# Yangtian Xu

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-29**: Shein reports 67% quarterly profit drop, shares fall 6% — Adjusted net profit is $228 million for the second quarter, margin compresses to 2.1%, and shares trade around HK$33.40.
- **2026-09-28**: CEO Yangtian Xu outlines strategic priorities — Xu says increasing inventory in Europe and moving into higher-priced apparel are key priorities to improve profitability.
- **2026-09-01**: Shein debuts on Hong Kong Stock Exchange — Shein lists at HK$48.56 (US$6.19) per share. By Monday's close, the stock is down 27.3% from the offer price.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Shein Q2 Profit Slides 67% as Air Freight Costs Squeeze Margins to 2.1%
2026-09-30 19:44:51 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Shein's 67% quarterly profit drop and 2.1% net margin expose the fragility of air-freight-dependent fast fashion. The company's planned European inventory build and move into higher-priced apparel signal a pivot that could reshape sourcing, pricing, and logistics benchmarks for e-commerce retailers.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/shein-q2-profit-slides-67-shares-drop-6

### Shein Q2 profit falls 67% as Europe sales slump 13.9% to $3.77B
2026-09-28 23:19:39 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

Shein's first public earnings reveal a 67% profit drop to $228 million as air freight costs and EU parcel fee anticipation compress margins to 2.1%. Europe revenue fell 13.9% to $3.77 billion and US revenue dropped 6% to $2.5 billion, with Latin America offsetting declines. The results signal urgent shifts in cross-border e-commerce fulfillment and pricing.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/shein-q2-profit-europe-sales-slump-retail

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