Operating profit rose 31% to 500.9 billion yen ($3.35 billion) in the 12 months through August, beating the company's own forecast and the consensus estimate of 478.3 billion yen from 15 analysts polled by LSEG.
Fast Retailing said it expects operating profit to climb further to 530 billion yen in fiscal 2025.
Uniqlo, known for its fleece jackets and inexpensive undergarments, has benefited from a historically weak yen both at home and abroad.
The company's operating profit margins improved to 15% or higher in all its international segments on the back of higher brand visibility, said CFO Takeshi Okazaki.
Yanai was joined on the dais by Daisuke Tsukagoshi, who was promoted to president of the Uniqlo brand last year and has spoken of as a possible successor.

Uniqlo operator posts 3rd year of record profit, founder sets aim at Western markets By Reuters