Gap (GPS-N)
NYSE:GPS
20.02
0.46
(2.25%) 1d
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This summary was created by AI, based on 3 opinions in the last 12 months.
The company Gap (symbol GPS-N) has shown a remarkable turnaround under new leadership, as indicated by various expert reviews. The CEO change has led to significant improvements in inventory management and gross margins, which have contributed to the company gaining market share for the past six to seven consecutive quarters. Despite fluctuations in stock price, with shares soaring and then plunging after quarterly reports, expectations remain high for the upcoming earnings announcement. Experts predict another strong quarter ahead, balancing optimism with caution regarding potential volatility. The overall sentiment is one of cautious optimism as the company continues to stabilize and grow.
She added to the Gap, purely because of the CEO change, and it's taken time for him to make an impact by hiring new executives to his team, resulting in inventory control and better gross margins. Have been gaining market share for the last 6 quarters.
It reports Thursday. They delivered an amazing last quarter. Shares soared, then plunged. He expects another great quarter, but no crash.
It's turning around. Just reported. Only 1% growth in same-store sales in their largest division, Old Navy, but shares caught fire, even though other divisions should weakness.
Shares had fallen before last week's report. They beat far better same-store sales and an earnings beat which surprised the street. Shares soared over 30% last Friday, hammering short-sellers.
Part of the "lag trade" of brick-and-mortar mall retailers that sold off this summer, but are coming back with room to run. Their Athleta line competes with Lululemon. People are buying comfortable clothing, now that they work from home (as opposed to business wear). In August's report, Athleta sales were up 19% while Old Navy was up 24%. Brick and mortar took a hit in half, but digital sales which nearly doubled. Banana Republic was the weakest segment though. Store closures are good for the bottom line (bad for workers). The Gap is hiring (not firing) 50,000 seasonal people to shore up its holiday digital sales. Gap trades at a 18x PE, reasonable.
Gap(GPS-N) Rating
Ranking : 4 out of 5
Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 3
Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0
Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 0
Total Signals / Votes : 3
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Gap is a American stock, trading under the symbol GPS-N on the New York Stock Exchange (GPS). It is usually referred to as NYSE:GPS or GPS-N
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Is Gap worth watching?
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What is Gap stock price?
On 2025-03-21, Gap (GPS-N) stock closed at a price of $20.02.
Likes CEO. It's been gaining market share for 7 straight quarters as inventory declines the past 8.