Gildan Activewear Inc. GIL is likely to register top-line growth when it reports first-quarter 2025 results on April 29. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is pegged at $711.1 million, indicating a rise of 2.2% from the year-ago figure.
The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at 57 cents per share, which indicates a 3.4% drop from the year-ago quarter’s actual. The consensus mark has remained unchanged in the past 30 days.
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Gildan Activewear has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 5.3%. In the last reported quarter, the company delivered an earnings surprise of 3.8%.
Key Factors Impacting GIL’s Q1 Results
Gildan Activewear’s upcoming quarterly results are expected to reflect gains from its Sustainable Growth Strategy, which emphasizes capacity expansion, innovation and ESG initiatives as key drivers of its competitive strength and profitability. The performance is likely to have been further supported by a robust business model and sturdy execution of its strategic priorities.
The company has been gaining from higher market share, led by strength in brands, product innovation and solid customer service. It has been enhancing its commercial capabilities to deliver the best offering to customers. GIL has been focused on the optimization of manufacturing processes and the implementation of cost-reduction initiatives. Additionally, the ongoing modernization of yarn operations continues to drive operational improvements.
The Activewear segment continues to gain momentum, fueled by market share expansion and strong demand. Also, increased international sales, particularly in Europe, are expected to have contributed positively, driven by inventory replenishment and enhanced distribution capabilities. Gains from these initiatives are likely to have benefited the to-be-reported quarter’s performance.
On its last earnings call, management anticipated net sales to grow low single digits year over year for the first quarter of 2025. Excluding the impacts of the Under Armour sock license agreement, management projected net sales to be up mid-single digits for the same quarter. GIL expects the adjusted operating margin to expand approximately 50 basis points.
On the flip side, a tough operating landscape, including the inflationary pressures, is a concern. The company has also been witnessing softness in the hosiery and underwear category for a while. In addition, higher cost of sales and other operating expenses are likely to have dampened its profitability in the quarter under review.
Gildan Activewear, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
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What the Zacks Model Unveils
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Gildan Activewear this time around. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat, which is not the case here.
Gildan Activewear has an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank of 3 at present. You can uncover the best stocks before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
GIL’s Valuation & Price Performance
From the valuation standpoint, GIL has a forward 12-month price-to-earnings of 11.74x, above the industry’s average of 10.11x. However, the stock is trading below its five-year high of 33.64x.
GIL shares have gained 24.6% in the past year, outperforming the industry’s decline of 19%.
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