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- **Revenue Beat**: 5% comp growth, with Old Navy (+6%), Gap (+7%), and Banana Republic (+4%) leading.
- **Gross Margin Resilience**: 42.4% despite tariffs, driven by AUR growth and lower discounting.
- **Beauty Expansion**: Old Navy Beauty pilot in 150 stores, targeting 2026 scaling.
- **Tariff Mitigation**: 2025 net impact 100-110bps; 2026 mitigation via sourcing and pricing.
- **Holiday Confidence**: Strong campaigns and supply chain readiness for peak demand.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Revenue Growth**: Comparable sales up 5% YoY, highest in over 4 years, driven by Old Navy (+6%), Gap (+7%), and Banana Republic (+4%).
- **Brand Momentum**: Old Navy gains market share in denim, active, and kids; Gap denim ranks #6 in U.S.; Banana Republic improves men's and women's product.
- **Strategic Initiatives**: Expansion into beauty with Old Navy pilot; Disney and Anna Sui collaborations exceed expectations; holiday campaigns emphasize cultural relevance.
- **Operational Excellence**: $2.5B cash balance; AI-driven supply chain boosts productivity by 30%.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Net Sales**: $3.9B (+3% YoY), with Old Navy ($2.3B +5%), Gap ($951M +6%), and Banana Republic ($464M +1%).
- **Gross Margin**: 42.4% (-30bps YoY) due to tariffs, but AUR growth and lower discounting offset 120bps.
- **Operating Margin**: 8.5% (-80bps YoY), with $0.62 EPS (-14% YoY) due to tariffs.
- **Updated Guidance**: Full-year net sales growth 1.7-2%, gross margin deleverage 50bps, operating margin 7.2%.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **AUR Trends**: Gap and Old Navy AUR growth driven by full-price sell-through; Q4 expects similar trends.
- **Store Strategy**: Closing 35 underperforming stores; testing new formats like Gap denim shops.
- **Tariff Mitigation**: 2026 tariffs to be offset by sourcing, pricing, and promotions; 2025 net tariff impact 100-110bps.
- **Athleta Update**: Reorganizing under new leadership; inventory aligned with lower sales trend.
- **Partnerships**: Collaborations (e.g., Sandy Liang, Anna Sui) attract new customers, 25% of collab shoppers new to brand.

The Gap, Inc. (GAP) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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