Shein loses $5 billion in market cap after Hong Kong IPO


09/08/2026

Online fast fashion retailer Shein Global Holdings has seen a decline of around $5 billion in market capitalization since its IPO, according to Bloomberg, referencing market data. According to the agency, Shein's performance in its first week was one of the lowest among major companies listed in Hong Kong.



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Shein's stock increased by 3.15% by the end of trading on September 7. Their market capitalization hit HK$161.2 billion (around $21 billion). In comparison, Shein's initial public offering was valued at $26 billion.

Shein's share price is presently lower than its initial public offering price. According to Bloomberg, this ranks as the second-lowest performance in the initial five trading sessions for companies that secured at least $1 billion in Hong Kong IPOs. Baidu set the record: its stock dropped 19.9% in that timeframe.

According to Bloomberg, Shein's recent public offering after multiple years of efforts has scarcely eased investor worries regarding decreasing profitability, regulatory challenges, and heightened competition.

In 2022, Shein was regarded as one of the most valuable startups globally, with a valuation of around $100 billion. Nonetheless, the retailer is confronted with stricter regulations, and investors doubt its capacity to regain growth. Additionally, Shein's losses show that investors are progressively shifting away from conventional e-commerce firms and putting more money into artificial intelligence and robotics, Bloomberg notes.

source: bloomberg.com