# The Japanese clothing company now sees operating income of ¥700 billion ($4.4 billion.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · The Japan Times *

## Key points

- Fast Retailing raised its full-year operating income forecast to ¥700 billion, surpassing analyst estimates.
- Uniqlo's overseas growth, especially in the U.S. and Europe, now outpaces its domestic Japanese market.
- The company increased its full-year revenue forecast to ¥3.9 trillion, above analyst expectations.
- Fast Retailing signed a landmark deal with Major League Baseball, renaming Dodger Stadium as Uniqlo Field.
- Founder Tadashi Yanai aims for ¥3 trillion in annual U.S. sales, targeting expansion in Middle America.

**Companies:** Fast Retailing
**Countries:** Japan, United States, Europe

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