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Earnings call · Jun 2026 (Q2 FY26)

Vipshop Holdings Q2 FY26 earnings call VIPS

Aug 25, 2026 Source

Executive summary

Vipshop Q2 FY26 — Resilient SVIP Growth Amidst Challenging Retail Environment

Vipshop navigated a challenging Q2 FY26 retail environment marked by value-conscious consumers, maintaining profitability through disciplined execution and strong SVIP cohort performance. The company strategically leveraged its 1P model and AI integration while expanding its Shan Shan Outlets, which saw robust growth. Despite a one-time tax adjustment impacting reported non-GAAP net income, Vipshop remains committed to shareholder returns and long-term profitable growth, anticipating continued macro headwinds in the second half.

Highlights

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  • Active SVIP grew by 8% year-over-year, driving 54% of online spending.

  • Shan Shan Outlets continued strong scale momentum with over 20% year-over-year GMV growth in H1 FY26.

  • Successfully launched 2 public REITs backed by 3 mature Shan Shan Outlets properties, creating a capital recycling loop.

  • Board approved a new USD 1 billion share repurchase program, reinforcing commitment to returning no less than 75% of FY25 non-GAAP net income to shareholders.

  • Gross margin remained resilient at 23.3%, with strong management on gross profit.

Concerns

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  • Total net revenues decreased to RMB 24.7 billion from RMB 25.8 billion in the prior year period, reflecting broad-based softening in consumer sentiment.

  • Non-GAAP net income attributable to shareholders was RMB 392.2 million, significantly impacted by a one-time RMB 1.56 billion withholding tax adjustment.

  • Fulfillment expenses as a percentage of total net revenues increased to 8.7% from 8.2% year-over-year due to deleverage from returns.

  • Q3 FY26 revenue guidance of RMB 20.3 billion to RMB 21.4 billion represents a year-over-year decrease of approximately 5% to 0%.

  • Full-year revenue is expected to be slightly negative from last year due to continued soft consumer sentiment.

Guidance & targets

CategoryTargetConfidence
Total Net Revenues
between RMB 20.3 billion and RMB 21.4 billion
high materiality
High
Full-year Revenue
slightly negative from last year
high materiality
Medium
Shareholder Return Policy
no less than 75% of our full year 2025 non-GAAP net income to shareholders
high materiality
High
Shan Shan Outlets GMV Growth
over 20% GMV growth is completely achievable
medium materiality
High
Shan Shan Outlets Comparable Same-Store Sales Growth
grow at least double digits
medium materiality
High
Operating Margin
will remain relatively stable
high materiality
High
Net Profit Margin
will remain relatively stable
high materiality
High

Segment performance

SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
Shan Shan Outlets
Continued strong scale momentum, capitalizing on value-seeking trend and unique in-person shopping experience. Business contributions to the group expected to increase steadily.
GMV growth: over 20% YoY (H1 FY26)Store count: 22 operational outletsMarket position: China's largest outlet chain by store countMarket position: Top-tier by total GMV
—over 20%——

Deals & partnerships

Shan Shan Commercial Group Successful listing of a commercial REIT on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, backed by 2 mature Shan Shan Outlets properties (Changsha and Harbin). RMB 7.7 billion

The REIT is the largest commercial REIT in terms of fundraising scale among the first batch listed on China's capital markets. Changsha Outlets is the highest gross browsing outlets in Hunan province, and Harbin Outlets ranked first in Heilongjiang products.

Shan Shan Commercial Group Successful listing of a consumer infrastructure REIT.

Part of unlocking value of high-quality assets and optimizing capital efficiency.

Risks & headwinds

Challenging retail environment and soft consumer sentiment Q2 FY26, Q3 FY26, Full-year FY26

Total net revenues for Q2 FY26 decreased to RMB 24.7 billion from RMB 25.8 billion in prior year; Q3 FY26 revenue guidance is a YoY decrease of 5% to 0%; full-year revenue expected to be slightly negative.

Mitigation:Staying true to core value proposition, delivering highly curated deeply discounted branded products, sharpening accretion along co-apparel and lifestyle decisions, opportunistic sourcing strategy, SVIP cohort focus.

Increased cost of direct onshore to offshore equity remittance Ongoing

Accrued withholding tax expenses of RMB 1.56 billion in Q2 FY26.

Mitigation:Company maintains multiple avenues to optimize offshore liquidity; cash repatriation is just one of them. Anticipate minimal impact on future net margin.

Operating deleverage from fulfillment expenses Q2 FY26

Fulfillment expenses as a percentage of total net revenues increased to 8.7% from 8.2% YoY.

Mitigation:Strong management on gross margin and gross profit; overall operating margin expected to be resilient due to cost discipline.

What to watch in Q3 FY26

Shan Shan Outlets GMV Growth

H2 FY26
Current Over 20% YoY in H1 FY26
Target Over 20% YoY in H2 FY26

Why it matters

Shan Shan Outlets is a key growth driver and omnichannel strategy component, expected to increase contributions to the group.

We continue to expect a similar growth momentum for the second half. And we do believe that over 20% GMV growth is completely achievable.

Q&A highlights

How is consumer sentiment evolving, especially in Q3 (July-August), and where does Q3 revenue stand relative to guidance? What's the H2 outlook?

Consumer sentiment remains very value-seeking and budget-conscious. Q3 has seen continued pressure, with only slight recovery in sales momentum. Full-year revenue is expected to be slightly negative.

“In terms of the general consumer sentiment, we find consumers are not particularly in [indiscernible] they are actually not buying into everything. They are very value seeking, and they're very budget-conscious, and they're very selective. So as we enter into Q3, across our sector, we continue to observe pressure quarter-to-date from July to August.”

asked by Thomas Chong · answered by Jessie Fan

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Detailed narrative

Challenging Retail Environment and Consumer Behavior

The second quarter was defined by a challenging retail environment where consumers were value-conscious and highly selective. Shoppers prioritized clear utility and real value, leading to muted overall traffic, especially in discretionary categories like apparel. Vipshop focused on its core value proposition of deeply discounted branded products rather than chasing unprofitable growth.

SVIP Cohort Resilience and Strategic Focus

The SVIP cohort served as a resilient anchor, with active SVIPs growing by 8% year-over-year and driving 54% of online spending. This indicates that high-intent shoppers prioritize platforms offering trust, value, quality, and service during budget tightening. The company is refreshing its branding and customer engagement strategy to focus on retention and lifetime value, aiming to attract high-value shoppers and drive quality growth.

Merchandising and Brand Partnerships

Vipshop's 1P model and deep category expertise allowed for strong collaboration with brand partners, leading to active merchandise allocation for the platform. The merchandising team aligned product mix with selective customers, sharpening accretion in co-apparel and lifestyle decisions. An opportunistic sourcing strategy further reinforced a differentiated merchandise pipeline by securing unique high-demand inventory at deep discounts.

AI Integration and Operational Efficiency

The company is deepening AI integration across its business. On the customer side, AI-powered product suites, including virtual try-on, intelligent customer service, and AIGC, are driving conversion rates and faster discovery. AI marketing agents optimize placement planning and creative matching. Operationally, AI is scaling into a unified intelligent layer, showing early wins in supply chain optimization and daily workflows.

Shan Shan Outlets Expansion and REITs

Shan Shan Outlets, a key part of Vipshop's omnichannel discount retail strategy, has scaled from 5 to 22 operational outlets since 2019, becoming China's largest outlet chain by store count and maintaining a top-tier position by total GMV. In H1 FY26, Shan Shan Outlets grew over 20% year-over-year in GMV. The company successfully launched two public REITs (a consumer infrastructure REIT and a commercial REIT) backed by three mature outlet properties, creating a capital recycling loop for disciplined expansion and asset revaluation.

Withholding Tax Adjustment and Capital Allocation

Non-GAAP net income was temporarily impacted by a one-time RMB 1.56 billion withholding tax adjustment related to historical dividend distributions. Management clarified this was a prudent compliance step, not a penalty, and that core operating margin and pretax cash flows remain intact. The company distributed approximately USD 400 million to shareholders in H1 FY26 and approved a new USD 1 billion share repurchase program, reaffirming its commitment to returning no less than 75% of FY25 non-GAAP net income to shareholders.

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