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GAP Stock Forecast: Gap, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 5 Oct 2026
$23
+3.51% on the day

The 21 Wall Street analysts covering Gap, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $27 — +15.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 76 of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$7.9B
Ticker Nerd rank
76 / 100
Median analyst target
$27
Analysts covering
21
Revenue$3.7B−2.0% y/y
Operating income$676.0M
Net income$501.0M
Free cash flow$183.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 July 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+1.5%
1M
+3.9%
YTD
−6.9%
1Y
+11.2%
From 52W high
−18.7%
From 52W low
+27.0%
$18
$29
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

GAP stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 3 Oct 2026
76 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
92
Growth
80
Quality
77
Volatility
72
Issuance
71
Revisions
61
Momentum
50
Accruals
40
Size
17

Value (92): 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.

Accruals (40): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (17): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

GAP stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on GAP, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$20$25$30$35$40Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26GAPHigh $42Median $27Low $21

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says21 analysts
8 Buy13 Hold0 Sell
Low $21Median $27High $42

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +15.9% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
9 Sept 2026BMO CapitalInitiatesMarket Perform$23
31 Aug 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy$25 → $27
31 Aug 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy—
28 Aug 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral$26 → $27
28 Aug 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral—
28 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
28 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$20 → $23
28 Aug 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy—
28 Aug 2026BTIGMaintainsBuy$26 → $27
28 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
28 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$21 → $23
28 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$23 → $27
28 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
28 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
28 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$40 → $42
28 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
28 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$22 → $23
21 Aug 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy$28 → $25
21 Aug 2026Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy—
18 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$26 → $23

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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.

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Performance

GAP vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 5 Oct 2026, Gap, Inc. returned +11.2% against +17.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

GAP vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130140Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26GAPS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

GAP analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+37.8%
Analysts raising
4
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Gap, Inc. (GAP) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
6.8×

Cheaper than 63% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.5×

Cheaper than 81% of US stocks

Price / book
2.0×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
7.6×

Cheaper than 46% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−2.0%

Higher than 24% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
131.9%

Higher than 87% of US stocks

Gross margin
52.8%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Operating margin
6.7%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Net margin
8.1%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
33.8%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.8%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.1%

Higher than 78% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Gap, Inc. (GAP) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Gap, Inc. has a market value of $7.9B and an enterprise value of $11.1B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $15.3B. The latest quarter shrank 2.0% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $1.2B, a 8.1% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.35.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $957.0M.

  • Gap, Inc. spent $604.0M on share buybacks and $249.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 351.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 6.8×; forward P/E: 8.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 3.11%, paying out 20% of earnings.

  • Gap, Inc. employs 79,000 people — $194K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 July 2026 · market figures as at 3 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

GAP vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelApparel Retail
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
GAPGap, Inc.$7.9B
76
VSXYVictoria's Secret & Co.$7.4B
84
URBNUrban Outfitters, Inc.$6.9B
72
ANFAbercrombie & Fitch Co.$5.8B
80
LULUlululemon athletica, Inc.$11.4B
34
BOOTBoot Barn Holdings, Inc.$3.7B
44
BURLBurlington Stores, Inc.$17.3B
47

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Gap, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest GAP news & analysis

Why brands like E.l.f., Wendy's and Gap are branching out into original music

CNBC · 4 Oct 2026neutral

Gap, along with E.l.f. Beauty and Wendy's, has recently announced ventures into original music as part of a broader wave of retailers seeking new ways to engage customers. E.l.f. Beauty released an album titled "Mirror Mix" while increasing its marketing spend for the rest of the year.

Why it matters — A Gap watcher would care because the company's move into original music reflects a growing retail marketing strategy aimed at engaging customers, which could signal how Gap plans to spend its marketing budget.

Retailers From QVC to Kohl's Are Split on Agentic Shopping

WSJ · 2 Oct 2026neutral

Retailers are preparing policies to handle AI shopping agents that are beginning to interact with their online stores, with companies taking varied approaches. The WSJ reports on how these AI-driven shoppers are prompting retailers like QVC and Kohl's to adopt differing strategies.

Why it matters — GAP, like other retailers, will need to decide how to accommodate AI shopping agents online, which could affect how its digital storefronts operate.

Why Gap (GAP) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term

Zacks Investment Research · 22 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlights Gap (GAP) as a top value stock for the long term, based on its Zacks Style Scores framework for identifying strong, market-beating stocks. The piece focuses on GAP's positioning as a value pick within that methodology.

Why it matters — A GAP watcher would care because the note positions the company favorably as a long-term value stock within a widely followed stock-selection framework, reinforcing positive attention on the equity.

Gap Inc. Debuts First Fashiontainment Partnership with Emerging Boy Band JYT

PRNewsWire · 22 Sept 2026positive

Gap Inc. announced the debut of its first fashiontainment partnership with emerging boy band JYT, a multi-year collaboration involving Wexler Records and Republic Records that combines original content, live experiences, and fashion to reimagine music fandom.

Why it matters — This marks Gap's first move into fashiontainment, potentially opening a new avenue to engage younger consumers through music and culture.

Gap Is Getting Into the Boy-Band Business

WSJ · 22 Sept 2026neutral

Gap is venturing into the "fashiontainment" space by partnering with the boy-band business as part of an effort to embed its brands more deeply in popular culture. The move reflects the company's push to connect its clothing lines with entertainment and cultural moments.

Why it matters — A Gap watcher would care because this signals the company is pursuing cultural relevance and brand engagement strategies beyond traditional retail as it seeks to strengthen its brands' connection with consumers.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about GAP stock

What is the GAP stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 21 Wall Street analysts covering Gap, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $27, with estimates ranging from $21 to $42. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is GAP stock a buy right now?

Of the 21 analysts covering Gap, Inc., 8 rate it a Buy, 13 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Gap, Inc. 76 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank GAP?

As at 3 Oct 2026, Gap, Inc. ranks 76 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 (92 of 100).

Will GAP stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 21 analysts implies +15.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Gap, Inc. 76 out of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the GAP stock forecast for 2030?

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: $21 to $42 over the next 12 months.

How has GAP stock performed over the past year?

Gap, Inc. returned +11.2% over the 12 months to 5 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Gap, Inc. do?

The Gap, Inc. is a global apparel retail company that offers clothing, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children.

What is the latest news on GAP?

The most recent item we track (CNBC, 4 Oct 2026): "Why brands like E.l.f., Wendy's and Gap are branching out into original music". Gap, along with E.l.f. Beauty and Wendy's, has recently announced ventures into original music as part of a broader wave of retailers seeking new ways to engage customers. E.l.f. Beauty released an album titled "Mirror Mix" while increasing its marketing spend for the rest of the year.

Company

About Gap, Inc.

The Gap, Inc. is a global apparel retail company that offers clothing, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children. Its brand portfolio includes Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, and Athleta, with product lines spanning casual wear, denim, activewear, kids’ apparel, and lifestyle essentials. The company sells through company-operated stores, franchise locations, e-commerce sites, and other omnichannel services such as buy online, pick up in store and ship-from-store. The Gap, Inc. serves a broad consumer base across North America and international markets, using a multi-brand model to address different age groups, style preferences, and price points. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company plays a significant role in the specialty apparel market by combining physical retail with digital shopping channels and licensed brand partnerships.

CEO Mr. Richard Dickson · 79,000 employees · United States · https://www.gapinc.com