Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSE:GIL) Stock Has Average Target Price of C$80.25 According to Analysts

Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSE:GIL) (NYSE:GIL) has been given an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by the seven research firms that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price target among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is C$80.25.

GIL has been the topic of a number of research reports. Scotia dropped their target price on shares of Gildan Activewear from C$67.00 to C$53.00 and set a “sector outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday. Canaccord Genuity Group downgraded shares of Gildan Activewear from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday. Desjardins decreased their price target on shares of Gildan Activewear from C$108.00 to C$90.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday. UBS Group lowered shares of Gildan Activewear from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Friday. Finally, Scotiabank downgraded shares of Gildan Activewear from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday.

Gildan Activewear Stock Performance

Shares of Gildan Activewear stock traded down C$0.04 during trading on Friday, reaching C$49.00. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 1,945,268 shares, compared to its average volume of 665,777. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 145.29, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a current ratio of 1.93. The business’s fifty day moving average price is C$61.54 and its 200-day moving average price is C$76.50. The firm has a market cap of C$9.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 96.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.55 and a beta of 1.77. Gildan Activewear has a one year low of C$43.69 and a one year high of C$100.44.

Gildan Activewear (TSE:GIL) (NYSE:GIL) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 5th. The company reported C$2.18 EPS for the quarter. Gildan Activewear had a return on equity of 2.12% and a net margin of 1.33%. The company had revenue of C$2.08 billion for the quarter. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Gildan Activewear will post 4.55 earnings per share for the current year.

Gildan Activewear Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, September 14th. Investors of record on Monday, September 14th were given a dividend of $0.2490 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, August 20th. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.0%. Gildan Activewear’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 186.27%.

Insider Transactions at Gildan Activewear

In related news, insider Maria Andrea Pirie Woodbridge sold 8,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of C$75.93, for a total transaction of C$607,440.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 2,243 shares in the company, valued at C$170,310.99. The trade was a 78.10% decrease in their ownership of the stock. 2.26% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Gildan Activewear News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Gildan Activewear this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Gildan authorized a share buyback plan, which could provide some support for the stock, although the reports do not specify its size. Gildan Activewear Inc. authorizes a Buyback Plan
• Negative Sentiment: Management cut its 2026 outlook amid a rapid change in market conditions and withdrew its 2026–2028 objectives. It now expects 2026 revenue of $5.4 billion–$5.5 billion and free cash flow of $700 million–$750 million. The lower outlook and reduced visibility are significant headwinds. Gildan 2026 outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter pro forma sales fell 8.7% and missed expectations. Adjusted earnings rose 54% year over year but also came in below forecasts, suggesting that stronger earnings growth did not offset weakness in demand. Third-quarter results
• Negative Sentiment: UBS said business headwinds could persist through 2027, while TD Cowen lowered its price target to $49. These updates reinforce concern that recovery may take time. UBS outlook TD Cowen price target
• Negative Sentiment: Investor law firms publicized a securities class action and a December 14 lead-plaintiff deadline, adding litigation-related uncertainty. These notices are not findings of wrongdoing. Class action notice

Gildan Activewear Company Profile

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel. The Company’s product offering includes activewear, underwear, socks, and intimates sold to a broad range of customers, including wholesale distributors, screenprinters, embellishers, retailers or e-commerce platforms, as well as global lifestyle brand companies and directly to consumers. Gildan markets its products in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, under a diversified portfolio of Company-owned brands including Gildan, Hanes, Comfort Colors, American Apparel, ALLPRO, GOLDTOE, Peds, Bali, Playtex, Maidenform, Bonds, as well as Champion which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S.