GIL
Gildan Activewear
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Cyclical
- NYSE: GIL
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Aug 20, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.37%
Payout ratio: 183.6%
Gildan Activewear's most recent dividend was on Aug 20, 2026 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.249 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $0.97 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 2.11% based on its recent close price.
GIL dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Gildan Activewear Dividend yield
GIL has a dividend yield of 2.11% which is lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.55%, Gildan Activewear's dividend yield is 17% lower. Historically GIL's dividend yield has averaged at 2.0% in the last 5 years, which is lower than the current one.
GIL Dividend history
Gildan Activewear has been paying dividends since 2011. GIL has distributed four dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has grown by 10% for the last twelve months. And since the stock price has gone down by 19% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 37%.
Gildan Activewear Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | $0.249 | 1.75% |
| May 20, 2026 | $0.249 | 1.66% |
| Mar 19, 2026 | $0.249 | 1.64% |
| Nov 19, 2025 | $0.226 | 1.62% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $0.226 | 1.63% |
| May 20, 2025 | $0.226 | 1.72% |
| Mar 12, 2025 | $0.226 | 1.74% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.205 | 1.66% |
| Aug 22, 2024 | $0.205 | 1.91% |
| May 22, 2024 | $0.205 | 2.19% |
| Mar 12, 2024 | $0.205 | 2.25% |
| Nov 21, 2023 | $0.186 | 2.09% |
| Aug 23, 2023 | $0.186 | 2.5% |
| May 23, 2023 | $0.186 | 2.48% |
| Mar 13, 2023 | $0.186 | 2.29% |
| Nov 22, 2022 | $0.169 | 2.35% |
| Aug 24, 2022 | $0.169 | 2.13% |
| May 25, 2022 | $0.169 | 2.19% |
| Mar 16, 2022 | $0.169 | 2.19% |
| Nov 23, 2021 | $0.154 | 1.54% |
| Aug 25, 2021 | $0.154 | 1.25% |
| May 26, 2021 | $0.34 | 0.96% |
| Mar 11, 2020 | $0.154 | 2.88% |
| Nov 13, 2019 | $0.134 | 1.97% |
| Aug 14, 2019 | $0.134 | 1.44% |
| May 15, 2019 | $0.134 | 1.32% |
| Mar 6, 2019 | $0.134 | 1.33% |
| Nov 14, 2018 | $0.112 | 1.41% |
| Aug 15, 2018 | $0.112 | 1.46% |
| May 16, 2018 | $0.112 | 1.43% |
| Mar 7, 2018 | $0.112 | 1.36% |
| Nov 15, 2017 | $0.094 | 1.25% |
| Aug 15, 2017 | $0.094 | 1.18% |
| May 16, 2017 | $0.094 | 1.24% |
| Mar 7, 2017 | $0.094 | 1.28% |
| Nov 16, 2016 | $0.078 | 1.18% |
| Aug 9, 2016 | $0.078 | 1.02% |
| May 17, 2016 | $0.078 | 0.98% |
| Mar 8, 2016 | $0.078 | 1% |
| Nov 24, 2015 | $0.065 | 1.05% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | $0.065 | 0.81% |
| May 22, 2015 | $0.065 | 0.78% |
| Feb 17, 2015 | $0.065 | 0.81% |
Gildan Activewear dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
GIL has a payout ratio of 183.6% which is higher than the Consumer Cyclical sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 42.1%, Gildan Activewear's payout ratio is 336% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
GIL dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NKE Nike Inc - Class B | 4.58% | $1.64 | 78.1% |
| LEVI Levi Strauss & Co. Cls A | 2.96% | $0.58 | 35.6% |
| VFC VF Corp | 2.64% | $0.36 | 51.4% |
| GIL Gildan Activewear Inc | 2.37% | $0.97 | 183.6% |
| COLM Columbia Sportswear Company | 2.1% | $1.2 | 31.3% |
| RL Ralph Lauren Corp - Class A | 1.07% | $3.74 | 23.1% |
| PVH PVH Corp | 0.2% | $0.15 | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does Gildan Activewear pay a dividend?
Yes, Gildan Activewear has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. GIL has been paying dividends since 2011.
When was GIL's last dividend?
Gildan Activewear's last dividend ex-date was on Aug 20, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.249 per share.
How much dividend does Gildan Activewear pay (per share)?
On an annual basis GIL pays $0.97 per share.
What is Gildan Activewear's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Gildan Activewear is 2.11%.
How often does Gildan Activewear pay dividends?
Gildan Activewear pays dividends quarterly.
What is Gildan Activewear's dividend payout ratio?
Gildan Activewear's dividend payout ratio is 183.6%.
Does Gildan Activewear pay a good dividend?
Gildan Activewear's dividend yield is lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.