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Gap stock news
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The gist
Gap Inc. beat earnings estimates but missed revenue, sending shares up 9% in extended trading. The company narrowed its full-year sales outlook due to Old Navy lag.
Background
Gap Inc. reported mixed fiscal second-quarter results, beating earnings per share estimates but underperforming on revenue. Comparable sales fell 1%, with in-store sales down 3%. The company narrowed its full-year net sales growth outlook to 1%-1.5% due to weakness at Old Navy, while raising its adjusted EPS guidance to $2.35-$2.45.
How it unfolded
- Aug 22, 2026CEO Richard Dickson converted 226K RSUs into shares, withholding 122K shares to cover exercise costs.
- Aug 26, 2026Options traders targeted Gap stock ahead of earnings; shares rose 5.6% to $21.29, breaking above the 80-day moving average.
- Aug 27, 2026Gap reported Q2 earnings after the close, beating EPS estimates but missing revenue; shares jumped 9% in extended trading.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Goldman Sachs maintained a Buy rating but lowered its price target from $28 to $25.
- Bulls
- GuruFocus sees a 6.2% margin of safety with GF Value of $22.54, suggesting the stock is undervalued.
- Bears
- Comparable sales decline and Old Navy weakness raise concerns about growth.