Dividend history
Gildan Activewear Inc.
GIL.TO
Recent payments
$0.3436CAD
Ex: Aug 20, 2026
Pay: Sep 14
$0.3160CAD
Ex: Nov 19, 2025
Pay: Dec 15
$0.3140CAD
Ex: Aug 21, 2025
Pay: Sep 15
$0.3150CAD
Ex: May 20, 2025
Pay: Jun 16
$0.3260CAD
Ex: Mar 12, 2025
Pay: Apr 7
$0.2860CAD
Ex: Nov 21, 2024
Pay: Dec 16
$0.2790CAD
Ex: Aug 22, 2024
Pay: Sep 16
$0.2790CAD
Ex: May 22, 2024
Pay: Jun 17
$0.2760CAD
Ex: Mar 12, 2024
Pay: Apr 8
$0.2550CAD
Ex: Nov 21, 2023
Pay: Dec 18
What the Ex-Dividend Date Means for Investors
Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL.TO) went ex-dividend on August 20, 2026. If you bought shares on or after this date, you won’t receive the upcoming dividend payment. The declared dividend is CA$0.3436 CAD per share, and it will be paid on September 14, 2026.
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Gildan Activewear Inc.
GIL.TO
GIL.TO
Gildan Activewear Inc.
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$11.03B
P/E
32.6x
Div. yield
1.57%
Div. / share
$0.95
52W high
$99.12
52W low
$56.53
1W change
+3.78%
Beta
1.08
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering GIL · as of Oct 2, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast GIL stock price to rise 77.7% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$105.86
+77.7% Upside
Previously C$106.04 on Oct 1, 2026
Current Price
C$59.58
Last close
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on GIL's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
47.5%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
53.4%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-50.0%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$49.84
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$56.14 | C$47.66 – C$66.13 |
| 60 trading days | C$52.89 | C$41.96 – C$66.68 |
| 90 trading days | C$49.84 | C$37.53 – C$66.18 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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Investor Takeaway: If you held Gildan Activewear shares before the ex-dividend date, this dividend is a return on your investment. Those who bought shares on or after August 20 are not eligible for this payment, as only shareholders registered by the record date can receive it.
Dividend Details
Gildan Activewear has a market cap of CA$14,587.561 million and a trailing yield of 1.23%.
Understanding Ex-Dividend
The term 'ex-dividend' indicates the date when a stock starts trading without the value of its next dividend payment. For Gildan Activewear, this date was August 20, 2026. Investors who purchased shares on or after this date will not receive the dividend, as only those who owned the stock before this date qualify. This system ensures that dividends go to those who hold the stock at the record date, which coincides with the ex-dividend date in this case.
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Upcoming Payment Details
Gildan Activewear's dividend of CA$0.3436 CAD per share will be paid on September 14, 2026. This follows the company's announcement on July 29, 2026, and shows their ongoing commitment to returning value to shareholders. Over the past three years, Gildan has made 11 dividend payments and increased its dividend seven times, demonstrating a steady approach to rewarding investors.
Dividend calendar
| Ticker | GIL.TO |
| Amount | CA$0.3436 |
| Ex-dividend | 2026-08-20 |
| Record | 2026-08-20 |
| Payment | 2026-09-14 |
| Declared | 2026-07-29 |
| Trailing yield | 1.23% |
| Stock page | GIL.TO dividend history |
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