Gap Inc. Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results, Raises Full Year Earnings Per Share Outlook
Net sales up 1% compared to last year
Comparable sales up 2%, positive for ninth consecutive quarter
Gross margin of 40.5%, exceeded outlook
Returned
Raises full year earnings per share outlook
"In the first quarter,
Dickson continued, "As we move forward, we remain focused on continuous improvement in our core business, while seeding growth accelerators to help amplify the reach and relevance of our portfolio over time. At the same time, we are increasing capital returns to shareholders, reflecting the growing strength of our balance sheet and our strong conviction in the long-term potential of the company."
First Quarter Fiscal 2026 – Financial Results
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Net sales of
$3.5 billion were up 1% compared to last year. Comparable sales were up 2%.- Store sales increased 3% compared to last year. The Company ended the quarter with nearly 3,500 store locations in about 35 countries, of which 2,477 were company-operated.
- Online sales decreased 2% compared to last year and represented 38% of total net sales.
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Gross margin of 40.5% decreased 130 basis points versus last year, exceeding outlook.
- Merchandise margin decreased 100 basis points versus last year, inclusive of an estimated net tariff impact of approximately 200 basis points. The underlying merchandise margin expansion was primarily driven by strength at the Gap brand and improved inventory management. Average unit retail increased across all brands.
- Rent, occupancy, and depreciation ("ROD") as a percent of sales deleveraged 30 basis points versus last year.
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Operating expense was
$972 million and operating expense as a percent of net sales was 27.8%. - Excluding a
$313 million net gain related to a legal settlement and a concurrent$50 million charitable donation (the "non-recurring items"), adjusted operating expense was$1.2 billion and adjusted operating expense as a percent of net sales was 35.3%. -
Operating income was
$445 million and operating margin was 12.7%. -
Adjusted operating income was
$182 million and adjusted operating margin was 5.2%, excluding the net impact of non-recurring items. - The effective tax rate was 24.7% and adjusted effective tax rate was 22.5%, which excludes the net impact of non-recurring items.
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Net income was
$339 million and diluted earnings per share were$0.90 . -
Adjusted net income was
$145 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share were$0.38 , excluding the net impact of non-recurring items.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights
- Ended the quarter with cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of
$2.6 billion , an increase of 15% from the prior year. -
Net cash from operating activities was
$213 million , inclusive of the net impact of non-recurring items. Free cash flow, defined as net cash from operating activities less purchases of property and equipment, was$78 million . - Ending inventory of
$2.1 billion was flat compared to last year. -
Capital expenditures were
$135 million .
Shareholder Returns
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Returned
$464 million of cash to shareholders in the form of share repurchases and dividends during the first quarter of fiscal 2026. -
Share Repurchases:
- Executed a
$200 million accelerated share repurchase program ("ASR"), resulting in the repurchase of 8.3 million shares.- Received an initial delivery of 6.9 million shares during the first quarter, with an additional 1.4 million shares received upon completion of the program in the second quarter.
- In addition to the ASR, repurchased 8 million shares in the open market for
$201 million during the first quarter. - Following these actions, the Company has
$599 million remaining under its existing share repurchase authorization.
- Executed a
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Dividends:
- Paid
$63 million in dividends during the first quarter of fiscal 2026, reflecting a quarterly dividend of$0.175 per share, up 6% from the prior year. - The Company's Board of Directors approved a second quarter fiscal 2026 dividend of
$0.175 per share.
- Paid
Additional information regarding adjusted operating expenses, adjusted operating expense as a percent of net sales, adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income, adjusted diluted earnings per share and free cash flow, which are non-GAAP financial measures, is provided at the end of this press release along with reconciliations of these measures from the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures for the applicable period.
First Quarter Fiscal 2026 – Global Brand Results
Comparable Sales:
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Q1 2026 |
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Q1 2025 |
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1 % |
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3 % |
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Gap |
10 % |
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5 % |
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2 % |
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— % |
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(11) % |
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(8) % |
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2 % |
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2 % |
- First quarter net sales of
$2.0 billion were up 1% compared to last year. Comparable sales were up 1%.Old Navy continued to win in strategic categories, including denim, active, and kids and baby, while customer response to women's dresses was weaker.
Gap:
- First quarter net sales of
$796 million were up 10% compared to last year. Comparable sales were up 10%. Gap continued to demonstrate culturally relevant storytelling that strengthened its presence in destination categories, including denim, fleece and kids and baby.
- First quarter net sales of
$431 million were up 1% compared to last year. Comparable sales were up 2%. The brand delivered its fourth consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales, with growth across men's and women's fueled by continued elevation in merchandising and storytelling.
- First quarter net sales of
$270 million were down 12% compared to last year. Comparable sales were down 11%. The brand remains focused on rebuilding for the long term and launching a stronger, reimagined assortment in the second half of the year.
Fiscal 2026 Outlook
The Company's outlook reflects a balanced approach, factoring in favorability from updated tariff assumptions while also taking into consideration potential uncertainties in the operating environment over the balance of the year.
The current outlook assumes a 10 percent tariff rate under Section 122 for inventory received after
On a reported basis, the Company expects full year diluted earnings per share to be approximately
All fiscal 2026 outlook measures provided below exclude the net impact of non-recurring items.
Full Year Fiscal 2026
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Current FY 2026 Outlook |
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Prior FY 2026 Outlook |
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FY 2025 |
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Net sales |
Up 1% to 2% year-over-year |
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Up 2% to 3% year-over-year |
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Gross margin |
Flat to up slightly year-over-year |
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Flat to up slightly year-over-year |
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40.8 % |
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Adjusted operating expense (% of net sales) |
About flat year-over-year |
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About flat year-over-year |
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33.5 % |
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Adjusted operating margin |
About 7.3% to 7.5% |
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About 7.3% to 7.5% |
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7.3 % |
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Net interest income |
Approximately |
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Approximately |
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Effective tax rate |
Approximately 25% |
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Approximately 27% |
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27.9 % |
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Diluted weighted average share count |
Approximately 375 million |
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N/A |
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384 million |
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Adjusted diluted earnings per share |
Approximately |
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Approximately |
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Capital expenditures |
Approximately |
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Approximately $650 million |
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Net store closures 2 |
About flat |
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About flat |
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32 |
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1 There were no adjusted metrics during fiscal 2025, therefore, reported amounts for operating expense as a percentage of net sales, operating margin, and diluted earnings per share are included for comparative purposes. |
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2 Refers to company-operated stores. |
Second Quarter Fiscal 2026
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Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Outlook |
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Q2 2025 Results |
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Net sales |
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Flat to down 1% year-over-year |
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Gross margin |
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Flat to down 50 basis points |
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41.2 % |
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Operating expense (% of net sales) |
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Deleverage approximately 110 basis points to 120 basis points |
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33.4 % |
Webcast and Conference Call Information
A live webcast of the conference call and accompanying materials will be available online at investors.gapinc.com. A replay of the webcast will be available at the same location.
Market Share Information
References to market share in this press release and related conference call and accompanying materials are for the US market, according to Circana data for the 12 month period ending
Non-GAAP
Disclosure
This press release and related conference call and accompanying materials include financial measures that have not been calculated in accordance with
The non-GAAP measures included in this press release and related conference call and accompanying materials are free cash flow and certain adjusted statement of operations metrics, including: (i) adjusted operating expenses; (ii) adjusted operating expenses as a percentage of net sales; (iii) adjusted operating income; (iv) adjusted operating margin, (v) adjusted net income; (vi) adjusted income tax expense and (vii) adjusted earnings per share. Free cash flow and the adjusted statement of operations metrics exclude the impact of certain items. Reconciliations from the most directly comparable GAAP measures are set forth in the tables to this press release.
The non-GAAP measures used by the Company should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP and may not be the same as similarly titled measures used by other companies due to possible differences in method and in items or events being adjusted. The Company urges investors to review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures included in the tables to this press release below, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate its business. The non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company have limitations in their usefulness to investors because they have no standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and are not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release and related conference call and accompanying materials contain forward-looking statements within the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than those that are purely historical are forward-looking statements. Words such as "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "project," and similar expressions also identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the following: our strategic priorities including maintaining financial and operational rigor, reinvigorating our brands, strengthening our platform, and energizing our culture; executing on our brand reinvigoration playbook; our continuing strategic expansion into the beauty category; momentum at
Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, the following risks, any of which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or reputation: the overall global economic and geopolitical environment, uncertainties related to government fiscal, monetary, trade, and tax policies, and consumer spending patterns; recent changes in
Additional information regarding factors that could cause results to differ can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
These forward-looking statements are based on information as of
About
Investor Relations Contact:
Investor_relations@gap.com
Media Relations Contact:
Press@gap.com
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS UNAUDITED
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($ in millions) |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ 2,162 |
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$ 1,976 |
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Short-term investments |
399 |
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244 |
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Merchandise inventory |
2,095 |
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2,097 |
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Other current assets |
583 |
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567 |
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Total current assets |
5,239 |
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4,884 |
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Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation |
2,535 |
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2,470 |
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Operating lease assets |
3,480 |
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3,267 |
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Other long-term assets |
883 |
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944 |
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Total assets |
$ 12,137 |
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$ 11,565 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ 1,298 |
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$ 1,292 |
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
883 |
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841 |
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Current portion of operating lease liabilities |
631 |
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633 |
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Income taxes payable |
89 |
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88 |
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Total current liabilities |
2,901 |
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2,854 |
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Long-term liabilities: |
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Long-term debt |
1,492 |
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1,490 |
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Long-term operating lease liabilities |
3,519 |
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3,363 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
570 |
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537 |
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Total long-term liabilities |
5,581 |
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5,390 |
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Total stockholders' equity |
3,655 |
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3,321 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
$ 12,137 |
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$ 11,565 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS UNAUDITED
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13 Weeks Ended |
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($ and shares in millions except per share amounts) |
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Net sales |
$ 3,497 |
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$ 3,463 |
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Cost of goods sold and occupancy expenses |
2,080 |
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2,015 |
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Gross profit |
1,417 |
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1,448 |
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Operating expenses |
972 |
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1,188 |
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Operating income |
445 |
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260 |
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Interest, net |
(5) |
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(3) |
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Income before income taxes |
450 |
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263 |
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Income tax expense |
111 |
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70 |
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Net income |
$ 339 |
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$ 193 |
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Weighted-average number of shares - basic |
367 |
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375 |
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Weighted-average number of shares - diluted |
378 |
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382 |
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Earnings per share - basic |
$ 0.92 |
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$ 0.51 |
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Earnings per share - diluted |
$ 0.90 |
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$ 0.51 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS UNAUDITED
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13 Weeks Ended |
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($ in millions) |
2026 (a) |
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2025 (a) |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income |
$ 339 |
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$ 193 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
128 |
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121 |
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Change in merchandise inventory |
112 |
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(18) |
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Change in accounts payable |
(291) |
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(203) |
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Change in accrued expenses and other liabilities |
(161) |
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(268) |
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Other, net |
86 |
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35 |
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Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities |
213 |
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(140) |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
(135) |
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(83) |
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Purchases of short-term investments |
(112) |
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(78) |
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Proceeds from sales and maturities of short-term investments |
98 |
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88 |
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Net cash used for investing activities |
(149) |
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(73) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from issuances under share-based compensation plans |
7 |
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6 |
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Withholding tax payments related to vesting of stock units |
(62) |
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(28) |
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Repurchases of common stock |
(401) |
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(70) |
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Cash dividends paid |
(63) |
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(61) |
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Net cash used for financing activities |
(519) |
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(153) |
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Effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash |
— |
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5 |
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Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash |
(455) |
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(361) |
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Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period |
2,644 |
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2,365 |
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Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period |
$ 2,189 |
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$ 2,004 |
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Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. |
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(a) For the thirteen weeks ended |
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
UNAUDITED
FREE CASH FLOW
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure. We believe free cash flow is an important metric because it represents a measure of how much cash a company has available for discretionary and non-discretionary items after the deduction of capital expenditures. We require regular capital expenditures including technology investments as well as building and maintaining our stores and distribution centers. We use this metric internally, as we believe our sustained ability to generate free cash flow is an important driver of value creation. However, this non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to supersede or replace our GAAP results.
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13 Weeks Ended |
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($ in millions) |
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Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities (a) |
$ 213 |
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$ (140) |
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Less: Purchases of property and equipment |
(135) |
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(83) |
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Free cash flow |
$ 78 |
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$ (223) |
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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
UNAUDITED
ADJUSTED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS METRICS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2026
The following adjusted statement of operations metrics are non-GAAP financial measures. These measures are provided to enhance visibility into the Company's underlying results for the period excluding the net impact of a legal settlement and a charitable contribution. Management believes the adjusted metrics are useful for the assessment of ongoing operations as we believe the adjusted items are not indicative of our ongoing operations, and provide additional information to investors to facilitate the comparison of results against past and future years. However, these non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to supersede or replace the GAAP measures.
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($ in millions)
13 Weeks Ended |
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Operating |
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Operating |
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Operating |
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Operating |
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Income Tax |
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Net Income |
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Earnings |
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GAAP metrics, as reported |
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$ 972 |
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27.8 % |
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$ 445 |
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12.7 % |
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$ 111 |
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$ 339 |
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$ 0.90 |
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Adjustments for: |
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Gain from legal settlement (a) |
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313 |
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9.0 % |
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(313) |
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(9.0) % |
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(81) |
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(232) |
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(0.61) |
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Charitable contribution (b) |
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(50) |
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(1.4) % |
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50 |
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1.4 % |
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12 |
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38 |
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0.10 |
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Non-GAAP metrics |
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$ 1,235 |
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35.3 % |
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$ 182 |
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5.2 % |
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$ 42 |
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$ 145 |
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$ 0.38 |
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(a) Represents the impact of a gain of |
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(b) Represents the impact of a |
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(c) Metrics were computed individually for each line item; therefore, the sum of the individual lines may not equal the total. |
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
UNAUDITED
EXPECTED ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026
Expected adjusted diluted earnings per share is a non-GAAP financial measure. Expected adjusted diluted earnings per share for fiscal year 2026 is provided to enhance visibility into the Company's expected underlying results for the period excluding the net impact of a legal settlement and a charitable contribution. This non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to supersede or replace the GAAP measure.
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52 Weeks Ending
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Low End |
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High End |
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Expected earnings per share - diluted |
$ 2.83 |
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$ 2.93 |
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Less: Gain from legal settlement (a) |
(0.63) |
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(0.63) |
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Add: Charitable contribution (b) |
0.10 |
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0.10 |
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Expected adjusted earnings per share - diluted |
$ 2.30 |
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$ 2.40 |
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(a) Represents the estimated earnings per share impact, calculated net of tax at the expected effective tax rate, of a gain of |
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(b) Represents the estimated earnings per share impact, calculated net of tax at the expected effective tax rate, of a |
NET SALES RESULTS
UNAUDITED
The following table details the Company's first quarter fiscal year 2026 and 2025 net sales (unaudited):
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($ in millions) |
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Gap Global |
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Banana |
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Other (b) |
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Total |
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13 Weeks Ended |
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U.S. (a) |
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$ 1,834 |
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$ 608 |
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$ 375 |
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$ 262 |
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$ 4 |
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$ 3,083 |
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150 |
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68 |
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37 |
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7 |
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— |
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262 |
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Other regions |
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12 |
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120 |
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19 |
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1 |
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— |
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152 |
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Total |
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$ 1,996 |
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$ 796 |
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$ 431 |
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$ 270 |
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$ 4 |
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$ 3,497 |
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($ in millions) |
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Gap Global |
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Banana |
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Other (b) |
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Total |
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13 Weeks Ended |
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U.S. (a) |
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$ 1,826 |
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$ 545 |
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$ 373 |
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$ 299 |
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$ 22 |
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$ 3,065 |
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140 |
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61 |
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35 |
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8 |
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— |
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244 |
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Other regions |
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15 |
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118 |
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20 |
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1 |
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— |
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154 |
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Total |
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$ 1,981 |
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$ 724 |
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$ 428 |
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$ 308 |
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$ 22 |
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$ 3,463 |
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__________ |
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(a) |
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(b) Primarily consists of net sales from revenue-generating strategic initiatives. |
REAL ESTATE
Store count, net openings/closings, and square footage for our company-operated stores are as follows:
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13 Weeks Ended
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Number of Store Locations |
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Net Number of Stores Opened/(Closed) |
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Number of Store Locations |
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Square Footage (in millions) |
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1,242 |
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(1) |
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1,241 |
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19.6 |
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|
459 |
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— |
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459 |
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4.9 |
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Gap |
123 |
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5 |
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128 |
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1.1 |
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358 |
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(4) |
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354 |
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2.9 |
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Banana Republic Asia |
40 |
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3 |
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43 |
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0.1 |
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252 |
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— |
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252 |
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1.0 |
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Company-operated stores total |
2,474 |
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3 |
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2,477 |
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29.6 |
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As of |
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