Shein Reports Quarterly Loss Ahead of Hong Kong Listing
Fashion retailer Shein reported a net loss of $99 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to a profit of $395 million in the same period last year. The decline was primarily attributed to a $328 million fair-value loss on convertible redeemable preferred shares and increased costs due to regulatory changes affecting U.S. imports. Shein is preparing for its Hong Kong listing after previous attempts in New York and London were abandoned. The removal of the U.S. 'de minimis' exemption, which allowed low-value shipments from China into the U.S. without tariffs, has negatively impacted sales and raised fulfillment costs as a percentage of revenue. This led to an 14.3% year-on-year decline in U.S. revenue for Q1 2026. The company is adjusting by increasing prices in the U.S. market. Shein also noted potential challenges from new EU customs fees on low-value e-commerce imports, which could mirror or exceed the impact seen in the U.S. For fiscal year 2025, net income fell 38.7% to $2.06 billion despite an 8% rise in revenue.
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