Gildan Activewear Overview
- Year Founded
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1946
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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50,000
- Stock Symbol
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GIL
- Investments
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16
- Share Price
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$47.64
- (As of Thursday Closing)
Gildan Activewear General Information
Description
Gildan is a vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of basic apparel, including t-shirts, underwear, socks, and hosiery. Its primary market is the sale of blank t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other apparel to wholesalers, major clothing brands, and printers (printwear). Gildan also sells branded clothing through retail and direct-to-consumer channels. Brands include Gildan, American Apparel, Comfort Colors, and Gold Toe. Gildan produces most of its clothing at factories in Latin America but has been ramping up production at its new facility in Bangladesh. Incorporated in 1984, the Montreal-based company operates internationally but generates nearly 90% of its sales in the US.
Contact Information
Website
www.gildancorp.comCorporate Office
- 600 de Maisonneuve West
- 33rd floor
- Montreal, Quebec H3A 3J2
- Canada
Corporate Office
- 600 de Maisonneuve West
- 33rd floor
- Montreal, Quebec H3A 3J2
- Canada
Gildan Activewear Timeline
Gildan Activewear Stock Performance
As of 12-Jun-2025, Gildan Activewear’s stock price is $47.64. Its current market cap is $7.2B with 151M shares.
(As of Thursday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $47.64 | $47.89 | $36.98 - $55.58 | $7.2B | 151M | 516K | $2.59 |
Gildan Activewear Financials Summary
As of 31-Mar-2025, Gildan Activewear has a trailing 12-month revenue of $3.29B.
|
In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Mar-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 8,303,487 | 8,785,858 | 6,720,460 | 5,855,410 |
| Revenue | 3,286,466 | 3,270,590 | 3,195,911 | 3,240,482 |
| EBITDA | 762,277 | 737,738 | 743,030 | 731,434 |
| Net Income | 406,880 | 400,865 | 533,580 | 541,540 |
| Total Assets | 3,917,174 | 3,715,122 | 3,514,873 | 3,440,214 |
| Total Debt | 1,916,908 | 1,653,290 | 1,083,061 | 1,023,990 |
Gildan Activewear Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
|---|
Gildan Activewear Comparisons
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Gildan Activewear Competitors (30)
One of Gildan Activewear’s 30 competitors is Guess, a Corporation company based in Los Angeles, CA.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guess | Corporation | Los Angeles, CA | ||||
| Kayser-Roth | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Greensboro, NC | ||||
| Delta Apparel | Corporation | Duluth, GA | ||||
| Ralph Lauren | Corporation | New York, NY | ||||
| VF | Corporation | Denver, CO |
Gildan Activewear Signals
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Gildan Activewear Investments & Acquisitions (16)
Gildan Activewear’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Frontier Yarns for . The deal was made on 10-Dec-2021.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Yarns | 10-Dec-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Plant Textiles | ||
| NaturalGear | 10-Feb-2017 | Merger/Acquisition | Recreational Goods | ||
| American Apparel (USA) | 10-Jan-2017 | Merger/Acquisition | Clothing | ||
| American Apparel (Intellectual Property) | 09-Jan-2017 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| Peds Legwear | 22-Aug-2016 | Merger/Acquisition | Clothing |
Gildan Activewear ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated December, 25, 2024
10.83 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
Negl
0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
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Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
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Gildan Activewear Affiliates
Subsidiaries (6)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gildan Yarns | Salisbury, NC | 2003 | |
| Gildan Garments | New Bedford, MA | 1997 | |
| American Apparel (USA) | Los Angeles, CA | 1989 | |
| Gold Toe Moretz Holdings | Salisbury, NC | 1977 | |
| Comfort Colors | Barbados, VT | 1975 |
Gildan Activewear FAQs
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When was Gildan Activewear founded?
Gildan Activewear was founded in 1946.
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Where is Gildan Activewear headquartered?
Gildan Activewear is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
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What is the size of Gildan Activewear?
Gildan Activewear has 50,000 total employees.
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What industry is Gildan Activewear in?
Gildan Activewear’s primary industry is Clothing.
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Is Gildan Activewear a private or public company?
Gildan Activewear is a Public company.
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What is Gildan Activewear’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Gildan Activewear is GIL.
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What is the current stock price of Gildan Activewear?
As of 12-Jun-2025 the stock price of Gildan Activewear is $47.64.
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What is the current market cap of Gildan Activewear?
The current market capitalization of Gildan Activewear is $7.2B.
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What is Gildan Activewear’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Gildan Activewear is $3.29B.
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Who are Gildan Activewear’s competitors?
Guess, Kayser-Roth, Delta Apparel, Ralph Lauren, and VF are some of the 30 competitors of Gildan Activewear.
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What is Gildan Activewear’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Gildan Activewear’s EPS for 12 months was $2.59.
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