Shein targets $26-27 billion valuation in Hong Kong IPO - report

Fast-fashion giant Shein aims for a $26-27 billion valuation in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO, according to Bloomberg. The company plans to raise around $2 billion through the offering, with existing shareholders potentially acquiring half of the deal. Shein is set to list around the end of August, but details regarding the size, valuation, and timing are still fluid as negotiations progress.

The company, founded in China and now headquartered in Singapore, previously sought a $30 billion valuation but faced investor pushback. Shein's valuation peaked at approximately $100 billion in 2022 but has since slipped as growth has decelerated due to tariffs and increased competition from rival Temu. Factors such as U.S. tariffs and the Middle East conflict have driven up material costs, resulting in higher prices for consumers.

In the first quarter of the current year, Shein reported a loss of $99 million, compared to a profit of $395 million in the same quarter last year, as reported in its preliminary prospectus. The retailer's business strategy revolves around offering low-priced, trend-driven clothing directly sourced from suppliers. Shein's investors include IDG Capital, Mubadala Investment Co., Coatue Management, and HSG.