Fast Retailing posts strong Q3 growth as Uniqlo expands globally

GU also continues strong sales momentum.


Fast Retailing reported record results for the first nine months of fiscal 2026, with revenue and profit increasing on strong performance from Uniqlo operations worldwide.

For the nine months ended May 31, 2026, consolidated revenue reached $18.9b (¥3.0651t), up 17.1% year on year. Business profit increased 33.6% to $3.7b (¥592.7b), whilst profit attributable to owners of the parent rose 25.6% to $2.6b (¥426b).

Uniqlo International revenue rose 33.8% year on year to $3.7b (¥592.6b), whilst business profit increased 65.2% to $693m (¥112.3b). The business profit margin improved by 3.6 percentage points.

The Greater China region recorded higher revenue and double-digit profit growth, whilst Uniqlo operations in South Korea, Southeast Asia, India, Australia, North America, and Europe also posted double-digit increases in both revenue and profit.

For the first nine months of fiscal 2026 through May, Uniqlo International revenue increased 25.9% to $11.3b (¥1.834t), with business profit rising 45.4% to $2.1b (¥345.3b).

Uniqlo Japan also reported strong third-quarter results, with revenue increasing 10% to $1.8b (¥285.9b) and business profit rising 18.3% to $383.8m (¥62.2b). Same-store sales grew 9.9%, supported by strong sales of trend-focused bottoms and functional apparel suited to changing temperatures.

For the nine-month period, Uniqlo Japan revenue rose 8.3% to $$5.4b (¥867.6\b), whilst business profit increased 15.1% to $1.1b (¥172.9b).

GU, Uniqlo's sister brand, also recorded growth, with third-quarter revenue up 7.5% to $599.2m (¥97.1b) and business profit up 36.7% to $100.6m (¥16.3b), supported by strong demand for products aligned with current trends and customer needs.