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Why Gildan Activewear Inc. stock is skyrocketing today

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Gildan Activewear Inc. is making headlines with a significant stock surge.

Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL.TO) is rising today, with shares up an impressive 7.06% to CA$78.55. This surge follows the company's strong Q2 earnings report, which showcased robust growth and positive future guidance.

Investor takeaway: Investors should consider Gildan's strong earnings performance and optimistic outlook as indicators of potential long-term growth, despite some ongoing market challenges.

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Gildan Activewear Inc.

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$24.96 (-25.38%)
120 day period
$69.91$84.45$99.00Feb 9May 6Jul 30

Market cap

$13.30B

P/E

29.8x

Div. yield

1.27%

Div. / share

$0.93

52W high

$99.56

52W low

$62.34

1W change

+4.95%

Beta

1.12

Analyst Price Targets

Based on analyst covering GIL

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Wall Street analysts forecast GIL stock price to rise 44.7% over the next 12 months.

Consensus

Bullish

Based on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)

Avg. Target

C$106.19

+44.7% Upside

Current Price

C$73.37

Last close

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Analyst ratings and price targets are updated periodically. Not financial advice.

Wealth Awesome Price Forecast

WA Model

Statistical 90-day price range based on GIL's historical volatility

HistoricalForecast68%95%
C$41.30C$52.14C$62.98C$73.82C$84.66C$95.50TodayMar 24May 28Jul 30Sep 11Oct 25Dec 7

30-Day Vol

32.6%

Annualized

90-Day Vol

53.2%

Annualized

Trend (90d)

-43.4%

Annualized drift

90d Mean

C$62.83

Expected price

HorizonExpected68% Range (1σ)
30 trading daysC$69.67C$62.27C$77.96
60 trading daysC$66.16C$56.45C$77.56
90 trading daysC$62.83C$51.72C$76.33

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.

Gildan's Q2 Earnings Beat Expectations

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Adjusted diluted EPS increased by 32% year-over-year to $1.28, exceeding analyst expectations and signaling strong operational performance.

Bull case

Gildan reported a remarkable 72% increase in net sales year-over-year. This growth was driven by the successful integration of HanesBrands, which is expected to generate about $100 million in synergies. The company’s updated guidance also suggests a solid foundation for future earnings growth.

Bear case

Despite the positive earnings report, Gildan faces challenges such as high net debt and ongoing inflationary pressures. The retail environment remains soft, which could impact future sales and margins.

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Published: July 31, 2026
Last Updated: July 31, 2026

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