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NEW YORK - Shares of Gap Inc. (NYSE:GAP) plunged 16% on Thursday after the apparel retailer warned of a potential $100-$150 million hit to fiscal 2025 operating income from tariffs, overshadowing better-than-expected first quarter results.
The company reported first quarter earnings per share of $0.51, beating analyst estimates of $0.44. Revenue came in at $3.46 billion, topping expectations of $3.41 billion. Comparable sales rose 2% year-over-year.
However, Gap said if current tariff rates on imports from China and other countries remain in place, it could face $250-$300 million in incremental costs in fiscal 2025. While the company has strategies to mitigate over half that amount, it still expects a $100-$150 million net impact to operating income, mainly in the second half of the year.
"Gap Inc. delivered strong first quarter results, exceeding financial expectations and gaining market share for the 9th consecutive quarter," said CEO Richard Dickson. "These results are yet another proof point that our strategy is working."
For the full fiscal year 2025, Gap forecasts net sales growth of 1-2%. Second quarter revenue is expected to be approximately flat compared to last year.
The stock’s sharp decline reflects investor concerns about the tariff headwinds potentially offsetting Gap’s operational improvements. The company will need to navigate a challenging macro environment while executing its brand reinvigoration efforts across its portfolio.
Gap ended the quarter with cash and short-term investments of $2.2 billion, up 28% from the prior year. The company repurchased 4 million shares for $70 million during Q1.
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