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Shein IPO Preview

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Douglas Kim
Aug 04, 2026
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  • Shein is actively preparing for an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, tentatively scheduled for the second half of 2026.

  • The company is targeting a listing valuation of US$40 billion to US$50 billion, representing a significant haircut from its historical peak valuations.

  • I think the company is likely to face tough challenges in in reaching valuation at even lower end of its target valuation range.

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