The Gap, Inc. is a popular retail clothing company that operates globally, offering apparel, accessories, and personal care products under various brand names such as Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy. The company's financial performance is an essential indicator for investors, and fundamental analysis is one of the methods used to evaluate it.
Fundamental analysis is a method of evaluating a company's financial health by examining its financial statements, economic and industry conditions, and management.
In the case of Gap, Inc., the company's earnings have been mixed in recent years. In the fiscal year 2021, the company's revenue increased by 7%, but its net income declined by 15%. This decline in net income was due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the company's operations.
However, the company's financial performance has improved in recent quarters. In the third quarter of the fiscal year 2022, Gap, Inc. reported a net income of $233 million, up from $131 million in the same quarter of the previous year. The company's revenue also increased by 13% to $4.4 billion.
Despite the company's improving financial performance, Gap, Inc.'s Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turned negative on February 09, 2023. The MACD is a technical analysis tool that uses moving averages to identify changes in momentum and trend. When the MACD turns negative, it suggests that the stock price could decline going forward, which is a bearish signal.
According to Tickeron's A.I.dvisor, which analyzed 57 instances where the MACD turned negative, in 48 of those cases, the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at 84%.
Investors should take note of the MACD signal, but it is important to remember that technical analysis tools are not always accurate predictors of stock price movements. The MACD signal should be used in conjunction with fundamental analysis to get a more comprehensive view of a company's financial health and growth potential.
In summary, Gap, Inc.'s profits performance has been inconsistent over the past few years, although it has improved recently. On February 9, 2023, the stock's MACD became negative, which is a bearish indicator and signals that the stock price may decrease moving forward. To make wise investing selections, investors should combine fundamental analysis with technical analysis tools like the MACD.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for GAP turned positive on June 27, 2025. Looking at past instances where GAP's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 52 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where GAP's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 23 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on June 27, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on GAP as a result. In of 81 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The 50-day moving average for GAP moved above the 200-day moving average on May 29, 2025. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where GAP advanced for three days, in of 287 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
GAP may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 2 days. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
GAP moved below its 50-day moving average on June 03, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for GAP crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on June 12, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 15 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
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 .
The Aroon Indicator for GAP entered a downward trend on June 25, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very 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 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 (3.922) is normal, around the industry mean (3.964). P/E Ratio (20.336) is within average values for comparable stocks, (110.742). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.003) is also within normal values, averaging (1.444). Dividend Yield (0.022) settles around the average of (0.028) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.688) is also within normal values, averaging (1.139).
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 77, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average 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 average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows
an operator of stores that retail clothing, accessories and personal care products
Industry ApparelFootwearRetail