Gap Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) has appointed Jody Gerson, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), to its Board of Directors. As the first female CEO of a major music publisher, Gerson brings over three decades of leadership experience in the music and entertainment industry.

Under her leadership at UMPG since 2015, Gerson has secured signings of major artists including Adele, Harry Styles, and Kendrick Lamar, while orchestrating acquisitions of catalogs from Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, and Sting. The appointment aligns with Gap's recent success in music-driven fashion campaigns, notably the "Better in Denim" campaign featuring Katseye, which generated 400 million views and 8 billion impressions.

Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) reported flat net sales of $3.7 billion for Q2 2025, with positive comparable sales for the sixth consecutive quarter. The company achieved diluted EPS of $0.57, up 6% year-over-year, and maintained strong liquidity with $2.4 billion in cash, up 13% versus last year.

Key brand performance showed mixed results: Old Navy and Gap both posted positive comparable sales of 2% and 4% respectively, Banana Republic saw 4% growth, while Athleta declined 9%. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 outlook, projecting 1-2% net sales growth with operating margin between 6.7-7.0%, including estimated tariff impacts.

Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) announced that President and CEO Richard Dickson will participate in a fireside chat at the 32nd Annual Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference in New York. The event is scheduled for September 4, 2025, at 9:35 a.m. Eastern Time.

A live webcast will be available on the company's investor relations website at investors.gapinc.com, with a replay accessible after the event at the same location.

Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) announced its third quarter fiscal year 2025 dividend payment. The company's board of directors has authorized a dividend of $0.165 per share. The dividend will be paid on or after October 29, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on October 8, 2025.

Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) has scheduled the release of its second quarter fiscal 2025 financial results for August 28, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m. Pacific Time. The company will follow the release with a conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss the quarterly results.

Investors can access the live webcast of the conference call through the company's investor relations website at investors.gapinc.com. A replay of the webcast will also be made available on the same platform for those unable to attend the live session.

Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) has appointed Maggie Gauger as the new Global Brand President and CEO of Athleta, effective August 1, 2025. Gauger brings over 20 years of experience from Nike, where she most recently led the North America Women's Business.

The appointment comes as current CEO Chris Blakeslee steps down, though he will remain as an advisor to ensure a smooth transition. Gauger's extensive background spans retail, strategy, merchandising, product creation, commerce, digital, and general management, both domestically and globally.

The leadership change aims to accelerate Athleta's reinvigoration and capitalize on its potential in the women's active market within Gap's portfolio.

Gap Inc. reported strong Q1 fiscal 2025 results with net sales up 2% to $3.5 billion and comparable sales also rising 2%. The company achieved its 9th consecutive quarter of market share gains with operating margin improving 140 basis points to 7.5%. Online sales grew 6%, representing 39% of total sales. Among brands, Old Navy and Gap showed strong performance with comparable sales up 3% and 5% respectively, while Athleta struggled with an 8% decline. The company maintained a strong financial position with $2.2 billion in cash and equivalents, up 28% year-over-year. For fiscal 2025, Gap projects 1-2% net sales growth and 8-10% operating income growth, though potential tariff impacts could affect results by $100-150 million.

Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) has declared its second quarter fiscal year 2025 dividend. The company's board of directors has approved a dividend payment of $0.165 per share. The dividend will be paid on or after July 30, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of the close of business on July 9, 2025.

Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) has announced it will release its first quarter fiscal 2025 financial results on May 29, 2025, at approximately 1:15 p.m. Pacific Time. Following the release, the company will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss the quarterly results. Investors and interested parties can access the live webcast of the conference call through the company's investor relations website at investors.gapinc.com, where a replay will also be made available.