Japanese retail giant Fast Retailing Co Ltd, has recorded its fourth consecutive year of record revenue in fiscal 2025 (FY25), reaching ¥3.4005 trillion (~$22.24 billion), up 9.6 per cent year-on-year (YoY). Business profit grew 13.6 per cent to ¥551.1 billion (~$3.61 billion), while profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 16.4 per cent to ¥433 billion (~$2.83 billion).
The group attributed the strong results to expanding its network of high-quality stores and the rising global popularity of Uniqlo’s LifeWear concept.
Japan’s Fast Retailing has achieved record fiscal 2025 (FY25) results for the fourth year, with revenue up 9.6 per cent to ¥3.4005 trillion (~$22.24 billion) and profit rising 16.4 per cent to ¥433 billion (~$2.83 billion).
Uniqlo Japan surpassed ¥1 trillion in sales, while Uniqlo International posted record gains.
GU’s profit fell despite higher revenue.
The group forecasts another record year in FY26.
Segment-wise, Uniqlo Japan achieved record revenue of ¥1.026 trillion, a 10.1 per cent increase, with business profit climbing 17.5 per cent to ¥181.3 billion. Same-store sales rose 8.1 per cent, driven by weather-responsive product planning, on-trend silhouettes, and strong e-commerce performance. The gross profit margin remained largely stable, while operating efficiency improved as selling and administrative expenses fell 1.2 points, Fast Retailing said in a press release.
Uniqlo International has posted record revenue of ¥1.9102 trillion, up 11.6 per cent and business profit of ¥305.3 billion (+10.6 per cent). Growth was led by strong performances in South Korea, Southeast Asia, India, Australia, Europe, and North America, where new stores proved highly successful. While revenue and profit in Greater China declined 4 per cent and 12.5 per cent respectively, sales began to recover in August and September. North America and Europe recorded revenue increases of 24.5 per cent and 33.6 per cent respectively, with profit margins improving despite new US tariffs.
GU’s revenue grew 3.6 per cent to ¥330.7 billion, but business profit fell 12.6 per cent to ¥28.3 billion. The decline stemmed from a lack of trend-driving hit products, higher personnel expenses from wage hikes, and costs associated with launching its first US store.
The company’s global brands revenue fell 5.3 per cent to ¥131.5 billion, but business profit rose to ¥2.6 billion from ¥0.1 billion last year. PLST recorded strong gains, while Comptoir des Cotonniers halved its losses through structural reforms and improved efficiency.
For FY26, Fast Retailing is forecasting consolidated revenue of ¥3.75 trillion (~$24.53 billion), an increase of 10.3 per cent, business profit of ¥610 billion (+10.7 per cent), and profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥435 billion (+0.5 per cent). The group plans to strengthen its global store expansion, targeting 3,594 outlets by August 2026, and expects to lift the annual dividend to ¥520 per share.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (SG)
AloJapan.com