GAP (NYSE:GAP) Stock Price Expected to Rise, BTIG Research Analyst Says

GAP (NYSE:GAP) had its price target increased by analysts at BTIG Research from $26.00 to $27.00 in a research report issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “buy” rating on the stock. BTIG Research’s target price points to a potential upside of 29.59% from the company’s current price.

Several other equities analysts also recently issued reports on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and set a $27.00 price target (down from $35.00) on shares of GAP in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of GAP from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 28th. Jefferies Financial Group lowered GAP from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and cut their target price for the company from $29.00 to $23.00 in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Evercore set a $20.00 target price on GAP and gave the stock an “in-line” rating in a report on Friday, May 29th. Finally, Barclays set a $23.00 price target on GAP in a research note on Friday. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $26.64.

GAP Stock Performance

GAP stock opened at $20.84 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $20.01 and a 200-day moving average of $22.87. GAP has a 1 year low of $18.11 and a 1 year high of $29.36. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41, a current ratio of 1.81 and a quick ratio of 1.08. The company has a market capitalization of $7.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.20, a P/E/G ratio of 1.25 and a beta of 2.05.

GAP (NYSE:GAP) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 27th. The company reported $0.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.48 by $0.04. GAP had a net margin of 6.25% and a return on equity of 21.13%. The business had revenue of $3.65 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $3.69 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.57 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was down 2.0% on a year-over-year basis. GAP has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.350-2.450 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that GAP will post 2.33 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio raised its holdings in shares of GAP by 0.6% in the 3rd quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 71,867 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,537,000 after acquiring an additional 447 shares during the last quarter. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. bought a new stake in GAP during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Plato Investment Management Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of GAP in the fourth quarter worth approximately $28,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of GAP in the second quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, California State Teachers Retirement System boosted its position in shares of GAP by 0.8% during the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 226,506 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,940,000 after buying an additional 1,703 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 58.81% of the company’s stock.

More GAP News

Here are the key news stories impacting GAP this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Gap reported adjusted earnings of $0.52 per share, exceeding the $0.48 analyst consensus. Gross margin expanded 20 basis points to 41.4%, helping the company outperform operating-profit expectations despite softer sales. Gap names Michael Francis Old Navy CEO as quarterly profit beats estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised fiscal 2026 EPS guidance to $2.35-$2.45, above the roughly $2.33 consensus, reflecting confidence in continued profit improvement and cost discipline. The company has also returned $726 million to shareholders through buybacks and dividends year to date. Gap lifts annual profit forecast on strength of namesake brand
• Positive Sentiment: The Gap namesake brand and Banana Republic performed better than expected, providing evidence that the company’s brand turnaround is gaining traction and offsetting weakness elsewhere. Gap rallies after Banana Republic and its namesake brand outperform expectations
• Neutral Sentiment: Michael Francis, a former retail executive with experience at Walmart and Target, will become Old Navy’s president and CEO on November 2. Investors viewed the leadership change as a potential turnaround catalyst, although execution will take time. Gap announces leadership transition at Old Navy
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly net sales fell 2% year over year to $3.65 billion, below the $3.69 billion consensus, while comparable sales declined 1%. Old Navy was the main weakness, prompting the leadership overhaul and limiting the outlook for revenue growth. Gap Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results

About GAP

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.