GAPConsumer Cyclical · Apparel RetailThe 20 Wall Street analysts covering Gap, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $25 — +24.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 61 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Gap, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (94): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Revisions (41): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.
Size (19): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on GAP, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +24.7% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 5 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | $28 → $25 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $26 → $23 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Hold | $29 → $23 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | $26 → $20 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | $26 → $22 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 6 July 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Reinstates | Equal-Weight | $21 |
| 29 May 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 29 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 29 May 2026 | BTIG | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 29 May 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Downgrade | In-Line | — |
| 29 May 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 May 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 29 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 29 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 20 May 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 18 May 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 Mar 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. GAP appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 62% of US stocks
Cheaper than 84% of US stocks
Cheaper than 47% of US stocks
Cheaper than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 69% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Gap is set to report its Q2 earnings, with expectations of sales and earnings declines. Momentum at the Gap brand is being offset by softness at Old Navy and Athleta's ongoing rebuild.
Why it matters — A GAP watcher would care because the earnings report will show how weakness in Old Navy and Athleta is weighing on overall results despite strength at the Gap brand.
Zacks Investment Research published a comparison of Gap (GAP) and Tapestry (TPR) as value-stock candidates in the Retail - Apparel and Shoes sector, evaluating which offers better value for investors at this time.
Why it matters — A GAP watcher would care because this analysis assesses Gap's attractiveness as a value stock relative to a sector peer.
The August Graham Value All-Stars (GVAS) list features 42 large-cap value stocks, emphasising high-yield dividend dogs with strong relative value metrics. Analyst targets project 30%–55% net gains for the top ten GVAS stocks by August 2027, and twelve of twenty-one 'safer' stocks are deemed fairly priced with positive free cash flow yields and dividend safety.
Why it matters — The list's emphasis on value metrics and dividend safety provides general context for evaluating the attractiveness of large-cap value stocks, though it makes no specific reference to Gap.
Gap's turnaround efforts are reportedly progressing at its namesake stores, but analysts downgraded the stock over concerns about weakness at the Old Navy brand. The news has prompted the company's stock to slide.
Why it matters — Gap watchers would want to track this because a downgrade tied to Old Navy's performance signals a persistent soft spot in the retailer's portfolio despite progress elsewhere.
Gap Inc. announced that its board of directors has authorized a third quarter fiscal year 2026 dividend of $0.175 per share, payable on or after October 28, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 7, 2026.
Why it matters — Gap watchers will note the continuation of the company's dividend program, which provides recurring income to shareholders.
The 20 Wall Street analysts covering Gap, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $25, with estimates ranging from $20 to $40. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 20 analysts covering Gap, Inc., 8 rate it a Buy, 12 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Gap, Inc. 61 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Gap, Inc. ranks 61 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (94 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 20 analysts implies +24.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Gap, Inc. 61 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Gap, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for GAP are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $20 to $40 over the next 12 months.
Gap, Inc. returned -3.8% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Gap Inc. is a global apparel retail company that operates a portfolio of well-known fashion brands, including Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 20 Aug 2026): "Gap Set to Report Q2 Earnings: Here's What Investors Should Know". Gap is set to report its Q2 earnings, with expectations of sales and earnings declines. Momentum at the Gap brand is being offset by softness at Old Navy and Athleta's ongoing rebuild.
Gap Inc. is a global apparel retail company that operates a portfolio of well-known fashion brands, including Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta. The company designs, sources, and sells clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products for men, women, and children through company-operated stores, franchise locations, and digital channels. Its product mix spans casual wear, denim, activewear, workwear, and seasonal collections, giving it a broad presence across everyday fashion categories. Gap Inc. also supports omnichannel shopping services such as online ordering, in-store pickup, and ship-from-store fulfillment, which connect its store network with its e-commerce business. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Gap Inc. remains a major name in specialty retail with a strong role in branded apparel and consumer fashion markets.
CEO Mr. Richard Dickson · 79,000 employees · United States · https://www.gapinc.com