FrançaisAre analysts right about Gap Inc. (GAP)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Gap Inc., we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 11% were profitable, average return -1% (37 calls). At 3 months: +0% average return (39% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 8 | 0% | -6% |
Valuation
Is Gap Inc. overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Gap Inc. right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Gap Inc.'s valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Gap Inc. | Sector median (Consumer Discretionary) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 8.4 | 19.9 |
| Forward P/E | 8.1 | 14.4 |
| Net margin | 6% | 9% |
👉 Gap Inc. trades below its sector median (8.4 vs 19.9) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Gap Inc. pays about $0.67/share/yr → 3.56% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Gap Inc. a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Gap Inc. (GAP) is "Hold" (30 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 11% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Gap Inc.'s price target?
The median 12-month price target is $25.50 (+23% vs $20.79), ranging from $20.00 to $40.00 (12 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Gap Inc.?
Over 1 year, 11% of analyst targets on Gap Inc. were profitable, for an average return of -1% (across 37 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Gap Inc. stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $25.50 within 12 months, i.e. +23% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $40.00, the most cautious $20.00.
What is the Gap Inc. stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $25.50, +23%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (11%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Gap Inc. overvalued?
Its P/E is 8.4, forward P/E 8.1. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.