WINTON GROUP Ltd Has $2.14 Million Stock Position in The Gap, Inc. $GAP

WINTON GROUP Ltd decreased its position in The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GAP - Free Report) by 61.1% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 114,377 shares of the company's stock after selling 179,423 shares during the period. WINTON GROUP Ltd's holdings in GAP were worth $2,137,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in shares of GAP during the second quarter worth approximately $428,824,000. California State Teachers Retirement System grew its holdings in GAP by 1,732.5% during the 2nd quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 5,116,415 shares of the company's stock worth $95,575,000 after acquiring an additional 4,837,214 shares during the period. Ameriprise Financial Inc. grew its holdings in GAP by 4.1% during the 3rd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 4,588,800 shares of the company's stock worth $98,154,000 after acquiring an additional 180,991 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its position in shares of GAP by 0.3% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 4,291,846 shares of the company's stock valued at $110,750,000 after acquiring an additional 14,141 shares during the last quarter. Finally, LSV Asset Management raised its position in shares of GAP by 3.6% during the 4th quarter. LSV Asset Management now owns 3,462,702 shares of the company's stock valued at $88,645,000 after acquiring an additional 121,001 shares during the last quarter. 58.81% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting GAP

Here are the key news stories impacting GAP this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade: BMO Capital Markets upgraded GAP to “hold,” improving the stock’s rating outlook and potentially supporting investor sentiment. The shares remain well below their 12-month high, while their low valuation—about 6.4 times earnings—may attract value-oriented investors. Zacks analyst rating report
• Positive Sentiment: Brand and product momentum: GAP is highlighting its handbag business through a Reed Krakoff collaboration and a Rockefeller Center takeover during New York Fashion Week. The initiative could increase visibility for the brand and support growth in accessories, an important area for improving sales and margins. WWD article on Gap handbags and Reed Krakoff
• Neutral Sentiment: Mixed long-term estimates: Zacks Research raised its FY2027 EPS estimate to $2.41 from $2.31 and its FY2028 estimate to $2.62 from $2.55. It also increased estimates for Q4 FY2027, Q3 FY2028 and Q4 FY2028, suggesting improving expectations for select periods.
• Negative Sentiment: Near-term estimate reductions: Zacks lowered its Q1 and Q2 FY2029 EPS forecasts and trimmed FY2029 estimates slightly to $2.81 from $2.82. It also reduced its Q2 FY2028 estimate, indicating some uncertainty about future earnings consistency.

GAP Stock Up 3.2%

Shares of GAP stock opened at $21.57 on Friday. The Gap, Inc. has a 1 year low of $18.11 and a 1 year high of $29.36. The business has a 50-day moving average of $20.51 and a two-hundred day moving average of $22.47. The company has a market capitalization of $7.58 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.44, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.89 and a beta of 2.08. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.38, a current ratio of 1.82 and a quick ratio of 1.11.

GAP (NYSE:GAP - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 27th. The company reported $0.52 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.48 by $0.04. GAP had a return on equity of 19.72% and a net margin of 8.14%.The business had revenue of $3.65 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $3.69 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.57 EPS. GAP's revenue for the quarter was down 2.0% on a year-over-year basis. GAP has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.350-2.450 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that The Gap, Inc. will post 2.41 EPS for the current year.

GAP Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 28th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, October 7th will be paid a $0.175 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, October 7th. This represents a $0.70 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.2%. GAP's payout ratio is presently 20.90%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

GAP has been the topic of several recent research reports. Morgan Stanley raised their price target on GAP from $21.00 to $23.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research report on Friday, August 28th. Evercore set a $20.00 price objective on GAP and gave the company an "in-line" rating in a report on Friday, May 29th. BTIG Research raised their target price on GAP from $26.00 to $27.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, August 28th. Weiss Ratings lowered GAP from a "hold (c+)" rating to a "hold (c)" rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets started coverage on GAP in a research note on Tuesday. They issued a "market perform" rating and a $23.00 price target for the company. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $27.07.

About GAP

Gap Inc is an American specialty apparel retailer founded in 1969 by Donald and Doris Fisher in San Francisco, California. The company operates a portfolio of consumer brands focused on clothing, accessories and personal-care products for women, men and children.

Its principal brands include Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta. Products are sold through company-operated stores, franchise locations and digital channels, with offerings spanning casual apparel, denim, activewear, accessories and lifestyle products.

Gap Inc serves customers in North America and selected international markets through its retail and e-commerce operations.

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