Gildan Activewear Inc
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Gildan Activewear Inc
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About company
Gildan Activewear Inc is a leading manufacturer and seller of activewear, underwear, socks, and legwear products, which are distributed to wholesale distributors, screenprinters, embellishers, retailers, and consumers across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The company's manufacturing operations are strategically located in Central America, the Caribbean Basin, North America, and Bangladesh. Additionally, Gildan collaborates with select global athletic and lifestyle consumer brand companies to manufacture and sell products through their retail channels.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Consumer ServicesLatest Results (16.11.2025):
Gildan Activewear Inc's second quarter 2025 results, reported on July 31, 2025, demonstrate strong financial performance with record revenue and improved earnings. The company delivered record net sales of $919 million—up 6.5% from the prior year—in addition to robust margins and effective cash flow generation, underscoring the strength of its low-cost, vertically integrated business model.
Record Net Sales
Gildan Activewear Inc posted record net sales of $919 million for Q2 2025, reflecting a notable 6.5% increase over the previous year. The press release highlights that this strong performance was in part driven by a 12% surge in Activewear net sales.
Strong Margins and Earnings
The company achieved an operating margin of 21.7% and an adjusted operating margin of 22.7%. GAAP diluted EPS stood at $0.91, while the record adjusted diluted EPS was $0.97, indicating significant improvements in earnings metrics during the quarter.
Robust Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns
Operating cash flow reached $188 million, with free cash flow at $154 million. Additionally, Gildan Activewear Inc returned $145 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends, reinforcing its commitment to returning value to its investors.
Guidance and Strategic Outlook
The report also details an updated full year 2025 guidance, with a narrowed range for adjusted diluted EPS after considering tariff impacts. This confidence in future performance is complemented by recognition as one of Canada’s Best 50 Corporate Citizens and inclusion on TIME’s World's Most Sustainable Companies list.
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