GAP
GAP on NYSE. Gap sells clothes, accessories, and personal care items to men, women, and children. Market value $8.2bn.
Price checks use the past 12 months to July 2026. Quality checks use five annual reports, the latest for the year to January 2026.
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For every $100 of what the whole company costs, it produced $11.45 of spare cash in the past 12 months. A savings account pays about $4.
You pay 4.6 years of operating profit for the business. The average large US company costs around 18.
Each dollar kept in the business earns 20 cents a year. Above 10 is good.
Quality score: 71 of 100. Price score: 100 of 100. Our list needs 70 on quality and 60 on price.
$23.79 a share, 31% above its 1-year low
Over the past year the price has ranged from $18.11 to $29.36.
Dividend: 3.0% a year
Paid every year for at least 5 years
Prices from Tuesday’s close (6 October).
Five years of cash, in billions
| Revenue | |||||
| Revenue | $16.7bn | $15.6bn | $14.9bn | $15.1bn | $15.4bn |
| Operating margin | |||||
| Operating margin | 4.9% | -0.4% | 3.8% | 7.4% | 7.3% |
| Debt to equity | |||||
| Debt to equity | 0.55 | 0.67 | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.39 |
| Shares outstanding | |||||
| Shares outstanding | 0.37bn | 0.37bn | 0.38bn | 0.37bn | 0.35bn |
Health checks
- Free cash flow positive4 of 5 years
- Accounting looks honest (Beneish)Not enough data
- Financial strength (Piotroski)6 of 9
- Profit backed by cash (accruals)Yes
- Debt0.39× equity
- Revenue growth, five yearsSlow, 2.2% a year
- Buying back its own sharesYes, 4% fewer since 2022
The quarter to July 2026
How the business did, compared with the same quarter a year earlier.
- Sales: $3.7 billion last quarter, about the same as a year ago.
- Profit: $501 million, up 132% on a year ago.
- It keeps 11 cents of each $1 of sales as operating profit, up from 8 cents a year earlier.
- Spare cash over the past 12 months: $957 million, up from $769 million.
- 4% fewer shares than a year ago. Each share owns a bit more of the company.
- It has $610 million more cash than debt, down from $703 million a year ago.
- Sales grew on a year ago in 3 of the last 4 quarters.
| Quarter to | Amount |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $3.8bn |
| January 2025 | $4.1bn |
| April 2025 | $3.5bn |
| July 2025 | $3.7bn |
| October 2025 | $3.9bn |
| January 2026 | $4.2bn |
| April 2026 | $3.5bn |
| July 2026 | $3.7bn |
| Quarter to | Amount |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $274m |
| January 2025 | $206m |
| April 2025 | $193m |
| July 2025 | $216m |
| October 2025 | $236m |
| January 2026 | $171m |
| April 2026 | $339m |
| July 2026 | $501m |
From the company's quarterly reports to the SEC.
Dates
- Next results (estimated)
- n/a
- Last annual report (10-K)
- 17 March 2026
- Next quarterly (estimated, 10-Q)
- 27 November 2026
Who owns it
4 long-term investors we follow own it, unchanged from 4 last quarter. 486 funds in all.
| Fund | Value | Share of that fund | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSV Asset ManagementJosef Lakonishok | $76m | 0.1% | Added |
| Gotham Asset ManagementJoel Greenblatt | $14m | <0.1% | Cut |
| GMOJeremy Grantham | $2m | <0.1% | Added |
| Royce & AssociatesChuck Royce | $2m | <0.1% | New |
Sold out this quarter
Largest holders overall
- BlackRock$429mAdded
- Dimensional Fund Advisors LP$302mAdded
- AQR Capital Management$267mAdded
- Vanguard Portfolio Management$221m
- Vanguard Capital Management$197m
- Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership$170mAdded
- State Street$145m
- Victory Capital Management$115mAdded
- FMR$83mCut
- Goldman Sachs Group$82mAdded
From 13F filings for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.
Big holders and activists
3 investors own more than 5%.
- William S. Fisher14.6%−1.7 ptsSince 27 August 2026
What they said
This Statement is filed on behalf of the Reporting Person to update the beneficial ownership information from that reported in the Schedule 13D. The Reporting Person reviews their investments in the Issuer on a continuing basis and may, at any time, consistent with the…
Read the filing - John J. FisherPassive investor13.0%−1.9 ptsSince 2 September 2026
What they said
This Statement is filed on behalf of the Reporting Person to update the beneficial ownership information from that reported in the Schedule 13D. The Reporting Person reviews their investments in the Issuer on a continuing basis and may, at any time, consistent with the…
Read the filing - Robert J. FisherInsider or founder13.0%−1.6 ptsSince 2 September 2026
What they said
This Statement is filed on behalf of the Reporting Person to update the beneficial ownership information from that reported in the Schedule 13D. The Reporting Person reviews their investments in the Issuer on a continuing basis and may, at any time, consistent with the…
Read the filing - Dodge & CoxPassive investorSold down below 5%Since 30 June 2025
- The Vanguard GroupPassive investorSold down below 5%Since 13 March 2026
- FCH TBME LLCInsider or founderSold down below 5%Since 10 March 2025
What they said
This Statement is filed on behalf of the Reporting Persons to update the beneficial ownership information from that reported in the Schedule 13D. The Reporting Persons review their respective investments in the Issuer on a continuing basis and may, at any time, consistent with…
Read the filing - FCH TBML LLCPassive investorSold down below 5%Since 10 March 2025
What they said
This Statement is filed on behalf of the Reporting Persons to update the beneficial ownership information from that reported in the Schedule 13D. The Reporting Persons review their respective investments in the Issuer on a continuing basis and may, at any time, consistent with…
Read the filing - FCH TBMS LLCSold down below 5%Since 10 March 2025
What they said
This Statement is filed on behalf of the Reporting Persons to update the beneficial ownership information from that reported in the Schedule 13D. The Reporting Persons review their respective investments in the Issuer on a continuing basis and may, at any time, consistent with…
Read the filing
| Holder | Stake | Since | |
|---|---|---|---|
William S. Fisher | 14.6%−1.7 pts | 27 August 2026 | What they saidThis Statement is filed on behalf of the Reporting Person to update the beneficial ownership information from that reported in the Schedule 13D. The Reporting Person reviews their investments in the Issuer on a continuing basis and may, at any time, consistent with the… Read the filing |
John J. Fisher Passive investor | 13.0%−1.9 pts | 2 September 2026 | What they saidThis Statement is filed on behalf of the Reporting Person to update the beneficial ownership information from that reported in the Schedule 13D. The Reporting Person reviews their investments in the Issuer on a continuing basis and may, at any time, consistent with the… Read the filing |
Robert J. Fisher Insider or founder | 13.0%−1.6 pts | 2 September 2026 | What they saidThis Statement is filed on behalf of the Reporting Person to update the beneficial ownership information from that reported in the Schedule 13D. The Reporting Person reviews their investments in the Issuer on a continuing basis and may, at any time, consistent with the… Read the filing |
Dodge & Cox Passive investor | Sold down below 5% | 30 June 2025 | |
The Vanguard Group Passive investor | Sold down below 5% | 13 March 2026 | |
FCH TBME LLC Insider or founder | Sold down below 5% | 10 March 2025 | What they saidThis Statement is filed on behalf of the Reporting Persons to update the beneficial ownership information from that reported in the Schedule 13D. The Reporting Persons review their respective investments in the Issuer on a continuing basis and may, at any time, consistent with… Read the filing |
FCH TBML LLC Passive investor | Sold down below 5% | 10 March 2025 | What they saidThis Statement is filed on behalf of the Reporting Persons to update the beneficial ownership information from that reported in the Schedule 13D. The Reporting Persons review their respective investments in the Issuer on a continuing basis and may, at any time, consistent with… Read the filing |
FCH TBMS LLC | Sold down below 5% | 10 March 2025 | What they saidThis Statement is filed on behalf of the Reporting Persons to update the beneficial ownership information from that reported in the Schedule 13D. The Reporting Persons review their respective investments in the Issuer on a continuing basis and may, at any time, consistent with… Read the filing |
From Schedule 13D and 13G filings: anyone owning more than 5% must file one.
What insiders did
No insider bought shares on the open market in the last 12 months. 10 sold $47m, $17m of it under preset trading plans.
- FISHER WILLIAM SYDNEYDirectorSold
- Date
- 30 September 2026
- Shares
- 66,344
- Price
- $23.06
- Value
- $2m
- Gruber JulieChief Legal&Compliance OfficerSoldunder a preset trading plan
- Date
- 17 April 2026
- Shares
- 5,302
- Price
- $27.00
- Value
- $143,154
- Chan Eric KayenChief Business & Strat OfficerSold
- Date
- 10 April 2026
- Shares
- 13,377
- Price
- $26.19
- Value
- $350,302
- Thompson Amanda JChief People OfficerSold
- Date
- 6 April 2026
- Shares
- 25,000
- Price
- $25.14
- Value
- $628,500
- Gilligan SarahChief Sup Chn & Transform OfcrSoldunder a preset trading plan
- Date
- 23 March 2026
- Shares
- 69,912
- Price
- $25.00
- Value
- $2m
- Barbeito HoracioPresident & CEO, Old NavySoldunder a preset trading plan
- Date
- 20 March 2026
- Shares
- 113,684
- Price
- $24.01
- Value
- $3m
- O'Connell KatrinaChief Financial OfficerSoldunder a preset trading plan
- Date
- 19 March 2026
- Shares
- 8,486
- Price
- $23.74
- Value
- $201,458
- Breitbard MarkPresident & CEO, Gap BrandSoldunder a preset trading plan
- Date
- 19 March 2026
- Shares
- 8,486
- Price
- $23.73
- Value
- $201,373
- O'Connell KatrinaChief Financial OfficerSoldunder a preset trading plan
- Date
- 18 March 2026
- Shares
- 11,503
- Price
- $24.21
- Value
- $278,488
- Breitbard MarkPresident & CEO, Gap BrandSoldunder a preset trading plan
- Date
- 18 March 2026
- Shares
- 11,899
- Price
- $24.21
- Value
- $288,075
| Date | Who | Did | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2026 | FISHER WILLIAM SYDNEY Director | Sold | 66,344 | $23.06 | $2m |
| 17 April 2026 | Gruber Julie Chief Legal&Compliance Officer | Sold under a preset trading plan | 5,302 | $27.00 | $143,154 |
| 10 April 2026 | Chan Eric Kayen Chief Business & Strat Officer | Sold | 13,377 | $26.19 | $350,302 |
| 6 April 2026 | Thompson Amanda J Chief People Officer | Sold | 25,000 | $25.14 | $628,500 |
| 23 March 2026 | Gilligan Sarah Chief Sup Chn & Transform Ofcr | Sold under a preset trading plan | 69,912 | $25.00 | $2m |
| 20 March 2026 | Barbeito Horacio President & CEO, Old Navy | Sold under a preset trading plan | 113,684 | $24.01 | $3m |
| 19 March 2026 | O'Connell Katrina Chief Financial Officer | Sold under a preset trading plan | 8,486 | $23.74 | $201,458 |
| 19 March 2026 | Breitbard Mark President & CEO, Gap Brand | Sold under a preset trading plan | 8,486 | $23.73 | $201,373 |
| 18 March 2026 | O'Connell Katrina Chief Financial Officer | Sold under a preset trading plan | 11,503 | $24.21 | $278,488 |
| 18 March 2026 | Breitbard Mark President & CEO, Gap Brand | Sold under a preset trading plan | 11,899 | $24.21 | $288,075 |
From Form 4 filings: insiders must report trades in their own company's shares within two days.
Warning signs in its filings
Problems the company itself reported to the SEC, in its own words.
None of the warning signs we check for were found.
We look for five warning signs: doubt it can keep going, weak checks on its own accounts, a notice that its past accounts can't be relied on, a change of auditor, and one customer bringing in a big share of sales. We don't check lawsuits, investigations or debt yet.
We checked the auditor's report, internal controls, restatement notices, auditor changes and big customers in the 10-K filed 17 Mar 2026, plus the 10-Q filed 28 Aug 2026 and 5 later 8-Ks.
A 10-K is the yearly report every US company files with the SEC. An 8-K is a short notice of a big event.
What could go wrong
Cheap for a reason is the question the numbers cannot answer.
Whether the price already reflects the risks is what the deep dive is for.
What changed in the risks this year
Companies must list what could hurt them each year. These are the parts that changed since last year’s report.
Our efforts to integrate AI into our business operations may not be successful and could result in liability.
Could happenWe continue to integrate AI and similar technologies across our business, which presents risks, challenges, and ethical issues that could impact our operations and result in liability. AI algorithms or training methodologies may have flaws, and AI technologies may be prone to cybersecurity incidents or service interruptions. Data sets used by AI may be overbroad, insufficient, or contain biased information, and AI may generate offensive, illegal, inaccurate, or otherwise harmful content. Use of AI by our employees could increase the risk of exposure of confidential or competitively sensitive information. Privacy concerns and risks related to intellectual property rights of inputs into our AI programs and in our AI work product are also present.
Read moreOur efforts to integrate AI into our business operations may not be successful and could result in liability.
Could happenIf our use of AI technologies produces deficient, inaccurate, controversial, or misleading work product, or has other unintended consequences, we could be subject to legal liability, regulatory action, and competitive or reputational harm. Further, we may be unable to quickly and successfully adapt to rapid change resulting from advancements in AI and similar technologies, or our competitors may have more success implementing and utilizing these technologies than we do. Any of these risks could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and reputation.
Read moreTrade matters, including the imposition of tariffs by the United States, have had, and could continue to have, an adverse effect on our business.
Already happenedFor example, during fiscal 2025, the United States enacted significant changes to its trade policy and imposed substantial tariffs on imported goods from most countries, which increased cost of goods sold during fiscal 2025. In February 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA"). Subsequently, new tariffs were imposed on a temporary basis pursuant to alternative statutory authority.
Read moreTrade matters, including the imposition of tariffs by the United States, have had, and could continue to have, an adverse effect on our business.
Could happenThere is currently significant uncertainty about the future relationship between the United States and many other countries with respect to tariffs and trade policies, as well as the ability to recover any tariff refunds that may be owed. The situation regarding U.S. tariffs and trade policies has been fluid and continues to change. The risk of future changes may be particularly acute should trade tensions between the United States and other countries worsen, which could result in, among other things, increased tariffs and other trade restrictions, increased product costs, disruptions in the availability of goods, or a breakdown of international supply chains.
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The deep dive
Everything above is arithmetic on public filings. The deep dive reads the last ten years of annual reports, the proxy statements, and the earnings calls, then argues the case the way Buffett, Klarman, and Hohn would, and checks every claim against the source.
- What the business is worth, as a range, and the margin of safety at today’s price
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- The three things that would make this a mistake
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