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Why Gildan Activewear Inc. stock is sliding today

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Gildan Activewear Inc. faces a challenging trading session as its stock price drops significantly.

Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL.TO) is seeing a notable decline in its stock price today, down 4.30% to CA$71.81. This drop comes despite the company reporting strong revenue growth in its recent financial results.

Investor takeaway: Investors should be cautious as Gildan's recent performance does not align with its historical growth trajectory, raising questions about future profitability.

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GIL.TO

Gildan Activewear Inc.

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↓ $27.98 (-36.33%)
120 day period
$49.04$67.65$86.25May 15Aug 12Nov 5

Market cap

$11.19B

P/E

35.6x

Div. yield

1.67%

Div. / share

$0.95

52W high

$99.12

52W low

$43.69

1W change

+8.33%

Beta

1.23

Analyst Price Targets

Based on analyst covering GIL · as of Nov 6, 2026

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Wall Street analysts forecast GIL stock price to rise 110.6% over the next 12 months.

Consensus

Bullish

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

Avg. Target

C$103.26

+110.6% Upside

Previously C$103.42 on Nov 5, 2026

Current Price

C$49.04

Last close

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Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.

Wealth Awesome Price Forecast

WA Model

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

HistoricalForecast68%95%
C$15.86C$33.89C$51.92C$69.95C$87.98C$106.01TodayJun 29Sep 2Nov 5Dec 18Jan 31Mar 15

30-Day Vol

77.0%

Annualized

90-Day Vol

52.2%

Annualized

Trend (90d)

-50.0%

Annualized drift

90d Mean

C$41.02

Expected price

HorizonExpected68% Range (1σ)
30 trading daysC$46.21C$35.43 – C$60.26
60 trading daysC$43.54C$29.91 – C$63.38
90 trading daysC$41.02C$25.90 – C$64.97

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 Activewear's stock down 4.30% today

This significant drop reflects investor uncertainty, despite a solid market cap of CA$14.05 billion.

Bull case

Gildan's recent acquisition of Comfort Colors could strengthen its market position and expand its product offerings, which may lead to future growth.

Bear case

The current market reaction suggests concerns about Gildan's ability to keep its growth momentum, especially with rising competition and potential economic challenges.

Market Performance Overview

Gildan Activewear Inc. is grappling with a 4.30% decline in stock price during today's trading session. This downturn is notable given the company's recent record fourth-quarter revenue of $1,078 million, which marked a 31.3% increase from the previous year. Investors are now weighing the implications of this drop against the backdrop of impressive sales growth.

Investor Sentiment

The market's reaction today indicates a potential shift in investor sentiment regarding Gildan's future performance. Despite the company's strong financial results, uncertainties surrounding its ability to maintain growth amidst competitive pressures are causing concern. Investors may want to keep a close eye on upcoming earnings announcements and market trends to gauge the company's direction.

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Published: July 23, 2026
Last Updated: July 23, 2026

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