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Gap (NYSE:GPS) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gap a buy right now?

18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Gap in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 12 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" Gap stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in GPS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has Gap's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Gap's stock was trading at $10.97 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, GPS stock has increased by 56.1% and is now trading at $17.12.
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When is Gap's next earnings date?

Gap is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, March 3rd 2022.
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How were Gap's earnings last quarter?

The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GPS) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November, 23rd. The apparel retailer reported $0.27 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.50 by $0.23. The apparel retailer had revenue of $3.94 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.43 billion. Gap had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 23.80% and a net margin of 3.05%. The company's revenue was down 1.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.25 EPS.
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How often does Gap pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Gap?

Gap declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 10th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, January 5th will be paid a dividend of $0.12 per share on Wednesday, January 26th. This represents a $0.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.80%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, January 4th.
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Is Gap a good dividend stock?

Gap pays an annual dividend of $0.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.03%. Gap has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Gap is 36.64%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Gap will have a dividend payout ratio of 23.53% next year. This indicates that Gap will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Gap issued on next quarter's earnings?

Gap updated its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Tuesday, December, 7th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $1.250-$1.400 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $2.200. The company issued revenue guidance of $16.56 billion-$16.56 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $17.72 billion.

What price target have analysts set for GPS?

18 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for Gap's shares. Their forecasts range from $14.00 to $40.00. On average, they expect Gap's share price to reach $25.75 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 50.4% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Gap's key executives?

Gap's management team includes the following people:

• Sonia Syngal, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director (LinkedIn Profile)
• Shawn Curran, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
• Katrina O'Connell, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President (LinkedIn Profile)
• John F. Strain, Chief Digital & Technology Officer
• Julie Gruber, Secretary, EVP, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer (LinkedIn Profile)

What is Sonia Syngal's approval rating as Gap's CEO?

24 employees have rated Gap CEO Sonia Syngal on Glassdoor.com. Sonia Syngal has an approval rating of 85% among Gap's employees.

Who are some of Gap's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Gap include TJX Companies (TJX), Ross Stores (ROST), Foot Locker (FL), American Eagle Outfitters (AEO), Urban Outfitters (URBN), Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF), Buckle (BKE), Guess? (GES), Zumiez (ZUMZ), Children's Place (PLCE), Designer Brands (DBI), Shoe Carnival (SCVL), Genesco (GCO), Caleres (CAL) and Chico's FAS (CHS).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Gap own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Gap investors own include Gilead Sciences (GILD), Ford Motor (F), Bank of America (BAC), General Electric (GE), AT&T (T), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Walt Disney (DIS), Netflix (NFLX), Intel (INTC) and Starbucks (SBUX).

What is Gap's stock symbol?

Gap trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "GPS."

Who are Gap's major shareholders?

Gap's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Russell Investments Group Ltd. (0.24%), New York State Teachers Retirement System (0.06%), Sciencast Management LP (0.02%), First Hawaiian Bank (0.02%), Cutler Group LP (0.00%) and Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency LLC (0.00%). Company insiders that own Gap stock include John Strain, Julie Gruber, Katrina O'connell, Mark Breitbard, Nancy Green, Robert J Fisher, Shawn Curran, Sheila Peters and Sonia Syngal.
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Which institutional investors are selling Gap stock?

GPS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Cutler Group LP, and New York State Teachers Retirement System. Company insiders that have sold Gap company stock in the last year include Julie Gruber, Katrina O'connell, Mark Breitbard, Nancy Green, Robert J Fisher, Shawn Curran, Sheila Peters, and Sonia Syngal.
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Which institutional investors are buying Gap stock?

GPS stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Russell Investments Group Ltd., Sciencast Management LP, First Hawaiian Bank, and Patriot Financial Group Insurance Agency LLC.
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How do I buy shares of Gap?

Shares of GPS can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Gap's stock price today?

One share of GPS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $17.12.

How much money does Gap make?

Gap has a market capitalization of $6.39 billion and generates $13.80 billion in revenue each year. The apparel retailer earns $-665 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.31 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Gap have?

Gap employs 117,000 workers across the globe.

Does Gap have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Gap: Athleta, Athleta (ITM) Inc., Athleta LLC, Banana Republic, Banana Republic (Apparel), Banana Republic (ITM) Inc., Banana Republic (Japan) Y.K., Corporate HQ Support Mexico, Direct Consumer Services, Forth & Towne (Apparel) LLC, Forth & Towne (Japan) Y.K., GPS (Great Britain) Limited, GPS Consumer Direct, GPS Corporate Facilities, GPS Import Services, GPS Real Estate, GPS Services, GPS Strategic Alliances LLC, GPSDC (New York) Inc., Gap (Apparel), Gap (Beijing) Commercial Co., Gap (Canada) Inc., Gap (France) S.A.S., Gap (ITM) Inc., Gap (Italy) Srl., Gap (Japan) K.K., Gap (Puerto Rico), Gap (RHC) B.V., Gap (Shanghai) Commercial Co., Gap (UK Holdings) Limited, Gap Europe Limited, Gap International Sales, Gap International Sourcing, Gap International Sourcing (Americas) LLC, Gap International Sourcing (California), Gap International Sourcing (Holdings) Limited, Gap International Sourcing (India) Private Limited, Gap International Sourcing (JV), Gap International Sourcing (Mexico) S.A. de C.V., Gap International Sourcing (U.S.A.) Inc., Gap International Sourcing (Vietnam) Limited Liability Company, Gap International Sourcing Limited, Gap International Sourcing Pte. Ltd., Gap Limited, Gap Services, Gap Stores (Ireland) Limited, Gap Taiwan Limited, Intermix, Intermix (ITM) Inc., Intermix Canada Inc., Intermix Holdco Inc., ON Stores Mexico, ONDC (Fresno) LLC, Old Navy, Old Navy (Apparel), Old Navy (Canada) Inc., Old Navy (ITM) Inc., Old Navy (Japan) Y.K., Old Navy Financial Services Limited, Old Navy Gift Card Services LLC, Old Navy International Sourcing Inc., Old Navy Services Inc., Old Navy Sourcing (Hong Kong) Limited, Old Navy Sourcing (Vietnam) Limited Liability Limited, Old Navy Sourcing Holdings LLC, Old Navy Strategic Alliances LLC, Old Navy Supply Chain Management (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Piperlime (Japan) G.K., WCB Twenty-Eight Limited Partnership, and Weddington Way.

When was Gap founded?

Gap was founded in 1969.

What is Gap's official website?

The official website for Gap is www.gapinc.com.

Where are Gap's headquarters?

Gap is headquartered at TWO FOLSOM STREET, SAN FRANCISCO CA, 94105.

How can I contact Gap?

Gap's mailing address is TWO FOLSOM STREET, SAN FRANCISCO CA, 94105. The apparel retailer can be reached via phone at (415) 427-0100, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 650-952-4407.