Enables UAVs to accomplish very long-range missions in GNSS-challenged environments To be demonstrated at Joint Navigation Conference from June 2-5, Stand 430 CHANDLER, Ariz., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) company, today announced the launch of a visual-aided inertial navigation system (VINS) that enables aircraft to maintain accurate flightpaths when no reliable GPS/GNSS signal is available. The Visual-Aided Inertial Navigation System (VINS) ...

Core Viewpoint - The Gap, Inc. reported strong first-quarter fiscal 2024 results, with both earnings and net sales exceeding expectations and showing year-over-year growth [1][3]. Financial Performance - Earnings per share were 51 cents, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 44 cents, and increased by 24% from the previous year [3]. - Net sales rose by 2% year over year to $3.46 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of $3.42 billion [3]. - Comparable sales also increased by 2% year over year, with online sales growing by 6% and accounting for 39% of total sales [3]. Brand Performance - Old Navy's net sales increased by 3% year over year to $2 billion, marking its ninth consecutive quarter of market share gains [5]. - Gap Global saw a 5% year-over-year increase in net sales to $724 million, achieving its sixth straight quarter of positive comps [6]. - Banana Republic's net sales decreased by 3% year over year to $428 million, while Athleta's net sales dropped by 6% to $308 million [7]. Margins and Costs - The gross margin improved to 41.8%, up 60 basis points year over year [8]. - The operating margin increased to 7.5%, growing by 140 basis points from the previous year [9]. - Operating expenses were reported at $1.2 billion, a slight decrease of 0.3% year over year [10]. Financial Health - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter were $1.98 billion, a 29.4% increase from the previous year [11]. - Total stockholders' equity stood at $3.3 billion, with long-term debt of $1.5 billion [11]. - Merchandise inventory rose by 7.7% year over year to $2.1 million [11]. Future Outlook - For fiscal 2025, the company projects sales growth of 1-2% from $15.1 billion in fiscal 2024, driven by Old Navy and Gap's performance [15]. - Management anticipates a slight increase in gross margin and expects to achieve approximately $150 million in cost savings [16]. - Operating income is projected to rise by 8-10% from the previous year's figure of $1.11 billion, excluding tariff impacts [17].

Financial Performance - Net sales for Q1 fiscal 2025 increased by $75 million, or 2%, compared to Q1 fiscal 2024, primarily driven by a 6% increase in online sales [81]. - Gross profit for Q1 fiscal 2025 was $1.45 billion, with a gross margin of 41.8%, up from $1.40 billion and 41.2% in Q1 fiscal 2024 [81]. - Operating income for Q1 fiscal 2025 rose to $260 million, compared to $205 million in Q1 fiscal 2024 [81]. - Net income for Q1 fiscal 2025 was $193 million, an increase from $158 million in Q1 fiscal 2024, with diluted earnings per share at $0.51 compared to $0.41 [81]. Inventory and Expenses - Merchandise inventory as of Q1 fiscal 2025 increased by 7% compared to Q1 fiscal 2024 [81]. - Operating expenses for Q1 fiscal 2025 were $1.19 billion, representing 34.3% of net sales, down from 35.2% in Q1 fiscal 2024 [94]. Tax and Cash Flow - The effective income tax rate for Q1 fiscal 2025 was 26.6%, up from 24.0% in Q1 fiscal 2024 [98]. - Net cash used for operating activities was $140 million in Q1 fiscal 2025, compared to $30 million of net cash provided in Q1 fiscal 2024 [102]. - Free cash flow for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025, was $(223) million, compared to $(63) million for the same period in 2024 [107]. Financing Activities - Net cash used for financing activities increased by $76 million in Q1 fiscal 2025, primarily due to $70 million in common stock repurchases [103]. - The company paid a dividend of $0.165 per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 and authorized the same amount for the second quarter [108]. Capital Expenditures - Purchases of property and equipment amounted to $(83) million for the 13 weeks ended May 3, 2025, compared to $(93) million in 2024 [107]. Other Considerations - There have been no material changes to contractual obligations and commercial commitments since the last annual report [110]. - No significant changes to critical accounting policies and estimates have occurred since the last annual report [111]. - The market risk profile as of February 1, 2025, has not significantly changed [112].

The Gap Inc. (GAP) stock slumped 14.85% in the after-hours trading session yesterday despite showcasing strong first-quarter fiscal 2025 results on the surface, with the top and bottom lines beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The after-hours sell-off was likely driven by concerns over $100-$150 million in tariff-related costs, a muted second-quarter and fiscal 2025 outlook, and continued struggles at Athleta and Banana Republic brands.Gap posted earnings per share of 51 cents, which beat the Zacks Consen ...

Gap shares tanked Friday after the retailer warned that President Trump’s tariffs could take a $150 million bite out of its bottom line in 2025.The San Francisco-based company — which owns Banana Republic, Old Navy and Atheleta — reported first-quarter earnings Thursday that beat Wall Street’s expectations, but noted that tariffs are a looming threat to its profit margin.Gap’s shares plunged 20%, to $22,40, as of 11:45 a.m. ET Friday. 3 Shares of Gap, which also owns Old Navy, plunged on Friday. AFP via G ...

Core Viewpoint - Gap Inc's stock has dropped significantly by 19.7% to $22.49 following a disappointing current-quarter guidance, which forecasts flat sales, failing to meet Wall Street's growth expectations [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - Despite the weak outlook, Gap reported a strong first quarter, beating earnings and revenue estimates with earnings of 51 cents per share on revenue of $3.46 billion [2] - Executives indicated that proposed tariff hikes by President Trump could result in a cost impact of $250 million to $300 million, although mitigation efforts may reduce this to $100 million to $150 million [2] Group 2: Analyst Reactions - At least four analysts have lowered their price targets for Gap, with Jefferies and UBS adjusting their targets to $26 and $17 from $29, respectively [3] - The current 12-month consensus target price still reflects a 22.6% premium over the current stock levels [3] Group 3: Stock Performance - The recent selloff has erased year-to-date gains, with the stock now down 4.4% and on track for a fifth consecutive daily loss, marking the worst weekly performance since 2021 [4] - The $22 level is acting as support, but the stock is likely to close below its 20-day moving average [4] Group 4: Options Market Activity - Options traders have reacted quickly, with over 32,000 calls and 30,000 puts traded, which is 14 times the average intraday volume [5] - The most active option is the weekly 5/30 22.50-strike put, with new positions being opened and set to expire at today's close [5]

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) recently won a contract worth nearly $509.8 million from the U.S. Air Force to develop Global Positioning System (GPS) III Follow-On Space Vehicles 21 and 22. The work related to this deal will be executed in Littleton, CO, and is projected to be finished by November 2031.GPS III Contract: A Strategic Win for LMTThe project includes superior anti-jamming and anti-spoofing M-code technology aimed at improving safe access to military GPS signals for the United States and its ...

U.S. stock futures were lower this morning, with the Dow futures falling around 0.1% on Friday.Shares of Elastic N.V. ESTC fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported fourth-quarter results.Elastic posted adjusted earnings of 47 cents per share, beating market estimates of 37 cents per share. The company's sales came in at $388.43 million versus expectations of $380.36 million.Elastic said it sees first-quarter adjusted EPS of 41 to 43 cents on sales of $396.00 million to $398.00 m ...

For the quarter ended April 2025, Gap (GAP) reported revenue of $3.46 billion, up 2.2% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.51, compared to $0.41 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +1.33% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.42 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $0.44, the EPS surprise was +15.91%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations t ...

The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GAP) Q1 2025 - Earnings Conference Call May 29, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Whitney Notaro - Head of IR Richard Dickson - President and CEO Katrina O'Connell - CFO Conference Call Participants Alex Straton - Morgan Stanley Adrienne Yih - Barclays Matthew Boss - JPMorgan Lorraine Hutchinson - Bank of America Dana Telsey - Telsey Group Paul Lejuez - Citigroup Ike Boruchow - Wells Fargo Simeon Siegel - BMO Capital Markets Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. I would like ...