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Gap Stock Soars On Q1 Earnings Beat, Retailer Raises Guidance Following Strong Performance
Gap Inc (NYSE:GPS) shares are rising in extended trading Thursday on the heels of the company’s first-quarter financial results.
Q1 Revenue: $3.39 billion, versus estimates of $3.29 billion
Q1 EPS: 41 cents, versus estimates of 14 cents
Comparable sales were up 3% year-over-year. Store sales were up 3%, while online sales jumped 5%. Merchandise margin increased 340 basis points compared to the prior year.
Gap said it ended the quarter with $1.7 billion in cash, equivalents and short-term investments.
“Gap Inc. delivered a strong quarter ...