Southeast Asia ("SEA"), parcel volume increased by 42% YoY to 2.04 billion, raising its market share to 27.4%. In China, parcel volume grew by 37% to 8.84 billion. In newer markets such as Saudi Arabia and Mexico ("New Markets"), parcel volume surged approximately 64% to 140 million.

Dylan Tey, Chief Financial Officer of J&T Express, commented: "In the first half of 2024, J&T's total revenue increased by over 20% YoY, primarily driven by the growth in express delivery services ...