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Jefferies Maintains Gap (GPS) as Top Pick Saying March Comp 'Good Enough'

April 12, 2013 6:57 AM EDT
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Price: $20.76 +0.05%

Rating Summary:
    11 Buy, 24 Hold, 5 Sell

Rating Trend: Up Up

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    Up: 15 | Down: 10 | New: 13
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Jefferies reiterated its Buy rating and $56 price target on Gap, Inc. (NYSE: GPS) following yesterday's March comp numbers which was reported as -1%, versus consensus of -2%.

"We think the -1% comp is good enough considering the tough compare and headwinds from the Easter shift/cooler weather," the analyst said. "Further, we expect momentum to accelerate in April which benefits from several tailwinds. Bottom line, GPS remains one of our top picks..."

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Shares of Gap, Inc. closed at $37.90 yesterday.


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