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

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$41
−2.19% on the day

The 13 Wall Street analysts covering Gildan Activewear, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $82 — +100.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 31 of 100 as at 1 Oct 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
$7.6B
Ticker Nerd rank
31 / 100
Median analyst target
$82
Analysts covering
13
Revenue$1.6B+72.3% y/y
Operating income$265.9M
Net income−$50.0M
Free cash flow$326.3M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.0%
1M
−20.3%
YTD
−33.5%
1Y
−30.5%
From 52W high
−42.8%
From 52W low
+0.9%
$41
$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 1 Oct 2026
31 / 100

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

Volatility
88
Revisions
85
Growth
52
Value
47
Momentum
38
Accruals
30
Quality
29
Size
18
Issuance
12

Volatility (88): The share price has been relatively steady.

Issuance (12): 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
$40$60$80$100$120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26GILHigh $111Median $82Low $54

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

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says13 analysts
11 Buy2 Hold0 Sell
Low $54Median $82High $111

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +100.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
24 Sept 2026TD SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$80 → $54
31 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$78 → $82
31 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
31 July 2026ScotiabankMaintainsSector Outperform$65 → $67
31 July 2026ScotiabankMaintainsSector Outperform—
31 July 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$110 → $111
31 July 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
17 June 2026ScotiabankMaintainsSector Outperform$72 → $65
17 June 2026ScotiabankMaintainsSector Outperform—
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—

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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Performance

GIL vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 2 Oct 2026, Gildan Activewear, Inc. returned −30.5% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

GIL vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26GILS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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
+8.1%
Analysts raising
11
Analysts cutting
0
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
31.8×

Cheaper than 22% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.6×

Cheaper than 56% of US stocks

Price / book
2.3×

Cheaper than 39% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
10.9×

Cheaper than 33% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
72.3%

Higher than 90% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
72.3%

Higher than 80% 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
2.4%

Higher than 49% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

Gildan Activewear, Inc. (GIL) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Gildan Activewear, Inc. has a market value of $7.6B and an enterprise value of $12.1B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.7B. The latest quarter grew 72.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $60.5M, a 1.3% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.52.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $520.7M.

  • Gildan Activewear, Inc. spent $121.9M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 185.2M.

  • Trailing P/E: 31.8×; forward P/E: 7.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.43%, paying out 74% of earnings.

  • Gildan Activewear, Inc. employs 75,000 people — $63K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 3 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

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.$7.6B
31
LEVILevi Strauss & Co.$7.8B
71
VFCVF Corp.$5.6B
59
ZGNErmenegildo Zegna NV$5.3B
38
KTBKontoor Brands, Inc.$3.5B
91
PVHPVH Corp.$3.5B
65
COLMColumbia Sportswear Co.$3.0B
88

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

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Gildan Activewear, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest GIL news & analysis

$GIL Investigation Notification: Suffer Losses on Your Gildan Investment? BFA Law Reminds Investors of the Ongoing Securities Fraud Investigation

GlobeNewsWire · 30 Sept 2026negative

The law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announced an investigation into Gildan Activewear Inc. for potential securities fraud following a significant drop in the company's stock price. The firm is reminding investors of the ongoing investigation related to their Gildan investments.

Why it matters — A securities fraud investigation and the accompanying attention from investors could signal potential legal and reputational risks for the company.

Gildan Activewear (GIL) Investor Alert: Johnson Fistel Investigates Following Short-Seller Report

PRNewsWire · 23 Sept 2026negative

Johnson Fistel, PLLP is investigating Gildan Activewear Inc. (NYSE/TSX: GIL) on behalf of investors who suffered losses, examining whether those losses may be recoverable under federal securities laws. The investigation follows a short-seller report on the company.

Why it matters — A law-firm investigation tied to a short-seller report signals potential investor concerns over Gildan's disclosures and securities-law exposure, which GIL watchers would track for legal or reputational impact.

$GIL Stock Notification: Gildan is Being Investigated for Securities Fraud after Channel Stuffing Allegations Disclosed – Investors are Alerted to Contact BFA Law

GlobeNewsWire · 23 Sept 2026negative

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announced it is investigating Gildan Activewear Inc. for potential securities fraud following allegations of channel stuffing that contributed to a significant drop in the company's stock price. The law firm is alerting investors to contact them regarding the investigation.

Why it matters — A securities fraud investigation tied to channel stuffing allegations raises legal and reputational risk for Gildan and could weigh on investor confidence.

GIL Legal Notice: BFA Law Notifies Gildan Investors that Lost Money of the Ongoing Securities Fraud Investigation

GlobeNewsWire · 9 Sept 2026negative

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP has announced an investigation into Gildan Activewear Inc. (NYSE:GIL) for potential securities fraud following a significant drop in the company's stock price. The law firm is notifying Gildan investors who lost money about the ongoing investigation.

Why it matters — GIL watchers would care because an active securities fraud investigation signals potential legal and reputational risk for the company amid its recent share decline.

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 $54 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. 31 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank GIL?

As at 1 Oct 2026, Gildan Activewear, Inc. ranks 31 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 Volatility (88 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 +100.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Gildan Activewear, Inc. 31 out of 100 as at 1 Oct 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: $54 to $111 over the next 12 months.

How has GIL stock performed over the past year?

Gildan Activewear, Inc. returned -30.5% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Gildan Activewear, Inc. do?

Gildan Activewear Inc. is a Canadian apparel company focused on the design, manufacture, and sale of everyday basic clothing and related products.

What is the latest news on GIL?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 30 Sept 2026): "$GIL Investigation Notification: Suffer Losses on Your Gildan Investment? BFA Law Reminds Investors of the Ongoing Securities Fraud Investigation". The law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announced an investigation into Gildan Activewear Inc. for potential securities fraud following a significant drop in the company's stock price. The firm is reminding investors of the ongoing investigation related to their Gildan investments.

Company

About Gildan Activewear, Inc.

Gildan Activewear Inc. is a Canadian apparel company focused on the design, manufacture, and sale of everyday basic clothing and related products. Its core offerings include activewear, underwear, socks, hosiery, and legwear, with products sold under brands such as Gildan, American Apparel, Comfort Colors, Gold Toe, and Peds. The company serves wholesale distributors, screen printers, retailers, and other apparel partners across North America and international markets. Gildan Activewear Inc. is known for its vertically integrated operating model, which supports large-scale production of blank and branded apparel used in printwear, retail, and private-label channels. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company plays an important role in the global basics apparel market by supplying staple garments for consumer, commercial, and embellishment uses.

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