2026-01-08 08:31Financial Performance - For the first quarter ending November 30, 2025, the total revenue was ¥1,027,745 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 14.8%[5] - Operating profit for the same period was ¥210,914 million, reflecting a 33.9% increase compared to the previous year[5] - The pre-tax profit reached ¥226,667 million, which is a 15.3% increase year-on-year[5] - The net profit attributable to the parent company was ¥147,445 million, up 11.7% from the same period last year[5] - The gross profit margin improved to 55.2%, an increase of 0.7 percentage points year-on-year[12] - UNIQLO Japan's Q1 revenue reached ¥299 billion, a 12.2% year-over-year increase, with operating profit at ¥62.4 billion, up 20.2%[14] - UNIQLO Overseas reported Q1 revenue of ¥603.8 billion, a 20.3% year-over-year increase, and operating profit of ¥117.3 billion, up 38.0%[15] - Same-store sales in Japan increased by 11.0% due to strong sales of autumn and winter products, despite a 0.5 percentage point decline in gross margin[14] - GU's Q1 revenue was ¥91.3 billion, a slight increase of 0.8%, while operating profit rose significantly by 20.0% due to improved gross margin[18] - Global Brands segment revenue decreased by 7.6% to ¥33 billion, with operating profit down 14.8% to ¥1.7 billion, impacted by challenges in the U.S. market[19] Forecast and Future Plans - The company forecasts total revenue for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2026, to be ¥3,800,000 million, an increase of 11.7%[8] - The projected operating profit for the same fiscal year is ¥650,000 million, which represents a 17.9% increase[8] - The company aims to diversify its global revenue sources and expand its brand portfolio, particularly focusing on GU and other group brands[13] - The company plans to enhance product development and brand building in its overseas UNIQLO business segment to support sustainable growth[13] Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility - The company raised its supply chain greenhouse gas emissions reduction target from 20% to 30% by the end of the fiscal year 2030[21] - The company received an "A List" rating from CDP for climate action and water security, marking its fourth consecutive year of recognition in climate change[22] - UNIQLO plans to donate over 1 million HEATTECH products globally as part of its "The Heart of LifeWear" initiative, with significant contributions to UNHCR and local communities[23] Assets and Liabilities - The total assets as of November 30, 2025, amounted to ¥4,286,412 million, with total equity of ¥2,568,873 million[6] - Total liabilities as of November 30, 2025, reached ¥17,175 billion, up by ¥1,856 billion from the previous fiscal year-end[25] - Total equity as of November 30, 2025, was ¥25,688 billion, an increase of ¥2,413 billion from the previous fiscal year-end[25] - Cash and cash equivalents as of November 30, 2025, were ¥9,236 billion, an increase of ¥304 billion from the previous fiscal year-end[26] Cash Flow - Net cash generated from operating activities for the three months ended November 30, 2025, was ¥1,917 billion, compared to ¥876 billion for the same period last year[27] - Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended November 30, 2025, was ¥844 billion, compared to ¥35 billion for the same period last year[28] - Net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended November 30, 2025, was ¥1,177 billion, compared to ¥1,062 billion for the same period last year[29] Employee Engagement - Employee engagement score improved by 3.3 percentage points compared to the previous year, with a positive response rate of 78.0% from 40,583 surveyed employees[24] Compliance and Reporting - Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC issued a review report for the interim consolidated financial statements for the period ending November 30, 2025[72] - The report assesses compliance with Tokyo Stock Exchange quarterly financial reporting standards, specifically Article 5-2 and Article 5-5[73] - Trading of the company's Hong Kong depositary receipts was temporarily suspended on January 8, 2026, pending the announcement[74] - The company plans to apply for the resumption of trading of Hong Kong depositary receipts on January 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM[74]