Shein (SHEIN) Shares Drop 8.7% in Hong Kong Debut Valued at $26.3B

Shein (SHEIN) shares fell 8.7% to HK$44.4 on their trading debut in Hong Kong, down from the offering price of HK$48.56, which raised HK$13.6 billion ($1.7 billion) and gave the company a market valuation of $26.3 billion. The company, once valued at nearly $100 billion, now faces challenges including higher costs and regulatory scrutiny amid growing competition. Shein has over 273 million active customers and reported more than a billion orders in the year ending March 2026. This decline in shares indicates market skepticism about Shein's ability to sustain its business model, which could affect consumers with potential price increases.