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Is Shein publicly traded?
Shein is not publicly traded as of August 25, 2026. The company published its registered Hong Kong IPO prospectus on August 24, and trading is scheduled for September 1. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan Chase are joint sponsors. The offering remains pending until the listing completes and trading begins.

Who owns Shein?
Shein is owned by founder Sky Yangtian Xu (Chris Xu) and institutional investors including IDG, Sequoia Capital, HongShan, Tiger Global, Boyu Capital, Brookfield, and General Atlantic. No single investor holds a controlling stake. Xu retains the largest individual ownership position and serves as both chairman and CEO. The company is incorporated in Singapore and operates as an independent entity with no parent company.

What is Shein's revenue?
Shein reported revenue of $41.8 billion for FY2025, an 8% increase from $38.7 billion in FY2024. Net income for FY2025 was $2.06 billion, down 38.7% from $3.37 billion the prior year. In Q1 2026, revenue was $9.05 billion with a net loss of $99 million. The company does not disclose gross merchandise value in its prospectus.

When was Shein founded?
Shein was founded in 2012 by Sky Yangtian Xu in Nanjing, China. The company originally operated under the name SheInside and sold wedding dresses before rebranding to Shein in 2015 and expanding into general fast fashion. The company relocated its global headquarters to Singapore in 2022.

Is Shein under investigation?
Shein disclosed in its July 2026 prospectus that its U.S. business is under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission. The company stated it could face significant fines but did not specify the nature of the investigation. Additionally, the European Union has opened proceedings under the Digital Services Act, and the UK Competition and Markets Authority has investigated the company's consumer practices.

Where is Shein headquartered?
Shein is headquartered in Singapore. The company relocated its global headquarters from China to Singapore in 2022 as part of an effort to address regulatory concerns and improve its standing with Western regulators. However, the company's supply chain operations, engineering teams, and manufacturing network remain primarily based in China, particularly in Guangzhou and Shenzhen.