Key Facts
• Fast Retailing, operator of Uniqlo, reported record net profit for five consecutive years.
• Net profit for the fiscal year ending August 2025 rose 16.4% to ¥433 billion.
• Strong sales in Japan, Europe, the U.S., and Southeast Asia drove growth.
• CEO Tadashi Yanai criticized Trump-era tariffs, warning they could escalate global tensions.
• Yanai emphasized the need for a globally free and open market.
• Fast Retailing forecasts a 0.5% profit increase to ¥435 billion for fiscal 2026.
Summary
Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo, achieved record-breaking net profits for the fifth consecutive year, reaching ¥433 billion in fiscal 2025, a 16.4% increase from the previous year. This growth was attributed to strong sales across Japan, Europe, the U.S., and Southeast Asia. CEO Tadashi Yanai expressed concerns over the impact of Trump-era tariffs, suggesting they could lead to global conflicts and emphasizing the importance of a free and open global market. Looking ahead, the company projects a modest 0.5% profit increase to ¥435 billion for fiscal 2026, marking a potential sixth consecutive year of record profits.
