Gildan Activewear Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 3/6
Gildan Activewear is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.46% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
1.5%
Dividend yield
2.4%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.9% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 2.0% |
| Dividend Growth | 10.3% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 35% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
GIL: Dividend Hike And Bangladesh Expansion Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target on Gildan Activewear slightly higher to CA$128.63 from CA$128.14, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Gildan Activewear is set to be removed from the S&P/TSX 60 Shariah Index, which may affect how some index-tracking funds and Shariah-focused investors handle the shares (Key Developments).
GIL: Future Outlook Will Balance Dividend Growth With Revised Earnings Expectations
Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for Gildan Activewear, revising the fair value estimate from CA$86.39 to CA$83.07 as they factor in a higher discount rate, a lower projected revenue growth rate, a higher expected profit margin, and a higher future P/E assumption. What's in the News The Board approved a 10% increase to the current quarterly dividend and declared a cash dividend of $0.249 per share, payable on April 13, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 19, 2026, classified as an eligible dividend for Canadian tax purposes (Key Developments).
GIL: Dividend Growth And Bangladesh Expansion Will Support Steady Future Performance
Analysts have raised their price target on Gildan Activewear to reflect updated assumptions regarding fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. These factors collectively indicate a revised view of the stock’s risk and return trade off.GIL: Dividend Growth And Bangladesh Expansion Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Gildan Activewear by roughly CA$1.30, citing updated assumptions that combine a slightly higher discount rate with lower projected revenue growth, a higher profit margin, and a more conservative future P/E multiple. What's in the News The company plans to construct a second textile facility in the Bangladesh complex over the next 18 months, with initial production targeted for late 2027 and capital expenditure expected to remain within existing capex guidance (company announcement).GIL: Dividend Aristocrat Status And Payout Growth Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on Gildan Activewear to CA$126.84 from CA$124.70, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple as key drivers behind the refreshed valuation view. What's in the News The board approved a 10% increase to the current quarterly dividend and declared a cash dividend of $0.249 per share, payable on April 13, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 19, 2026 (company announcement).GIL: Dividend Aristocrat Status And Capital Returns Will Support Steady Future Performance
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Gildan Activewear slightly lower, from about CA$101.00 to around CA$99.65. This change reflects updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions.GIL: Future Outlook Will Reflect Revised Profitability Assumptions And Fair Value Balance
Analysts have trimmed their implied fair value estimate for Gildan Activewear from about $88.39 to $86.39. This reflects updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate, and expected future P/E levels.GIL: Share Repurchases And Steady Guidance Will Support Stronger Future Returns
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Gildan Activewear effectively unchanged at about $101 per share, with small tweaks to inputs like the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that help fine-tune rather than reset their overall view. What's in the News Between June 30, 2025 and August 8, 2025, Gildan Activewear repurchased 855,000 shares, representing 0.57% of shares, for $45m under its existing buyback program (Key Developments).Gildan Activewear (TSE:GIL) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Jan 05
GIL: Ongoing Share Repurchases Will Support Higher Future Profitability
Analysts have nudged their price target for Gildan Activewear slightly higher to reflect modestly lower perceived risk, a small improvement in long term margin expectations, and a slightly richer anticipated future earnings multiple, while leaving fair value estimates essentially unchanged. What's in the News Completed a substantial share repurchase program, buying back 9,978,864 shares, or about 6.39% of shares outstanding, for approximately $480.12 million under the August 1, 2024 authorization (Key Developments).GIL: Future Outlook Will Balance Buybacks Index Inclusion And Earnings Expectations
Analysts have raised their price target on Gildan Activewear by roughly 10 percent to reflect significantly stronger expected revenue growth, which is partially offset by a more conservative view on profit margins and valuation multiples. What's in the News Completed share repurchase of 9,978,864 shares, representing 6.39% of outstanding shares, for a total of about $480 million under the buyback announced on August 1, 2024 (company disclosure) The most recent tranche of the buyback saw 855,000 shares repurchased between June 30, 2025 and August 8, 2025 for $45 million, equal to roughly 0.57% of shares (company disclosure) Reaffirmed 2025 earnings guidance, with full year revenue still expected to grow at a mid single digit rate compared with the prior year (company guidance) Added as a constituent of the FTSE All-World Index (USD), expanding the company investor base and potential passive ownership (index announcement) Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate has risen moderately, increasing from CA$80.08 to CA$88.39 per share.GIL: Share Buybacks And Index Inclusion Will Support Higher Future Profitability
Analysts have nudged their price target for Gildan Activewear slightly higher to reflect modestly improved long term profit margin expectations and a marginally richer future earnings multiple, despite only minor adjustments to the discount rate and revenue growth assumptions. What's in the News From June 30, 2025 to August 8, 2025, Gildan Activewear repurchased 855,000 shares for 45 million dollars, completing a total buyback of 9,978,864 shares, or 6.39 percent of shares outstanding, under its August 1, 2024 authorization (Key Developments).GIL: Share Buyback Completion Will Support Higher Profit Margins Ahead
Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Gildan Activewear from $100.77 to $101.00. They cite incremental improvements in projected profit margin despite a marginal uptick in discount rate assumptions.GIL: Share Buyback Completion Will Support Higher Profit Margins Going Forward
Gildan Activewear's average analyst price target has been revised upward by nearly $6 to $100.77. This change reflects analysts' optimism about the company's stronger projected profit margins and improved valuation metrics.At CA$85.38, Is Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSE:GIL) Worth Looking At Closely?
Oct 28Analysts Lift Gildan Activewear Target on Improved Growth and Valuation Updates Amid Key Developments
Analysts have raised their price target for Gildan Activewear from $91.79 to $94.77, citing improved revenue growth projections and a slightly lower discount rate as key factors in their revised outlook. What's in the News Gildan Activewear was added to the FTSE All-World Index (USD) (Key Developments).Does Gildan Activewear (TSE:GIL) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Sep 08Basic Apparel And US Cotton Efficiency Will Drive Future Success
Gildan Activewear’s upward price target revision reflects increased future P/E and improved net profit margin, supporting a new consensus fair value estimate of CA$90.03. What's in the News Gildan Activewear reaffirmed earnings guidance for full year 2025, expecting net sales growth at a 3%-5% CAGR.Returns On Capital Are A Standout For Gildan Activewear (TSE:GIL)
Jul 18Is Gildan Activewear Inc. (TSE:GIL) Trading At A 42% Discount?
Jul 03
Modernization In The US And Bangladesh Will Strengthen Competitive Advantage
Modernizing operations and expanding in Bangladesh boost competitiveness and support long-term ring-spun product growth.Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: GIL's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: GIL's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| Gildan Activewear Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (GIL) | 1.5% |
| Market Bottom 25% (CA) | 1.6% |
| Market Top 25% (CA) | 5.4% |
| Industry Average (Luxury) | 2.4% |
| Analyst forecast (GIL) (up to 3 years) | 2.0% |
Notable Dividend: GIL's dividend (1.46%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the Canadian market (1.63%).
High Dividend: GIL's dividend (1.46%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the Canadian market (5.45%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (35.1%), GIL's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (34%), GIL's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 05:42 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/29 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/28 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Gildan Activewear Inc. is covered by 25 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Harriet Li | Accountability Research Corporation |
| Paul Kearney | Barclays |
| Stephen MacLeod | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |