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Gap (GPS-N)
NYSE:GPS
20.10
0.66
(3.18%) 1d
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This summary was created by AI, based on 3 opinions in the last 12 months.
Gap Inc. (GPS-N) is experiencing a positive trend in the market following a strategic shift in leadership, which appears to be paying off. The new CEO's decisions have led to improved inventory management and heightened gross margins. This has resulted in the company gaining market share consistently over the past six quarters. Although there was significant volatility in their stock price after a stellar performance in the last quarter, experts remain optimistic about the upcoming earnings report. The overall sentiment underscores a cautious but favorable outlook for the company as it continues to adapt and grow amidst changing market conditions.
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 : 3
Total Signals / Votes : 6
Gap(GPS-N) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gap stock symbol?
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
Is Gap a buy or a sell?
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Is Gap worth watching?
6 stock analysts on Stockchase covered Gap In the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.
What is Gap stock price?
On 2025-03-14, Gap (GPS-N) stock closed at a price of $20.1.
Likes CEO. It's been gaining market share for 7 straight quarters as inventory declines the past 8.