Fast Retailing FY 2026: ¥542.52 billion profit on ¥3.96 trillion revenue amid global store portfolio reshuffle

Bulletin Express11-04 17:21

Tokyo-based Fast Retailing, the parent of UNIQLO and GU, reported FY 2026 (year ended 31 August 2026) consolidated revenue of ¥3.96 trillion (US$27.1 billion) and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥542.52 billion (US$3.7 billion). Total comprehensive income, including currency translation gains of ¥162.02 billion, reached ¥831.98 billion.

The group ended the fiscal year with 3,510 stores worldwide, a net reduction of 60 locations after 153 openings and 213 closures. UNIQLO Japan operated 782 stores (down 12), while UNIQLO International counted 1,717 outlets (down eight). Greater China remained the largest overseas market with 958 stores, followed by South/Southeast Asia & Oceania with 411, North America with 124 and Europe with 95. GU finished the year with 481 stores (down five).

Employee numbers rose by 1,413 to 60,935, reflecting expansion in overseas operations, which now employ 38,063 staff.

The board declared a year-end dividend of ¥530 per share (total payout: ¥162.64 billion), following interim dividends of ¥320 per share paid in May 2026. Basic earnings per share stood at ¥1,768.08, and equity attributable to shareholders reached ¥2.85 trillion, or ¥9,274.27 per share.

The company marginally repurchased shares worth ¥1 million during the period, ending the year with 11.36 million treasury shares. Major shareholders include The Master Trust Bank of Japan (19.73%) and Chairman Tadashi Yanai (13.77%).

Fast Retailing maintained a strong balance sheet with minimal interest-bearing debt; corporate bonds totalled ¥139.86 billion against cash, deposits and short-term financial assets of ¥1.14 trillion. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC provided an unqualified audit opinion.

Governance remained anchored by a majority-independent board and nine specialised committees, including Sustainability, Risk Management and Nomination & Remuneration, which met regularly during the year. The firm emphasised ongoing investment in IT and sustainability initiatives as it pursues its ambition to become the world’s leading apparel retailer.

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