JPMorgan Chase & Co. Has Lowered Expectations for GAP (NYSE:GAP) Stock Price

GAP (NYSE:GAP) had its price target decreased by stock analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $36.00 to $33.00 in a research report issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price suggests a potential upside of 41.75% from the company’s previous close.

GAP has been the topic of a number of other reports. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of GAP in a report on Monday, December 29th. Citigroup increased their price target on shares of GAP from $25.00 to $27.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday. Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on shares of GAP from $30.00 to $31.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, November 21st. Wall Street Zen raised shares of GAP from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Sunday, December 21st. Finally, UBS Group upgraded shares of GAP from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their target price for the company from $26.00 to $41.00 in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, GAP has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $30.46.

GAP Stock Down 14.4%

GAP traded down $3.92 on Friday, hitting $23.28. 18,903,835 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 7,632,226. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $27.33 and its 200-day moving average is $24.90. GAP has a 12 month low of $16.99 and a 12 month high of $29.36. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a current ratio of 1.72. The company has a market cap of $8.66 billion, a PE ratio of 10.39, a PEG ratio of 2.85 and a beta of 2.29.

GAP (NYSE:GAP) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March 5th. The company reported $0.45 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.45. GAP had a return on equity of 24.91% and a net margin of 5.57%.The firm had revenue of $4.24 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.24 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.54 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 2.1% compared to the same quarter last year. GAP has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.200-2.350 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that GAP will post 2.02 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director William Sydney Fisher sold 11,140 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $26.81, for a total transaction of $298,663.40. Following the transaction, the director owned 2,753,453 shares in the company, valued at approximately $73,820,074.93. This trade represents a 0.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, major shareholder John J. Fisher sold 3,971 shares of GAP stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $27.04, for a total value of $107,375.84. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 746,781 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $20,192,958.24. The trade was a 0.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 133,971 shares of company stock worth $3,629,264 over the last three months. Insiders own 30.56% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On GAP

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Ameriprise Financial Inc. boosted its position in shares of GAP by 4.1% in the third quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 4,588,800 shares of the company’s stock valued at $98,154,000 after acquiring an additional 180,991 shares during the period. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its stake in GAP by 0.3% in the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 4,291,846 shares of the company’s stock worth $110,750,000 after purchasing an additional 14,141 shares in the last quarter. LSV Asset Management boosted its holdings in GAP by 3.6% in the 4th quarter. LSV Asset Management now owns 3,462,702 shares of the company’s stock valued at $88,645,000 after purchasing an additional 121,001 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp grew its position in shares of GAP by 13.0% during the 4th quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 3,195,934 shares of the company’s stock worth $81,816,000 after purchasing an additional 368,191 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Miller Howard Investments Inc. NY bought a new position in shares of GAP during the fourth quarter worth approximately $20,561,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 58.81% of the company’s stock.

GAP News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting GAP this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company raised FY?2026 guidance (EPS 2.20–2.35 vs. consensus ~2.15) and higher revenue targets; also announced a $1 billion share repurchase authorization, which supports capital return and upside to EPS. Gap Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Results; Provides Fiscal 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Core brands (Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic) produced positive comparable?sales improvement in Q4, showing the turnaround strategy is working outside of Athleta. Gap Q4 Earnings & Sales Meet Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y
• Positive Sentiment: Some brokers and commentators are bullish — Telsey raised its target and Jim Cramer highlighted the turnaround, which could support longer?term sentiment if execution continues. Earnings Call Transcript / Commentary
• Neutral Sentiment: Citigroup raised its price target to $27 but kept a neutral rating — a modest vote of confidence in valuation but not a clear buy signal. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/value writeups (Zacks, others) highlight GAP’s value metrics and improving returns, useful for longer?term investors but less relevant to near?term volatility. Here’s Why Gap (GAP) is a Strong Value Stock
• Negative Sentiment: Athleta remains a material drag — same?store sales fell roughly 10% in Q4, weighing on overall margins and investor confidence about the brand’s recovery timeline. Gap Profit Falls as Athleta Weighs on Results Again
• Negative Sentiment: Mixed/soft near?term results: several outlets flagged an EPS/revenue miss (or “double miss”) versus some analyst prints, prompting a selloff on concerns execution is still uneven. Gap shares fall on earnings miss despite continued sales growth
• Negative Sentiment: Historic winter storms forced ~800 temporary store closures in the quarter, disrupting sales and providing a near?term headwind investors are citing as part of the profit miss. Historic winter storms weigh on Gap, Old Navy performance
• Negative Sentiment: Company signaled some FY outlook and margin risks (tariffs and cost pressures flagged), and at least one report says annual adjusted profit guidance came in below some estimates — adding to investor caution. Gap Forecasts Annual Adjusted Profit Below Estimates as Tariffs Weigh

GAP Company Profile

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.