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StocksMedium•13 April 2026•

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Fast Retailing Shares Hit Record High After Raising Full-Year Profit Guidance

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Key Facts

1Fast Retailing stock surged 9.3% to reach a record high of 73,740 yen.

2The company raised its full-year profit forecast after delivering strong Q2 operating profit growth of 29.4%.

Shares of Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo, surged 9.3% to reach an all-time high of 73,740 yen. The rally followed the company's decision to raise its full-year profit forecast after reporting robust second-quarter results. Operating profit grew by 29.4% during the quarter, driven largely by strong momentum in overseas markets. Consequently, the stock emerged as the top performer on Japan’s Nikkei 225 index on Friday. Management's confidence in international expansion helped offset investor concerns regarding uneven demand in China and geopolitical risks. As a heavyweight component of the Nikkei 225, Fast Retailing's performance significantly boosted broader market sentiment in Tokyo.