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Fast Retailing Q4 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q4 2026 earnings summary8 Oct, 2026
Executive summary
FY2026 delivered a fifth consecutive record: revenue rose 16.6% to ¥3,963.3bn and business profit rose 30.4% to ¥718.4bn, with UNIQLO growth across regions.
FY2027 guidance targets revenue of ¥4,450.0bn and business profit of ¥830.0bn, alongside continued growth investment and a higher annual dividend.
Financial highlights
Operating profit rose 31.7% to ¥743.1bn, profit before tax increased 23.4% to ¥802.5bn, and profit attributable to owners rose 25.3% to ¥542.5bn.
Finance income net of costs was ¥59.3bn, including ¥52.2bn net interest income and ¥7.1bn in foreign-exchange gains.
Total comprehensive income reached ¥878.7bn, including ¥294.6bn of other comprehensive income, chiefly from foreign-operation translation differences and cash flow hedges.
Outlook and guidance
FY2027 forecasts: revenue ¥4,450.0bn (+12.3%), business profit ¥830.0bn (+15.5%), operating profit ¥830.0bn (+11.7%), and profit attributable to owners ¥560.0bn (+3.2%).
Profit before tax is forecast at ¥880.0bn (+9.7%); finance income net of costs is expected to decline 15.8% to ¥50.0bn, with no FX gain assumed at ¥160/$1.
UNIQLO Japan expects ~2% same-store sales growth and flat business profit; UNIQLO International expects double-digit revenue and profit growth, while GU forecasts gains with a lower business-profit margin.
FY2027 annual dividend is estimated at ¥900 per share, versus the revised FY2026 estimate of ¥850; payout ratio target is ~50%.
Planned August 2027 store count is 3,545: 1,752 UNIQLO International, 782 UNIQLO Japan, 490 GU, and 521 Global Brands stores.
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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.