Gildan Activewear Inc Aktie News

Gildan Activewear remains a "Buy" after the HanesBrands acquisition, with multiple post-M&A re-rating catalysts identified. Gildan's index weighting increase could translate into additional fund inflows from certain benchmark-hugging investors. Asset divestitures can help fund GIL's deleveraging and buybacks in the future.

An analyst raised his price target on the shares by almost 38%. He was extremely encouraged by a recent acquisition.

Connecticut-based Ararat Capital Management sold 137,548 shares of Gildan Activewear in the third quarter In light of the transaction, the overall position value of the stock fell by $4.9 million. The fund now holds 217,685 Gildan shares worth $12.6 million, making it the fund's fifth-largest holding.

(all amounts are in U.S. dollars except where otherwise indicated) MONTREAL, Dec. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) (“Gildan” or the “Company”) announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of HanesBrands Inc. (“HanesBrands”), creating a global apparel leader. “Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter.

Connecticut-based Coliseum Capital Management sold about 1 million shares of Gildan in the third quarter for an estimated $49.5 million. The transaction represents a 4.8% change in 13F reportable assets under management.

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I stick with a "Buy" for Gildan Activewear, following my assessment of its capital allocation and business performance. GIL's core Activewear segment did well, offsetting weakness in Hosiery & Underwear, with price leadership and manufacturing efficiencies driving profitability. The Hanesbrands acquisition is expected to diversify revenue, optimize capacity, and deliver margin-related synergies.

Gildan Activewear is acquiring Hanesbrands to create a global leader in basic apparel, doubling revenue and diversifying operations. The deal brings significant scale, $200 million in targeted cost synergies, and a more balanced mix between activewear, innerwear, retail, and wholesale. Pro forma leverage rises to 3.2x EBITDA, with plans to reduce it via synergies and asset sales; EPS growth is ...