GAP (NYSE:GAP) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Citigroup Analyst Says

GAP (NYSE:GAP) had its price objective increased by stock analysts at Citigroup from $25.00 to $27.00 in a report released on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. Citigroup’s price target would indicate a potential upside of 15.98% from the company’s current price.

Several other research analysts have also weighed in on the stock. Evercore boosted their price objective on shares of GAP from $25.00 to $28.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, November 21st. Zacks Research downgraded shares of GAP from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, February 2nd. Guggenheim began coverage on GAP in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. They set a “neutral” rating for the company. Morgan Stanley boosted their price target on GAP from $30.00 to $31.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, November 21st. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $33.00 price objective on GAP and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Two 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.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $30.46.

GAP Price Performance

NYSE:GAP opened at $23.28 on Friday. GAP has a 1-year low of $16.99 and a 1-year high of $29.36. The company has a current ratio of 1.72, a quick ratio of 0.97 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $27.27 and a 200 day simple moving average of $24.95. The stock has a market capitalization of $8.66 billion, a PE ratio of 10.83, a P/E/G ratio of 2.40 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 (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of $0.45. The firm had revenue of $4.24 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.24 billion. GAP had a net margin of 5.31% and a return on equity of 23.54%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 2.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.54 earnings per share. GAP has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.200-2.350 EPS. On average, research analysts expect that GAP will post 2.02 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director William Sydney Fisher sold 11,140 shares of GAP stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $26.81, for a total transaction of $298,663.40. Following the completion of the sale, the director owned 2,753,453 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $73,820,074.93. The trade was a 0.40% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, major shareholder John J. Fisher sold 3,971 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $27.04, for a total transaction of $107,375.84. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 746,781 shares in the company, valued at approximately $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. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 133,971 shares of company stock valued at $3,629,264. Company insiders own 30.56% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On GAP

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Cullen Frost Bankers Inc. acquired a new stake in GAP during the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new position in GAP in the 3rd quarter valued at $27,000. Plato Investment Management Ltd acquired a new position in GAP in the 4th quarter valued at $28,000. V Square Quantitative Management LLC bought a new position in GAP during the 4th quarter worth $31,000. Finally, Cornerstone Planning Group LLC bought a new position in GAP during the 3rd quarter worth $35,000. Institutional investors own 58.81% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting GAP

Here are the key news stories impacting GAP this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company raised its FY‑2026 targets: EPS guidance of $2.20–$2.35 (above consensus) and revenue guide of $15.7–$15.9B, which suggests stronger full‑year growth potential. The board also authorized a $1 billion share repurchase program. PR Newswire: Q4 results & FY26 outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Core brands showed underlying momentum: Q4 revenue rose ~2% Y/Y with comp growth at Old Navy, Gap and Banana Republic, indicating brand-level operational progress despite margin pressure. Zacks: Q4 earnings summary
• Positive Sentiment: Several brokers still see upside: JPMorgan kept an Overweight call while trimming its target to $33 (still well above the current price); Telsey raised its target earlier. These analyst endorsements support a constructive medium‑term view. TickerReport / Benzinga: JPMorgan target note
• Neutral Sentiment: Citigroup nudged its target up to $27 but kept a Neutral rating — a modestly constructive but cautious stance that may limit immediate bullish momentum. Benzinga: Citigroup target update
• Neutral Sentiment: Value/analyst writeups highlight GAP as a value opportunity given current multiples (P/E ~10) and turnaround narrative; useful context but not an immediate catalyst. Zacks: GAP as value stock
• Negative Sentiment: Investors reacted to a small EPS miss (reported $0.45 vs. ~$0.46 street estimate) and headline‑level revenue slightly below some forecasts — the misses triggered a selloff in high intraday volume. Proactive Investors: Shares fall after earnings miss
• Negative Sentiment: Athleta remains a drag: same‑store sales fell ~10% in Q4, pressuring margins and prompting management to say rebuilding will take time — a near‑term earnings headwind. WSJ: Athleta slump
• Negative Sentiment: Operational disruptions: historic winter storms forced ~800 temporary store closures in Q4, which hurt short‑term sales and was cited by management as a factor in the quarterly miss. CNBC: Winter storms impact
• Negative Sentiment: Macro/tail risks flagged: management and some outlets cited tariff pressures and margin headwinds that could keep near‑term profit below some analyst estimates. U.S. News: Tariff and profit concerns

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.