Fast Retailing Records 16% Rise in FY26 Sales as Uniqlo Drives Global Expansion; FY27 Forecast Boosted Fast Retailing's full‑year sales climbed 16% to ¥3.96 trillion in FY26, mainly due to strong Uniqlo performance across all regions. The retailer raised its FY27 revenue growth forecast to 12.3% and business profit to 15.5%, targeting ¥4.45 trillion in revenue and ¥830 billion in profit. Despite a dip in the Global Brands division, the company remains optimistic about continued expansion in key markets. Fast Retailing, the global retailer that owns the well‑known Uniqlo brand, announced that its full‑year sales for fiscal year 2026 increased by 16 percent, reaching 3.96 trillion Japanese yen. The surge in turnover was largely driven by Uniqlo's robust performance across all of its operating regions. In Japan the brand recorded revenues of 1 trillion yen, a 5.7 percent rise from the previous year, while the company's flagship stores continued to dominate local market share. Outside of Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, India and Australia, North America and Europe all achieved double‑digit growth in both revenue and profit.Global Brands Division Revenue DeclineEven within Greater China, the company reported higher revenue and a year‑on‑year profit growth in double digits, underscoring Uniqlo's global expansion strategy. Despite the overarching positive results, the company's Global Brands division-which includes The Theory business-reported a decline in revenue due to a structural reform in transition. The restructuring, aimed at streamlining operations and reducing overlap across the portfolio, temporarily dampened performance in that segment.Nevertheless, the broader mandate of Fast Retailing's management remains focused on scaling Uniqlo's foothold in emerging markets while consolidating gains in established ones. In light of the encouraging results, Fast Retailing has revised its outlook for the upcoming fiscal year. The firm now projects a 12.3 percent increase in revenue for FY27, with business profit set to climb 15.5 percent.Fast Retailing Revised Outlook For Next YearThis translates into forecasts of 4.45 trillion yen in consolidated revenue and 830 billion yen in business profit for the next year. Management believes that continued expansion into new markets, coupled with recurring revenue from existing high‑margin stores, will sustain the upward trajectory. Investors and analysts will watch the company's quarterly performance closely, particularly around revenue and profit growth indicators, along with Uniqlo's specific performance at the regional level.As the apparel industry faces intense competition and shifting consumer preferences, Fast Retailing's next steps-including potential portfolio adjustments and market‑specific strategies-will be critical to maintaining its market leadership. The company's decision to raise its FY27 projections reflects confidence in the brand's resilience and the effectiveness of its growth initiatives worldwide.