Fast Retailing Raises FY2026 Forecast After 9M Profit Jumps 25.6%

Fast Retailing, the parent of Uniqlo, reported results for the first nine months of its FY2026 and raised its full-year outlook, according to Jiemian News. Revenue rose 17.1% year-on-year to 3.07 trillion yen for the period ended May 31, while attributable net profit increased 25.6% to 426 billion yen, both record highs for the same period. In the third quarter, Uniqlo’s overseas business posted revenue growth of 33.8% and operating profit growth of 65.2%. The company said revenue in mainland China returned to growth and profit recorded a double-digit increase, helped by improved same-store sales driven by stronger marketing and higher demand for summer products such as lightweight pants, sun-protection items and UT graphic T-shirts. Based on the nine-month performance, Fast Retailing lifted its FY2026 forecast, projecting revenue to rise 16.7% to 3.97 trillion yen and attributable net profit to increase 15.5% to 500 billion yen. It added that while the China market has improved, its growth momentum remains weaker than in overseas regions such as North America and Europe.