Gap Shares Stall After Old Navy Trouble Hits Traders
Gap shares fell 17.6% to $20.60 Friday after the company cut its full-year sales outlook, citing weak demand at Old Navy, especially in women’s dresses. Gap now expects 1% to 2% sales growth, down from 2% to 3%. The retailer raised its adjusted earnings forecast, but investors focused on slowing sales. Net sales rose 1% to $3.5 billion last quarter, with gross margin down to 40.5%.