Gap (GPS) Stock Forecast, Price & News

Gap (NYSE:GPS) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gap a buy right now?

20 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Gap in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 12 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research 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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Are investors shorting Gap?

Gap saw a drop in short interest in April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 22,770,000 shares, a drop of 29.5% from the April 15th total of 32,310,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 10,160,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.2 days. Approximately 10.8% of the shares of the stock are sold short.
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When is Gap's next earnings date?

Gap is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 26th 2022.
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How can I listen to Gap's earnings call?

Gap will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, May 26th at 6:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were Gap's earnings last quarter?

The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GPS) announced its earnings results on Thursday, March, 3rd. The apparel retailer reported ($0.02) earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.14) by $0.12. The apparel retailer had revenue of $4.53 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.49 billion. Gap had a net margin of 1.54% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.48%. The business's quarterly revenue was up 2.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.28 EPS.
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How often does Gap pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Gap?

Gap announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, May 10th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, July 6th will be given a dividend of $0.15 per share on Wednesday, July 27th. This represents a $0.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.79%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, July 5th.
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Is Gap a good dividend stock?

Gap pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.94%. GPS has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Gap does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Gap is 90.91%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, Gap will have a dividend payout ratio of 36.81% 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 issued an update on its FY 2022 earnings guidance on Thursday, March, 31st. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.850-$2.050 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $1.860. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What price target have analysts set for GPS?

20 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Gap's stock. Their forecasts range from $11.00 to $40.00. On average, they anticipate Gap's share price to reach $17.65 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 41.0% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Gap's key executives?

Gap's management team includes the following people:

• Dr. Bobby L. Martin Ph.D., Exec. Chairman (Age 73, Pay $2.27M)
• Ms. Sonia Syngal, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 52, Pay $4.19M) (LinkedIn Profile)
• Ms. Katrina O'Connell, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 52, Pay $1.88M)
• Mr. Mark Breitbard, Pres & CEO of Gap Brand (Age 54, Pay $3.3M) (LinkedIn Profile)
• Ms. Mary Beth Laughton, Pres & CEO of Athleta (Age 45, Pay $2.82M)
• Mr. John F. Strain, Chief Digital & Technology Officer (Age 53)
• Ms. Julie Gruber, Exec. VP, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer and Corp. Sec. (Age 56) (LinkedIn Profile)
• Ms. Sheila Peters, Exec. VP & Chief People Officer (Age 69) (LinkedIn Profile)
• Mr. Thomas J. Lima, Sr. VP & Gen. Counsel
• Ms. Sally Gilligan, Chief Growth Transformation Officer

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), Designer Brands (DBI), Caleres (CAL), Shoe Carnival (SCVL), Genesco (GCO), Zumiez (ZUMZ), Children's Place (PLCE) 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 number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.85%), Rhumbline Advisers (0.14%), Simplex Trading LLC (0.00%), UBS Group AG (0.00%), Pinebridge Investments L.P. (0.12%) and California Public Employees Retirement System (0.11%). 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 major investors are selling Gap stock?

GPS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Russell Investments Group Ltd., SG Americas Securities LLC, Twin Tree Management LP, Group One Trading L.P., Simplex Trading LLC, California State Teachers Retirement System, HAP Trading LLC, and IMC Chicago LLC. Company insiders that have sold Gap company stock in the last year include Katrina O'connell, Mark Breitbard, Sheila Peters, and Sonia Syngal.
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Which major investors are buying Gap stock?

GPS stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of New York Mellon Corp, American International Group Inc., UBS Group AG, Pinebridge Investments L.P., Rhumbline Advisers, Quantitative Investment Management LLC, Capital Fund Management S.A., and Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund.
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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 $12.52.

How much money does Gap make?

Gap has a market capitalization of $4.63 billion and generates $16.67 billion in revenue each year. The apparel retailer earns $256 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.66 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Gap have?

Gap employs 97,000 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.

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.