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Fast Retailing Lifts Interim Profits, Raises Dividend and Full-Year Outlook

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  • Fast Retailing delivered double-digit revenue and profit growth, strengthening its balance sheet and earnings per share in the first half of fiscal 2026.
  • The company increased dividends and upgraded its full-year forecast, signaling confidence as Hong Kong depositary receipt trading resumes.
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Fast Retailing Lifts Interim Profits, Raises Dividend and Full-Year Outlook

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Fast Retailing Co Ltd Shs Unsponsored Hong Kong Depositary Receipt Repr 1/100th Sh ( (HK:6288) ) has provided an update.

Fast Retailing reported strong interim results for the six months ended 28 February 2026, with revenue rising 14.8% year on year to ¥2.06 trillion and business profit jumping 28.3%. Operating profit climbed 31.7%, profit attributable to owners increased 19.6%, and basic earnings per share advanced to ¥910.25, while total assets and equity also strengthened, lifting the equity ratio to 61.2%.

The company raised its dividend profile, declaring a second-quarter dividend of ¥320 per share and forecasting a full-year payout of ¥640, up from ¥500 in the previous year. It also revised its full-year 2026 earnings outlook, now projecting revenue of ¥3.9 trillion and profit attributable to owners of ¥480 billion, signaling confidence in continued growth as trading in its Hong Kong depositary receipts resumes following the results announcement.

The most recent analyst rating on (HK:6288) stock is a Buy with a HK$39.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Fast Retailing Co Ltd Shs Unsponsored Hong Kong Depositary Receipt Repr 1/100th Sh stock, see the HK:6288 Stock Forecast page.

More about Fast Retailing Co Ltd Shs Unsponsored Hong Kong Depositary Receipt Repr 1/100th Sh

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. is a Japan-incorporated apparel retailer best known for its global casualwear brand portfolio. The group operates across multiple markets selling everyday clothing and related products, with a strong presence in Asia and depositary receipts listed in Hong Kong, positioning it as a major player in the international fast-fashion and casualwear industry.

Average Trading Volume: 3,985

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: HK$1051.1B

For a thorough assessment of 6288 stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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