Gildan Activewear (GIL)
Makes blank activewear and branded everyday basics through an owned production network.
Something off on this page? Send us feedback.
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
Target rangeAs of Sep 21, 2026
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior | Current |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | RBC Capital | Reiterate | Rating: —Target: $79 | Target: $82 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Scotiabank | Reiterate | Rating: —Target: $65 | Target: $67 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Stifel Nicolaus | Target | Target: — | Target: $83 |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Scotiabank | Reiterate | Rating: —Target: $72 | Target: $65 |
| May 1, 2026 | CIBC | Target | Target: $79 | Target: $77 |
EPSReportedEstimate
RevenueReportedEstimate
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $268.0M · Total debt $4.85B · Total assets $10.04B · Shareholders' equity $3.34B
- Revenue
- $1.54B
- Operating income
- $259.2M
- Net income
- −$48.7M
HistoryDividendAnnual yield
| Institutions | 107.84% | 165.00M ADS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 486 holders · as of Jun 30, 2026 | |||
| Strategic holders | 6.92% | 10.59M ADS | |
| 1 holder · as of May 15, 2026 | |||
| Adds to | 114.76% | ||
153.01M ADS as of Sep 2, 2026 · institutions as of Jun 30, 2026 · holders as of their latest filing
Two share counts disagree (185.15M in the company's Sep 22, 2026 report, 153.01M elsewhere); stakes use the report.
These groups come from separate filings that can overlap, so they add to 114.76%; nothing is left for Other.
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Stake | Shares | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
Jarislowsky, Fraser LimitedInstitution | 7.77% | 11.88M | filed Feb 12, 2024 |
Caisse de Depot et Placement du QuebecInstitution | 7.63% | 11.68M ADS | as of Jun 30, 2026 |
Jupiter Topco LLCInstitution | 7.26% | 11.11M ADS | as of Jun 30, 2026 |
Janus Henderson Group PLCStrategic | 6.92% | 10.59M | filed May 15, 2026 |
Pzena Investment Management, LLCInstitution | 6.28% | 9.60M | filed Feb 14, 2024 |
Insider tradesForm 4
Nothing filed in the last 12 months.
- 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
Compare
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gildan Activewear | $47.18 | +2.21% | $7.06B | 85.5 | 8.9 | 1.5 | +72.3% |
| Victoria's Secret | $84.91 | +4.02% | $6.49B | 18.5 | 17.1 | 0.9 | +10.4% |
| PVH | $76.04 | +3.59% | $3.38B | — | 6.8 | 0.4 | −3.2% |
| Under Armour Class A | $4.78 | +0.21% | $2.03B | — | 60.6 | 0.4 | −3.2% |
| Nike | $36.02 | −0.24% | $53.42B | 17.2 | 21.7 | 1.2 | −1.1% |
| Median | 17.8 | 19.4 | 0.7 | −2.2% |