Citigroup Raises Vipshop Holdings (VIPS) Price Target to $19

Citigroup has raised its price target for Vipshop Holdings (VIPS) to $19, an 11.76% increase from $17.00. The analyst rating remains "Neutral". Vipshop is a Chinese online discount retailer offering branded products at attractive discounts. The average target price for Vipshop Holdings Ltd is $16.45, with a high estimate of $19.01 and a low estimate of $12.00. The average brokerage recommendation is 2.5, indicating "Outperform" status.

July 02, 2025

Citigroup has raised its price target for Vipshop Holdings (VIPS) to $19.00, representing an 11.76% increase from its previous target of $17.00. The analyst rating remains "Neutral" [1].

Vipshop Holdings is a leading Chinese online discount retailer that offers branded products at attractive discounts ranging from 10% to 90% off their original price through daily flash sales. The company operates warehousing, retailing, product procurement, software development, and information technology support in-house while outsourcing to third-party logistics providers for distribution and shipments. As of the latest financial data, Vipshop's market capitalization is relatively low compared to industry averages, indicating a smaller scale relative to its peers [2].

The average target price for Vipshop Holdings Ltd is $16.45, with a high estimate of $19.01 and a low estimate of $12.00. The average brokerage recommendation is 2.5, indicating an "Outperform" status [3]. The company's net margin stands out, exceeding industry averages at 7.4%, and its return on assets (ROA) is also above industry standards at 2.6%. However, the return on equity (ROE) is below industry standards, suggesting challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital [2].

Recent analyst actions have shown a mix of opinions on Vipshop Holdings, with some analysts raising their ratings and price targets while others have lowered them. For example, Alicia Yap from Citigroup raised the price target to $19.00, while Joyce Ju from B of A Securities lowered it to $17.30 [3].

In summary, Citigroup's raise in price target for Vipshop Holdings reflects a positive outlook on the company's future performance. However, the mixed analyst ratings and the company's lower market capitalization suggest a cautious approach for investors.

References:
[1] https://www.quiverquant.com/news/New+Analyst+Forecast%3A+%24VIPS+Given+%2419.0+Price+Target
[2] https://www.tradingview.com/news/reuters.com,2025:newsml_L8N3U411N:0-vipshop-holdings-ltd-expected-to-post-earnings-of-cny3-97-a-share-earnings-preview/
[3] https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/08/47165899/breaking-down-vipshop-holdings-4-analysts-share-their-views