Fast Retailing Overview
- Year Founded
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1949
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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60,935
- Stock Symbol
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9983
- Investments
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21
- Share Price
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$501.98
- (As of Thursday Closing)
Fast Retailing General Information
Description
Fast Retailing is Japan's largest apparel company. It operates the casualwear retail chain Uniqlo, known for its high-quality functional apparel at reasonable prices. Fast Retailing is in charge of product design and sales and outsources almost all of its production to factories in places including China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and India. It is ranked the second-largest apparel company by sales globally in 2024 per Euromonitor, thanks to the expansion of Uniqlo International. As of February 2025, it ran 3,616 stores globally. Other brands in its portfolio include GU and acquired brands like Theory, Comptoir des Cotonniers, and Princesse tam.tam. The Yanai family owned a 40.86% stake in the firm as of July 2025.
Contact Information
Website
www.fastretailing.comCorporate Office
- 10717-1 Sayama
- Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi 754-0894
- Japan
Corporate Office
- 10717-1 Sayama
- Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi 754-0894
- Japan
Fast Retailing Stock Performance
As of 12-Nov-2026, Fast Retailing’s stock price is $501.98. Its current market cap is $154B with 307M shares.
(As of Thursday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $501.98 | $507.05 | $340.32 - $546.27 | $154B | 307M | 1.15M | $11.28 |
Fast Retailing Financials Summary
As of 31-Aug-2026, Fast Retailing has a trailing 12-month revenue of $25.3B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Aug-2026 | FY 2026 31-Aug-2026 | FY 2025 31-Aug-2025 | FY 2024 31-Aug-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 129,796,619 | 129,796,619 | 89,837,905 | 91,204,413 |
| Revenue | 25,293,465 | 25,293,465 | 22,846,953 | 20,600,274 |
| EBITDA | 6,256,567 | 6,256,567 | 5,245,615 | 4,681,042 |
| Net Income | 3,462,223 | 3,462,223 | 2,909,233 | 2,468,978 |
| Total Assets | 28,411,953 | 28,411,953 | 26,238,039 | 24,535,393 |
| Total Debt | 3,674,367 | 3,674,367 | 3,491,060 | 3,269,471 |
Fast Retailing Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Fast Retailing Comparisons
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Fast Retailing Competitors (10)
One of Fast Retailing’s 10 competitors is Shimamura Co., a Corporation company based in Saitama, Japan.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimamura Co. | Corporation | Saitama, Japan | ||||
| Hanesbrands | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Winston-Salem, NC | ||||
| Ningbo Peacebird Fashion Company | Formerly PE-Backed | Ningbo, China | ||||
| Hugo Boss | Formerly PE-Backed | Metzingen, Germany | ||||
| Industria de Diseño Textil | Corporation | Arteixo, Spain |
Fast Retailing Patents
Fast Retailing Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP-2024074049-A | Shopping bag, merchandise settlement system, merchandise settlement method and program | Active | 18-Nov-2022 | ||
| US-12183171-B2 | Shopping bag, product settlement system, product settlement method, and program | Active | 18-Nov-2022 | ||
| US-20240169811-A1 | Shopping bag, product settlement system, product settlement method, and program | Active | 18-Nov-2022 | ||
| JP-7944760-B2 | Shopping bags and product payment system, product payment method and program | Active | 18-Nov-2022 | ||
| US-D1131830-S1 | Commercial building | Active | 12-Jul-2022 |
Fast Retailing Signals
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Fast Retailing Investments & Acquisitions (21)
Fast Retailing’s most recent deal was a Joint Venture with Joint Venture (Fast Retailing / Xymax). The deal was made on 05-Dec-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Venture (Fast Retailing / Xymax) | 05-Dec-2025 | Joint Venture | Other Commercial Services | ||
| Fast Retailing Company (Gran Via 37 in Madrid, Spain) | 26-Feb-2025 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| Lemaire | 24-Jul-2018 | Later Stage VC | Clothing | ||
| Crystal Group | 03-Nov-2017 | IPO | Clothing | ||
| Innovation Factory Company | 27-Oct-2016 | Joint Venture | Clothing |
Fast Retailing ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated November, 04, 2026
16.46 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
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Global
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Fast Retailing Exits (4)
Fast Retailing’s most recent exit was on 24-Jul-2018 from Lemaire. The exit was categorized as .
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemaire | 24-Jul-2018 | Completed |
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| Viewcompany | 19-Mar-2008 | Completed |
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| Aspesi Japan | 01-Jan-2005 | Completed |
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| Theory (Clothing) | 10-Sep-2003 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
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Fast Retailing Affiliates
Subsidiaries (9)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Retailing Innovation Center Paris | Paris, France | 2019 | |
| Fast Retailing Uk | London, United Kingdom | 2014 | |
| Link Theory (UK) | London, United Kingdom | 2006 | |
| J Brand | Los Angeles, CA | 2004 | |
| Uniqlo Europe | London, United Kingdom | 2003 |
Fast Retailing FAQs
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When was Fast Retailing founded?
Fast Retailing was founded in 1949.
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Where is Fast Retailing headquartered?
Fast Retailing is headquartered in Yamaguchi, Japan.
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What is the size of Fast Retailing?
Fast Retailing has 60,935 total employees.
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What industry is Fast Retailing in?
Fast Retailing’s primary industry is Clothing.
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Is Fast Retailing a private or public company?
Fast Retailing is a Public company.
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What is Fast Retailing’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Fast Retailing is 9983.
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What is the current stock price of Fast Retailing?
As of 12-Nov-2026 the stock price of Fast Retailing is $501.98.
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What is the current market cap of Fast Retailing?
The current market capitalization of Fast Retailing is $154B.
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What is Fast Retailing’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Fast Retailing is $25.3B.
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Who are Fast Retailing’s competitors?
Shimamura Co., Hanesbrands, Ningbo Peacebird Fashion Company, Hugo Boss, and Industria de Diseño Textil are some of the 10 competitors of Fast Retailing.
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What is Fast Retailing’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Fast Retailing’s EPS for 12 months was $11.28.
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