Fast Retailing posts record annual profit as Uniqlo overseas sales grow

On October 8, 2026, Japan's Fast Retailing, owner of Uniqlo, reported a 32% increase in full-year operating profit to 743.13 billion yen, marking its fifth consecutive record. Revenue rose 17% to 3.96 trillion yen, driven by strong overseas growth, especially in North America and Europe, which surpassed mainland China for the first time. The company forecast operating profit of 830 billion yen for the next fiscal year. CEO Tadashi Yanai expressed confidence in reaching 10 trillion yen in sales and becoming the world's No. 1 apparel retailer.