tiprankstipranks
Gildan Activewear (CH:GIL.TSE)
:GIL.TSE

Gildan Activewear (GIL.TSE) Price & Analysis

1 Followers

GIL.TSE Stock Chart & Stats

Currently, no data available
Please return soon. This page is being updated.

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Vertical IntegrationGildan’s vertically integrated model (yarn to finished goods) yields durable unit-cost advantages and tighter supply control. Over 2–6 months this supports margin resilience versus outsourced peers, enables faster input-cost passthrough, and underpins consistent manufacturing utilization benefits.
Revenue Momentum And Channel DiversificationRecord Q1 sales (driven by Hanes integration and retail expansion) broaden Gildan’s revenue base and reduce concentration in wholesale imprintables. Durable channel diversification (wholesale + larger retail portfolio) increases stability of demand and supports multi-quarter organic growth if integration proceeds as planned.
Free Cash Flow Generation ImprovingTTM FCF growth (~48%, ~US$497M) and management guidance for >$850M FCF in 2026 indicate strong cash-generation capacity. Sustainable free cash flow supports deleveraging, capex at ~3% of sales, and funding synergies, giving durable financial flexibility over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage Post-acquisitionDebt levels rose materially from prior years following the Hanes transaction, leaving net debt around $4.87B and pro forma leverage near 3.3x. Higher leverage raises interest expense, reduces financial flexibility and requires successful synergy-driven deleveraging to restore room for capital returns or shock absorption.
Margin DeteriorationNet margin has materially compressed to ~6.1% TTM from double-digit levels previously, reflecting purchase-accounting impacts, mix shifts and cost pressures. Persistently lower margins would impair return on equity and cash generation unless synergies and operational efficiencies fully restore prior profitability.
Higher SG&A And Integration CostsAcquisition-related SG&A, amortization and one-time charges pushed SG&A materially higher as a percent of sales. If elevated SG&A persists during integration, it will weigh on operating leverage and delay margin recovery, making synergy delivery and sustained cost discipline critical over the next several quarters.

Gildan Activewear News

GIL.TSE FAQ

What was Gildan Activewear’s price range in the past 12 months?
Currently, no data Available
What is Gildan Activewear’s market cap?
Gildan Activewear’s market cap is C$14.37B.
    When is Gildan Activewear’s upcoming earnings report date?
    Gildan Activewear’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 86 days.
      How were Gildan Activewear’s earnings last quarter?
      Gildan Activewear released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported C$1.798 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of C$1.572 by C$0.226.
        Is Gildan Activewear overvalued?
        According to Wall Street analysts Gildan Activewear’s price is currently Undervalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
          Does Gildan Activewear pay dividends?
          Gildan Activewear does not currently pay dividends.
          What is Gildan Activewear’s EPS estimate?
          Gildan Activewear’s EPS estimate is 2.25.
            How many shares outstanding does Gildan Activewear have?
            Currently, no data Available
            What happened to Gildan Activewear’s price movement after its last earnings report?
            Gildan Activewear reported an EPS of C$1.798 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of C$1.572. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
              Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Gildan Activewear?
              Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH:GIL.TSE
              What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
              Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                Company Description

                Gildan Activewear

                Gildan Activewear Inc. operates as a global producer and seller of a diverse range of clothing items, with a market presence spanning the United States, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The company's activewear segment features T-shirts, fleece tops and bottoms, and sports shirts, distributed under prominent brand names including Gildan, Gildan Performance, Gildan Hammer, Comfort Colors, American Apparel, Alstyle, and GoldToe. Beyond activewear, Gildan manufactures an extensive selection of hosiery products, such as athletic, dress, casual, liner, therapeutic, and workwear socks, alongside sheer pantyhose, tights, and leggings. These hosiery lines are offered through numerous brands like Gildan, Under Armour, GoldToe, PowerSox, Signature Gold by Goldtoe, Peds, MediPeds, Therapy Plus, All Pro, Secret, Silks, Secret Silky, and American Apparel. Additionally, the company provides men's and boys' underwear, as well as ladies' panties, under the Gildan and Gildan Platinum labels. Ladies' shapewear, intimates, and accessories are also part of their offerings, available through the Secret and Secret Silky brands. Gildan distributes its products to a broad customer base, including wholesale distributors, screen printers, embellishers, retailers, and lifestyle brand companies. The company, originally established in 1946 as Textiles Gildan Inc., officially adopted the name Gildan Activewear Inc. in March 1995 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Montreal, Canada.

                Gildan Activewear (GIL.TSE) Earnings & Revenues

                GIL.TSE Earnings Call

                Q2 2026
                0:00 / 0:00
                Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                The call balanced strong commercial and integration momentum with short‑term financial and cash‑flow pressures. Positive operational items include record Q1 sales (+63.8% YoY), clear progress on Hanes integration, adjusted gross margin expansion on an adjusted basis, market share gains across key categories and maintained full‑year guidance (revenue $6.0–$6.2B; adj. operating margin ≈20%; adj. EPS guidance +20%–25% YoY). Offsetting these positives were lower adjusted EPS in the quarter (‑27.1% YoY), compressed adjusted operating margin in Q1, materially higher SG&A and purchase‑accounting impacts, negative operating/free cash flow in the quarter, and elevated leverage (3.3x). Management emphasized contingency planning for geopolitical risk and confidence in achieving synergy targets, but the near‑term profitability and cash‑flow impacts from the acquisition and inventory actions temper the outlook.View all CH:GIL.TSE earnings summaries

                GIL.TSE Stock 12 Month Forecast

                Average Price Target

                eyJuYXZpZ2F0b3IiOnsiZGlzYWJsZWQiOnRydWV9LCJleHBvcnRpbmciOnsiZW5hYmxlZCI6ZmFsc2V9LCJ0aXRsZSI6eyJ0ZXh0IjpudWxsfSwiY2hhcnQiOnsiaGVpZ2h0IjoyMDAsInN0eWxlIjp7ImZvbnRGYW1pbHkiOiJSb2JvdG8gRmxleCwgLWFwcGxlLXN5c3RlbSwgQmxpbmtNYWNTeXN0ZW1Gb250LCBTZWdvZSBVSSwgUm9ib3RvLCBIZWx2ZXRpY2EsIEFyaWFsLCBzYW5zLXNlcmlmLCBBcHBsZSBDb2xvciBFbW9qaSwgU2Vnb2UgVUkgRW1vamksIFNlZ29lIFVJIFN5bWJvbCIsImZvbnRXZWlnaHQiOiI0MDAiLCJjb2xvciI6IiM1ZDVkNWUifX0sInlBeGlzIjp7ImxhYmVscyI6eyJzdHlsZSI6eyJjb2xvciI6ImluaGVyaXQifX0sInZpc2libGUiOmZhbHNlfSwicGxvdE9wdGlvbnMiOnsic2VyaWVzIjp7InN0YXRlcyI6eyJpbmFjdGl2ZSI6eyJvcGFjaXR5IjoxfX19fSwieEF4aXMiOnsibGFiZWxzIjp7InN0eWxlIjp7ImNvbG9yIjoiaW5oZXJpdCJ9fSwidmlzaWJsZSI6ZmFsc2V9LCJsZWdlbmQiOnsic3ltYm9sUmFkaXVzIjowLCJzeW1ib2xQYWRkaW5nIjo0LCJzeW1ib2xIZWlnaHQiOjE0LCJib3JkZXJXaWR0aCI6MCwic3ltYm9sV2lkdGgiOjE0LCJhbGlnbiI6ImxlZnQiLCJ2ZXJ0aWNhbEFsaWduIjoiYm90dG9tIiwiZW5hYmxlZCI6ZmFsc2V9LCJ0b29sdGlwIjp7ImJhY2tncm91bmRDb2xvciI6IndoaXRlIn0sImNyZWRpdHMiOnsiZW5hYmxlZCI6ZmFsc2V9LCJhY2Nlc3NpYmlsaXR5Ijp7ImRlc2NyaXB0aW9uIjoiIn0sInNlcmllcyI6W3sidHlwZSI6ImFyZWEiLCJkYXRhIjpbXX1dfQ==
                Similar Stocks
                Company
                Price & Change
                Follow
                CCL Industries (A)
                Canada Goose Holdings
                Roots Corporation
                Aritzia
                CCL Industries
                Popular Stocks