Gap(GPS, $18.54) boosts full-year guidance; says it no longer wants to spin-off Old Navy
Gap Inc. now expects earnings to surpass its previous guidance. The clothing retailer also said that it no longer wants a spinoff of its Old Navy business.
Gap now expects adjusted fiscal year 2019 earnings per share to be moderately above its previous guidance of $1.70 - $1.75 a share, on the back of higher-than-anticipated promotional levels over the holiday period, particularly at Old Navy.
The company is now anticipating comparable sales to be at the higher end of its previous guidance range of down mid-single digits. It projects net sales to be at the higher end of previous guidance of down low-single digits.
Gap also suggested that it is no longer pursuing a spinoff of its Old Navy business. The cost and complexity of splitting into two companies couple with softer business performance have limited its scope to create appropriate value from separation, as indicated by a statement given by Robert Fisher, Gap's interim president and chief executive officer.
GAP in +11.23% Uptrend, rising for three consecutive days on November 26, 2025
Moving higher for three straight days is viewed as a bullish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future growth. Considering data from situations where GAP advanced for three days, in of 288 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on November 12, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on GAP as a result. In of 76 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 209 cases where GAP Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for GAP moved out of overbought territory on December 02, 2025. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 33 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 33 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Stochastic Oscillator may be shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 47 cases where GAP's Stochastic Oscillator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for GAP turned negative on December 08, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 49 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 49 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where GAP declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
GAP broke above its upper Bollinger Band on November 25, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.667) is normal, around the industry mean (5.412). P/E Ratio (11.779) is within average values for comparable stocks, (33.952). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.619) is also within normal values, averaging (2.260). Dividend Yield (0.025) settles around the average of (0.029) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.656) is also within normal values, averaging (2.311).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. GAP’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. GAP’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 78, placing this stock worse than average.
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an operator of stores that retail clothing, accessories and personal care products
Industry ApparelFootwearRetail
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