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FAST RETAILING, Net Income Forecast for the Fiscal Year Revised Upward by 3%, Raises Record High Profit Forecast, Dividend Revised Upward by 20 Yen
9983 FAST RETAILING CO., LTD. 【IFRS】
Earnings ReportFAST RETAILING CO., LTD. <9983> [TSE Prime] announced its financial results (based on IFRS) after the market closed on January 8th (15:31). The consolidated net income for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending August 2026 (September to November) increased 11.7% from the same period last year, reaching 147 billion yen.
In addition, the full-year forecast for consolidated net income has been revised upward 3.4%, from the previous forecast of 435 billion yen to 450 billion yen (compared to 433 billion yen in the previous period), increasing the growth rate from 0.5% to 3.9%, further surpassing the previous forecast of record-high profits for six consecutive terms.
In light of the strong performance, the dividend for the first half of this fiscal year has been increased from the original plan of 260 yen to 270 yen, and the dividend for the second half has also been revised upwards from the original plan of 260 yen to 270 yen. The annual dividend will be 540 yen (compared to 500 yen in the previous period).
In the most recent three-month period, from September to November (1Q), the operating profit margin rose from 17.6% in the same period last year to 20.5%.
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Actual Results
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Operating Profit | Ordinary Profit | Net Profit | Adj. EPS | Progress Rate vs. First Half | Announce | Accounting Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep - Nov, 2023 | 810,833 | 146,686 | 162,471 | 107,800 | 351.5 | 54.3 | Jan 11, 2024 | IFRS |
| Sep - Nov, 2024 | 895,192 | 157,556 | 196,613 | 131,963 | 430.2 | 54.1 | Jan 9, 2025 | IFRS |
| Sep - Nov, 2025 | 1,027,745 | 210,914 | 226,667 | 147,445 | 480.6 | ー | Jan 8, 2026 | IFRS |
| YoY | +14.8% | +33.9% | +15.3% | +11.7% | +11.7% |
Guidance Update
First Half Update
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Operating Profit | Ordinary Profit | Net Profit | Adj. EPS | Adj. Dividend | Announce | Accounting Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep - Feb, 2025 Prev | ー | ー | ー | ー | - | 260 | Oct 9, 2025 | IFRS |
| Sep - Feb, 2025 New | ー | ー | ー | ー | - | 270 | Jan 8, 2026 | IFRS |
| Revision Rate | - | - | - | - | - |
Full Year Update
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Operating Profit | Ordinary Profit | Net Profit | Adj. EPS | Adj. Dividend | Announce | Accounting Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug, 2026 Prev | 3,750,000 | 610,000 | 660,000 | 435,000 | 1,417.7 | 520 | Oct 9, 2025 | IFRS |
| Aug, 2026 New | 3,800,000 | 650,000 | 690,000 | 450,000 | 1,466.6 | 540 | Jan 8, 2026 | IFRS |
| Revision Rate | +1.3% | +6.6% | +4.5% | +3.4% | +3.4% |
Current Period Guidance
H1 Results
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Operating Profit | Ordinary Profit | Net Profit | Adj. EPS | Adj. Dividend | Announce | Accounting Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep - Feb, 2024 | 1,790,198 | 304,217 | 363,724 | 233,566 | 761.4 | 240 | Apr 10, 2025 | IFRS |
| Sep - Feb, 2025 Guidance | ー | ー | ー | ー | - | 270 | Jan 8, 2026 | IFRS |
| YoY | - | - | - | - | - |
Current Period Guidance
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Operating Profit | Ordinary Profit | Net Profit | Adj. EPS | Adj. Dividend | Announce | Accounting Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug, 2024 | 3,103,836 | 500,904 | 557,201 | 371,999 | 1,212.9 | 400 | Oct 10, 2024 | IFRS |
| Aug, 2025 | 3,400,539 | 564,265 | 650,574 | 433,009 | 1,411.4 | 500 | Oct 9, 2025 | IFRS |
| Aug, 2026 Guidance | 3,800,000 | 650,000 | 690,000 | 450,000 | 1,466.6 | 540 | Jan 8, 2026 | IFRS |
| YoY | +11.7% | +15.2% | +6.1% | +3.9% | +3.9% |
Quarterly Results
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Operating Profit | Ordinary Profit | Net Profit | Adj. EPS | Operating Profit Margin | Announce | Accounting Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep - Nov, 2024 | 895,192 | 157,556 | 196,613 | 131,963 | 430.2 | 17.6 | Jan 9, 2025 | IFRS |
| Dec - Feb, 2024 | 895,006 | 146,661 | 167,111 | 101,603 | 331.2 | 16.4 | Apr 10, 2025 | IFRS |
| Mar - May, 2025 | 826,510 | 146,735 | 156,782 | 105,533 | 344.0 | 17.8 | Jul 10, 2025 | IFRS |
| Jun - Aug, 2025 | 783,831 | 113,313 | 130,068 | 93,910 | 306.1 | 14.5 | Oct 9, 2025 | IFRS |
| Sep - Nov, 2025 | 1,027,745 | 210,914 | 226,667 | 147,445 | 480.6 | 20.5 | Jan 8, 2026 | IFRS |
| YoY | +14.8% | +33.9% | +15.3% | +11.7% | +11.7% |
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