# Goldman Sachs

Type: Company (GS)

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-01**: Planned Hong Kong stock market debut — Shein is expected to list on the Hong Kong stock exchange, raising up to HK$14bn before any exercise of the extra 42 million share option.
- **2026-08-24**: Shein publishes Hong Kong listing notice — Shein sets an indicative share price of HK$47.60–49.50 and a valuation range of HK$202–210bn, offering 280 million shares.
- **2026-08**: EU imposes €3 duty on small parcels — The EU introduces a three-euro duty on small parcels imported from outside the trading bloc, further squeezing cross-border e-commerce economics.
- **2026-07-16**: JPMorgan Cuts Target; Stock Jumps — JPMorgan reduced its PG price target from $164 to $162 with an Overweight rating; P&G declared a $1.0885 dividend and the stock rose 2.3% on cost‑cut news.
- **2026-07-10**: Bank of America Revises Down — Bank of America lowered its PG price objective from $170 to $166, keeping a Buy rating.
- **2026-04-27**: UBS Raises Target — UBS lifted its PG price target from $166 to $172, reiterating a Buy rating.
- **2026-04-14**: Barclays Slashes Target — Barclays dropped its PG price objective from $155 to $146, assigning an Equal Weight rating.
- **2026-04-08**: Goldman Sachs Cuts PT — Goldman Sachs reduced its PG price target from $159 to $155, maintaining a Neutral rating.
- **2025-12-31**: IPO Target Window — Anticipated timeframe for Flipkart's potential public listing in India.
- **2025-05**: US removes de minimis tariff exemption — The US scraps the de minimis exemption on small packages, which Shein had used to ship garments directly from China to US customers.
- **2024-03-06**: Performance Review Cycle — Flipkart begins annual appraisals leading to workforce reductions.
- **2024-03-06**: Layoff Reports — Initial reports suggest 300-500 employees are exiting the company.
- **2023**: Shein begins planning to float — Shein starts working toward an IPO, with later attempts in New York and London failing amid political and regulatory scrutiny.
- **2022**: Private fundraising values Shein above US$100bn — Shein's 2022 private round reportedly gives it a peak valuation of more than US$100 billion, a level far above the eventual IPO range.
- **2018-05-09**: Walmart Acquisition — Walmart acquires a 77% stake in Flipkart for $16 billion.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Shein's $27B HK IPO Prices 74% Below Peak as Tariffs Bite
2026-08-24 08:49:03 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Shein's pricing at US$26–27bn confirms a dramatically lower valuation as US and EU tariff changes hit the direct-from-China model. For retailers, the listing signals rising cross-border logistics costs and a shift toward local fulfillment.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/shein-27b-hk-ipo-tariff-retail-impact

### P&G Stock Climbs 2.3% as 7,000 Job Cuts Signal Retail Margin Push
2026-07-17 19:36:54 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Procter & Gamble shares rose 2.3% on news of 7,000 non‑manufacturing job cuts aimed at boosting margins, alongside a brand‑boosting Head & Shoulders partnership with USA Gymnastics. The move highlights how cost efficiency and brand marketing are driving retail‑sector confidence.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/pg-stock-retail-margin-push-7000-job-cuts

### Flipkart Trims Workforce as IPO Preparations Intensify
2026-03-07 00:34:27 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Flipkart has initiated a workforce reduction of 300 to 500 employees following its annual performance review cycle. This move, representing roughly 3-4% of its staff, signals a tightening of internal operations as the Walmart-owned e-commerce giant moves closer to a potential Indian stock market listing.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/flipkart-layoffs-performance-review-ipo-prep

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