On September 29, Gap, Inc rose 5.09% in regular trading, trading at $23.015 per share, with turnover of approximately $79.39 million. The rally came amid a series of positive developments spanning brand innovation, strategic collaborations, and solid fundamentals.
On the news front, Gap recently entered a multi-year partnership with American boy band JYT under its Fashiontainment platform, marking the first collaboration under this initiative. The company also launched the Gap Bag handbag series designed by Reed Krakoff, entering the accessories category with a competitive price point positioned below Coach. Additionally, Gap partnered with DoorDash to offer same-day delivery services in the US and accelerated international expansion into Nordic and Gulf Cooperation Council markets through partnerships with Boozt and Chalhoub Group.
On the fundamental side, Gap reported fiscal Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.52, beating the consensus estimate of $0.48. The Gap brand delivered comparable sales growth of 10%, marking its 11th consecutive quarter of growth. The company raised its full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $2.35-$2.45, above the market estimate of $2.32. UBS raised its price target to $42 and forecast 23% EPS growth in fiscal 2027, citing the brand momentum and margin expansion potential.
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