Shein shares slide over 3% after lacklustre Hong Kong trading debut
Higher import duties in key markets, growing regulatory risks hampering Shein’s growth prospects
On September 2, Shein's shares dropped by over 3% following a lackluster trading debut in Hong Kong. The initial public offering, which raised US$1.7 billion, valued the company at US$26.5 billion, representing nearly a quarter of its peak valuation of nearly US$100 billion in 2022. Higher import duties, growing regulatory risks, and increased competition from rivals are cited as factors hindering Shein's growth prospects by investors and analysts.
Brendon Ho, head of investment advisory for Singapore at Arta Finance, noted that Shein's weak performance indicates investors are reassessing a growth story that has become more difficult to underwrite due to slowing revenue growth, pressure on margins, and weakened economics of its low-cost cross-border model due to higher tariffs and customs costs in the US and EU.
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