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Fast Retailing Q1 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q1 2026 earnings summary8 Jan, 2026

Executive summary

  • Achieved record revenue and profit in 1Q FY2026, surpassing October 2025 estimates, driven by strong performances from UNIQLO Japan and UNIQLO International.

  • All major business segments, especially UNIQLO International, reported strong revenue and profit growth, driven by global expansion and effective marketing.

  • GU segment posted slight revenue growth and significant profit increase, while Global Brands contracted as restructuring continued.

  • Gross profit margin improved by 0.7p to 55.2%; SG&A ratio improved by 1.7p to 35.2%.

  • Finance income net of costs was ¥15.7bn, including ¥11.4bn in net interest income and ¥4.2bn in foreign exchange gains.

Financial highlights

  • 1Q FY2026 revenue rose 14.8% year-over-year to ¥1,027.7bn; business profit up 31.0% to ¥205.6bn.

  • Operating profit increased 33.9% to ¥210.9bn; profit attributable to owners up 11.7% to ¥147.4bn.

  • Total comprehensive income for the period was ¥345.7bn, up 49.6% year-over-year.

  • Basic earnings per share rose to ¥480.55 from ¥430.19 a year earlier.

  • Equity per share attributable to owners increased to ¥8,161.23 from ¥7,408.65 at the end of August 2025.

Outlook and guidance

  • FY2026 revenue estimate revised upward to ¥3,800bn (+11.7% y/y); business/operating profit forecast raised to ¥650bn (+17.9% y/y).

  • Profit attributable to owners is forecast at ¥450bn (+3.9%), with basic EPS expected at ¥1,466.64.

  • UNIQLO International expected to deliver double-digit revenue and profit growth across all regions for FY2026.

  • UNIQLO Japan forecasts full-year revenue and profit growth, with same-store sales expected to rise ~4% y/y.

  • GU anticipates higher revenue and profit for FY2026, with new creative leadership and product revamp.

  • Global Brands expect slight full-year growth, with PLST strong and Theory/CDC/PTT under restructuring.

  • FY2026 dividend forecast raised to ¥540 per share.

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Fast Retailing Co. Ltd is a global apparel retail company known for designing, manufacturing, and selling casual clothing. It operates various brands including UNIQLO, GU, and Theory, and manages both physical retail stores and online platforms across international markets. The company is headquartered in Yamaguchi, Japan, and its shares are listed on the TSE.

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