FNY Investment Advisers LLC Has $186,000 Stake in The Gap, Inc. $GAP

FNY Investment Advisers LLC trimmed its position in shares of The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GAP) by 76.4% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 8,736 shares of the company’s stock after selling 28,305 shares during the period. FNY Investment Advisers LLC’s holdings in GAP were worth $186,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in GAP. Root Financial Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of GAP in the third quarter worth about $27,000. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of GAP during the 3rd quarter worth about $35,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in GAP by 177.0% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 7,016 shares of the company’s stock valued at $153,000 after purchasing an additional 4,483 shares during the period. Covestor Ltd grew its holdings in GAP by 1,228.1% in the 3rd quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 7,597 shares of the company’s stock valued at $163,000 after buying an additional 7,025 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Rothschild Investment LLC grew its holdings in GAP by 1,723.0% in the 3rd quarter. Rothschild Investment LLC now owns 9,352 shares of the company’s stock valued at $200,000 after buying an additional 8,839 shares during the last quarter. 58.81% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

GAP Stock Up 0.1%

GAP opened at $24.06 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $8.96 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 11.19, a PEG ratio of 1.39 and a beta of 2.29. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39, a quick ratio of 1.08 and a current ratio of 1.75. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $26.77 and its 200-day simple moving average is $25.04. The Gap, Inc. has a twelve month low of $16.99 and a twelve month high of $29.36.

GAP (NYSE:GAP) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March 5th. The company reported $0.45 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.46 by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $4.24 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.24 billion. GAP had a net margin of 5.31% and a return on equity of 22.98%. GAP’s quarterly revenue was up 2.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.54 earnings per share. GAP has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.200-2.350 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that The Gap, Inc. will post 2.02 EPS for the current fiscal year.

GAP Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 29th. Investors of record on Wednesday, April 8th will be issued a dividend of $0.175 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, April 8th. This represents a $0.70 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.9%. This is a positive change from GAP’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.17. GAP’s payout ratio is 30.70%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

GAP has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Citigroup upped their price target on GAP from $25.00 to $27.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, March 6th. Barclays restated an “overweight” rating on shares of GAP in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Argus raised shares of GAP to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price target on shares of GAP from $36.00 to $33.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, March 6th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of GAP from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, March 7th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, GAP currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $30.46.

Key Headlines Impacting GAP

Here are the key news stories impacting GAP this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company raised its quarterly dividend to $0.175 (annual $0.70), increasing yield to ~2.9% — a shareholder-friendly move that supports the stock.
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple brokerages have raised targets/ratings recently (Wells Fargo, UBS upgrade, BTIG, Telsey upgrades), leaving consensus at a “Moderate Buy” and a mean target ~$30 — supportive analyst momentum. Analyst coverage summary
• Neutral Sentiment: A Zacks piece flags Gap’s eight-quarter positive comp streak but notes uneven segment performance and macro pressure — suggests strength may be cyclical rather than structural. Zacks: comps streak analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional ownership remains high (~59%); some funds have added positions recently — stable institutional interest can limit volatility but doesn’t guarantee near-term price direction. Institutional holdings summary
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent quarter: slight EPS miss (reported $0.45 vs. $0.46 est.), revenue in line, FY26 EPS guide set to $2.20–$2.35 — guidance provides a framework but shows limited upside visibility this year. Earnings & guidance
• Negative Sentiment: Significant insider selling: CEO Mark Breitbard sold 119,155 shares on Mar 17 (avg ~$23.80) — filing: SEC. Large sales by the CEO can be perceived negatively by the market. CEO Mar 17 SEC filing
• Negative Sentiment: CFO Katrina O’Connell executed a large sale (153,413 shares on Mar 17, avg ~$23.85) and has sharply reduced her holding — another negative insider signal; filing: SEC. CFO Mar 17 SEC filing
• Negative Sentiment: Other insider sales: Julie Gruber sold 74,217 shares (Mar 17) and smaller follow-on sales by the CEO and CFO were reported on Mar 19 — concentration of insider selling (multiple insiders, large blocks) increases perceived downside risk. Insider trading roundup

Insider Activity at GAP

In other GAP news, CEO Mark Breitbard sold 8,486 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $23.73, for a total transaction of $201,372.78. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 135,884 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,224,527.32. This represents a 5.88% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider Julie Gruber sold 74,217 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $23.85, for a total transaction of $1,770,075.45. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 53,970 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,287,184.50. This represents a 57.90% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 395,823 shares of company stock valued at $9,428,942 in the last three months. Corporate insiders own 30.56% of the company’s stock.

About GAP

Gap Inc is a global specialty retailer renowned for its portfolio of apparel and accessories brands, including Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta. The company designs, sources and markets clothing across a broad price range and style spectrum, catering to men, women and children. Its offerings extend from everyday wardrobe essentials such as denim, tees and outerwear to performance and lifestyle pieces, reflecting each brand’s distinct identity and price point.

Founded in San Francisco in 1969 by Donald and Doris Fisher, Gap Inc has grown into one of the world’s largest apparel companies.