Temu & SHEIN

SHEIN's First Results as a Listed Company: Flat Revenue, Profits Halved

SHEIN's First Results as a Listed Company: Flat Revenue, Profits Halved

SHEIN has published its first results since listing in Hong Kong, and the numbers show a business that is still growing in orders but under heavy cost pressure, especially in the US and Europe. For sellers on SHEIN Marketplace, and for brands competing with SHEIN on price, the details matter. Here is what SHEIN reported on September 28, 2026 and what we read into it.

What SHEIN reported

According to Just Style, Home of Direct Commerce and France 24, SHEIN's results for the six months to June 30, 2026 included:

Metric (H1 2026)ValueChange vs H1 2025
Net revenue$20.1 billion+1.0%
Orders549 million+6.4%
Operating profit$493 million−52.9%
Adjusted net profit$499 million−55.6%
Active customers (12 months to June 30)291 millionup from 254 million

Reported net income was $2.3 billion, but Home of Direct Commerce notes this includes a $1.86 billion non-cash gain from revaluing convertible preferred shares. In the second quarter, Jing Daily and Just Style report that adjusted net profit fell 67% to $228 million, or 2.1% of revenue.

By region (Q2 2026)

  • United States: revenue down about 6% year over year, which France 24 links to tariff impacts.
  • Europe: revenue down 13.9%, with France 24 citing new French ultra-fast-fashion fees and changes to EU customs exemptions.
  • Rest of world: revenue up 21.6%, driven by Latin America.

Costs

Home of Direct Commerce reports that Q2 fulfillment expenses rose 18.1% to $5.59 billion, reaching half of revenue. SHEIN attributed this to higher order volumes and "a sharp spike in oil prices and freight rates amid Middle East geopolitical tensions."

SHEIN Q2 fulfillment expenses as a share of revenue
Q2 2026 fulfillment expenses were $5.59 billion, up 18.1%, which SHEIN linked to higher order volumes and oil and freight costs.

Chairman Sky Xu said the company expects "the external environment to remain uncertain in the second half of 2026, with tariff headwinds and logistics cost volatility likely to persist," according to France 24.

A note on the data: the reports we reviewed give different dollar figures for each region, so we show only the percentage changes, which match across sources. They also did not break out how much of SHEIN's sales come from third-party marketplace sellers, which would be the most useful figure for sellers. Check SHEIN's investor documents for full detail.

What it means for sellers (our analysis)

  • Cross-border direct shipping is getting expensive for everyone. If SHEIN, with its scale, sees fulfillment costs at half of revenue, smaller sellers shipping small parcels from China face the same pressure. Bulk import to US warehouses looks increasingly important; see our guide to shipping after de minimis.
  • Orders up, revenue flat means lower order values. Shoppers are still buying, but cheaper baskets. Price-sensitive categories will stay competitive.
  • Platform incentives may shift. When a platform's margins shrink, fees, ad products and seller programs often change. Watch SHEIN Marketplace seller announcements for updates on commissions and fulfillment options.
  • Diversify channels. A US slowdown on one platform is a reminder not to rely on a single marketplace. Many SHEIN-style products also sell on Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop and Temu.

What to do now

  1. Recalculate landed cost per unit for each channel, including current freight and duty.
  2. Move steady sellers to US-warehouse inventory if you still ship direct from China.
  3. Review pricing for Q4: cheaper baskets mean bundles and multi-packs can lift order value.
  4. Track SHEIN Marketplace policy updates during Q4 and adjust quickly.
  5. Test at least one additional marketplace in 2027 to spread risk.
Tip: Compare your own fulfillment cost as a share of revenue each month. If it is rising faster than your prices, act before peak season, not after.

How Atronia Innovations helps

We help Chinese brands build multichannel US businesses across Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop and Temu & SHEIN, with US logistics behind them. See our logistics services or talk to our team.

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