Gap Profit Margin

Gap (GPS) currently reports a profit margin of 6.25% as of April 2026. That compares with 5.8% in the prior-year period — up 7.7% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.32%. Use the charts on this page to explore Gap's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Gap's profit margin increased from 5.8% to 6.25% — a 7.7% year-over-year increase (period ending April 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Gap's profit margin of 6.25% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.32%. That is roughly 39.5% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Gap's current 6.25% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 10.32%) and against GPS's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 6.25%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 10.32%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Gap, and consider following GPS for alerts when major investors trade the stock.