# Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL)

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**Price:** USD 41.03 (+1.79% on the day) · last close of Oct 22, 2026; US market pre market, not a live price. Prev close 40.31 · day 39.86–41.2 · 52w 39.81–73.7 · market cap $7.60B · NYQ

## Key facts
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold GIL (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 0 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.67 on a 1–5 scale) (12 analysts), mean target USD 73 (range 54–95).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -31.6% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +23.1% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 1.59, revenue estimate $1.62B.

## Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold GIL. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Lawrence | Oakcliff Capital | 13.10% | $35.2M | Unchanged |

## Analysts
Consensus Buy (mean 1.67 on a 1–5 scale), 12 analysts; mean target USD 73 (low 54, high 95).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | RBC Capital | Target lowered | Outperform | $82 → $70 |
| 2026-10-15 | UBS | Target lowered | Buy | $111 → $71 |
| 2026-09-24 | TD Securities | Target lowered | Buy | $80 → $54 |
| 2026-07-31 | UBS | Target raised | Buy | $110 → $111 |
| 2026-07-31 | RBC Capital | Target raised | Outperform | $78 → $82 |
| 2026-07-31 | Scotiabank | Target raised | Sector Outperform | $65 → $67 |

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -31.6% | +23.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -31.6% | +4.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 42.2% | 31.1% |
| Max drawdown | -43.7% (Feb 2026→Oct 2026) | -42.8% (Feb 2026→Oct 2026) |

## Peers (Apparel Manufacturing)
LEVI (Levi Strauss & Co) USD 21.36 +2.05% · VFC (V.F. Corporation) USD 17.48 +1.92% · KTB (Kontoor Brands, Inc.) USD 77.78 +3.61% · PVH (PVH Corp.) USD 84.26 +0.80% · ZGN (Ermenegildo Zegna N.V.) USD 13.85 +7.20% · FIGS (FIGS, Inc.) USD 20.46 +2.40%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/GIL · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Analyst estimates and revisions

| Period | EPS est. | 90d ago | Change | Revenue est. | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends 2026-09-30) | $1.59 | $1.36 | +17.2% | $1.62B | 10 |
| Next quarter (ends 2026-12-31) | $1.32 | $1.38 | -4.3% | $1.61B | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (ends 2026-12-31) | $4.61 | $4.28 | +7.7% | $5.99B | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (ends 2027-12-31) | $5.33 | $5.36 | -0.7% | $6.20B | 12 |

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

Expected move by 2026-11-20 (includes earnings 2026-11-05): ±10.8%.

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 | 28 | 47.1% | ±10.8% |
| 2026-12-18 | 56 | 45.3% | ±14.2% |
| 2027-03-19 | 147 | 41.9% | ±21.0% |
| 2027-06-17 | 237 | 38.6% | ±24.0% |