Uniqlo parent Fast Retailing posts record results for fourth consecutive year

Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo, has reported its fourth consecutive year of record-high earnings. For the year ending 31 August 2025, the Japan-based group’s consolidated revenue rose 9.6% to 3.4 trillion yen (£16.6 billion), while profit was up by 13.6% to 551.1 billion yen (£2.69 billion).

Profit attributable to owners of the parent expanded 16.4% to 433 billion yen (£2.11 billion), marking another milestone for the Tokyo-headquartered company.

Uniqlo surpassed the one trillion yen mark in annual revenue for the first time - up by 10.1% to 1.026 trillion yen (£5.02 billion) - with business profit climbing 17.5% to 181.3 billion yen (£887.2 million). Internationally, the brand recorded another year of double-digit growth, with revenue increasing 11.6% to 1.91 trillion yen (£9.34 billion) and profit up by 10.6% to 305.3 billion yen (£1.49 billion).

Chairman, President and CEO, Tadashi Yanai, said: "As the times continue to change greatly, Uniqlo's LifeWear concept has begun to gain broad recognition in major global markets. We are confident that we can fundamentally transform the very concept of clothing on a global scale and spark a movement that establishes LifeWear as a new world standard."

Growth was particularly strong across Europe and North America, where revenue surged 33.6% and 24.5% respectively. The company credited new flagship stores, which serve as media beacons" for the brand.

In Southeast Asia, India and Australia, combined revenue rose 14.6%, with profit up by 20.5% thanks to strong sales of core products and effective weather-sensitive marketing. However, the Greater China market continued to lag, with revenue dipping 4% year-on-year amid ongoing structural reforms.

The group’s casualwear label GU reported slight sales growth of 3.6% to 330.7 billion yen (£1.61 billion) but saw profits decline 12.6% due to rising wages and costs linked to its new US flagship.  The Global Brands division showed progress. While overall revenue dipped slightly, profitability improved thanks to better cost management and stronger performances at Theory and Helmut Lang.

Looking ahead, Fast Retailing forecasts another year of record performance for FY2026, with projected revenue of 3.75 trillion yen (£18.3 billion) and business profit rising 10.7% to 610 billion yen (£2.98 billion). The company also plans to increase its annual dividend to 520 yen (£2.54 billion) per share.