GAP (GAP) Expected to Announce Earnings on Thursday

GAP (NYSE:GAP) will likely be posting its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, August 27th. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $0.4806 per share and revenue of $3.6895 billion for the quarter. GAP has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.300-2.400 EPS. Individuals may visit the the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

GAP (NYSE:GAP) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 28th. The company reported $0.38 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.39 by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $3.50 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.52 billion. GAP had a net margin of 6.25% and a return on equity of 21.13%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.51 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect GAP to post $2 EPS for the current fiscal year and $3 EPS for the next fiscal year.

GAP Stock Down 1.0%

GAP opened at $20.15 on Wednesday. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $20.01 and its 200 day simple moving average is $22.98. GAP has a 52 week low of $18.11 and a 52 week high of $29.36. The company has a quick ratio of 1.08, a current ratio of 1.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41. The stock has a market cap of $7.25 billion, a PE ratio of 7.93, a P/E/G ratio of 1.21 and a beta of 2.05.

GAP Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 28th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, October 7th will be issued a $0.175 dividend. This represents a $0.70 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.5%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, October 7th. GAP’s dividend payout ratio is presently 27.56%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages have issued reports on GAP. Wells Fargo & Company reaffirmed an “equal weight” rating and issued a $22.00 target price (down from $26.00) on shares of GAP in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Barclays restated an “equal weight” rating and issued a $20.00 price objective (down from $26.00) on shares of GAP in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. BTIG Research set a $26.00 price objective on shares of GAP in a research note on Thursday, July 30th. Bank of America cut their price objective on shares of GAP from $29.00 to $26.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, May 29th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their target price on shares of GAP from $28.00 to $25.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, August 20th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, GAP currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $26.29.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On GAP

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Amundi bought a new position in shares of GAP during the first quarter valued at $259,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its position in GAP by 177.0% during the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,016 shares of the company’s stock valued at $153,000 after purchasing an additional 4,483 shares during the period. Jump Financial LLC purchased a new stake in GAP in the second quarter worth approximately $612,000. California State Teachers Retirement System boosted its holdings in GAP by 0.8% in the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 226,506 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,940,000 after purchasing an additional 1,703 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Ameriprise Financial Inc. grew its position in GAP by 42.7% in the 2nd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 4,407,809 shares of the company’s stock worth $96,134,000 after purchasing an additional 1,318,322 shares during the period. 58.81% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.