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In the latest session, Gap, Inc (NYSE: GAP) closed at $20.10 down -0.15% from its previous closing price of $20.13. In other words, the price has decreased by -$0.15 from its previous closing price. On the day, 11.92 million shares were traded. GAP stock price reached its highest trading level at $20.35 during the session, while it also had its lowest trading level at $19.8248.
Ratios:
For a deeper understanding of Gap, Inc’s stock, let’s take a closer look at its various ratios. It provided that stocks Price–to–Cash (P/C) ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is standing at 2.93 whereas its Price-to-Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) for the term is 7.30. For the most recent quarter (mrq), Quick Ratio is recorded 0.96 and its Current Ratio is at 1.60. In the meantime, Its Debt-to-Equity ratio is 1.68 whereas as Long-Term Debt/Eq ratio is at 1.48.
On January 10, 2025, UBS Upgraded its rating to Neutral which previously was Sell and also upped its target price recommendation from $16 to $26.
JP Morgan Upgraded its Neutral to Overweight on December 02, 2024, whereas the target price for the stock was revised from $28 to $30.
Insider Transactions:
Additionally, insider trades can be beneficial to investors who want to learn what the management thinks about stock prices in the future. A recent insider transaction in this stock occurred on Mar 14 ’25 when O’Connell Katrina sold 80,029 shares for $20.35 per share. The transaction valued at 1,628,737 led to the insider holds 0 shares of the business.
Gilligan Sarah sold 29,813 shares of GAP for $606,543 on Mar 14 ’25. The Chief Sup Chn & Transform Ofcr now owns 0 shares after completing the transaction at $20.34 per share. On Mar 14 ’25, another insider, Breitbard Mark, who serves as the President & CEO, Gap Brand of the company, sold 16,055 shares for $20.43 each. As a result, the insider received 327,957 and left with 123,985 shares of the company.
Valuation Measures:
Investors should consider key stock statistics when deciding whether to invest or divest. In the wake of the recent closing price, GAP now has a Market Capitalization of 7580151808 and an Enterprise Value of 10464700416. As of this moment, Gap,’s Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for their current fiscal year is 9.11, and their Forward P/E ratio for the next fiscal year is 7.79. The expected Price-to-Earnings-to-Growth (PEG) calculation for the next 5 years is 1.17. For the stock, the TTM Price-to-Sale (P/S) ratio is 0.50 while its Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio in mrq is 2.42. Its current Enterprise Value per Revenue stands at 0.694 whereas that against EBITDA is 6.492.
Stock Price History:
The Beta on a monthly basis for GAP is 2.15, which has changed by -0.20866144 over the last 52 weeks, in comparison to a change of 0.09589827 over the same period for the S&P500. Over the past 52 weeks, GAP has reached a high of $30.75, while it has fallen to a 52-week low of $18.54. The 50-Day Moving Average of the stock is -12.01%, while the 200-Day Moving Average is calculated to be -12.29%.
Shares Statistics:
For the past three months, GAP has traded an average of 6.21M shares per day and 14141570 over the past ten days. A total of 377.12M shares are outstanding, with a floating share count of 244.09M. Insiders hold about 35.28% of the company’s shares, while institutions hold 63.37% stake in the company. Shares short for GAP as of 1740700800 were 25545633 with a Short Ratio of 4.11, compared to 1738281600 on 27170031. Therefore, it implies a Short% of Shares Outstanding of 25545633 and a Short% of Float of 12.979999000000001.
Dividends & Splits
According to the company, the forward annual dividend rate for GAP is 0.60, from 0.6 in the trailing year. Against a Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of 0.029806262The stock’s 5-year Average Dividend Yield is 4.21. The current Payout Ratio is 27.27% for GAP, which recently paid a dividend on 2025-01-08 with an ex-dividend date of 1744156800. Stock splits for the company last occurred on 1999-06-22 when the company split stock in a 3:2 ratio.
Earnings Estimates
A comprehensive evaluation of Gap, Inc (GAP) is underway, with the input of 4.0 analysts contributing to its current rating.The consensus estimate for the next quarter is $0.59, with high estimates of $0.62 and low estimates of $0.56.
Analysts are recommending an EPS of between $2.45 and $2.11 for the fiscal current year, implying an average EPS of $2.34. EPS for the following year is $2.56, with 7.0 analysts recommending between $2.75 and $2.37.
Revenue Estimates
A total of 13 analysts believe the company’s revenue will be $3.41B this quarter.It ranges from a high estimate of $3.43B to a low estimate of $3.39B. As of the current estimate, Gap, Inc’s year-ago sales were $3.39BFor the next quarter, 13 analysts are estimating revenue of $3.74B. There is a high estimate of $3.83B for the next quarter, whereas the lowest estimate is $3.68B.
A total of 16 analysts have provided revenue estimates for GAP’s current fiscal year. The highest revenue estimate was $15.41B, while the lowest revenue estimate was $15.2B, resulting in an average revenue estimate of $15.3B. In the same quarter a year ago, actual revenue was $15.09BBased on 18 analysts’ estimates, the company’s revenue will be $15.82B in the next fiscal year. The high estimate is $19.14B and the low estimate is $15.46B.
