Gap Inc (GAP) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Gap Inc (GAP) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Gap Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Gap Inc is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $8.12B. It ranks number 3 by market capitalization among the 10 Retail-Family Clothing Stores issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For GAP, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 28.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 16.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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Gap Inc (GAP) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Retail-Family Clothing Stores peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | GAP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $8.12B | 3/10 |
| P/E Ratio | 7.86x | 7/7 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.06x | 6/8 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.07% | 2/5 |
| EPS | $2.94 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $11.25 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $43.63 | – |
| FCF/Share | $3.35 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | GAP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 31.6% | 6/8 |
| ROA | 9.7% | 6/7 |
| ROIC | 17.5% | 4/8 |
| Gross Margin | 43.3% | 4/10 |
| Operating Margin | 11.0% | 5/9 |
| Net Margin | 8.1% | 7/8 |
| EBT Margin | 11.1% | 7/10 |
| Tax Rate | 26.8% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | GAP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.82x | 2/10 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.11x | 2/10 |
| D/E Ratio | 2.25x | 3/9 |
| Financial Leverage | 3.25x | 3/8 |
| Interest Coverage | 28.2x | 6/9 |
| Working Capital | $2.65B | 2/9 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | GAP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.89B | 3/9 |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.18B | 3/9 |
| Capital Spending | -$713M | 7/9 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 80.7% | 3/8 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 69.8% | 3/7 |
| FCF/Sales | 7.7% | 5/10 |
| CapEx/Sales | 4.7% | 4/10 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | GAP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.19x | 9/9 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.8x | 6/10 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 6.0x | 8/10 |
| Days Inventory | 96 days | 5/10 |
| Payables Period | 71 days | 2/10 |
Income Statement
| Metric | GAP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $15.33B | 3/9 |
| Operating Income | $1.68B | 2/8 |
| Net Income | $1.25B | 3/7 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $8.70B | 3/9 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | GAP | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $0.71 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 24.1% | 5/5 |
| Shares Outstanding | 351M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 40.3% | 2/7 |
| EPS Growth | 31.8% | 2/8 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $5.87B | 45.7% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $2.10B | 16.4% of assets |
| Inventory | $2.30B | 17.9% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $8.90B | 69.3% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $1.52B | 11.9% of assets |
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Gap Inc (GAP) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Gap Inc (Retail-Family Clothing Stores): 10 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| GAP Gap Inc | ▼ | $8.12B |
| TJX Tjx Companies Inc /De/ | ▼ | $162.06B |
| ROST Ross Stores, Inc. | ▼ | $75.68B |
| URBN Urban Outfitters Inc | ▼ | $7.42B |
| ANF Abercrombie & Fitch Co /De/ | ▼ | $6.50B |
| AEO American Eagle Outfitters Inc | ▶ | $3.01B |
| BKE Buckle Inc | ▼ | $2.40B |
| LE Lands' End, Inc. | ▼ | $291M |
| DXLG Destination Xl Group, Inc. | ▲ | $25M |
| PLCE Childrens Place, Inc. | ▲ | $24M |
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Gap Inc (GAP) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Gap Inc (GAP) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Gap Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Gap Inc stock predictions?
For GAP, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 28.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 16.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Gap Inc forecasts updated?
Gap Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Gap Inc's industry peers?
10 issuers in our coverage, GAP included, share the SEC industry code Retail-Family Clothing Stores. The largest are: Tjx Companies Inc /De/ (TJX), Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST), Urban Outfitters Inc (URBN), Abercrombie & Fitch Co /De/ (ANF), American Eagle Outfitters Inc (AEO), Buckle Inc (BKE).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.