Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL)

Currency in CAD
72.20
+0.14(+0.19%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
71.3072.93
52 wk Range
63.41100.44
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
72.01 / 72.99
Prev. Close
72.2
Open
72.1
Day's Range
71.3-72.93
52 wk Range
63.41-100.44
Volume
577.17K
Average Volume (3m)
662.77K
1-Year Change
2.9517%
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Price Target
106.84
Upside
+47.97%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Analysts anticipate sales growth in the current year

Gildan Activewear Inc. News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

11 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
13 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 106.84
(+47.97% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
RBC Capital
Buy78.00+8.03%79.00MaintainMar 02, 2026
TD Cowen
Buy80.00+10.80%77.00MaintainFeb 27, 2026
Desjardins
Buy108.00+49.58%95.00MaintainFeb 25, 2026
Desjardins
Buy95.00+31.58%-MaintainOct 30, 2025
Desjardins
Buy95.00+31.58%80.00MaintainOct 27, 2025

Gildan Activewear Inc. Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Gildan Q1 2026 EPS of $0.43 beat forecast by 9%; revenue hit $1.17B, up 63.8% YoY driven by HanesBrands consolidation
  • Stock surged 8.63% in pre-market to $83.61; adjusted gross margin improved 180 basis points despite integration costs
  • CEO Chamandy calls HanesBrands integration 'game changer'; company targets $100M cost synergies for 2026
  • Company faces headwinds from elevated SG&A expenses and negative operating cash flow amid integration efforts
  • Management provides optimistic 2026 outlook with continued revenue growth expected; plans leverage reduction through strategic divestments
Last Updated: 2026-05-04, 09:56 a/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Apr 30, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.43 / 0.39
Revenue / Forecast
1.17B / 1.15B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.57%
Dividend Yield
1.90%
Industry Median 2.42%
Annualized payout
1.37
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+41.80%
Growth Streak

GIL Income Statement

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Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
37.2x21.9x10.4x
PEG Ratio
−0.920.610.02
Price/Book
2.8x5.3x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
2.3x1.4x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
47.7%28.4%29.3%
Fair Value Upside
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Gildan Activewear Inc. manufactures and sells various apparel products. The company provides various activewear products, including T-shirts, fleece tops and bottoms, sports shirts, polos, and tank tops under Gildan, Hanes, Gildan Performance, Gildan Hammer, Gildan Softstyle, Gildan Heavy Cotton, Gildan Ultra Cotton, Gildan DryBlend, Gildan HeavyBlend, Comfort Colors, American Apparel, ALLPRO, ComfortWash, BEEFY, Bonds and Champion brands. It also offers hosiery products comprising athletic, dress, casual and workwear socks, liner socks, and socks for therapeutic purposes under Gildan, GoldToe, Signature Gold by GoldToe, GoldToe Edition, Peds, MediPeds, Hanes, and Powersox brands. In addition, the company provides men's and boys' underwear products and ladies' panties under Gildan, Gildan Platinum, Gildan Softstyle, Gildan Performance, BareSoft, Gildan Performance, EZBreeze, Bonds, Berlei, Bras N Things, Polo Ralph Lauren brands. Further, it provides women's lingerie, bras and shapewear under Bali, Playtex, WonderBra, Maidenform, Bonds, Bras N Things, Berle brands. It sells its products to wholesale distributors, screenprinters, and embellishers in North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, as well as to retailers in North America, including mass merchants, department stores, national chains, specialty retailers, craft stores, and online retailers; and manufactures products for lifestyle brand companies. The company was formerly known as Textiles Gildan Inc. and changed its name to Gildan Activewear Inc. in March 1995. Gildan Activewear Inc. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Employees
75000
Market
Canada

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
71.55M38.64%5.16B
Other Institutional Investors
96.56M52.14%6.96B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
17.07M9.22%1.23B
Total
185.18M100.00%13.34B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Janus Henderson Group Ltd.5.72%10,593,203763,346
La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec5.64%10,441,294752,400

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FAQ

What Is the Gildan Activewear (GIL) Stock Price Today?

The Gildan Activewear stock price today is 72.20 CAD.

What Stock Exchange Does Gildan Activewear Trade On?

Gildan Activewear is listed and trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Gildan Activewear?

The stock symbol for Gildan Activewear is "GIL."

Does Gildan Activewear Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Gildan Activewear dividend yield is 1.86%.

What Is the Gildan Activewear Market Cap?

As of today, Gildan Activewear market cap is 13.37B CAD.

What Is Gildan Activewear's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Gildan Activewear EPS (TTM) is 1.57.

When Is the Next Gildan Activewear Earnings Date?

Gildan Activewear will release its next earnings report on Jul 30, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is GIL a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Gildan Activewear Stock Split?

Gildan Activewear has split 4 times.

How Many Employees Does Gildan Activewear Have?

Gildan Activewear has 75000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Gildan Activewear (GIL)?

As of Jul 10, 2026, Gildan Activewear (GIL) is trading at a price of 72.20 CAD, with a previous close of 72.20 CAD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 71.30 CAD to 72.93 CAD, while its 52-week range spans from 63.41 CAD to 100.44 CAD.

What Is Gildan Activewear (GIL) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Gildan Activewear is 106.84 CAD, with a high estimate of 131.60463276 CAD and a low estimate of 87.32289145 CAD. 11 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +47.97% Upside potential.
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