Gap Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results
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) ha riportato vendite nette stabili per il secondo trimestre 2025, pari a $3,7 miliardi, con vendite comparabili positive per il sesto trimestre consecutivo. L'utile diluito per azione è stato di $0,57, in aumento del 6% rispetto all'anno precedente, mentre la liquidità è rimasta solida con $2,4 miliardi in contanti, +13% su base annua.
Le performance dei marchi sono state miste: Old Navy e Gap hanno registrato vendite comparabili positive del 2% e 4% rispettivamente, Banana Republic è cresciuta del 4%, mentre Athleta ha segnato un calo del 9%. L'azienda ha confermato le previsioni per l'esercizio 2025, prevedendo una crescita delle vendite nette dell'1-2% e un margine operativo compreso tra il 6,7% e il 7,0%, tenendo conto degli impatti stimati dei dazi.
Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) reportó ventas netas estables en el segundo trimestre de 2025, por $3.7 mil millones, y registró ventas comparables positivas por sexto trimestre consecutivo. El beneficio diluido por acción fue de $0.57, un 6% más interanual, y mantuvo una sólida liquidez con $2.4 mil millones en efectivo, un 13% más que el año pasado.
El desempeño por marcas fue mixto: Old Navy y Gap registraron ventas comparables positivas del 2% y 4% respectivamente, Banana Republic creció un 4% y Athleta cayó un 9%. La compañía reafirmó su guía para 2025, proyectando un crecimiento de ventas netas del 1-2% y un margen operativo entre el 6.7% y el 7.0%, incluyendo el impacto estimado de aranceles.
Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP)는 2025 회계연도 2분기 순매출이 37억 달러로 전년과 비슷한 수준을 기록했으며, 비교매출은 6분기 연속 플러스를 유지했습니다. 희석 주당순이익은 $0.57로 전년 대비 6% 증가했고, 현금성 자산은 24억 달러로 전년 대비 13% 증가해 유동성도 견조했습니다.
브랜드별로는 엇갈린 실적이 나타났습니다: Old Navy와 Gap은 각각 비교매출 2% 및 4% 증가, Banana Republic는 4% 성장했으나 Athleta는 9% 감소했습니다. 회사는 2025 회계연도 전망을 유지하며, 순매출 1–2% 성장과 영업마진 6.7–7.0%를 예상한다고 밝혔으며 관세 영향도 반영한다고 덧붙였습니다.
Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) a annoncé pour le deuxième trimestre 2025 des ventes nettes stables de 3,7 milliards $, avec des ventes comparables positives pour le sixième trimestre consécutif. Le bénéfice dilué par action s'est établi à 0,57 $, en hausse de 6% sur un an, et la société dispose d'une solide liquidité de 2,4 milliards $ en trésorerie, soit +13% par rapport à l'an dernier.
Les performances par marque ont été contrastées : Old Navy et Gap ont affiché des ventes comparables positives de 2% et 4% respectivement, Banana Republic a progressé de 4% tandis que Athleta a reculé de 9%. La société a réaffirmé ses prévisions pour 2025, anticipant une croissance des ventes nettes de 1–2% et une marge d'exploitation comprise entre 6,7% et 7,0%, en incluant les impacts estimés des droits de douane.
Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) meldete für das 2. Quartal 2025 unveränderte Nettoumsätze von 3,7 Mrd. $ und verzeichnete zum sechsten Mal in Folge positive vergleichbare Umsätze. Das verwässerte Ergebnis je Aktie betrug 0,57 $, ein Plus von 6% gegenüber dem Vorjahr, und die Liquidität war mit 2,4 Mrd. $ in bar robust, +13% im Jahresvergleich.
Die Markenentwicklung war gemischt: Old Navy und Gap erzielten vergleichbare Umsatzanstiege von 2% bzw. 4%, Banana Republic wuchs um 4%, während Athleta um 9% zurückging. Das Unternehmen bestätigte seine Prognose für das Geschäftsjahr 2025 und rechnet mit einem Nettoumsatzwachstum von 1–2% und einer operativen Marge von 6,7–7,0%, inkl. geschätzter Zolleffekte.
- None.
- Gross margin decreased 140 basis points versus last year
- Merchandise margin declined 150 basis points year-over-year
- Athleta sales declined significantly, down 11% with -9% comparable sales
- Inventory levels up 9% compared to last year
- Operating margin expected to decline to 6.7-7.0% in FY2025 from 7.4% in FY2024
Insights
Gap Inc. reports stable Q2 results with flat sales but improved EPS, showing continued progress in its multi-year turnaround strategy.
Gap Inc. delivered a resilient second quarter performance with flat net sales of
Looking at brand performance, the portfolio shows mixed results but with encouraging signs at the largest brands. Old Navy (
Digital performance was solid with online sales increasing
The company's financial position appears strong with
The continuation of shareholder returns—including
Net sales flat versus last year, with comparable sales positive for the 6th consecutive quarter
Diluted earnings per share of
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of
Reaffirms outlook for fiscal 2025 net sales growth
"In the second quarter, Gap Inc. overdelivered on profit expectations and achieved our topline goals. With positive comps for the sixth consecutive quarter, fueled by our three largest brands Old Navy, Gap and Banana Republic, it's clear our strategy is working," said President and Chief Executive Officer, Richard Dickson. "Two years ago, I shared my vision for leading Gap Inc. into an exciting new chapter. Since then, we've built a stronger foundation with more relevant brands, a sharper operating platform, and a more unified culture while consistently demonstrating agility and resilience in dynamic environments. We are advancing our transformation with discipline, clarity, and momentum and remain committed to building a high-performing company that delivers sustainable, long-term value for our shareholders."
Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 – Financial Results
- Net sales of
were flat compared to last year. Comparable sales were up$3.7 billion 1% year-over-year.- Store sales decreased
1% compared to last year. The company ended the quarter with about 3,500 store locations in over 35 countries, of which 2,486 were company operated. - Online sales increased
3% compared to last year and represented34% of total net sales.
- Store sales decreased
- Gross margin of
41.2% decreased 140 basis points versus last year.- Merchandise margin decreased 150 basis points versus last year primarily driven by lapping the benefit of incremental sales in the second quarter of fiscal 2024 relating to the company's revenue sharing agreement with its credit card partner.
- Rent, occupancy, and depreciation (ROD) as a percent of sales leveraged 10 basis points versus last year.
- Operating expense was
.$1.2 billion - Operating income was
; operating margin of$292 million 7.8% . - The effective tax rate was
27.0% . - Net income of
; diluted earnings per share of$216 million .$0.57
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights
- Ended the quarter with cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of
, an increase of$2.4 billion 13% from the prior year. - Net cash from operating activities was
. Free cash flow, defined as net cash from operating activities less purchases of property and equipment, was$308 million .$127 million - Ending inventory of
was up$2.3 billion 9% compared to last year primarily as a result of accelerated receipts and higher cost due to tariffs. - Capital expenditures were
.$181 million - Returned
$144 million of cash to shareholders in the form of dividends and share repurchases during the second quarter of fiscal 2025 inclusive of:- A second quarter dividend of
per share, totaling$0.16 5 ; and$62 million - 3 million shares repurchased for
, ending the second quarter of fiscal 2025 with 371 million shares outstanding.$82 million
- A second quarter dividend of
- The Company's Board of Directors approved a third quarter fiscal 2025 dividend of
per share.$0.16 5
Additional information regarding free cash flow, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is provided at the end of this press release along with a reconciliation of this measure from the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for the applicable period.
Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 – Global Brand Results
Comparable Sales:
Q2 2025 | Q2 2024 | ||
Old Navy | 2 % | 5 % | |
Gap | 4 % | 3 % | |
Banana Republic | 4 % | — % | |
Athleta | (9) % | (4) % | |
Gap Inc. | 1 % | 3 % |
Old Navy:
- Second quarter net sales of
were up$2.2 billion 1% compared to last year. Comparable sales were up2% . Old Navy continues to demonstrate consistency in execution with reinvigoration efforts continuing to progress.
Gap:
- Second quarter net sales of
were up$772 million 1% compared to last year. Comparable sales were up4% achieving positive comparable sales for the 7th consecutive quarter. Gap continues to demonstrate the power of the reinvigoration playbook in action with the relentless repetition of the framework driving momentum and sustained comparable sales growth.
Banana Republic:
- Second quarter net sales of
were down$475 million 1% compared to last year. Comparable sales were up4% . Banana Republic's foundational work to re-establish the brand is resonating with consumers and beginning to show up in the results.
Athleta:
- Second quarter net sales of
were down$300 million 11% compared to last year. Comparable sales were down9% . The brand continues to focus on resetting for the long term and improving its product and marketing, which will take time.
Fiscal 2025 Outlook
The below fiscal 2025 and third quarter 2025 outlook includes the estimated effect of tariffs based on the latest trade policies effective August 7th.
Full Year Fiscal 2025
Current FY 2025 Outlook | FY 2024 Results | |
Net sales | ||
Operating margin |
| 7.4 % |
Net interest income | Approximately | |
Effective tax rate | Approximately | 26 % |
Capital expenditures | Approximately | |
Net store closures 1 | Approximately 35 | 56 |
Third Quarter Fiscal 2025
Q3 2025 Outlook | Q3 2024 Results | |
Net sales | ||
Gross margin | Approximately 150 to 170 bps of deleverage | 42.7 % |
Operating expense | Slight deleverage due to shift in timing of | 33.4 % |
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1 Refers to company-operated stores. |
Webcast and Conference Call Information
Whitney Notaro, Head of Investor Relations at Gap Inc., will host a conference call to review the company's second quarter fiscal 2025 results beginning at approximately 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time today. Ms. Notaro will be joined by President and Chief Executive Officer, Richard Dickson and Chief Financial Officer, Katrina O'Connell.
A live webcast of the conference call and accompanying materials will be available online at investors.gapinc.com. A replay of the webcast will be available at the same location.
Non-GAAP Disclosure
This press release and related conference call include financial measures that have not been calculated in accordance with
The non-GAAP measure included in this press release and related conference call is free cash flow. This non-GAAP measure excludes the impact of certain items. A reconciliation of free cash flow from the most directly comparable GAAP measure is set forth in the tables to this press release.
The non-GAAP measures used by the company should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP and may not be the same as similarly titled measures used by other companies due to possible differences in method and in items or events being adjusted. The company urges investors to review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures included in the tables to this press release below, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate its business. The non-GAAP financial measures used by the company have limitations in their usefulness to investors because they have no standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and are not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and related conference call and accompanying materials contain forward-looking statements within the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than those that are purely historical are forward-looking statements. Words such as "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "project," and similar expressions also identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the following: our strategic priorities including maintaining financial and operational rigor, reinvigorating our brands, strengthening our platform, and energizing our culture; building momentum within our core; exploring opportunities to fuel profitable growth over the long-term; investing in capabilities, infrastructure, and our brands to drive shareholder value creation over time; Old Navy's leadership in key categories; unlocking growth potential at Old Navy through strategic partnerships; momentum at Gap brand; fueling sustained growth at Gap brand over time; activations at Banana Republic in the second half of fiscal 2025; new leadership at Athleta stabilizing the brand and putting it on a path to growth; maintaining a disciplined inventory approach at Athleta in the second half of fiscal 2025; prioritizing technology investments to drive efficiency, elevate the customer experience, and position the company for long-term growth; strengthening technology capabilities and infrastructure; building our employee culture into a superpower and enabler of our long-term success; navigating macroeconomic dynamics; executing with excellence in the second half of fiscal 2025; resetting Athleta for the long-term and the timeline to improve product and marketing; the expecting timing of technology investments in the third quarter of fiscal 2025; our disciplined inventory management principles; our dividends and share repurchases; focusing on capital allocation to enhance long-term shareholder value and investing for growth; the macroeconomic environment in the second half of fiscal 2025; controlling the controllables; expected fiscal 2025 net sales; the expected impact of tariffs on fiscal 2025 gross margin; the timing of expected increases in unit costs in fiscal 2025; expected fiscal 2025 SG&A/operating expense; driving cost savings in our core operations; reinvesting cost savings into future growth projects and to offset inflation; expected fiscal 2025 operating margin; the expected impact of tariffs on fiscal 2025 operating margin; the expected impact of tariffs on fiscal 2026 operating income; our tariff mitigation plans and the timing thereof; sustaining momentum and market share gains; driving AUR growth in the second half of fiscal 2025; our approach to inventory for the second half of fiscal 2025; using our balance sheet to invest in organic opportunities for value creation; expected fiscal 2025 capital expenditures; expected third quarter fiscal 2025 net sales; expected third quarter fiscal 2025 gross margin; the expected impact of tariffs on third quarter fiscal 2025 gross margin; expected third quarter fiscal 2025 SG&A/operating expense; expected fiscal 2025 net interest income; expected fiscal 2025 effective tax rate; and expected fiscal 2025 net store closures.
Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the following risks, any of which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or reputation: the overall global economic and geopolitical environment, uncertainties related to government fiscal, monetary, trade, and tax policies, and consumer spending patterns; recent changes in
Additional information regarding factors that could cause results to differ can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 18, 2025, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 30, 2025, and our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
These forward-looking statements are based on information as of August 28, 2025. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise our forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.
About Gap Inc.
Gap Inc., a purpose-driven house of iconic brands, is the largest specialty apparel company in America. Its Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands offer clothing, accessories, and lifestyle products for men, women and children available worldwide through company-operated and franchise stores, and e-commerce sites. Since 1969, Gap Inc. has created products and experiences that shape culture, while doing right by employees, communities and the planet through its commitment to bridge gaps to create a better world. For more information, please visit www.gapinc.com.
Investor Relations Contact:
Whitney Notaro
Investor_relations@gap.com
Media Relations Contact:
Press@gap.com
The Gap, Inc. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS UNAUDITED | |||
($ in millions) | August 2, | August 3, | |
ASSETS | |||
Current assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 2,194 | $ 1,900 | |
Short-term investments | 238 | 246 | |
Merchandise inventory | 2,294 | 2,107 | |
Other current assets | 651 | 556 | |
Total current assets | 5,377 | 4,809 | |
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | 2,478 | 2,525 | |
Operating lease assets | 3,397 | 3,185 | |
Other long-term assets | 894 | 990 | |
Total assets | $ 12,146 | $ 11,509 | |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
Current liabilities: | |||
Accounts payable | $ 1,656 | $ 1,522 | |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 881 | 1,029 | |
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 631 | 613 | |
Income taxes payable | 29 | 60 | |
Total current liabilities | 3,197 | 3,224 | |
Long-term liabilities: | |||
Long-term debt | 1,491 | 1,489 | |
Long-term operating lease liabilities | 3,470 | 3,357 | |
Other long-term liabilities | 555 | 538 | |
Total long-term liabilities | 5,516 | 5,384 | |
Total stockholders' equity | 3,433 | 2,901 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 12,146 | $ 11,509 |
The Gap, Inc. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS UNAUDITED | ||||||||||
13 Weeks Ended | 26 Weeks Ended | |||||||||
($ and shares in millions except per share amounts) | August 2, | August 3, | August 2, | August 3, | ||||||
Net sales | $ 3,725 | $ 3,720 | $ 7,188 | $ 7,108 | ||||||
Cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses | 2,189 | 2,137 | 4,204 | 4,128 | ||||||
Gross profit | 1,536 | 1,583 | 2,984 | 2,980 | ||||||
Operating expenses | 1,244 | 1,290 | 2,432 | 2,482 | ||||||
Operating income | 292 | 293 | 552 | 498 | ||||||
Interest, net | (4) | (3) | (7) | (6) | ||||||
Income before income taxes | 296 | 296 | 559 | 504 | ||||||
Income tax expense | 80 | 90 | 150 | 140 | ||||||
Net income | $ 216 | $ 206 | $ 409 | $ 364 | ||||||
Weighted-average number of shares - basic | 373 | 376 | 374 | 375 | ||||||
Weighted-average number of shares - diluted | 379 | 383 | 381 | 383 | ||||||
Earnings per share - basic | $ 0.58 | $ 0.55 | $ 1.09 | $ 0.97 | ||||||
Earnings per share - diluted | $ 0.57 | $ 0.54 | $ 1.07 | $ 0.95 |
The Gap, Inc. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS UNAUDITED | ||||||||
26 Weeks Ended | ||||||||
($ in millions) | August 2, 2025 (a) | August 3, 2024 (a) | ||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
Net income | $ 409 | $ 364 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 243 | 247 | ||||||
Change in merchandise inventory | (214) | (118) | ||||||
Change in accrued expenses and other current liabilities | (244) | (88) | ||||||
Other, net | 114 | 174 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 308 | 579 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (181) | (182) | ||||||
Purchases of short-term investments | (145) | (276) | ||||||
Proceeds from sales and maturities of short-term investments | 162 | 33 | ||||||
Net cash used for investing activities | (164) | (425) | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
Proceeds from issuances under share-based compensation plans | 12 | 21 | ||||||
Withholding tax payments related to vesting of stock units | (29) | (33) | ||||||
Repurchases of common stock | (152) | — | ||||||
Cash dividends paid | (123) | (112) | ||||||
Net cash used for financing activities | (292) | (124) | ||||||
Effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted | 5 | (2) | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | (143) | 28 | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period | 2,365 | 1,901 | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period | $ 2,222 | $ 1,929 |
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(a) For the twenty-six weeks ended August 2, 2025 and August 3, 2024, total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash |
The Gap, Inc.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
UNAUDITED
FREE CASH FLOW
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure. We believe free cash flow is an important metric because it represents a measure of how much cash a company has available for discretionary and non-discretionary items after the deduction of capital expenditures. We require regular capital expenditures including technology investments as well as building and maintaining our stores and distribution centers. We use this metric internally, as we believe our sustained ability to generate free cash flow is an important driver of value creation. However, this non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to supersede or replace our GAAP results.
26 Weeks Ended | |||||
($ in millions) | August 2, | August 3, | |||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ 308 | $ 579 | |||
Less: Purchases of property and equipment | (181) | (182) | |||
Free cash flow | $ 127 | $ 397 |
The Gap, Inc.
NET SALES RESULTS
UNAUDITED
The following table details the Company's second quarter fiscal year 2025 and 2024 net sales (unaudited):
($ in millions) | Old Navy | Gap Global | Banana Republic | Athleta Global | Other (2) | Total | |||||||
13 Weeks Ended August 2, 2025 | |||||||||||||
U.S. (1) | $ 1,978 | $ 581 | $ 408 | $ 290 | $ 28 | $ 3,285 | |||||||
157 | 76 | 46 | 9 | — | 288 | ||||||||
Other regions | 15 | 115 | 21 | 1 | — | 152 | |||||||
Total | $ 2,150 | $ 772 | $ 475 | $ 300 | $ 28 | $ 3,725 | |||||||
($ in millions) | Old Navy | Gap Global | Banana Republic | Athleta Global | Other (2) | Total | |||||||
13 Weeks Ended August 3, 2024 | |||||||||||||
U.S. (1) | $ 1,953 | $ 579 | $ 414 | $ 327 | $ 14 | $ 3,287 | |||||||
159 | 77 | 43 | 10 | — | 289 | ||||||||
Other regions | 11 | 110 | 22 | 1 | — | 144 | |||||||
Total | $ 2,123 | $ 766 | $ 479 | $ 338 | $ 14 | $ 3,720 |
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(1) |
(2) Primarily consists of net sales from revenue-generating strategic initiatives. |
The Gap, Inc.
REAL ESTATE
Store count, net openings/closings, and square footage for our company-operated stores are as follows:
February 1, 2025 | 26 Weeks Ended | August 2, 2025 | |||||
Number of Store Locations | Net Number of Stores | Number of Store Locations | Square Footage (in millions) | ||||
Old Navy North America | 1,249 | (9) | 1,240 | 19.6 | |||
Gap | 453 | — | 453 | 4.8 | |||
Gap | 122 | 3 | 125 | 1.1 | |||
Banana Republic North America | 380 | (9) | 371 | 3.1 | |||
Banana Republic Asia | 42 | — | 42 | 0.1 | |||
Athleta North America | 260 | (5) | 255 | 1.0 | |||
Company-operated stores total | 2,506 | (20) | 2,486 | 29.7 |
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As of August 2, 2025, the Company's franchise partners operated approximately 1,000 franchise stores. |
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