GIL
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Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) closed at $61.51 as of 2026-05-01, trading 51.8% above its 200-week moving average of $40.51. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 45.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 43, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.3x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.81 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1406 weeks of data, GIL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times. On average, these episodes lasted 11 weeks. Historically, investors who bought GIL at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +28.6%.
With a market cap of $11.4 billion, GIL is a large-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 10.6%. The stock trades at 3.2x book value.
Share count has increased 3.0% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 27 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in GIL would have grown to $7619, compared to $886 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 17.4% vs 8.4% for the index — confirming GIL as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 42.9% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: GIL vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After GIL Crosses Below the Line?
Across 21 historical episodes, buying GIL when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +32.1% after 12 months (median +29.0%), compared to +14.0% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 81% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +62.3% vs +33.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment GIL crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
GIL has crossed below its 200-week MA 21 times with an average 1-year return of +28.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2001 | Jul 2001 | 1 | 0.7% | +48.8% | +5025.4% |
| Oct 2001 | Nov 2001 | 6 | 6.3% | +79.8% | +5299.9% |
| Jul 2008 | Jul 2008 | 1 | 5.7% | -39.2% | +569.6% |
| Aug 2008 | Mar 2010 | 81 | 76.8% | -17.8% | +530.0% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 1 | 5.5% | +34.6% | +520.9% |
| Nov 2011 | Feb 2012 | 12 | 30.8% | +36.4% | +520.3% |
| May 2012 | Jun 2012 | 1 | 2.3% | +82.3% | +549.1% |
| Feb 2016 | Feb 2016 | 2 | 2.3% | +0.7% | +200.3% |
| Oct 2016 | Nov 2016 | 5 | 7.4% | +21.7% | +171.2% |
| Dec 2016 | Apr 2017 | 17 | 11.5% | +28.2% | +179.1% |
| Apr 2018 | May 2018 | 1 | 0.2% | +33.5% | +145.1% |
| Jun 2018 | Jul 2018 | 6 | 9.6% | +39.9% | +146.0% |
| Oct 2019 | Dec 2020 | 61 | 65.5% | -15.4% | +160.9% |
| Jan 2021 | Feb 2021 | 6 | 11.1% | +52.1% | +150.0% |
| Jun 2022 | Aug 2022 | 8 | 10.2% | +3.7% | +126.5% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 3 | 5.3% | -2.4% | +130.2% |
| Oct 2022 | Jan 2023 | 10 | 8.6% | +17.3% | +126.8% |
| Feb 2023 | Feb 2023 | 1 | 1.7% | +21.1% | +126.1% |
| May 2023 | May 2023 | 1 | 1.9% | +35.9% | +129.6% |
| Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | 5 | 4.3% | +59.6% | +127.9% |
| Oct 2023 | Oct 2023 | 1 | 4.2% | +80.1% | +135.5% |
| Average | 11 | — | +28.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GIL below its 200-week moving average?
No. Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) is currently 51.8% above its 200-week moving average of $40.51. It would need to fall to $40.51 to cross below the line.
What is GIL's 200-week moving average price?
Gildan Activewear Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $40.51 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when GIL drops below its 200-week moving average?
GIL has crossed below its 200-week moving average 21 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +28.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 11 weeks on average.
Is GIL a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about GIL as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 43. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 10.6%. Price-to-book is 3.2x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does GIL compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 27 years, $100 invested in GIL would have grown to $7619, compared to $886 for the S&P 500. That's 17.4% annualized vs 8.4% for the index. GIL has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does GIL pay a dividend?
Yes. Gildan Activewear Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 162.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01