Gildan Activewear
Makes blank activewear and branded everyday basics through an owned production network.
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Makes activewear, underwear, socks and intimates for wholesale and retail channels under Gildan, Hanes and other brands. Most production from yarn spinning through distribution is internally controlled, while sales before a full year of HanesBrands were concentrated in the United States.
Makes activewear, underwear, socks and intimates for wholesale distributors, screenprinters, retailers and direct customers. The brand portfolio includes Gildan, Hanes and other labels, while the combined business reports one operating segment with supplemental Wholesale and Retail sales views.
Controls most production after raw-material procurement, from U.S. yarn spinning through textile manufacturing, sewing and distribution across the Americas and Asia. Factory ownership links cost control, quality oversight and shorter delivery cycles. Products sell across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Latin America; sales before a full year of HanesBrands were concentrated in the United States.
Operations depend on factory uptime, labor availability, cotton and polyester costs, trade rules and a concentrated wholesale customer base. HanesBrands integration and related debt management remain ongoing structural work.
Company facts
Key statistics
Year to date −15.6% · Average volume (30d) 1.3M
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterate | Outperform | $79 | $82 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Scotiabank | Reiterate | Outperform | $65 | $67 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Stifel Nicolaus | Target | $83 | ||
| Jun 17, 2026 | Scotiabank | Reiterate | Sector Outperform | $72 | $65 |
| May 1, 2026 | CIBC | Target | $79 | $77 |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026Q2 FY26 | $1.11 | $1.28 | +15.3% | $1.61B | $1.58B | −1.8% | +2.44% |
| Apr 30, 2026Q1 FY26 | $0.36 | $0.43 | +19.4% | $1.14B | $1.17B | +2.0% | −0.77% |
| Feb 26, 2026Q4 FY25 | $1.31 | $0.96 | −26.7% | $1.15B | $1.08B | −6.3% | −1.45% |
| Oct 29, 2025Q3 FY25 | $0.98 | $1.00 | +2.0% | $966.4M | $910.6M | −5.8% | −2.32% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $711.7M | $918.5M | $910.6M | $1.09B | $1.17B | $1.54B | |
| Gross profit | $221.9M | $289.4M | $306.6M | $308.4M | $278.4M | $434.0M | |
| Operating income | $129.6M | $199.5M | $192.1M | $188.6M | $59.7M | $259.2M | |
| Net income | $84.7M | $137.9M | $120.2M | $57.0M | −$65.8M | −$48.7M | |
| Diluted EPS | $0.56 | $0.91 | $0.80 | $0.36 | −$0.36 | −$0.26 | |
| Gross margin | 31.2% | 31.5% | 33.7% | 28.2% | 23.9% | 28.1% | |
| Operating margin | 18.2% | 21.7% | 21.1% | 17.2% | 5.1% | 16.8% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $2.92B · FY22 $3.24B · FY23 $3.20B · FY24 $3.27B · FY25 $3.63B
Revenue by product · FY25
Revenue by geography · FY25
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $268.0M · Total debt $4.85B · Total assets $10.04B · Shareholders' equity $3.34B
Dividends
Raised for 14 straight years — most recently to $0.249 from $0.226 in Mar 2026. To collect a payout, hold shares through the close before the ex-date.
History
| Ex-date | Record | Paid | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20 | Sep 14 | $0.249 | |
| May 20, 2026 | May 20 | Jun 15 | $0.249 | |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Mar 19 | Apr 13 | $0.249 | raised from $0.226 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Nov 19 | Dec 15 | $0.226 | |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Aug 21 | Sep 15 | $0.226 | |
| May 20, 2025 | May 20 | Jun 16 | $0.226 | |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Mar 12 | Apr 7 | $0.226 | raised from $0.205 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Nov 21 | Dec 16 | $0.205 |
Ownership
Shares outstanding 153.01M · Float 151.68M · 99.1% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec | 11.68M | 7.63% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Jupiter Topco LLC | 11.11M | 7.26% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Janus Henderson Group PLC | 10.59M | 5.70% | 13G | May 15, 2026 |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 6.83M | 4.46% | 13F | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Mackenzie Financial Corp | 6.75M | 4.41% | 13F | Aug 13, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
Nothing filed in the last 12 months.
View detailsPeers
- Victoria's Secret
Direct overlap in bras, panties, intimates and women's activewear
- PVH
Calvin Klein-led overlap in global branded underwear and sportswear
- Under Armour Class A
Performance-apparel overlap across layers and wholesale channels
- Nike
Global overlap in branded sports apparel and athletic socks
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gildan Activewear | $53.12 | +0.02% | $8.13B | 98.4 | 10.1 | 1.7 | +72.3% |
| Victoria's Secret | $91.51 | +2.58% | $7.27B | 37.5 | 18.7 | 1.1 | +15.3% |
| PVH | $75.79 | +0.04% | $3.49B | 22.9 | 6.2 | 0.4 | +2.1% |
| Under Armour Class A | $5.13 | +1.18% | $2.17B | — | 64.3 | 0.4 | −3.2% |
| Nike | $39.55 | −0.10% | $58.60B | 18.9 | 23.3 | 1.3 | −1.1% |
| Median | 22.9 | 21.0 | 0.8 | +0.5% |