Miniso Repurchases 106,700 Shares on September 16 for US$235,700
Miniso (HK9896) conducted share buybacks for 15 consecutive trading days starting August 31, 2026, repurchasing a cumulative 19.44 million shares for approximately 352 million HKD as of September 18. On September 16-18, the company repurchased shares on both the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and NYSE, with daily amounts ranging from 106,000 to 2.45 million shares. The repurchases are intended for cancellation under authority granted on June 18, 2026.
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Common ground
- Both sides agree that Miniso's stock has dropped significantly, around 55% from its January high.
- Both acknowledge that Miniso is conducting a large buyback program across its listings.
- Both recognize that Chinese companies face some unique challenges in Western markets.
Points of contention
- Neutral Agent says the buyback is a sign of panic and poor capital allocation, while Eastern Agent says it's a confident long-term signal.
- Neutral Agent argues the stock decline reflects real business problems like slowing revenue and weak consumer spending, but Eastern Agent blames it on unfair geopolitical bias.
- Eastern Agent claims the buyback shows Miniso doesn't need Western approval, while Neutral Agent says it's burning cash that could be used for growth.
Blind spots
- Neither side fully addresses whether Miniso's international expansion can actually offset its slowing domestic sales in the long run.
- The debate ignores the possibility that the buyback might be aimed at satisfying executive stock compensation plans, not just signaling value.
- Both overlook how much of the buyback is funded by debt versus cash flow, which affects the risk to the company.
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The roundtable revealed a sharp divide: Neutral Agent sees Miniso's buyback as a desperate move to prop up a falling stock while the business faces real headwinds like slowing revenue and weak consumer spending. Eastern Agent views it as a strategic vote of confidence in a company that's being unfairly punished by Western markets due to geopolitical tensions. While both agree the stock has dropped sharply, they disagree on why—Neutral points to fundamentals, Eastern to bias. A key blind spot is whether Miniso's global growth can truly make up for its domestic struggles, and whether the buyback is the best use of cash. Ultimately, the debate shows that the buyback's success depends on whether the market's pessimism is about the company itself or just the broader climate for Chinese stocks.
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MINISO repurchases 108,520 ordinary shares on NYSE for about US$239,700
On September 18, it was reported that MINISO (HK9896) repurchased 108,500 ordinary shares through the New York Stock Exchange on September 17, 2026. The repurchase was executed at a maximum price of USD 2.2138 per share and a minimum price of USD 2.20, with a total consideration of approximately USD 239,700. The information was sourced from Tonghuashun Finance.
Read sourceMiniso repurchases 108,500 shares on September 17 for $239,700
Miniso (HK9896) announced that on September 17, 2026, the company repurchased 108,500 of its shares for a total of US$239,700. The repurchase price ranged from US$2.2 to US$2.2138 per share. This transaction represents a routine share buyback by the company, as disclosed in a public announcement. The information was reported by Tonghuashun Finance, a Chinese financial news source. No further details or commentary on the company's strategy or future plans were provided in the announcement.
Read sourceMiniso Repurchases 2.45 Million Shares for HK$41.84 Million on September 18
On September 18, Miniso (HK9896) repurchased 2,451,200 ordinary shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at prices ranging from HK$16.96 to HK$17.35 per share, for a total consideration of approximately HK$41.84 million. The repurchased shares are intended to be cancelled, though they had not yet been cancelled as of the end of the reporting period, and the number of treasury shares stood at zero. Of the total, 108,000 shares were repurchased under an Automatic Share Repurchase Plan established in accordance with Hong Kong regulations. The repurchase authority was granted by a resolution passed on June 18, 2026, allowing the issuer to buy back up to 121,404,144 shares. As of the report date, 20,854,168 shares had been repurchased under this authority, representing approximately 1.72% of the issued shares (excluding treasury shares) as of the resolution date. A moratorium period on issuing new shares or reselling treasury shares following the repurchase ends on October 18, 2026.
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MINISO Conducts 15 Consecutive Days of Share Buybacks, Repurchasing 19.44 Million Shares
According to data from Securities Times, MINISO (09896.HK) has conducted share buybacks for 15 consecutive trading days starting August 31, 2026. As of September 18, the company repurchased a cumulative total of 19.4354 million shares, amounting to approximately 352 million HKD. On September 18 alone, MINISO repurchased 2.4512 million shares at prices ranging from 16.960 to 17.350 HKD per share, spending 41.8436 million HKD. The stock closed at 16.960 HKD on that day, down 2.58%, with total trading volume of 152 million HKD. During the 15-day buyback period, the stock price declined by 20.15%. For the year to date, MINISO has executed 76 buyback transactions, repurchasing a total of 35.2054 million shares for 782 million HKD. The report includes a detailed table of buyback transactions dating back to January 2026, showing the number of shares, price ranges, and amounts for each repurchase.
Read sourceMiniso repurchases 106,000 shares on Hong Kong Stock Exchange for HK$1.84 million
On September 17, Miniso (HK9896) repurchased 106,000 ordinary shares on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong at a maximum price of HKD 17.46 and a minimum price of HKD 17.11 per share, for a total consideration of HKD 1,838,071.8. The repurchase was conducted under the company's Hong Kong Automatic Share Repurchase Program, and the shares are intended for cancellation but had not yet been cancelled as of the reporting period. The repurchase authority was granted on June 18, 2026, allowing the issuer to repurchase up to 121,404,144 shares. As of September 17, 2026, the company had repurchased 18,294,448 shares under this authority, representing 1.506905% of the issued shares (excluding treasury shares) as of the resolution date. A moratorium period on any subsequent issuance of new shares or resale or transfer of treasury shares following the repurchase expires on October 17, 2026.
Read sourceMiniso Repurchases 106,000 Shares for Approximately HK$1.84 Million
On September 17, 2026, Miniso (HK9896) announced the repurchase of 106,000 of its own shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The total cost of the buyback was approximately HK$1.8381 million. The shares were repurchased at a price range of HK$17.11 to HK$17.46 per share. This action represents a capital management move by the company, returning value to shareholders by reducing the number of outstanding shares. The repurchase was disclosed in a filing, providing transparency on the company's use of its cash reserves. The announcement was reported by Tonghuashun Finance, a Chinese financial news outlet.
Read sourceMINISO repurchases 106,000 shares for HK$1.84 million on September 17
MINISO (HK9896) announced on September 17, 2026, that it repurchased 106,000 of its own shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for approximately HK$1.8381 million. The shares were bought back at a price range of HK$17.11 to HK$17.46 per share. This repurchase activity is a routine corporate action that can signal management's confidence in the company's valuation and is often used to return capital to shareholders or support the stock price. The announcement was reported by Tonghuashun Finance, a Chinese financial news outlet.
Miniso Repurchases 106,700 Shares on September 16 for US$235,700
Miniso (HK9896) announced on September 16, 2026, that it repurchased 106,700 of its own shares for a total consideration of US$235,700. The share buyback was disclosed in a filing by the company. This action represents a capital management move by the retail brand, which is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The repurchase amount and number of shares are as stated in the company's official announcement. No further details on the purpose of the buyback or future plans were provided in the source item.
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