Citigroup Boosts GAP (NYSE:GAP) Price Target to $27.00

GAP (NYSE:GAP) had its price objective boosted by stock analysts at Citigroup from $25.00 to $27.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. Citigroup’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 14.16% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other research analysts have also weighed in on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group upgraded shares of GAP from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price objective for the stock from $22.00 to $30.00 in a research note on Friday, November 14th. Bank of America upped their price objective on GAP from $23.00 to $27.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, November 21st. BTIG Research lifted their target price on GAP from $30.00 to $31.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 21st. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price target on GAP from $29.00 to $32.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Finally, Barclays reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of GAP in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $30.69.

GAP Stock Down 13.1%

NYSE GAP traded down $3.55 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $23.65. 9,911,427 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 7,449,085. 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 business’s 50-day moving average is $27.33 and its 200-day moving average is $24.90. The stock has a market capitalization of $8.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.56, a P/E/G ratio of 2.85 and a beta of 2.29. GAP has a twelve month low of $16.99 and a twelve month high of $29.36.

GAP (NYSE:GAP) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, March 5th. The company reported $0.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.45. GAP had a return on equity of 24.91% and a net margin of 5.57%.The company had revenue of $4.24 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.24 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.54 EPS. 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. Sell-side analysts anticipate that GAP will post 2.02 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other GAP news, Director William Sydney Fisher sold 88,860 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $26.82, for a total value of $2,383,225.20. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 2,764,593 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $74,146,384.26. The trade was a 3.11% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, major shareholder John J. Fisher sold 3,971 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $27.04, for a total transaction of $107,375.84. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 746,781 shares in the company, valued at $20,192,958.24. This represents a 0.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 133,971 shares of company stock valued at $3,629,264. 30.56% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On GAP

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of GAP. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. bought a new position in shares of GAP in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new stake in GAP in the third quarter valued at about $27,000. Plato Investment Management Ltd bought a new position in GAP in the fourth quarter valued at about $28,000. V Square Quantitative Management LLC acquired a new position in GAP during the fourth quarter worth about $31,000. Finally, Cornerstone Planning Group LLC bought a new position in shares of GAP in the third quarter worth about $35,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 58.81% of the company’s stock.

More GAP News

Here are the key news stories impacting GAP this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company issued FY‑2026 guidance that looks better than Street estimates and announced a $1 billion share‑repurchase program, signaling management confidence and capital return to shareholders. Gap Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Results; Provides Fiscal 2026 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Management is expanding into new categories (beauty, accessories, “Fashiontainment”) and analysts have raised targets on hopes the brand revitalization and growth strategies (Old Navy/Gap/Banana Republic momentum) can offset legacy headwinds. Gap outlines 2–3% sales growth for 2026 while expanding into beauty, accessories, and Fashiontainment
• Neutral Sentiment: Value investors are pointing to GAP’s cheap multiples and improving fundamentals as a long‑term opportunity, which may cushion downside for patient buyers even as volatility rises. Here’s Why Gap (GAP) is a Strong Value Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Wider market moves and macro headlines (futures weakness, geopolitical oil risk) are contributing to downward pressure on retail names broadly today, amplifying GAP’s reaction to its own news. Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Tumble Ahead Of February Employment Data—Marvell Technology, Gap, Oracle In Focus
• Negative Sentiment: Quarterly results were perceived as a miss by some investors — EPS roughly flat/below expectations in some reports and revenue roughly in line — prompting a sharp intraday sell‑off after the release. That immediate earnings reaction is the principal driver of today’s drop. Gap shares fall on earnings miss despite continued sales growth
• Negative Sentiment: Athleta, a formerly high‑margin growth engine, reported another steep same‑store‑sales decline (~10%), and management said rebuilding the brand will take time — investors worry continued weakness at Athleta will pressure margins and growth. Gap Profit Falls as Athleta Weighs on Results Again
• Negative Sentiment: Company cited weather disruptions (historic winter storms, ~800 temporary store closures) and flagged tariff-related pressures on margins — near‑term headwinds that help explain the mixed outlook and conservative near-term commentary. Winter storms weigh on Gap Q4 sales, sets mixed FY26 outlook

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.