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About Gildan Activewear
Its shares trade on Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker GIL.TO. It has been listed since 19 June 1998. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of $3.68bn and net income of $405.9m. At that date it held total assets of $10.45bn and shareholders' equity of $3.56bn.
Gildan Activewear, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of printwear and branded apparel. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. The Company’s products are sold in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America to wholesale distributors, screen printers or embellishers, as well as to retailers in North America, and directly to consumers, primarily through its own e-commerce platforms. The products it manufactures and sells are marketed under its Company-owned brands, including Gildan, American Apparel, Comfort Colors, Gildan Hammer, Gold Toe, Anvil, Alstyle, Secret, Silks, Kushyfoot, Secret Silky, Therapy Plus, Peds and MediPeds. Through a sock licensing agreement providing exclusive distribution rights in the United States and Canada, it also sells socks under the Under Armour brand.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
- Listed since
- 19 Jun 1998
- Employees
- 51,000
- Website
- gildan.com ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Michael KneelandNon-Executive Independent Chairman of the Board$232,692
- Mr. Glenn ChamandyPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director, since 1984$26.9m
- Mr. Luca BarileChief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President$173,165
- Mr. Benito MasiPresident - Manufacturing$7.1m
- Mr. Chuck WardExecutive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, since 2026$8.3m
- Mr. Jason DeHaanChief Information Officer$2.3m
- Ms. Anne-Laure DescoursDirector
- Mr. Michener ChandleeIndependent Director$156,036
- Mr. Ghislain HouleIndependent Director$170,607
- Mrs. Melanie KauIndependent Director$169,835
- Mr. Peter LeeIndependent Director
- Ms. Karen StuckeyIndependent Director$155,330
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 75
- Environment
- 99
- Social
- 99
- Governance
- 28
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 126,920 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 303,465 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 2,245,056 t
- Women in the workforce
- 43%
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Gildan Activewear Inc has established a strong brand image and is recognized as a trusted provider of quality activewear products.
- The company offers a diverse range of apparel products, including t-shirts, activewear, sportswear, and socks, catering to various customer segments.
Weaknesses
- Gildan Activewear heavily relies on external retailers for product distribution, which exposes the company to potential risks and may limit direct customer reach.
- In the past, Gildan Activewear has experienced product recall incidents, causing reputational damage and potential financial losses.
Opportunities
- With growing consumer awareness, the company can capitalize on the demand for sustainable and eco-friendly activewear products by enhancing its sustainability initiatives.
- Gildan Activewear can leverage the rising trend of online shopping by expanding its e-commerce presence, reaching a wider customer base and reducing dependence on traditional retail channels.
Threats
- The activewear industry is highly competitive, with numerous major players and emerging brands striving to gain market share, posing a threat to Gildan Activewear's position.
- Shifts in fashion trends and evolving consumer preferences towards other types of clothing can potentially impact the demand for Gildan Activewear's products.
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