GAP (GAP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Gap Inc. is a global specialty retailer renowned for its portfolio of apparel and accessories brands, including Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta. The company designs, sources and markets clothing across a broad price range and style spectrum, catering to men, women and children. Its offerings extend from everyday wardrobe essentials such as denim, tees and outerwear to performance and lifestyle pieces, reflecting each brand’s distinct identity and price point.

Founded in San Francisco in 1969 by Donald and Doris Fisher, Gap Inc. has grown into one of the world’s largest apparel companies. Over the decades, it expanded both organically and through acquisition, launching Banana Republic in 1978 and acquiring Old Navy in 1994, followed by the creation of Athleta in 1998. This multi-brand approach allows Gap Inc. to target diverse customer segments and adapt to evolving fashion and lifestyle trends.

The company operates across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East through a combination of company-owned stores, e-commerce platforms and franchise partnerships. This global footprint enables the company to leverage local insights and scale its supply chain, while adjusting its product mix and marketing strategies to meet regional demands. Digital channels and omnichannel initiatives have become increasingly important to drive customer engagement and seamless shopping experiences.

Gap Inc. is governed by a board of directors and supported by an executive leadership team responsible for brand strategy, product development and operational execution. The company continues to invest in sustainable sourcing, ethical manufacturing and community engagement programs. Its long-standing commitment to quality, inclusivity and innovation underpins its efforts to strengthen brand loyalty and maintain competitive positioning in the dynamic retail landscape.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $20.58 to $21.21
• 50-Day Range: $18.83 to $24.24
• 52-Week Range: $16.99 to $29.29
• Volume: 2.36 million shs
• Average Volume: 9.19 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $7.65 billion
• P/E Ratio: 8.81
• Dividend Yield: 3.20%
• Price Target: $25.47
• Consensus Rating: Hold

GAP Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

GAP scored higher than 81% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 71st out of 217 stocks in the retail/wholesale sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

GAP has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.29, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 10 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Upside Potential

GAP has a consensus price target of $25.47, representing about 23.1% upside from its current price of $20.68.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

GAP has been the subject of 12 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 5.94%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for GAP are expected to grow by 5.94% in the coming year, from $2.02 to $2.14 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of GAP is 8.84, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 234.29.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of GAP is 8.84, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 19.65.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

GAP has a PEG Ratio of 2.41. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

GAP has a P/B Ratio of 2.39. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

9.53% of the float of GAP has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

GAP has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in GAP has recently increased by 1.61%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

GAP pays a meaningful dividend of 3.13%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

GAP has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of GAP is 28.21%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, GAP will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.84% next year. This indicates that GAP will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

9.53% of the float of GAP has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

GAP has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in GAP has recently increased by 1.61%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.11

News Sentiment

GAP has a news sentiment score of 0.11. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.72 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 37 news articles for GAP this week, compared to 34 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 20 people have searched for GAP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -35% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

21 people have added GAP to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 600% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, GAP insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $22,011,784.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

30.56% of the stock of GAP is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

58.81% of the stock of GAP is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

GAP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have GAP shares performed this year?

GAP's stock was trading at $23.63 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, GAP shares have decreased by 12.5% and is now trading at $20.68.

How were GAP's earnings last quarter?

The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GAP) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 28th. The company reported $0.57 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.55 by $0.02. The business's revenue for the quarter was up .1% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are GAP's major shareholders?

GAP's top institutional shareholders include GAMMA Investing LLC. Insiders that own company stock include William Sydney Fisher, Robert J Fisher, John J Fisher, Mark Breitbard, Julie Gruber, Katrina O'connell, Elisabeth B Donohue, Sarah Gilligan and Horacio Barbeito.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of GAP?

Shares of GAP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of GAP own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that GAP investors own include iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC), The RMR Group (RMR), Waste Connections (WCN), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), AU Optronics (AUOTY), American Water Works (AWK) and Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 7/30 Dividend: 7/09/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/30 Dividend: 7/09/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/30/2025
• Last Earnings: 8/28/2025
• Record date for 10/29 Dividend: 10/08/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 10/29 Dividend: 10/08/2025
• Today: 10/09/2025
• Dividend Payable: 10/29/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/20/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 1/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Retail/Wholesale
• Industry: RETAIL - APP/SHOE
• Sub-Industry: Retail
• Current Symbol: NYSE:GAP
• Previous Symbol: NYSE:GAP
• CIK: 39911
• Web: www.gapinc.com
• Phone: (415) 427-0100
• Fax: 650-952-4407
• Employees: 82,000
• Year Founded: 1969

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for GAP: $25.47
• High Price Target: $35.00
• Low Price Target: $19.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +23.1%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.29
• Research Coverage: 17 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.34
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 8.84
• Forward P/E Ratio: 10.24
• P/E Growth: 2.41
• Net Income: $844 million
• Net Margins: 5.86%
• Pretax Margin: 7.86%
• Return on Equity: 27.04%
• Return on Assets: 7.49%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.43
• Current Ratio: 1.68
• Quick Ratio: 0.96

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $15.09 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.51
• Cash Flow: $3.51 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 5.89
• Book Value: $8.65 per share
• Price / Book: 2.39

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 371,050,000
• Free Float: 257,655,000
• Market Cap: $7.67 billion
• Optionable: N/A
• Beta: 2.10