Gap (GAP) Stock Overview
Operates as an apparel retail company in the United States, Canada, Japan, Taiwan, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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US$29.12
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29.3% undervalued intrinsic discount14.24%
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$20.60 |
| 52 Week High | US$29.36 |
| 52 Week Low | US$18.11 |
| Beta | 2.05 |
| 1 Month Change | 1.23% |
| 3 Month Change | -0.63% |
| 1 Year Change | -0.43% |
| 3 Year Change | 98.84% |
| 5 Year Change | -27.13% |
| Change since IPO | 28,918.99% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Aug 11
GAP: Margin Discipline And Brand Reinvigoration Will Offset Old Navy Execution Risk
Analysts have nudged their price expectations for Gap lower, with the fair value estimate moving from about $27.26 to $26.24. Recent downgrades and reduced price targets highlight rising concern around Old Navy's performance and a more balanced risk and reward profile for the stock.Seeking Alpha • Jul 15
Gap: Cheap And Well-Run, But The Catalyst Is Missing
Summary Gap Inc. trades at a deep value, with 7.4x forward earnings and a 3.4% dividend, but lacks a growth catalyst. Turnaround progress is evident—nine straight positive comp quarters and strong cash generation—yet forward sales and margin guidance remain flat. GAP's valuation discount is justified by low growth and mid-level margins; its profitability and balance sheet are solid but not enough for re-rating. I rate GAP a HOLD: without a clear catalyst, investors face opportunity cost while waiting for growth or margin expansion to materialize. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRecent updates
Narrative Update • Aug 11
GAP: Margin Discipline And Brand Reinvigoration Will Offset Old Navy Execution Risk
Analysts have nudged their price expectations for Gap lower, with the fair value estimate moving from about $27.26 to $26.24. Recent downgrades and reduced price targets highlight rising concern around Old Navy's performance and a more balanced risk and reward profile for the stock.Seeking Alpha • Jul 15
Gap: Cheap And Well-Run, But The Catalyst Is Missing
Summary Gap Inc. trades at a deep value, with 7.4x forward earnings and a 3.4% dividend, but lacks a growth catalyst. Turnaround progress is evident—nine straight positive comp quarters and strong cash generation—yet forward sales and margin guidance remain flat. GAP's valuation discount is justified by low growth and mid-level margins; its profitability and balance sheet are solid but not enough for re-rating. I rate GAP a HOLD: without a clear catalyst, investors face opportunity cost while waiting for growth or margin expansion to materialize. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jul 07
GAP: Old Navy Execution And Margin Discipline Will Likely Define Future Upside
Gap's analyst fair value estimate has been adjusted down from $22.60 to $20.00 as analysts factor in a slightly higher discount rate, more cautious revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and lower future P/E expectations in light of recent price target cuts related to Old Navy headwinds and tempered sales outlooks. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Gap points to a more mixed setup, with several firms marking down price targets and, in some cases, ratings, as Old Navy headwinds and softer sales trends weigh on confidence in the outlook.Narrative Update • Jun 23
GAP: Margin Discipline And Brand Reinvigoration Will Drive Long Term Recovery
The analyst price target for Gap has been revised lower by about $3 to reflect reduced fair value estimates around $27.26, as analysts factor in softer sales expectations at Old Navy, along with ongoing margin discipline and brand work across the portfolio. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Gap highlights a mix of optimism around margin execution and brand work, alongside clear concern about Old Navy and the durability of consumer demand.Analysis Article • Jun 21
Gap (GAP) Stock Could Be 31% Undervalued After Its Quiet Hill City Return
Gap (GAP) has quietly reintroduced a small Hill City collection on its website, offering 18 athletic-focused pieces at a 50% discount, a limited test that could matter for brand positioning. See our latest analysis for Gap. Gap’s latest Hill City test comes as momentum has cooled, with the share price down 9.6% over the past month and 16.0% year to date, even though the 3 year total shareholder return of about 170% contrasts with a weaker 5 year total shareholder return. If you are weighing...
Narrative Update • Jun 06
GAP: Margin Discipline And Buybacks Will Shape Future Earnings Power
Gap's updated analyst price target moves lower to reflect a reset fair value estimate from $38.97 to $36.12 as analysts factor in softer revenue growth and margin assumptions, alongside continued focus on margin discipline and brand improvement efforts. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary on Gap points to a mixed setup, with ongoing Old Navy softness weighing on sentiment while margin execution and brand work keep some on the positive side of the debate.Narrative Update • May 17
GAP: Tariff Pressures And Athleta Turnaround Will Likely Restrain Future Upside
Analysts have modestly lifted their overall price expectations for Gap, with updated targets such as $27, $29, $33 and $34. These reflect slightly improved assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and brand momentum, while still flagging tariff sensitivity for lower income customers and the ongoing Athleta turnaround as key watchpoints.Narrative Update • May 02
GAP: Tariff And Margin Uncertainty Will Likely Temper Recent Earnings Momentum
Analysts have nudged the blended price target on Gap up by about $2 to reflect slightly higher projected revenue growth, a modestly stronger profit margin profile, and updates to longer term P/E assumptions following recent Q4 results and management meetings. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Gap highlights a mixed backdrop, with several firms adjusting price targets after the Q4 report and follow up meetings.Narrative Update • Apr 17
GAP: Brand Momentum And Athleta Turnaround Will Shape Future Earnings Power
The updated analyst price target for Gap edges higher by about $0.30, with analysts linking the change to slightly stronger revenue growth and margin assumptions, as well as recent price target moves across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Gap points to a cluster of price target increases and generally constructive views on the company, even where ratings remain Neutral.Narrative Update • Apr 03
GAP: Cultural Relevance And Athleta Turnaround Will Support Long Term Recovery
Narrative Update on Gap The analyst price target for Gap has been adjusted slightly, with a modest reset reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E after recent research in which analysts cited constructive commentary around Athleta, incremental price target moves in the $27 to $34 range, and more cautious modeling following the latest Q4 update. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Gap reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms adjusting price targets in a relatively tight range and updating models following the latest Q4 report and investor meetings.Narrative Update • Mar 19
GAP: Brand Relevance And Athleta Turnaround Will Drive Future Earnings Momentum
Analysts have nudged their blended price target for Gap higher by about $0.13 to $38.65. This reflects updated views around revenue growth, profit margins and more constructive commentary on core brands and Athleta.Narrative Update • Mar 05
GAP: Cultural Relevance And Category Expansion Will Support Measured Long Term Recovery
Narrative Update The analyst price target for Gap edges higher as our fair value estimate moves from $30.42 to $30.71. This reflects analysts' focus on the company's efforts to refresh brand relevance, expand beauty and handbag offerings, and support growth at Athleta.Narrative Update • Feb 19
GAP: Earnings Inflection And Brand Reinvigoration Will Support Measured Long Term Recovery
Narrative Update on Gap The analyst price target embedded in our model increases by about $1.24 per share, as analysts cite higher price targets across the Street and point to a positive earnings inflection, improving brand momentum, and continued progress in categories like beauty, handbags, and Athleta as key supports for the updated outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Gap clusters around a more constructive view on the earnings outlook, with several firms revising price targets higher and one high profile upgrade to Buy that points to a potential earnings inflection.Narrative Update • Feb 05
GAP: Fashiontainment And Brand Reinvigoration Will Drive Earnings Momentum
Analysts have lifted their price target for Gap, increasing the fair value estimate from about US$30.73 to US$38.52. This reflects higher assumed revenue growth and a richer future P/E multiple, supported by recent upgrades and target hikes that highlight improving earnings momentum and brand progress across Gap's portfolio.Narrative Update • Jan 22
GAP: Recent Earnings Momentum Will Likely Prove Difficult To Sustain
The analyst fair value estimate for Gap has been raised from $19.00 to $22.60, as analysts point to a series of price target upgrades tied to recent earnings outperformance, improving growth assumptions, and higher expected profitability across key brands and newer categories such as beauty and handbags. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Gap highlights a clear split between enthusiastic upgrades and more restrained, valuation conscious views.Narrative Update • Jan 07
GAP: Turnaround Execution And Brand Reinvigoration Will Support Measured Long Term Margin Recovery
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Gap higher from US$28.65 to US$29.18, reflecting a series of recent price target increases and upgrades that highlight improving confidence in the company’s brand progress and earnings profile. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Gap shows a clear shift toward more constructive views, with several firms lifting ratings and price targets as they reassess the company’s earnings profile, brand health, and execution under current leadership.Analysis Article • Jan 06
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If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. One common approach is to try and...Narrative Update • Dec 18
GAP: Turnaround Momentum And Q3 Execution Will Support Durable Margin Recovery
Analysts nudged their average price target on Gap modestly higher, with fair value estimates rising by about $1 to reflect stronger than expected Q3 momentum across brands, improving revenue growth expectations, and growing confidence in the company’s turnaround strategy despite only incremental changes to long term profitability assumptions. Analyst Commentary Street research following Gap's latest results points to a more constructive stance on the stock, with multiple firms lifting price targets into the mid to high 20 dollar range and several upgrades into positive rating territory.Narrative Update • Dec 04
GAP: Disciplined Leadership And Brand Reinvigoration Will Support Durable Margin Recovery
We raise our fair value estimate for Gap by about $1.70 per share to roughly $27.70, reflecting analysts' higher price targets following a series of Q3 beats and growing confidence in the durability of the brand turnaround and revenue growth trajectory. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a generally constructive but still selective stance on Gap, with several firms raising price targets and a growing cohort moving to more positive ratings as execution improves.Narrative Update • Nov 20
GAP: Disciplined Leadership And Category Expansion Will Support Steady Margin Gains
Gap's analyst price target has risen from approximately $24.87 to $26.03 per share, as analysts cite improved leadership, ongoing brand recovery efforts, and the company's margin expansion initiatives as supporting factors for the upward revision. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research highlights a mix of optimism and caution regarding Gap's turnaround and valuation outlook.Narrative Update • Nov 05
GAP: Margin Improvements And New Category Expansion Will Drive Steady Value
Gap's analyst price target has increased modestly to approximately $24.87, up from $24.74, as analysts cite improving revenue growth projections and potential for stronger margins despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Gap presents a mix of optimism surrounding the company’s ability to grow and improve margins, balanced by a note of caution regarding longer-term challenges and macroeconomic headwinds.Narrative Update • Oct 15
Digital And Sustainable Trends Will Foster Long Term Value
Analysts have slightly raised their fair value estimate for Gap, increasing the price target from $24.38 to $24.74. This change is due to incremental improvements in profitability and margin potential following positive updates from recent research coverage.Narrative Update • Aug 27
AI Investments And Supply Chain Optimization Will Drive Future Efficiency At Old Navy And Gap
Gap’s consensus price target has been reduced to $24.51 as analysts revise forecasts lower on persistent margin compression from tariff pressures, limited pricing power, and less favorable operating margin prospects, despite fair current valuation and some optimism for brand-driven upside. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts are lowering price targets due to increased tariff pressures, which are compressing operating margins and diminishing profitability expectations through fiscal 2026.Seeking Alpha • Mar 16
Gap Stock Looks Like A Formidable Bargain Following Retail Sector Pullback
Summary Gap stock has given up the majority of its post-earnings bump as investors have downgraded their view of retail, seemingly across the board. GAP's portfolio of brands, including Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta, offers stability and diversification. While revenues have been rangebound for more than a decade, recent margin progress has driven earnings. With little immediate U.S. import tariff exposure, GAP's ~9x P/E multiple looks like a formidable steal. Investors should consider taking advantage of the recent drop likely due to index selling. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 07
The Gap Dazzles, Stock To Keep Rallying
Summary The Gap, Inc. delivered a stellar Q4 with a surprising return to growth, beating revenue estimates by $80 million and showing strong comparable sales. Margin power remained robust, with gross margin at 38.9% for Q4 and 41.3% for the year, indicating solid profitability. The company reported net income of $206 million and EPS of $0.54, beating estimates by $0.17, with a growing cash position and increased dividend. Forward outlook is positive, with expected sales growth, margin expansion, and increased operating income, making GAP stock a buy at current valuations. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 10
The Gap Remains An Apparel Brand Icon, Which Could Benefit From Strong U.S. Consumer Spending
Summary I recommend a buy rating on The Gap stock as it could see tailwind from 2024 holiday sales results but also a strong 2025 economy driving consumer spend on apparel. The key upsides are a strong profit margin, proven cashflow generation, declining leverage risk, and an undervalued share price. Its Athleta brand has already seen a surge in demand in FY24, and could benefit from market growth in the athletic leisurewear space. This is not a relatively high dividend yield stock, nor a proven dividend grower lately. A key risk about this sector includes seasonal impacts to apparel sales. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| GAP | US Specialty Retail | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.6% | -3.1% | 0.6% |
| 1Y | -0.4% | -0.7% | 20.1% |
Return vs Industry: GAP matched the US Specialty Retail industry which returned -0.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: GAP underperformed the US Market which returned 19.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| GAP volatility | |
|---|---|
| GAP Average Weekly Movement | 7.0% |
| Specialty Retail Industry Average Movement | 7.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: GAP has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: GAP's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 79,000 | Richard Dickson | www.gapinc.com |
The Gap, Inc. operates as an apparel retail company in the United States, Canada, Japan, Taiwan, and internationally. The company offers apparel, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children under the Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands. The company offers its products through company-operated stores, franchise stores, websites, and third-party arrangements, as well as licensing partnerships.
The Gap, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| GAP fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$7.42b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$962.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$15.40b |
7.7x
P/E Ratio0.5x
P/S RatioIs GAP overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| GAP income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$15.40b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$9.16b |
| Gross Profit | US$6.24b |
| Other Expenses | US$5.28b |
| Earnings | US$962.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
May 02, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Aug 27, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 2.67 |
| Gross Margin | 40.50% |
| Net Profit Margin | 6.25% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 40.8% |
How did GAP perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.4%
Current Dividend Yield26%
Payout RatioDoes GAP pay a reliable dividends?
See GAP dividend history and benchmarks| Gap dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Oct 07 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Oct 28 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 52 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 73 days |
Does GAP pay a reliable dividends?
See GAP dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/16 09:22 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/14 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/05/02 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/01/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
The Gap, Inc. is covered by 46 analysts. 18 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
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| null null | Argus Research Company |
| Mark Altschwager | Baird |
| Jeff Black | Barclays |