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Gap Inc. scores 7/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Solid). Established retail platform with 8 consecutive quarters of positive comps and expanding adjacencies positioning for mid-term growth despite near-term macro headwinds. Gap Inc. reported 2% net sales growth with comparable sales up 3%, full year operating income of $1.1 billion, and operating margin of 7.3%. The company demonstrates consistent execution.

What is Gap Inc.'s industry? Gap Inc. (gapinc.com) operates in Apparel and Footwear. AskCyborg classifies Gap Inc. under Apparel and Footwear in its company registry.

Gap Inc. is the largest specialty apparel company in the U.S. with a purpose-driven house of iconic brands including Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta. The company offers apparel, accessories, and personal c...

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Established retail platform with 8 consecutive quarters of positive comps and expanding adjacencies positioning for mid-term...

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Industry Apparel and Footwear
4 named competitors
3 recent developments
11 analyst dimensions
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Gap Inc. Overview

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Gap Inc. is the largest specialty apparel company in the U.S. with a purpose-driven house of iconic brands including Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta. The company offers apparel, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children, with a diversified global retail footprint across company-operated and franchise locations.

Strategic Profile

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Gap Inc. achieved its second consecutive year of topline growth and eighth consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales, driving one of the highest gross margins in the last 25 years. The company's strategic priorities include maintaining financial and operational rigor, reinvigorating its brands, strengthening its platform, and executing on brand reinvigoration playbook, with expansion into beauty and accessories categories.

Competitive Landscape

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Gap Inc. competes in the specialty retail apparel market against department stores, fast-fashion retailers, and direct-to-consumer brands. Key competitors include H&M, Zara/Inditex, Forever 21, Target, and American Eagle Outfitters. The company's portfolio of four distinct brands (Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta) provides differentiation across price points and customer demographics.

Industry Context

Gap Inc. operates in Apparel and Footwear.

Key facts

Founded: 1969 · Headquarters: San Francisco, US · Employees: N/A · Revenue: $15.6B · Market cap: N/A

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  • (March 2026) Achieved second consecutive year of topline growth and eighth consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales with operating margin of 7.3%
  • (May 2026) Raised full year earnings per share outlook after strong Q1 FY2026 results, signaling operational momentum
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Recent developments

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  • March 2026Gap Inc. reported FY2025 results with net sales growth of 2% and operating cash flow of $1.3 billion
  • May 2026Raised full year FY2026 earnings per share outlook based on strong first quarter performance
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Named competitors

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ZaraFast-fashion retailer with global store network→H&MSwedish fast-fashion brand with broad apparel offering→American EagleApparel retailer targeting young adults→Target ApparelGeneral merchandise retailer with apparel segment→

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Industry context

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What does Gap Inc. do?+
Gap Inc. is the largest specialty apparel company in the U.S. with a purpose-driven house of iconic brands including Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta. The company offers apparel, accessories, and personal c...
What is Gap Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Gap Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Gap Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Zara, H&M, American Eagle, Target Apparel. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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