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Gap Inc. Tops Q1 Estimates as Tariffs Threaten $300 Million Hit

CEO Richard Dickson plans to diversify the supply chain to reduce exposure to China.

Sweatshirts inside a Gap store in the Times Square neighborhood of New York, US, on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.
A person shops on Thanksgiving at a Gap store in Times Square, ahead of Black Friday, in New York City, U.S., November 28, 2024. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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Overview

  • Gap reported fiscal first-quarter earnings per share of 51 cents versus 45 cents expected and revenue of $3.46 billion versus $3.42 billion anticipated.
  • Trump administration tariffs on imports are projected to cost Gap $250 million to $300 million this year before mitigation cuts that burden to about $100 million–$150 million.
  • Richard Dickson is shifting sourcing away from China and increasing U.S. cotton procurement to curb tariff risks without meaningful price hikes for customers.
  • Comparable sales at stores open at least a year climbed 2% for a fifth consecutive quarter, led by Old Navy’s 3% gain and the Gap brand’s 5% increase.
  • Banana Republic sales fell 3% to $428 million and Athleta declined 6% to $308 million as Gap focuses on brand revamps and inventory realignment.