Fast Retailing (FRCOY) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based global apparel retailer known for its focus on casual wear and innovative fabric technologies. Founded in 1963 under the name Ogori Shoji, the company adopted the Fast Retailing name in 1991 to reflect its expansion beyond domestic markets. Best known for its flagship brand Uniqlo, Fast Retailing has built a reputation for high-quality basics and functional clothing, positioning itself as a leader in the affordable “LifeWear” concept—garments designed for everyday comfort and versatility.

In addition to Uniqlo, Fast Retailing operates a diversified portfolio of brands that target various market segments. GU offers trendy, budget-friendly fashion aimed at younger consumers, while Theory and Helmut Lang cater to the premium segment with minimalist, sophisticated designs. European labels such as Comptoir des Cotonniers and Princesse tam.tam expand the company’s reach into womenswear and lingerie, and the Australian-based PLST brand strengthens its international luxury offerings. This multi‐brand strategy enables Fast Retailing to capture a broad customer base across distinct price points and style preferences.

Fast Retailing has established a significant global footprint, with thousands of stores across Asia, Europe, North America and Australia. Its largest market remains Japan, but the company has pursued aggressive expansion in Greater China, Southeast Asia and the United States to capitalize on growing demand for value-driven casual apparel. In parallel, Fast Retailing invests in digital channels, omnichannel retailing and sophisticated supply chain logistics, leveraging its state-of-the-art production facilities to ensure both speed and quality in product delivery.

Under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Tadashi Yanai, who transformed the company from a regional retailer into a global powerhouse, Fast Retailing emphasizes corporate social responsibility and sustainable growth. Initiatives include responsible sourcing, eco-friendly materials and partnerships with non‐profit organizations to address labor practices and environmental impact. With a commitment to continuous innovation and customer-centric design, Fast Retailing aims to maintain its position at the forefront of the global apparel industry.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $29.73 to $29.99
• 50-Day Range: $29.62 to $34.23
• 52-Week Range: $25.00 to $37.96
• Volume: 127,504 shs
• Average Volume: 109,194 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 0.30
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Fast Retailing Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Fast Retailing scored higher than 28% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Fast Retailing.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Fast Retailing is 0.30, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.43.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Fast Retailing is 0.30, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 71.81.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Fast Retailing has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Fast Retailing has recently decreased by 56.86%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Fast Retailing does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Fast Retailing does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Fast Retailing is 0.19%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Fast Retailing has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Fast Retailing has recently decreased by 56.86%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.70

News Sentiment

Fast Retailing has a news sentiment score of 0.70. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.53 average news sentiment score of Consumer Cyclical companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Fast Retailing this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Fast Retailing insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.01% of the stock of Fast Retailing is held by institutions.

FRCOY Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FRCOY shares performed this year?

Fast Retailing's stock was trading at $33.74 at the start of the year. Since then, FRCOY shares have decreased by 11.2% and is now trading at $29.96.

How were Fast Retailing's earnings last quarter?

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. (OTCMKTS:FRCOY) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 10th. The company reported $0.23 EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.23. The company earned $5,643,054.88 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.74 billion.

When did Fast Retailing's stock split?

Fast Retailing shares split on the morning of Monday, February 27th 2023.The 3-1 split was announced on Monday, February 27th 2023. The newly minted shares were issued to shareholders after the market closes on Monday, February 27th 2023. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 300 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of Fast Retailing?

Shares of FRCOY stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/10/2025
• Today: 7/17/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Consumer Cyclical
• Industry: Apparel Retail
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:FRCOY
• CIK: 1446595
• Web: www.fastretailing.com
• Phone: (136) 865-0050
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 59,871
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 0.30
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A