Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL)
Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since June 17, 1998.
- Listed On
- the New York Stock Exchange
- Listed Since
- June 17, 1998
- Employees
- 75,000
- Market Cap
- $7.4B
About Gildan Activewear Inc.
Gildan is a vertically integrated designer and manufacturer of basic apparel, including T-shirts, underwear, socks, and hosiery. It is a leader in blank T-shirts, sweatshirts, and other apparel to wholesalers, major clothing brands, and printers (printwear). Gildan also sells branded clothing through retail and direct-to-consumer channels, a business that was greatly enhanced by the Hanesbrands acquisition in 2025. Gildan's labels include Hanes, Bali, Maidenform, Playtex, Gildan, American Apparel, Comfort Colors, and Goldtoe. Gildan produces most of its clothing at factories in Latin America but has been ramping up production at its new facility in Bangladesh. Incorporated in 1984, the Montreal-based company operates internationally but generated 90% of its sales in the US in 2025.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 454 institutions reported holding GIL, with 164.2 million shares worth $8.6 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holder was Caisse DE Depot ET Placement DU Quebec, with 11.7 million shares worth $601.9 million. Of the 5 largest holders listed below, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter.
| Institution | Shares | Value | Quarter change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caisse DE Depot ET Placement DU Quebec | 11,679,294 | $602M | Added 11.86% |
| Janus Henderson (Jupiter Topco) | 11,111,694 | $573M | Added 4.89% |
| Vanguard | 7,997,880 | $412M | Added 3.85% |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 6,829,868 | $352M | Reduced 1.18% |
| Mackenzie Financial | 6,748,764 | $493M | Added 2.51% |
Form 13F is a quarterly report that institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in qualifying securities file with the SEC. It lists long positions as of the last day of the quarter and is due within 45 days of quarter end, so these holdings describe that date rather than today.
Frequently asked questions
What is GIL?
Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since June 17, 1998.
Who are the largest institutional holders of GIL?
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the largest reported holders of GIL were Caisse DE Depot ET Placement DU Quebec, Janus Henderson (Jupiter Topco) and Vanguard.
How many institutions own GIL?
454 institutions reported a position in GIL for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $8.6 billion in total.
Did institutions buy or sell GIL last quarter?
Of the 5 largest reported holders, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter. Every reported holder and its change is on the SentiSense ownership page for GIL.
Every reported institutional holder, plus insider and congressional trades in GIL, on SentiSense.