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Gildan Activewear Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary5 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 continuing-operations sales were $1,466.6M, up 61.1% YoY, but below ~$1.65B guidance as softer demand, unfavorable mix, lower prices and service constraints weighed on results.
Adjusted operating margin was 27.0% and adjusted diluted EPS was $1.54, up 54.0% YoY; 2026–2028 objectives were withdrawn, with an updated outlook planned for spring 2027.
Financial highlights
Q3 continuing-operations net earnings were $253.1M versus $120.2M; adjusted net earnings were $285.1M versus $148.8M.
Q3 adjusted gross profit was $634.6M and adjusted operating income was $396.2M; adjusted operating income increased $185M YoY.
Q3 operating cash flow was $632.7M and free cash flow was $605.7M; 9M totals were $700.6M and $622.2M, respectively.
9M sales were $4.22B, up 65.9%; adjusted diluted EPS was $3.26 versus $2.55, while GAAP diluted EPS was $1.56 versus $2.27.
Outlook and guidance
FY2026 continuing-operations guidance: revenue $5.4B–$5.5B, adjusted operating margin ~20%, adjusted diluted EPS $3.70–$3.80, CapEx ~3% of sales and free cash flow $700M–$750M.
Guidance assumes softer demand into Q4 and includes ~$220M of IEEPA refunds, including ~$202M received in 9M; updated long-term objectives are planned for spring 2027.
The FY2026 adjusted effective tax rate is expected to be ~16%, reflecting earlier-than-expected integration tax benefits and use of tax attributes.
Sales guidance reductions reflect ~$300M from end-consumer demand and mix, ~$145M from lower replenishment, ~$75M from availability and service constraints, and ~$30M from pricing.
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Gildan Activewear Inc., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells various branded activewear products primarily in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offers T-shirts sold under the Gildan Gildan Performance Gildan Hammer Comfort Colors American Apparel Anvil by Gildan Alstyle Prim + Preux GoldToe; fleece tops and bottoms sold under the GoldToe Gold Toe; and sport shirts under the Gildan Gildan ActiveLife American Apparel Anvil by Gildan Skyline Sportswear It's A Breeze brands. It also provides bags and related accessories sold under the American Apparel Anvil Fastback Tote It's A Breeze Samsonite Black Label Stackables Tribe Brands names. In addition, the company offers fabric in a range of weight and product qualities, including lightweight performance fabric used to make performance shirts. As of November 30, 2017, it operated 59 manufacturing facilities located in Central America, South America, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa/Middle East, and others. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.