Gildan (GIL) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.
Gildan Activewear remains a "Buy" as I see headline revenue weakness as transitory. The 1Q2026 topline was 9.9% lower on a merged basis due to the company's strategic move to optimize production allocation and a high base in 1Q25. GIL's recent quarterly operating income grew 23.1% YoY, with EBIT margin 146 bps above consensus, thanks to the popularity of its high-ASP products and the forward-looking hedging strategy.
Gildan Activewear (GIL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.43 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.36 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.59 per share a year ago.
Gildan Activewear posted higher first-quarter sales as the company began folding in results from its newly acquired HanesBrands business.
GIL heads into Q1 earnings, eyeing a 58% revenue surge driven by strategic growth moves, though tariff pressures and higher costs may weigh on profitability.
GIL's EPS rises 16% but misses estimates as sales jump 31% on HanesBrands, while margins expand, and the 2026 outlook is set.
GIL's fourth-quarter 2025 results are likely to show gains from its Sustainable Growth Strategy, even as inflation and category softness weigh on margins.
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Gildan Activewear remains a "Buy" after the HanesBrands acquisition, with multiple post-M&A re-rating catalysts identified. Gildan's index weighting increase could translate into additional fund inflows from certain benchmark-hugging investors. Asset divestitures can help fund GIL's deleveraging and buybacks in the future.
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GIL doubles its scale with the HanesBrands acquisition, expanding its brand portfolio and boosting global competitiveness while targeting major cost synergies.