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Gap Inc (GAP) Stock Price & Analysis
GAP Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- $21.42 - $21.79
- 52-Week Range
- $18.11 - $29.36
- Previous Close
- $21.97
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 5.32M
- Market Cap
- $7.72B
- Enterprise Value
- $10.51B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- $2.48B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- $5.72B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 6.3
- Beta
- 1.05
- Next Earnings
- Nov 19, 2026 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 0.78
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- Jan 06, 2027
- Dividend Yield
- 3.20%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Gap Brand Momentum
Sustained comparable-sales growth and market-share gains indicate improving customer relevance and product execution at the Gap brand. Growth in destination categories, lower discounting and customer-file expansion can support healthier full-price selling and provide a durable base for portfolio recovery.
Improving Profitability
Higher merchandise margin and an upgraded profitability outlook show that Gap is improving earnings quality through better pricing, assortment and execution. If these gains persist, stronger operating leverage can support reinvestment, resilience and more consistent earnings over the next several quarters.
Positive Cash Generation
Meaningful operating and free cash flow demonstrate that the retail platform is funding investment while still producing liquidity. Combined with substantial cash reserves and disciplined inventory, this gives Gap flexibility to remodel stores, invest in technology and manage brand repositioning.
Bears Say
Mixed Brand Demand
Weakness at two important brands creates a durable risk to consolidated growth because recovery depends on assortment, marketing and positioning improvements rather than a single isolated issue. Continued pressure could dilute gains from Gap and Banana Republic and constrain portfolio-level momentum.
Elevated Leverage
Leverage remains a meaningful constraint for a cyclical apparel retailer because weaker sales can make fixed obligations and financing costs more burdensome. Although the balance-sheet trend improved, elevated debt still increases earnings volatility and limits flexibility during prolonged demand weakness.
Declining Free Cash Flow Quality
Positive cash generation is tempered by the recent decline in free cash flow and only moderate conversion from accounting earnings. If this pattern persists, less internally generated cash will be available for store investment, shareholder returns, debt reduction and strategic brand initiatives.
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Company Description
Gap Inc
The Gap, Inc. operates as a prominent apparel retail enterprise, offering a diverse array of clothing, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children. These goods are marketed under its well-known brands: Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta. Its extensive product line features staples such as denim, t-shirts, fleece wear, and khakis, alongside accessories like eyewear, jewelry, footwear, handbags, and fragrances. Athleta specifically caters to women and girls with fitness and lifestyle products designed for activities including yoga, training, sports, travel, and everyday wear. The company distributes its products through various sales channels, including its own company-operated stores, franchised locations, e-commerce websites, third-party collaborations, and catalogs. Furthermore, The Gap, Inc. has established franchise partnerships with independent operators, enabling the operation of Old Navy, Gap, Athleta, and Banana Republic stores and online platforms across Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. As of December 31, 2021, the company's retail footprint comprised 2,835 corporate-owned stores and an additional 564 franchised outlets. Incorporated in 1969, The Gap, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California.
- Sector
- Consumercyclical
- Industry
- Apparel - Retail
- CEO
- Richard Dickson
- Employees
- 79,000
- Website
- www.gapinc.com
- Address
- Two Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105, US
Gap Inc (GAP) Earnings & Revenues
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GAP Earnings Call
Earnings Call SentimentPositive
The call conveyed a cautiously optimistic tone: strong operational and margin performance (led by Gap and Banana Republic), disciplined capital allocation and an improved full-year EPS and margin outlook are offset by notable top-line weakness at Old Navy and Athleta, a modest overall revenue contraction in the quarter and some expense/leverage pressures. Management outlined concrete corrective actions for underperforming brands and reported early signs of improvement at Old Navy, supporting confidence in the second half.
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Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 7 | 2 | 13 |
| Technical Analysis | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Moving Averages | 1 | 0 | 11 |












