Fast Retailing, the renowned Japanese fashion company, has announced robust increases in both revenue and profit for the first quarter of 2026, bolstered by the global success of its Uniqlo brand.
For the quarter ending November 30, 2025, Fast Retailing reported consolidated revenue of JPY 1.0277 trillion (around $6.55 billion), marking a 14.8% rise from JPY 895.192 billion during the same period last year. The company’s operating income soared by 33.9%, totaling JPY 210.914 billion, compared to JPY 157.556 billion in the prior year’s quarter.
Net profit for the quarter showed a 13% increase, reaching JPY 158.513 billion, up from JPY 140.300 billion in Q1 2025. Furthermore, profit before income taxes rose by 15.3% to JPY 226.667 billion.
Fast Retailing also reported an expansion in its consolidated gross profit margin, which grew by 0.7 percentage points year-on-year to 55.2%. The ratio of selling, general, and administrative expenses improved by 1.7 percentage points to 35.2%.
Uniqlo’s Robust Global Performance
The Uniqlo brand is enjoying accelerated growth across all global markets, with each segment recording impressive year-on-year increases in revenue and profits. Uniqlo International experienced a revenue boost of 20.3% year-on-year, totaling JPY 603.8 billion, while business profits surged by 38% to JPY 117.3 billion.
Fast Retailing attributes this strong performance to its ability to create products that meet customer demand and effective marketing strategies. The brand’s recognition and trust among consumers have strengthened thanks to the ongoing rollout of high-quality flagship stores.
The business profit margin for Uniqlo International also improved, rising by 2.4 percentage points, driven by enhanced gross profit margins and more effective expense ratios in every region. Meanwhile, Uniqlo Japan achieved remarkable results as well, with a 12.2% increase in revenue to JPY 299.0 billion and a 20.2% rise in business profit to JPY 62.4 billion.
Fast Retailing Group’s Strategic Focus
To further its ambition of becoming the top global brand and an integral part of everyday life trusted by consumers everywhere, Fast Retailing is emphasizing several key initiatives. These include:
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Enhancing the development of management talent.
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Pursuing a sustainable business model that contributes to environmental goals.
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Addressing customer needs and attracting new audiences.
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Diversifying income sources globally.
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Expanding features for GU and other global brands.
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Reforming cost structures to adapt to inflation, with a focus on opening new quality stores and improving product development and branding for Uniqlo International as growth engines.
Additionally, Fast Retailing is dedicated to its LifeWear initiative, which aims to promote a sustainable society through the creation of high-quality clothing designed for longevity, minimal environmental impact, and production in safe working environments, encouraging recycling and reuse.
FY26 Forecast
Looking forward, Fast Retailing projects a total revenue of JPY 3.800 trillion for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026 (FY26), an 11.7% increase. The company anticipates a 15.2% rise in operating profit to JPY 650 billion, along with a business profit of JPY 650 billion, which signifies a 17.9% growth compared to the previous year. This reflects the ongoing significance of Fast Retailing’s growth in Q1 2026 and its forward-looking strategies.
