Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL)

Currency in CAD
78.75
-0.69(-0.87%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
78.0879.24
52 wk Range
65.15100.44
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
79.44
Open
78.85
Day's Range
78.08-79.24
52 wk Range
65.15-100.44
Volume
369.94K
Average Volume (3m)
727.03K
1-Year Change
1.0782%
Book Value / Share
25.59
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
103.72
Upside
+31.71%
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
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 103.72
(+31.71% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
RBC Capital
Buy78.00-0.95%79.00Maintain02/03/2026
TD Cowen
Buy80.00+1.59%77.00Maintain27/02/2026
Desjardins
Buy108.00+37.14%95.00Maintain25/02/2026
Desjardins
Buy95.00+20.63%-Maintain30/10/2025
Desjardins
Buy95.00+20.63%80.00Maintain27/10/2025

Gildan Activewear Inc. Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Gildan Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.28 beat estimates by 14.29%; revenue of $1.58B missed forecasts by 1.86% amid HanesBrands integration.
  • Gross margin expanded to 34.5% from 31.5% YoY; company on track to deliver $100M in synergies from HanesBrands acquisition in 2026.
  • Full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance raised to $4.65-$4.75 from $4.20-$4.40; free cash flow outlook increased to $1.0B from $850M.
  • Q3 revenue expected at $1.65B with 26% operating margin; $220M in tariff refunds anticipated in 2026, half for reinvestment.
  • Management reaffirmed low-20% annual EPS growth target through 2028; net debt stands at $4.69B as integration continues.
Last Updated: 30/07/2026, 15:08
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Earnings

Latest Release
30/07/2026
EPS / Forecast
1.28 / 1.12
Revenue / Forecast
1.58B / 1.61B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.21%
Dividend Yield
1.75%
Industry Median 2.42%
Annualised payout
1.38
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+43.89%
Growth Streak

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Peers
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P/E Ratio
51.1x22.0x10.3x
PEG Ratio
−0.580.580.02
Price/Book
3.2x8.0x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
2.2x1.3x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
34.4%14.1%26.3%
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
72.45M39.12%5.79B
Other Institutional Investors
101.11M54.60%8.08B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
11.64M6.28%929.79M
Total
185.19M100.00%14.8B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Janus Henderson Group Ltd.5.72%10,593,203846,397
La Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec5.64%10,441,294834,259

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FAQ

What Is the Gildan Activewear (Toronto: GIL) Share Price Today?

The Gildan Activewear stock price today is 78.75 CAD.

What Stock Exchange Does Gildan Activewear (GIL) Trade On?

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

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Gildan Activewear?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Gildan Activewear is "GIL."

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

Yes, GIL Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Gildan Activewear dividend yield is 1.75%.

What Is the Current Gildan Activewear Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Gildan Activewear (Toronto: GIL) market cap is 14.71B CAD.

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

The Gildan Activewear EPS is currently 1.21 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Gildan Activewear Earnings Date?

Gildan Activewear's next earnings report will be released on 29/10/2026.

Is GIL a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Gildan Activewear moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for GIL stock is Buy.

How Many Times Has Gildan Activewear Stock Split?

Gildan Activewear has split 4 times. (See the GIL stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Gildan Activewear Have?

Gildan Activewear has 75000 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

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

As of 15/08/2026, Gildan Activewear (GIL) is trading at a share price of 78.75 CAD, with a previous close of 79.44 CAD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 78.08 CAD to 79.24 CAD, while its 52-week range spans from 65.15 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 103.72 CAD, with a high estimate of 132.8853645 CAD and a low estimate of 79.29883139 CAD. 11 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +31.71% Upside potential.
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