Most-Upgraded StocksMost-UpgradedNYSE:GPS GAP (GPS) Stock Price, News & Analysis $24.55 +1.03 (+4.38%) (As of 08/21/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$23.77▼$24.6550-Day Range$20.65▼$26.0052-Week Range$9.38▼$30.75Volume7.17 million shsAverage Volume7.63 million shsMarket Capitalization$9.21 billionP/E Ratio13.64Dividend Yield2.44%Price Target$26.51 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get GAP alerts: Email Address GAP MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.56 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside8.0% Upside$26.51 Price TargetShort InterestBearish17.26% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.83Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.02Based on 16 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$654,003 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth8.99%From $1.78 to $1.94 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.10 out of 5 starsConsumer Cyclical Sector7th out of 21 stocksApparel Retail Industry1st out of 1 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingGAP has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.56, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageGAP has been the subject of 11 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about GAP's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted17.26% of the float of GAP has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverGAP has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.8.Change versus previous monthShort interest in GAP has recently decreased by 0.98%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldGAP pays a meaningful dividend of 2.48%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthGAP does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of GAP is 33.33%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, GAP will have a dividend payout ratio of 30.93% next year. This indicates that GAP will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about GAP's dividend. Previous Next 1.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreGAP has received a -51.54% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Gap in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Bras", "Men's boxers and briefs", "Women's panties", "Cotton trousers and pants", "Dresses and skirts", and "Shorts" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for GAP is -3.83. Previous Next 2.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentGAP has a news sentiment score of 0.02. 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 0.35 average news sentiment score of Consumer Cyclical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 16 news articles for GAP this week, compared to 14 articles on an average week.Search Interest16 people have searched for GPS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 78% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows6 people have added GAP to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn 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 $654,003.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders30.81% 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 Institutions58.81% of the stock of GAP is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about GAP's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for GAP are expected to grow by 8.99% in the coming year, from $1.78 to $1.94 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of GAP is 13.64, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 145.35.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of GAP is 13.64, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 392.25.Price to Earnings Growth RatioGAP has a PEG Ratio of 1.40. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioGAP has a P/B Ratio of 3.51. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about GAP's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad DTI3 dividend stocks to ownThe “Income Ace” Jack Carter just revealed his entire dividend strategy. Including 3 specific tickers to consider owning. And his “golden rules” for trading dividend stocks. These aren’t just theoretical rules, either. Jack revealed that the vast majority of his income capital is deployed in this straightforward portfolio of dividend stocks.Watch this presentation asap. About GAP Stock (NYSE:GPS)The Gap, Inc. operates as an apparel retail company. The company offers apparel, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children under the Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands. Its products include adult apparel and accessories; and fitness and lifestyle products for use in yoga, training, sports, travel, and everyday activities for women and girls. The company offers its products through company-operated stores, franchise stores, websites, and third-party arrangements. It has franchise agreements to operate Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta stores and websites in Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. The Gap, Inc. was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.Read More GPS Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart GPS Stock News HeadlinesAugust 22 at 7:10 AM | uk.finance.yahoo.comGap Inc was careening towards retail irrelevance. 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You see, by entering on certain predetermined dates, we have been able to watch as these $0.25 Cent Trades doubled, even tripled in what feels like no time.August 21 at 5:26 AM | americanbankingnews.comGlobal Fashion Group (OTCMKTS:GLFGF) vs. GAP (NYSE:GPS) Head-To-Head ComparisonAugust 21 at 1:16 AM | americanbankingnews.comHead-To-Head Review: GAP (NYSE:GPS) versus JD Sports Fashion (OTCMKTS:JDDSF)August 19 at 5:58 PM | msn.comBig rig fire closes portion of I-80 near Emigrant GapAugust 19 at 1:10 AM | msn.comBenedictine falls 41-17 in season opener to Rabun GapAugust 16, 2024 | marketwatch.comGap Inc. stock remains steady Friday, underperforms marketAugust 16, 2024 | msn.comDel Water Gap’s Liquid Courage Comes Back to Haunt Him on New Song ‘Purple Teeth, the Bravery’August 16, 2024 | msn.comStock Of The Day: Amazon Stock Eyes Gap RefillAugust 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comThe Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GPS) Announces Quarterly Dividend of $0.15August 14, 2024 | msn.comJulia Fox Puts Avant-garde Spin on Zac Posen’s Gap Shirtdress With ‘Brat’ Green Hat in New YorkSee More Headlines Receive GPS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for GAP and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/30/2024Ex-Dividend for 7/31 Dividend7/10/2024Dividend Payable7/31/2024Today8/21/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/29/2024Fiscal Year End1/31/2025Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorConsumer Cyclical Industry Apparel Retail Sub-IndustryApparel Retail Current SymbolNYSE:GPS CUSIP36476010 CIK39911 Webwww.gapinc.com Phone(415) 427-0100Fax650-952-4407Employees85,000Year Founded1969Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$26.51 High Stock Price Target$32.00 Low Stock Price Target$18.00 Potential Upside/Downside+8.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.56 Research Coverage16 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.80 Trailing P/E Ratio13.64 Forward P/E Ratio13.79 P/E Growth1.4Net Income$502 million Net Margins4.52% Pretax Margin5.23% Return on Equity27.57% Return on Assets6.30% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.55 Current Ratio1.50 Quick Ratio0.80 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$15.00 billion Price / Sales0.61 Cash Flow$3.03 per share Price / Cash Flow8.11 Book Value$7.00 per share Price / Book3.51Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares375,067,000Free Float259,509,000Market Cap$9.21 billion OptionableOptionable Beta2.38 Social Links 10 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy NowMarketBeat just released its list of 10 cheap stocks that have been overlooked by the market and may be seriously undervalued. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Richard Dickson (Age 56)CEO, President & Director Comp: $3.65MMs. Katrina O'Connell (Age 54)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $3.54MMr. Chris Blakeslee (Age 46)President & CEO of Athleta Comp: $2.09MMr. Mark Breitbard (Age 56)President & CEO of Gap Brand Comp: $4.5MMr. Horacio Barbeito (Age 53)President & CEO - Old Navy Comp: $5.11MMr. Sven GerjetsChief Technology OfficerMs. Emily GackaDirector of Investor RelationsMs. Julie Gruber (Age 58)Executive VP, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary Comp: $1.37MMs. Amanda J. Thompson (Age 47)Executive VP & Chief People Officer Ms. Sally Gilligan (Age 51)Executive VP, Chief Supply Chain & Transformation Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAbercrombie & FitchNYSE:ANFAmerican Eagle OutfittersNYSE:AEOUrban OutfittersNASDAQ:URBNFoot LockerNYSE:FLBuckleNYSE:BKEView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsSusquehanna International Group LLPSold 312,100 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.000%Driehaus Capital Management LLCBought 193,248 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.197%Millennium Management LLCSold 90,400 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.000%Cubist Systematic Strategies LLCSold 35,100 shares on 8/14/2024Ownership: 0.000%Squarepoint Ops LLCSold 67,800 shares on 8/14/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions GPS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have GPS shares performed this year? GAP's stock was trading at $20.91 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, GPS shares have increased by 17.4% and is now trading at $24.55. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were GAP's earnings last quarter? The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GPS) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 30th. The apparel retailer reported $0.41 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.14 by $0.27. GAP's revenue was up 3.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. What is Sonia Syngal's approval rating as GAP's CEO? 24 employees have rated GAP Chief Executive Officer Sonia Syngal on Glassdoor.com. Sonia Syngal has an approval rating of 85% among the company's employees. Does GAP have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiaries of GAP: Weddington Way, Intermix, Athleta, Athleta (ITM) Inc., Athleta LLC, Banana Republic, Banana Republic (Apparel), and more. Who are GAP's major shareholders? GAP's top institutional shareholders include Hennessy Advisors Inc. (0.81%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.66%), Susquehanna International Group LLP and Marshall Wace LLP (0.31%). Insiders that own company stock include John J Fisher, Mark Breitbard, Tracy Gardner, Mary Beth Laughton, Julie Gruber, Sarah Gilligan, Horacio Barbeito, Katrina O'connell and Sonia Syngal. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of GAP? Shares of GPS 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of GAP own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that GAP investors own include Gilead Sciences (GILD), Ford Motor (F), Bank of America (BAC), General Electric (GE), AT&T (T), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Walt Disney (DIS). 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