Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) Earnings Call Transcripts
Gildan Activewear Inc.'s Latest Earnings Call - April 30, 2026
In Gildan Activewear's Q1 2026 earnings call, the company reported revenue of nearly $1.2 billion, reflecting a 64% year-over-year increase, primarily due to the acquisition of Hanesbrands. Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.43, down from $0.59 in the prior year, while the company maintained its full-year guidance for 2026, expecting revenue between $6 billion and $6.2 billion and adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $4.20 to $4.40. The management emphasized their commitment to navigating uncertainties while leveraging their integrated business model for future growth.
Reported metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Q1 Revenue | $1.2 billion (beat) |
| Adjusted EPS | $0.43 (miss) |
| Adjusted Operating Margin | 14.3% (neutral) |
| 2026 Revenue Guidance | $6 billion to $6.2 billion (inline) |
| 2026 Adjusted EPS Guidance | $4.20 to $4.40 (positive) |
| Free Cash Flow | above $850 million (positive) |
Guidance from management
Gildan maintained its 2026 revenue guidance of $6 billion to $6.2 billion and adjusted diluted EPS guidance of $4.20 to $4.40, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 20% to 25%.
What management said
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What analysts pressed on
Analysts expressed concerns regarding the impact of the Hanesbrands acquisition on margins and profitability, particularly given the adjusted EPS decline. There were also questions about the effectiveness of the inventory reduction strategy and its short-term effects on sales.
Main topics on the call
- Acquisition of Hanesbrands — The acquisition of Hanesbrands, completed in December 2025, is expected to unlock significant growth opportunities for Gildan. CEO Glenn Chamandy stated, "The acquisition is a historical moment for Gildan as it, we belie...
- Strong Q1 Performance — Gildan reported Q1 2026 sales of nearly $1.2 billion, up 64% year-over-year, aligning with management's guidance. CFO Luca Bareli noted, "The quarter unfolded largely as we anticipated, with sales reflecting the acquisit...
- Operating Margin and EPS — The adjusted operating margin for Q1 was 14.3%, down 470 basis points year-over-year but ahead of guidance. Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.43, compared to $0.59 in the previous year, indicating some pressure on profitabilit...
- Maintained Guidance for 2026 — Management maintained its 2026 guidance, expecting revenue between $6 billion and $6.2 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $4.20 to $4.40. This reflects a year-over-year growth of 20% to 25%, highlighting confidence in f...
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About Gildan Activewear Inc.
Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) is a publicly listed company in the Textiles, Apparel and Luxury Goods industry, within the Consumer Discretionary sector. It trades on TSX and is based in CA. EarningsCalls.dev maintains a free, full-text archive of its earnings call transcripts — 37 calls on record spanning February 20, 2020 to July 30, 2026. Every transcript is split into speaker-by-speaker segments with headline metrics, free to read or available through our REST API.
Earnings Call History
EarningsCalls.dev has 37 Gildan Activewear Inc. earnings call transcripts on record, spanning February 20, 2020 to July 30, 2026. Based on this history, Gildan Activewear Inc. reports quarterly. The most recent call on file is dated July 30, 2026. The full list is below — each row opens the complete, free-to-read transcript.
- Ticker
- GIL
- Exchange
- TSX
- Country
- CA
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Calls on record
- 37
- First call
- February 20, 2020
- Most recent
- July 30, 2026
- Reporting cadence
- quarterly