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title: "Xtep Posts Modest Core Growth but Strong Saucony Momentum in Q1 2026"
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description: "Xtep International Holdings reported modest core growth for its Xtep brand with low single-digit retail sell-through growth in Q1 2026, while its Saucony brand saw over 20% growth. Average retail discounts were between 25% and 30%, with inventory turnover at 4.5 months. Despite a cautious retail environment, Saucony's performance indicates strong consumer demand for premium running products. Analysts rate the stock as a Buy with a target price of HK$7.40. Xtep operates in the Chinese sportswear market, focusing on athletic footwear and apparel."
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# Xtep Posts Modest Core Growth but Strong Saucony Momentum in Q1 2026

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An update from Xtep International Holdings ( (HK:1368) ) is now available.

Xtep International Holdings reported that its core Xtep brand delivered low single-digit year-on-year retail sell-through growth in mainland China for the first quarter of 2026, with average retail discounts ranging from 25% to 30% and channel inventory turnover at around 4.5 months. The company also highlighted strong momentum at its Saucony business, which recorded more than 20% year-on-year retail sell-through growth over the same period, underscoring continued consumer demand for its premium running offerings despite a cautious retail environment.

The operational data for the quarter, though unaudited, suggest that Xtep’s core brand is experiencing modest growth while maintaining relatively stable inventory levels, which may help protect margins and reduce the risk of overstocking. In contrast, the robust performance of Saucony indicates a successful push into higher-end performance footwear, potentially enhancing Xtep’s brand portfolio mix and strengthening its competitive position in China’s sportswear and running segments.

The most recent analyst rating on (HK:1368) stock is a Buy with a HK$7.40 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Xtep International Holdings stock, see the HK:1368 Stock Forecast page.

**More about Xtep International Holdings**

Xtep International Holdings is a mainland China-focused sportswear company that designs, manufactures and sells athletic footwear, apparel and accessories. The group operates its core Xtep brand alongside international labels such as Saucony, distributing through both offline retail outlets and online channels across the Chinese market.

**YTD Price Performance:** -14.31%

**Average Trading Volume:** 10,533,802

**Technical Sentiment Signal:** Sell

**Current Market Cap:** HK$12.18B

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