Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) Stock Forecast
GIL analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.31 / 5 from 13 analysts
- Price target
- $77.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +88.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $1.60
- 52-week range
- $40.63 – $72.58
GIL analyst ratings
13 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
GIL price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
GIL earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.60 | $1.54 | $1.64 | $1.00 | +60.2% | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.62 | $4.36 | $4.73 | $3.51 | +31.6% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.37 | $4.54 | $5.66 | $4.62 | +16.3% | 13 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
GIL revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.63B | $1.60B | $1.65B | +79.4% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.98B | $5.75B | $6.05B | +65.2% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.17B | $5.53B | $6.38B | +3.3% | 13 |
GIL EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
GIL revenue: reported and forecast
GIL EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.36 | $1.60 | $1.60 | $1.59 | $1.60 | +17.4% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.30 | $4.67 | $4.67 | $4.63 | $4.62 | +7.4% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $5.38 | $5.53 | $5.53 | $5.44 | $5.37 | −0.2% | 0 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
GIL earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; GIL beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from GIL
13 analysts cover Gildan Activewear; their consensus rating is buy (4.31 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $77.00, 88.1% above the latest close of $40.94. Analysts expect earnings of $4.62 per share for 2026, +31.6% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $5.37 per share on revenue of $6.2 billion. Gildan Activewear beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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GIL forecast FAQ
What is Gildan Activewear's price target?
The average analyst price target for Gildan Activewear is $77.00, 88.1% above the latest close of $40.94.
Is Gildan Activewear a buy, hold or sell?
Of 13 analysts covering Gildan Activewear, 6 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Gildan Activewear's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $4.62 per share for 2026 (range $4.36 to $4.73); for 2027 the estimate is $5.37.
What is Gildan Activewear's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $6.0 billion, growth of 65.2%; for 2027 it is $6.2 billion.
When does Gildan Activewear report earnings?
Gildan Activewear is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026; the EPS estimate is $1.60.
Does Gildan Activewear usually beat earnings estimates?
Gildan Activewear reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.