Gildan raises its 2026 earnings and cash-flow outlook as tariff refunds and HanesBrands synergies boost margins, despite soft retail demand and elevated debt.
Gildan's shares have fallen 11.1% in four weeks amid retail weakness and integration risks, but stronger earnings, margin gains and synergies offer recovery hope.
Gildan trades at a steep valuation discount after a sharp stock decline, as HanesBrands synergies and earnings growth face retail weakness and rising debt.
Gildan Activewear (GIL) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
The mean of analysts' price targets for Gildan (GIL) points to a 43.1% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
Gildan Activewear NYSE: GIL reported second-quarter results that reflected the impact of its HanesBrands acquisition, raised its 2026 earnings outlook and said it expects to receive approximately $220 million in IEEPA tariff refunds this year.
Gildan Activewear (GIL) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.28 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.11 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.97 per share a year ago.
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.