Gildan Activewr Stock Price, News & Analysis

Gildan Activewear (NYSE:GIL) announced its upcoming participation in CIBC's 24th Annual Eastern Institutional Investor Conference in Montreal. The company's key executives, including CEO Glenn J. Chamandy, CFO Luca Barile, and SVP of IR Jessy Hayem, will engage in a fireside chat and conduct one-on-one meetings with investors on September 25, 2025.

Gildan Activewear (NYSE:GIL) announced its participation in the upcoming 29th Annual Scotiabank Back to School Conference in Toronto on September 17, 2025. The company's key executives, including CEO Glenn J. Chamandy, CFO Luca Barile, and SVP of Investor Relations Jessy Hayem, will engage in a fireside chat and hold one-on-one meetings with investors during the conference.

Gildan Activewear (NYSE:GIL) and HanesBrands (NYSE:HBI) have announced a definitive merger agreement where Gildan will acquire HanesBrands in a transaction valued at approximately $4.4 billion enterprise value. Under the agreement, HanesBrands shareholders will receive 0.102 Gildan shares and $0.80 in cash per share, representing a 24% premium.

The merger will create a global basic apparel leader, with HanesBrands shareholders owning 19.9% of Gildan shares upon closing. The combined company expects to achieve $200 million in annual run-rate cost synergies within three years. The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to Gildan's adjusted diluted EPS and over 20% accretive including synergies.

The deal is anticipated to close in late 2025 or early 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and HanesBrands shareholder approval. Gildan has secured $2.3 billion in committed transaction financing and expects to maintain an investment grade profile.

Gildan (NYSE:GIL) has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with S&S Activewear for its American Apparel® brand in the U.S. imprintables market, effective December 28, 2025.

The partnership aims to strengthen American Apparel's brand awareness and drive sales through S&S Activewear's nationwide network, leveraging their scale, technology, and customer relationships. The brand is known for its premium quality clothing, timeless styles, and commitment to sustainability, with products manufactured in Gildan's facilities under their Made With Respect™ program.

Gildan Activewear (NYSE:GIL) has announced S&S Activewear as its exclusive wholesale distributor for the Canadian printwear market, effective December 28, 2025. The partnership will cover Gildan's entire brand portfolio, including Gildan®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, and Champion®.

The strategic alliance aims to enhance product availability and service for Canadian customers by combining Gildan's product supply capabilities with S&S Activewear's distribution network, which reaches over 99% of the Canadian population with one and two-day service. The partnership represents an expansion of their existing collaboration in the Canadian market.

Gildan Activewear (NYSE:GIL) reported record Q2 2025 results with net sales reaching $919 million, up 6.5% year-over-year. The company achieved an operating margin of 21.7% and adjusted operating margin of 22.7%. Activewear sales grew 12% to $822 million, while Hosiery and Underwear sales declined 23.3% to $96 million.

Key financial highlights include GAAP diluted EPS of $0.91 (up 160%) and record adjusted diluted EPS of $0.97 (up 31.1%). The company generated $188 million in operating cash flow and returned $145 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.

Gildan narrowed its full-year 2025 adjusted EPS guidance to $3.40-$3.56, maintaining expectations for mid-single-digit revenue growth and approximately 50 basis points improvement in adjusted operating margin.

Gildan Activewear (NYSE:GIL) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call for Thursday, July 31, 2025. The company will issue a press release before market open, followed by a conference call at 8:30 AM ET.

Key executives participating in the call include CEO Glenn J. Chamandy, COO Chuck Ward, CFO Luca Barile, and SVP of IR Jessy Hayem. The call is primarily intended for financial analysts and institutional investors.

Gildan Activewear (NYSE:GIL) has received significant recognition for its sustainability efforts, being named to Canada's Best 50 Corporate Citizens list by Corporate Knights for the fourth consecutive year and TIME's World's Most Sustainable Companies list.

The company stands out as one of only two companies in the Textiles and Clothing Manufacturing sector on the Corporate Knights list, and one of 13 Canadian companies featured on TIME's global sustainability ranking. Companies were evaluated on multiple criteria, including resource management, sustainable revenue, employee management, and supplier performance.

CEO Glenn Chamandy emphasized that ESG is a key pillar of Gildan's Sustainable Growth strategy, highlighting the company's commitment to sustainable apparel manufacturing.

Gildan Activewear (GIL) has released its 21st ESG Report, showcasing significant progress in its sustainability initiatives. The company achieved a 25.2% reduction in water intensity at manufacturing facilities compared to 2018 baseline. Notable improvements include increasing sustainable cotton sourcing to 77.3% in 2024 from 35.7% in 2023, and doubling recycled polyester usage. The company secured ISO 45001 certification for two additional facilities. Gildan received multiple recognitions, including its 12th consecutive year on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class North America Index, inclusion in S&P Global's 2025 Sustainability Yearbook, and CDP's Leadership Band for climate change disclosure. The company, which employs approximately 50,000 people, maintains ESG as a key pillar of its Gildan Sustainable Growth strategy.