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  "id": 10666773,
  "title": "Shein shares dive more than 11% after earnings disappoint",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/shein-shares-dive-more-than-11-after-earnings-disappoint-10666773",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-29T10:21:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hong Kong Free Press",
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    "url": "https://hongkongfp.com/2026/09/29/shein-shares-dive-more-than-11-after-earnings-disappoint/"
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  "account": "Shein, the Chinese fast-fashion company, experienced a significant drop in its share price by more than 11% in Hong Kong following the release of disappointing financial results on Tuesday. The company has been under scrutiny for its environmental impact and allegations of human rights violations, and it faces increased competition from low-cost e-commerce platforms like Temu and AliExpress.\n\nDuring the first half of the year, Shein's revenue grew by just one percent compared to the previous year, while its operating profit was halved. By midday on Tuesday, the company's share price had recovered slightly, but it was still down 10.9% at HK$31.44. This decline comes as Shein's share price has fallen over 35% since its initial public offering in September, which valued the company at approximately $26.3 billion, far below the $100 billion it reached during private fundraising rounds in 2022.\n\nThe decrease in share value can be attributed to a combination of factors. Shein reported a 13.9% decline in net revenue from Europe, which reached nearly $3.8 billion for the second quarter. The company cited a decline in sales volume due to price increases and reduced online advertising spending in anticipation of the removal of customs duty exemptions. Additionally, the United States market saw a six percent drop in revenue for the April-June period, attributed to the impact of tariffs.\n\nAnalyst Catherine Lim from Business Intelligence expressed concern over Shein's accelerating decline in operating profit, questioning the company's ability to recover by 2027 from freight relief and its uncertain push into higher-priced brands. Lim noted that Shein plans to absorb the costs of freight and tariffs rather than raising prices to maintain its competitive edge, which may lead to higher logistics costs in Europe in the short term.",
  "summary": "Shares in Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein plunged more than 11 percent in Hong Kong on Tuesday after releasing disappointing financial results. The company has faced scrutiny over its environmental footprint and allegations of human rights violations, and faces growing competition from low-cost e-commerce companies such as Temu and AliExpress. The firm said on Monday that […]",
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