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Shein reports 67% profit drop in first post-IPO quarterly results
Shein, the fast-fashion giant, reported its first financial results as a public company following its September 1 debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company's second-quarter adjusted net profit fell 67% year-on-year to $228 million, while its net profit margin dropped to 2.1% from 6.2% in the previous year.
Total net revenues for the quarter reached $11.08 billion, a marginal increase of 0.9%. However, regional performance showed significant divergence. Revenue in Europe fell 13.9% to $3.77 billion, and US revenue declined 6% to $2.5 billion. These declines were attributed to price increases and reduced advertising spending implemented in anticipation of new European Union regulations, including a 3-euro fee on low-value e-commerce parcels that took effect on July 1, 2026.
CEO Yangtian Xu noted that geopolitical tensions in the Middle East contributed to an 18.1% rise in fulfillment costs due to increased fuel and freight expenses. To counter margin pressure, the company plans to shift its product mix toward higher-priced clothing brands. Despite the profit squeeze and a 27.3% drop in share price since the IPO, Shein reported growth in its marketplace service revenue and order volumes, particularly in Latin America.
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- [● 11 SOURCES] Adjusted net profit for the second quarter was $228 million, a 67% decrease from the previous year. www.devdiscourse.com · www.tanea.gr · www.correiodamanhacanada.com · insideretail.asia · www.ot.gr · +4 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Fulfillment costs rose by 18.1% due to increased fuel and freight costs linked to Middle East conflicts. www.ot.gr · www.devdiscourse.com · www.epochtimes.com · insideretail.asia · www.tanea.gr · +3 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] Shein's total net revenues for the second quarter reached $11.08 billion. www.ot.gr · www.bdaily.co.uk · www.devdiscourse.com · www.epochtimes.com · www.stiripesurse.ro · +7 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] CEO Sky Xu announced plans to shift toward higher-priced clothing brands to improve profitability. www.ot.gr · www.devdiscourse.com · www.epochtimes.com · www.teleborsa.it
- [● 11 SOURCES] Revenue in Europe declined by 13.9% to $3.77 billion during the second quarter. www.ot.gr · www.bdaily.co.uk · www.devdiscourse.com · www.epochtimes.com · www.tanea.gr · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The company's net profit margin dropped to 2.1% from 6.2% in the same period last year. www.ot.gr · www.devdiscourse.com · www.tanea.gr · www.teleborsa.it · insideretail.asia · +4 more
- [DISPUTED] US revenue decreased by 6% to $2.5 billion. www.ot.gr · www.bdaily.co.uk · www.devdiscourse.com · www.epochtimes.com · www.tanea.gr · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The European Union implemented a 3-euro fee on low-value e-commerce parcels starting July 1, 2026. www.ot.gr · www.youweekly.gr · www.bdaily.co.uk · www.devdiscourse.com · www.epochtimes.com · +3 more