Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Comparable sales increased by 2% in Q1 2025, with Old Navy's comps up 3% and Gap's comps up 5% [9][36] - Earnings per share (EPS) rose to $0.51, a 24% increase compared to the previous year [10][39] - Operating margin improved by 140 basis points to 7.5% [33][38] - Gross margin expanded by 60 basis points to 41.8% [33][38] - Cash balance at the end of the quarter was approximately $2,200,000,000, reflecting a 28% increase year over year [34][39] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Old Navy's net sales were $2,000,000,000, up 3% year over year, with consistent performance in active and denim categories [36] - Gap's net sales reached $724,000,000, also up 5% year over year, marking its sixth consecutive quarter of positive comps [36] - Banana Republic's net sales decreased by 3% to $428,000,000, with comparable sales flat [37] - Athleta's net sales fell by 6% to $308,000,000, with comparable sales down 8% [37] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gap Inc. ranked as the number one apparel e-commerce business in the U.S., with e-commerce penetration increasing year over year [5] - Old Navy gained market share in both top and bottom income cohorts, while Gap gained share in top and middle cohorts [4] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on brand reinvigoration, with clear strategic priorities aimed at long-term growth [5][8] - Plans to diversify sourcing to mitigate tariff impacts, with China expected to account for less than 3% of sourcing by the end of 2025 [6][7] - Investments in technology and supply chain improvements are prioritized to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience [25][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about navigating a dynamic environment while maintaining a strong financial foundation [8][29] - The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 outlook, expecting net sales growth of 1% to 2% and operating income growth of 8% to 10%, excluding tariff impacts [35][41] - Management acknowledged potential headwinds from tariffs but emphasized ongoing efforts to mitigate these impacts [32][46] Other Important Information - The company returned approximately $131,000,000 to shareholders in Q1 through dividends and share repurchases [33][39] - Capital expenditures for the quarter were $83,000,000, with a full-year expectation of $600,000,000 [39][47] Q&A Session Summary Question: Inquiry about tariff mitigation strategies - Management confirmed strategies are in place to mitigate over half of the anticipated tariff impact, with ongoing diversification of sourcing [51][53] Question: Discussion on Gap brand's full-price selling and customer acquisition - Management highlighted successful campaigns and collaborations driving full-price sell-through and attracting new customers across generations [62][64] Question: Inquiry about Banana Republic and Athleta's performance - Management noted Banana Republic's flat comp and ongoing progress, while emphasizing the need for further work on Athleta to improve product appeal [96][97]