GAP Dividend History & Analysis | 3% Yield

GAP has a dividend yield of 3% and paid 0.84 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.96%
Payout Ratio 31.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.50%
Consistency Lifetime 95.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.52%
Payout FCF 25.3%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 57.89%
Ex-Dividend in 10 days: Buy before Apr 8, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 20.2%
Total Return 5y: 4.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Apparel Retail

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
BKE 2,539 M 8.73% 19.2%
ITX 180,517 M 3.54% 13.1%
TJX 177,781 M 1.21% 2.79%
ROST 70,259 M 1.34% 1.46%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SCVL 490 M 23.1% 94.3%
ITX 180,517 M 24.5% 96.9%
TJX 177,781 M 12.2% 90.8%
ROST 70,259 M 9.18% 93.5%
BKE 2,539 M 1.48% 61.6%

Quality Dividend Peers in Apparel Retail

TJX
The TJX Companies
 1.21% Yield
ROST
Ross Stores
 1.34% Yield

GAP Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-04-08 2026-04-08 2026-04-29 0.175 6.1% N/A
2026-01-07 2026-01-07 2026-01-28 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.61%
2025-10-08 2025-10-08 2025-10-29 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.78%
2025-07-09 2025-07-09 2025-07-30 Quarterly 0.165 0% 0.73%
2025-04-09 2025-04-09 2025-04-30 Quarterly 0.165 10% 0.96%
2025-01-08 2025-01-08 2025-01-29 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.64%
2024-10-09 2024-10-09 2024-10-30 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.72%
2024-07-10 2024-07-10 2024-07-31 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.65%
2024-04-09 2024-04-10 2024-05-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.64%
2024-01-02 2024-01-03 2024-01-31 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.73%
2023-10-03 2023-10-04 2023-10-25 Quarterly 0.15 0% 1.43%
2023-07-03 2023-07-05 2023-07-26 Quarterly 0.15 0% 1.69%
2023-04-04 2023-04-05 2023-04-26 Quarterly 0.15 0% 1.47%
2023-01-03 2023-01-04 2023-01-25 Quarterly 0.15 0% 1.33%
2022-10-04 2022-10-05 2022-10-26 Quarterly 0.15 0% 1.71%
2022-07-05 2022-07-06 2022-07-27 Quarterly 0.15 0% 1.83%
2022-04-05 2022-04-06 2022-04-27 Quarterly 0.15 25% 1.07%
2022-01-04 2022-01-05 2022-01-26 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.65%
2021-10-05 2021-10-06 2021-10-27 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.5%
2021-07-06 2021-07-07 2021-07-28 Quarterly 0.12 -50.6% 0.36%
2021-04-06 2021-04-07 2021-04-28 Quarterly 0.243 0% 0.81%
2020-01-07 2020-01-08 2020-01-29 Quarterly 0.243 0% N/A
2019-10-08 2019-10-09 2019-10-30 Quarterly 0.243 0% N/A
2019-07-09 2019-07-10 2019-07-31 Quarterly 0.243 0% N/A
2019-04-09 2019-04-10 2019-05-01 Quarterly 0.243 0% N/A
2019-01-08 2019-01-09 2019-01-30 Quarterly 0.243 0% N/A
2018-10-09 2018-10-10 2018-10-31 Quarterly 0.243 0% N/A
2018-07-10 2018-07-11 2018-08-01 Quarterly 0.243 0% N/A
2018-04-10 2018-04-11 2018-05-02 Quarterly 0.243 5.7% N/A
2018-01-02 2018-01-03 2018-01-31 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2017-10-03 2017-10-04 2017-10-25 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2017-06-30 2017-07-05 2017-07-26 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2017-04-03 2017-04-05 2017-04-26 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2016-12-30 2017-01-04 2017-01-25 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2016-10-03 2016-10-05 2016-10-26 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2016-07-01 2016-07-06 2016-07-27 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2016-04-04 2016-04-06 2016-04-27 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2016-01-04 2016-01-06 2016-01-27 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2015-10-05 2015-10-07 2015-10-28 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2015-07-06 2015-07-08 2015-07-29 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2015-04-06 2015-04-08 2015-04-29 Quarterly 0.23 4.5% N/A
2015-01-05 2015-01-07 2015-01-28 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-10-06 2014-10-08 2014-10-29 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-07-07 2014-07-09 2014-07-30 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-04-07 2014-04-09 2014-04-30 Quarterly 0.22 10% N/A
2014-01-06 2014-01-08 2014-01-29 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2013-10-11 2013-10-16 2013-10-30 Quarterly 0.2 33.3% N/A
2013-07-08 2013-07-10 2013-07-31 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2013-04-08 2013-04-10 2013-05-01 Quarterly 0.15 20% N/A
2012-12-28 2013-01-02 2013-01-30 Quarterly 0.125 0% N/A

GAP Dividend FAQ

The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GAP) is a diversified apparel retailer that markets clothing, accessories, and personal-care items for men, women, and children through its four brands-Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta. Products are sold via company-owned stores, franchised locations, e-commerce sites, and third-party partnerships, with franchise agreements extending the brands across Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Founded in 1969, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

What is the Dividend Yield of GAP?

As of March 2026, GAP`s dividend yield is 2.96%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.84 USD by the current share price of 24.74.

Does GAP pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, GAP paid a dividend of 0.84 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-08 and the payout was 0.175 USD.

How often does GAP pay dividends?

GAP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GAP has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-08.

GAP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GAP for the next payments are between 0.125 (-28.6%) and 0.133 (-24.0%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.11%.

Will GAP pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.175 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for The Gap (GAP) is 2026-04-08.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GAP?

The next Ex-Dividend date for The Gap (GAP) is 2026-04-08.

What is the Dividend Growth of GAP?

GAP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.50% per year.
Strong growth: GAP's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GAP?

GAP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.52%. If you bought GAP's shares at 23.72 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.84 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.52% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GAP?

GAP Payout Consistency is 95.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: The Gap has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GAP have a good Dividend Yield?

GAP`s 2.96% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GAP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GAP is 31.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of GAP?

GAP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 57.89%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GAP Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GAP's Outstanding Shares?

The Gap's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.13% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has GAP ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 22, 1999 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 911,124,000
1986 952,237,000 +4.51%
1987 961,862,000 +1.01%
1988 972,999,000 +1.16%
1989 855,000,000 -12.13%
1990 954,000,000 +11.58%
1991 1,011,429,000 +6.02%
1992 885,714,000 -12.43%
1993 986,250,000 +11.35%
1994 1,040,000,000 +5.45%
1995 974,167,000 -6.33%
1996 959,286,000 -1.53%
1997 913,889,000 -4.73%
1998 880,370,000 -3.67%
1999 900,000,000 +2.23%
2000 871,571,000 -3.16%
2001 862,420,000 -1.05%
2002 968,164,000 +12.26%
2003 990,020,000 +2.26%
2004 997,620,000 +0.77%
2005 881,714,000 -11.62%
2006 832,000,000 -5.64%
2007 791,000,000 -4.93%
2008 712,000,000 -9.99%
2009 704,000,000 -1.12%
2010 626,000,000 -11.08%
2011 505,000,000 -19.33%
2012 488,000,000 -3.37%
2013 468,000,000 -4.1%
2014 437,000,000 -6.62%
2015 408,000,000 -6.64%
2016 400,000,000 -1.96%
2017 393,000,000 -1.75%
2018 387,000,000 -1.53%
2019 376,000,000 -2.84%
2020 380,000,000 +1.06%
2021 376,000,000 -1.05%
2022 366,000,000 -2.66%
2023 375,000,000 +2.46%
2024 383,000,000 +2.13%
2025 380,000,000 -0.78%
2026 384,000,000 +1.05%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-20 02:41