The Gap, Inc. (GAP) Yield on Cost (YOC): 3.18%
The yield on cost (YOC) for The Gap, Inc. (GAP) is 3.18%.
GAP Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics
YIELD ON COST (YOC)
3.18%
Yield on Cost for GAP
GAP now pays $0.67 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:
| If you bought | Price then | Yield on cost today |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years ago(2016-06-08) | $19.53 | 3.43% |
| 5 years ago(2021-06-16) | $32.88 | 2.04% |
| 3 years ago(2023-06-06) | $9.07 | 7.39% |
| 1 year ago(2025-06-10) | $22.21 | 3.02% |
| Buying today(at $21.10) | $21.10 | 3.18% |
If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing
Projection: starting from today's 3.18% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 21.6% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.
Today
3.18%
In 3 years
4.24%
In 5 years
5.15%
In 10 years
8.36%
Yield on Cost Calculator
Try your own purchase price, dividend and growth rate for The Gap, Inc. (GAP).
Starting Yield
3.18%
Ending YOC
59.75%
Year 15 Dividend
$12.61
Cum. Dividends Recd.
$67.18
| Year | Projected Div. / Share | YoY Dividend Hike | Yield on Cost (YOC) | Total Dividends Recd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial | $0.67 | — | 3.18% | $0.00 |
| Year 1 | $0.81 | +21.61% | 3.86% | $0.81 |
| Year 2 | $0.99 | +21.61% | 4.70% | $1.81 |
| Year 3 | $1.20 | +21.61% | 5.71% | $3.01 |
| Year 4 | $1.47 | +21.61% | 6.94% | $4.48 |
| Year 5 | $1.78 | +21.61% | 8.45% | $6.26 |
| Year 6 | $2.17 | +21.61% | 10.27% | $8.43 |
| Year 7 | $2.64 | +21.61% | 12.49% | $11.06 |
| Year 8 | $3.21 | +21.61% | 15.19% | $14.27 |
| Year 9 | $3.90 | +21.61% | 18.47% | $18.16 |
| Year 10 | $4.74 | +21.61% | 22.46% | $22.90 |
| Year 11 | $5.76 | +21.61% | 27.32% | $28.67 |
| Year 12 | $7.01 | +21.61% | 33.22% | $35.68 |
| Year 13 | $8.52 | +21.61% | 40.40% | $44.20 |
| Year 14 | $10.37 | +21.61% | 49.13% | $54.57 |
| Year 15 | $12.61 | +21.61% | 59.75% | $67.18 |
The Gap, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition
Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
The Gap, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ
- What is the yield on cost (YOC) for The Gap, Inc. (GAP)?
- The yield on cost (YOC) for GAP stock is 3.18%.
About The Gap, Inc.
The Gap, Inc. operates as a prominent apparel retail enterprise, offering a diverse array of clothing, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children. These goods are marketed under its well-known brands: Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta. Its extensive product line features staples such as denim, t-shirts, fleece wear, and khakis, alongside accessories like eyewear, jewelry, footwear, handbags, and fragrances. Athleta specifically caters to women and girls with fitness and lifestyle products designed for activities including yoga, training, sports, travel, and everyday wear. The company distributes its products through various sales channels, including its own company-operated stores, franchised locations, e-commerce websites, third-party collaborations, and catalogs. Furthermore, The Gap, Inc. has established franchise partnerships with independent operators, enabling the operation of Old Navy, Gap, Athleta, and Banana Republic stores and online platforms across Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. As of December 31, 2021, the company's retail footprint comprised 2,835 corporate-owned stores and an additional 564 franchised outlets. Incorporated in 1969, The Gap, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Apparel - Retail
- CEO
- Richard Dickson