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Gap Inc. reported strong second-quarter results for fiscal year 2024, with net sales reaching $3.72 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $3.63 billion. The company's comparable sales increased by 3%, also above the estimated 2.87%. Notably, Old Navy saw a 5% rise in comparable sales, exceeding the forecast of 4.76%. The retailer's earnings per share (EPS) were reported at $0.54, beating the expected $0.40. Following the early release of these earnings, trading of Gap shares was halted as the company prepared to issue a public relations statement regarding its financial performance. The retailer also increased its full-year gross margin outlook from 150 basis points to 200 basis points and revised its operating income growth forecast from the mid-40% range to the mid-to-high 50% range. This marks the sixth consecutive quarter of market share gains for Gap Inc.
