Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSE:GIL) Stock Has Consensus Price Target of C$80.25

Shares of Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSE:GIL) (NYSE:GIL) have been assigned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the seven ratings firms that are covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating on the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is C$80.25.

A number of equities research analysts have weighed in on the company. Scotia decreased their price objective on Gildan Activewear from C$67.00 to C$53.00 and set a “sector outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday. UBS Group cut Gildan Activewear from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday. Desjardins cut their target price on Gildan Activewear from C$108.00 to C$90.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday. National Bank Financial decreased their price target on Gildan Activewear from C$107.00 to C$98.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, October 19th. Finally, Scotiabank lowered Gildan Activewear from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday.

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 Price Performance

Shares of TSE:GIL traded down C$0.04 during midday trading on Friday, reaching C$49.00. 1,945,268 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, 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 company’s 50 day simple moving average is C$61.54 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is C$76.50. Gildan Activewear has a 12 month low of C$43.69 and a 12 month high of C$100.44. The firm has a market capitalization of C$9.07 billion, a PE ratio of 96.08, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.55 and a beta of 1.77.

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

Gildan Activewear Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, September 14th. Shareholders of record on Monday, September 14th were issued 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 dividend yield of 2.0%. Gildan Activewear’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 186.27%.

Insider Activity at Gildan Activewear

In related news, insider Maria Andrea Pirie Woodbridge sold 8,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, August 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of C$75.93, for a total transaction of C$607,440.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 2,243 shares in the company, valued at C$170,310.99. This trade represents a 78.10% decrease in their position. Corporate insiders own 2.26% of the company’s stock.

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.