Fast Retailing Earnings Show +4.4% Uniqlo Sales with -3.7% Customers and +8.4% Average Purchase

• Uniqlo sales rose by 4.4% in May.
• The number of customers decreased by 3.7%.
• However, the average purchase per customer increased by 8.4%.
• The increase in sales was attributed to strong demand for summer items and trendy products.
• Analysts have given Fast Retailing 8 buys, 7 holds, and 1 sell ratings.

Fast Retailing on Smartkarma

Smartkarma, an independent investment research network, has seen multiple analysts publish research on “Fast Retailing“, a Japanese apparel company. Michael Causton, in his report titled “Fast Retailing: Great Fundamentals for Uniqlo, Shame About the Share Price“, suggests that although the company’s goal of ¥10 trillion in sales in 10 years is unlikely, consistent expansion in markets like SE Asia, Europe and the US is a certainty. Travis Lundy, in his report titled “The Fast Retailing (9983) Selldown Conundrum – Not Now, But Soon… Then For A Long Time” believes that the stock is not cheap but is under-owned, and revenues up 20% year-over-year is a very good look. Lastly, Oshadhi Kumarasiri, in his report titled “Fast Retailing: Inflated Earnings Expectations & Stretched Multiples, A Cause for Concern” argues that apparel demand in China was lower than expected and risks are skewed to the downside.

A look at Fast Retailing Smart Scores

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a Japanese clothing store chain, is expecting a long-term outlook of growth and momentum. According to the Smartkarma Smart Scores, the company scored a 4 in growth, a 5 in momentum, and a 3 in resilience, which suggests that the company is well-positioned to withstand any potential external impacts and to continue to grow. The company also boasts a strong market presence with its UNIQLO stores in Japan and other markets overseas, including the UK, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, US, France, Singapore and Russia.

The company’s value and dividend scores were lower, with a 2 for value and a 1 for dividend. This suggests that while Fast Retailing is a solid investment, it may not be the most profitable option for investors in the long-term. However, with the strong scores in growth, resilience and momentum, the company is well-positioned to continue to expand and grow in the years to come.

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