Gap Makes a Comeback: Stock Soars 163%, Regains Market Share

Gap Inc (GPS: NYE) stock has left the industry amazed, experiencing a significant surge of 163% in the past year. This unexpected rise in stock performance is indicative of an impressive resurgence for the company.

Gap: An Overview of Last 12 Months Return 

Gap Inc has showcased remarkable figures in the past twelve months. Achieving a capital gain of 158.43%, a dividend returns of 4.96%, and a total return of 163.4% in a year indeed proves the company’s resurgence. These metrics place Gap in the 85.71% and 61.54% category in its sector’s percentile rankings for capital and dividend return respectively.

Despite facing historical challenges, Gap Inc has managed to exhibit notable growth. Although the company’s 5-year revenue growth is at -10.2% and earnings growth at -49.95%, it has a positive 5-year dividend growth of 38.58%, placing it in the 87.5% percentile ranking in its sector.

Analyst Ratings on Gap Inc:

Gap Inc enjoys the coverage of 16 market analysts who on average recommend a ‘Buy’ rating with an average target price of 24.03. The ratings range from a high target price of 32, and a low of 15. But traders should be cautious as Stock Target Advisor carries a ‘Neutral’ rating for this sector while the sector’s overall analyst rating is ‘Buy’. Top-ranking analysts for the sector are from Barclays, Telsey Advisory Group, Morgan Stanley & Co., Wells Fargo & Company, and J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.

Conclusion: 

Given Gap Inc’s remarkable resurgence and strong financial performance, it seems to promise an intriguing investment opportunity, contrary to Stock Target Advisor’s ‘Sell’ rating. Investors should evaluate this stock keeping in mind the company’s strategic growth plan and solid market position.