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GIL Stock Forecast: Gildan Activewear, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$57
−0.54% on the day

The 13 Wall Street analysts covering Gildan Activewear, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $82 — +44.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 32 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$10.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
32 / 100
Median analyst target
$82
Analysts covering
13
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.4%
1M
+10.1%
YTD
−8.4%
1Y
+2.2%
From 52W high
−21.2%
From 52W low
+14.4%
$50
$72
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

GIL stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Gildan Activewear, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
32 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
90
Volatility
88
Growth
54
Momentum
43
Value
39
Accruals
30
Quality
30
Size
16
Issuance
11

Revisions (90): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Issuance (11): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

GIL stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on GIL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$50$60$70$80$90$100$110Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26GILHigh $111Median $82Low $67

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says13 analysts
11 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $67Median $82High $111

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +44.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
17 June 2026ScotiabankMaintainsSector Outperform$72 → $65
4 May 2026ScotiabankMaintainsSector Outperform—
2 Mar 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
2 Mar 2026ScotiabankMaintainsSector Outperform—
24 Feb 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
3 Feb 2026ScotiabankMaintainsSector Outperform—
26 Jan 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
16 Dec 2025UBSMaintainsBuy—
31 Oct 2025UBSMaintainsBuy—
30 Oct 2025BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
30 Oct 2025ScotiabankMaintainsSector Outperform—
27 Oct 2025RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
20 Oct 2025CitigroupDowngradeNeutral—
6 Oct 2025TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
6 Oct 2025TD SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
14 Aug 2025RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
14 Aug 2025ScotiabankMaintainsSector Outperform—
5 Aug 2025RBC CapitalInitiatesOutperform—
1 Aug 2025BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
1 Aug 2025CIBCMaintainsOutperformer—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. GIL appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

GIL analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+8.7%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Gildan Activewear, Inc. (GIL) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
44.3×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.2×

Cheaper than 51% of US stocks

Price / book
3.1×

Cheaper than 34% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
13.6×

Cheaper than 27% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
72.3%

Higher than 91% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
72.3%

Higher than 81% of US stocks

Gross margin
29.1%

Higher than 33% of US stocks

Operating margin
22.3%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Net margin
1.3%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
8.7%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Return on assets
8.5%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.8%

Higher than 42% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

GIL vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelApparel Manufacturing
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
GILGildan Activewear, Inc.$10.5B
32
LEVILevi Strauss & Co.$8.8B
76
VFCVF Corp.$5.8B
68
ZGNErmenegildo Zegna NV$5.6B
37
KTBKontoor Brands, Inc.$4.7B
92
RLRalph Lauren Corp.$23.6B
93
PVHPVH Corp.$3.8B
58

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest GIL news & analysis

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16

Seeking Alpha · 14 Aug 2026neutral

Gildan Activewear was mentioned in a weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, which noted companies that changed their dividends and upcoming ex-dividend dates.

Why it matters — GIL watchers would care because the article tracks changes in Gildan's dividend status and upcoming ex-dividend dates, which are key data points for income-focused investors.

GIL Securities Investigation: Gildan Securities Fraud Investigation is Pending – Contact BFA Law if You Lost Money after the 18% Stock Drop

GlobeNewsWire · 12 Aug 2026negative

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announced it is investigating Gildan Activewear Inc. for potential securities fraud following a significant stock drop, and is encouraging investors who lost money to contact the firm for more information.

Why it matters — A pending securities fraud investigation and potential class-action lawsuit represent meaningful legal and reputational risk for Gildan shareholders.

GIL Legal News: Gildan Hit with Securities Fraud Investigation over Alleged Misrepresentations about its Revenue – Contact BFA Law

GlobeNewsWire · 5 Aug 2026negative

A securities law firm has launched an investigation into Gildan Activewear for potential securities fraud following a significant drop in the company's stock price. The investigation focuses on alleged misrepresentations about the company's revenue.

Why it matters — GIL shareholders face uncertainty as a securities fraud investigation could lead to litigation and potential financial liability for the company.

Can Gildan (GIL) Run Higher on Rising Earnings Estimates?

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research reports that Gildan Activewear shares have begun gaining and may continue rising, supported by solid earnings estimate revisions.

Why it matters — A GIL watcher would care because upward earnings estimate revisions are often seen as a positive signal for a stock's near-term performance.

How Much Upside is Left in Gildan (GIL)? Wall Street Analysts Think 43.12%

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Aug 2026positive

The mean of analysts' price targets for Gildan points to a 43.1% upside in the stock. Strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates is cited as an indication of upside in the stock, though the article notes the price-target metric has not proven highly effective on its own.

Why it matters — GIL watchers would care because a widely followed analyst price target signals roughly 43% upside, and consensus earnings-estimate increases point to strengthening sentiment around the company.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about GIL stock

What is the GIL stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 13 Wall Street analysts covering Gildan Activewear, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $82, with estimates ranging from $67 to $111. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is GIL stock a buy right now?

Of the 13 analysts covering Gildan Activewear, Inc., 11 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Gildan Activewear, Inc. 32 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank GIL?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Gildan Activewear, Inc. ranks 32 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (90 of 100).

Will GIL stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies +44.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Gildan Activewear, Inc. 32 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the GIL stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Gildan Activewear, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for GIL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $67 to $111 over the next 12 months.

How has GIL stock performed over the past year?

Gildan Activewear, Inc. returned +2.2% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Gildan Activewear, Inc. do?

Gildan Activewear Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of branded basic apparel.

What is the latest news on GIL?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 14 Aug 2026): "Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16". Gildan Activewear was mentioned in a weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers, which noted companies that changed their dividends and upcoming ex-dividend dates.

Company

About Gildan Activewear, Inc.

Gildan Activewear Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of branded basic apparel. Specializing in family apparel, including T-shirts, fleece, socks, and underwear, the company serves as a key supplier to various wholesale and retail channels. Gildan's business model covers a comprehensive range of segments like screen printing, independent retailers, and large-scale retail chains. Its vertically integrated supply chain ensures control over every stage of production, from raw material sourcing to final distribution, thus enhancing efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Headquartered in Canada, Gildan operates numerous production facilities across the Americas and enjoys a strong presence in the global market for everyday apparel essentials. Through sustainable manufacturing practices, Gildan Activewear Inc. holds a significant role in promoting ethical sourcing and production within the textile industry, supporting its commitment to social and environmental responsibility. As a prominent player in the basics segment, the company is pivotal in satisfying the diverse needs of consumers worldwide, ensuring accessibility and quality in its product offerings.

CEO Mr. Glenn J. Chamandy · 75,000 employees · Canada · https://gildancorp.com