GAP Reports 4.2% Increase in December 2025 Passenger Traffic
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: Globenewswire
- Passenger Traffic Growth: In December 2025, GAP's 12 Mexican airports recorded a 4.2% increase in total passenger traffic compared to December 2024, indicating a positive recovery post-pandemic and enhancing the company's competitive position in the aviation market.
- Individual Airport Performance: Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta airports achieved growth rates of 9.2% and 4.0%, respectively, reflecting a rebound in travel demand that further boosts the company's overall performance.
- International Route Adjustments: Due to Hurricane Melissa, passenger traffic at Jamaica's Montego Bay and Kingston airports decreased by 43.8% and 2.9%, respectively, highlighting the potential risks of natural disasters on the aviation industry and possibly impacting future revenue forecasts.
- Seat and Load Factor Changes: Available seats increased by 10.6% in December 2025, yet the load factor dropped from 85.5% to 77.4%, indicating a supply-demand imbalance in the market that may necessitate operational strategy adjustments to optimize revenue.
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Analyst Views on GAP
Wall Street analysts forecast GAP stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for GAP is 31.07 USD with a low forecast of 25.00 USD and a high forecast of 41.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
15 Analyst Rating
12 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 26.980
Low
25.00
Averages
31.07
High
41.00
Current: 26.980
Low
25.00
Averages
31.07
High
41.00
About GAP
The Gap, Inc. is a specialty apparel company in America. The Company offers apparel, accessories and personal care products for women, men, and children. Its Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands offer clothing, accessories and lifestyle products for men, women, and children. It is an omni-channel retailer, with sales to customers both in stores and online, through Company-operated and franchise stores, websites, and third-party arrangements. Its omni-channel services, including buying online pick-up in-store, order-in-store, find-in-store, and ship-from-store, as well as enhanced mobile-enabled experiences, are tailored across its collection of brands. Gap includes adult apparel and accessories; GapKids, babyGap, Gap Maternity, GapBody, and GapFit collections. Banana Republic is a premium lifestyle retailer celebrating exploration and self-expression through timeless quality, versatile fabrics, and exceptionally made womenswear, menswear, and home designs.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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