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The Gap, Inc. (GPS) Yield on Cost (YOC): 2.98%

The yield on cost (YOC) for The Gap, Inc. (GPS) is 2.98%.

GPS Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics

YIELD ON COST (YOC)

2.98%

Forward Yield on Cost Projections

If you buy GPS today at the current stock price of $20.16 with a yield of 2.98% and dividends continue to grow at the historical rate (-9.2% CAGR), your YOC would be:

Current Yield

2.98%

YOC in 3 Years

7.36%

YOC in 5 Years

13.47%

YOC in 10 Years

60.97%

Interactive Yield on Cost Calculator

Project custom investment returns for The Gap, Inc. (GPS) based on your custom cost basis.

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Customize parameters to project your custom Yield on Cost.
$20.16
$0.60
-9.16%
15 Years

Starting Yield

2.98%

Ending YOC

0.70%

Year 15 Dividend

$0.14

Cum. Dividends Recd.

$4.54

Yield on Cost Progression Graph
Detailed Projections Ledger
Year-by-year table outlining compounding dividend returns on your purchase cost basis.
YearProjected Div. / ShareYoY Dividend HikeYield on Cost (YOC)Total Dividends Recd.
Initial$0.602.98%$0.00
Year 1$0.55+-9.16%2.70%$0.55
Year 2$0.50+-9.16%2.46%$1.04
Year 3$0.45+-9.16%2.23%$1.49
Year 4$0.41+-9.16%2.03%$1.90
Year 5$0.37+-9.16%1.84%$2.27
Year 6$0.34+-9.16%1.67%$2.61
Year 7$0.31+-9.16%1.52%$2.91
Year 8$0.28+-9.16%1.38%$3.19
Year 9$0.25+-9.16%1.25%$3.44
Year 10$0.23+-9.16%1.14%$3.67
Year 11$0.21+-9.16%1.03%$3.88
Year 12$0.19+-9.16%0.94%$4.07
Year 13$0.17+-9.16%0.85%$4.24
Year 14$0.16+-9.16%0.78%$4.40
Year 15$0.14+-9.16%0.70%$4.54

Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula

Formula: Yield on Cost = Annual Dividend / Original Purchase Price × 100

Inputs shown in the projection:

  • Original purchase price.
  • Annual dividend per share at the starting point.
  • Assumed annual dividend growth rate.
  • Projected annual dividend divided by original purchase price.

Note: Forward projections assume dividends continue to grow at the designated growth rate. Actual dividend payments are declared by corporate boards and are subject to change.

The Gap, Inc. Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition

Yield on Cost shows the dividend yield based on your original purchase price. As dividends grow, your YOC increases even if the market yield stays the same.

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. (GPS)?
The yield on cost (YOC) for GPS stock is 2.98%.

About The Gap, Inc.

The Gap, Inc. functions as a prominent global apparel and accessories retailer. The company provides a diverse array of clothing, accessories, and personal care products tailored for men, women, and children, primarily under its renowned brands: Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta. Its extensive product range encompasses essential items like denim, t-shirts, fleece wear, and khakis, along with accessories such as eyewear, jewelry, footwear, handbags, and fragrances. Athleta specifically focuses on women and girls, offering fitness and lifestyle products suitable for activities from yoga and sports to travel and everyday use. The company engages with its customer base through a multifaceted distribution network, which includes its own company-operated retail stores, independently owned franchise locations, various digital e-commerce platforms, collaborations with third-party vendors, and traditional catalog sales. To expand its international presence, The Gap, Inc. has forged franchise agreements, empowering unaffiliated partners to manage Old Navy, Gap, Athleta, and Banana Republic stores and online platforms throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. As of December 31, 2021, the company's physical retail footprint consisted of 2,835 company-owned stores and an additional 564 franchised outlets. Established in 1969, The Gap, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California.

San Francisco, CA
85,000 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Apparel - Retail
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Apparel - Retail
CEO
Richard Dickson