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Despite a record-breaking third-quarter U.S. sales increase, Pop Mart's stock declined 9%, with concerns over fading demand for Labubu dolls as resale prices drop, possibly due to increased supply and efforts to curb scalping, amidst ongoing global expansion and celebrity endorsements.
The article explores the global fascination with Labubu plushies, highlighting a journey across four countries to understand why these toys have become a cultural phenomenon, and describing the author's experience choosing between different Labubu collectibles at a Pop Mart display.
Pop Mart's Wang Ning, once worth $27 billion due to the Labubu plush toy craze, has seen $6 billion of his net worth evaporate as the toy's popularity wanes, stock plunges, and analysts downgrade the company's valuation amid signs of fad fatigue and reliance on a single product.
Wang Ning, founder of Pop Mart, has seen his net worth drop by nearly $6 billion due to declining demand for the Labubu dolls, leading to a fall in the company's stock and a change in his ranking among China's richest. Despite the setback, Pop Mart remains up over 180% year-to-date, though analysts predict continued stock pressure and a potential slowdown in growth.
The hype around Labubu dolls has faded, leading to a nearly 9% drop in Pop Mart's stock in Hong Kong and erasing about $13 billion in value, as JPMorgan downgrades the company due to weak catalysts and declining secondary market demand, despite its strong year-to-date performance.
Pop Mart's shares experienced their largest decline since April as the shine of Labubu, a key product or brand, begins to fade, indicating potential challenges for the company's growth or market perception.
Labubu, a plush monster toy by Pop Mart, is on track to generate over $1 billion in revenue in 2025, driven by its popularity in international markets and celebrity endorsements, marking a significant rise in the toy industry.
Pop Mart's stock surged over 12% after announcing the upcoming release of a mini Labubu doll, which has become a global craze, significantly boosting the company's revenue and international sales, especially in the Americas.
Pop Mart's shares rose 10% after reporting a nearly 400% increase in net profit driven by global demand for its Labubu dolls, with revenue up over 200% in the first half of 2025, despite concerns about the longevity of its IPs and regulatory scrutiny on blind-box toys.
Pop Mart's sales more than tripled in the first half of the year, driven by the popularity of the Labubu doll, leading to a surge in profits and a significant increase in company valuation, despite concerns over the blind box format and its sustainability.
Pop Mart's Labubu plush toys have generated $670 million in sales in 2025, surpassing iconic US toy brands and indicating the franchise's significant profitability and global popularity.
Thieves stole around $7,000 worth of Labubu toys from a store in La Puente, California, amid the toy's soaring popularity and high resale value, with suspects still at large. Labubu, a Chinese-designed collectible doll, has become a global phenomenon, driven by its rarity and blind box sales system, leading to a booming market and counterfeit versions.
A limited edition Labubu x Vans plush doll is rapidly gaining value, with resale prices approaching $10,000, driven by its rarity and popularity. The Labubu toy, designed by Kasing Lung and inspired by Nordic mythology, has become a viral phenomenon, with some versions selling for tens of thousands of dollars at auction. Experts believe the trend is sustainable due to its cultural and artistic appeal, despite concerns over market volatility and reselling controversies.
Pop Mart's shares dropped over 6% despite forecasting a 350% profit increase and 200% revenue growth for H1 2025, amid investor concerns over sales sustainability and valuation, despite strong recent earnings and global brand recognition.
Pop Mart, a Chinese toy company known for its Labubu dolls, is experiencing a significant surge in profits, expected to increase by at least 350% in the first half of the year, driven by global brand recognition, viral popularity, and strategic partnerships, with the Labubu dolls becoming a cultural phenomenon worldwide.