GIL Dividend History & Analysis | 1.7% Yield

GIL has a dividend yield of 1.7% and paid 0.9 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.74%
Payout Ratio 26.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 18.27%
Consistency Lifetime 95.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.76%
Payout FCF 36.4%
Streak Years 15
Dividend Rating 73.23%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 32.6%
Total Return 5y: 176.9%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
KTB 3,321 M 3.01% 6.34%
BOSS 2,868 M 3.49% 5.35%
CDI 109,496 M 2.64% 3.32%
TPR 26,358 M 1.61% 4.69%
MC 321,819 M 2.36% 2.70%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
BOSS 2,868 M 143% 85.2%
RMS 252,523 M 54.6% 97.1%
TPR 26,358 M 31.6% 94.4%
OXM 548 M 17.0% 95.5%
PVH 2,985 M 41.4% 91.9%

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GIL Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-19 2025-11-19 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.226 0% 0.4%
2025-08-21 2025-08-21 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.226 0% 0.42%
2025-05-20 2025-05-20 2025-06-16 Quarterly 0.226 0% 0.45%
2025-03-12 2025-03-12 2025-04-07 Quarterly 0.226 10.2% 0.47%
2024-11-21 2024-11-21 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.205 0% 0.42%
2024-08-22 2024-08-22 2024-09-16 Quarterly 0.205 0% 0.49%
2024-05-22 2024-05-23 2024-06-17 Quarterly 0.205 0% 0.58%
2024-03-12 2024-03-13 2024-04-08 Quarterly 0.205 10.2% 0.61%
2023-11-21 2023-11-22 2023-12-18 Quarterly 0.186 0% 0.52%
2023-08-23 2023-08-24 2023-09-18 Quarterly 0.186 0% 0.65%
2023-05-23 2023-05-24 2023-06-19 Quarterly 0.186 0% 0.64%
2023-03-13 2023-03-14 2023-04-10 Quarterly 0.186 10.1% 0.61%
2022-11-22 2022-11-23 2022-12-19 Quarterly 0.169 0% 0.6%
2022-08-24 2022-08-25 2022-09-19 Quarterly 0.169 0% 0.55%
2022-05-25 2022-05-26 2022-06-20 Quarterly 0.169 0% 0.58%
2022-03-16 2022-03-17 2022-04-11 Quarterly 0.169 9.7% 0.46%
2021-11-23 2021-11-24 2021-12-20 Quarterly 0.154 0% 0.37%
2021-08-25 2021-08-26 2021-09-20 Quarterly 0.154 0% 0.4%
2021-05-26 2021-05-27 2021-06-21 Quarterly 0.154 0% 0.44%
2020-03-11 2020-03-12 2020-04-06 Quarterly 0.154 14.9% N/A
2019-11-13 2019-11-14 2019-12-09 Quarterly 0.134 0% N/A
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-09-09 Quarterly 0.134 0% N/A
2019-05-15 2019-05-16 2019-06-10 Quarterly 0.134 0% N/A
2019-03-06 2019-03-07 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.134 19.6% N/A
2018-11-14 2018-11-15 2018-12-10 Quarterly 0.112 0% N/A
2018-08-15 2018-08-16 2018-09-10 Quarterly 0.112 0% N/A
2018-05-16 2018-05-17 2018-06-11 Quarterly 0.112 0% N/A
2018-03-07 2018-03-08 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.112 19.1% N/A
2017-11-15 2017-11-16 2017-12-11 Quarterly 0.094 0% N/A
2017-08-15 2017-08-17 2017-09-11 Quarterly 0.094 0% N/A
2017-05-16 2017-05-18 2017-06-12 Quarterly 0.094 0% N/A
2017-03-07 2017-03-09 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.094 20.5% N/A
2016-11-16 2016-11-18 2016-12-12 Quarterly 0.078 0% N/A
2016-08-09 2016-08-11 2016-09-06 Quarterly 0.078 0% N/A
2016-05-17 2016-05-19 2016-06-13 Quarterly 0.078 0% N/A
2016-03-08 2016-03-10 2016-04-04 Quarterly 0.078 19.6% N/A
2015-11-25 2015-11-27 2015-12-14 Quarterly 0.0652 0.3% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-09-08 Quarterly 0.065 -1.5% N/A
2015-05-25 2015-05-27 2015-06-22 Quarterly 0.066 -49.2% N/A
2015-02-17 2015-02-19 2015-03-16 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2014-12-16 2014-12-18 2015-01-12 Quarterly 0.13 20.4% N/A
2014-08-12 2014-08-14 2014-09-08 Quarterly 0.108 0% N/A
2014-05-13 2014-05-15 2014-06-09 Quarterly 0.108 0% N/A
2014-02-18 2014-02-20 2014-03-17 Quarterly 0.108 0% N/A
2013-12-10 2013-12-12 2014-01-06 Quarterly 0.108 20% N/A
2013-08-13 2013-08-15 2013-09-09 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2013-05-14 2013-05-16 2013-06-10 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2013-02-19 2013-02-21 2013-03-18 Quarterly 0.09 0% N/A
2012-12-11 2012-12-13 2013-01-07 Quarterly 0.09 20% N/A
2012-08-14 2012-08-16 2012-09-10 Quarterly 0.075 0% N/A

GIL Dividend FAQ

Gildan Activewear Inc. (NYSE:GIL) is a vertically integrated apparel manufacturer that produces a broad portfolio of activewear, casual clothing, hosiery, and underwear under its own brands-including Gildan, Champion, and American Apparel-as well as private-label contracts for lifestyle brands. Its distribution network reaches wholesale partners, screen-printers, and retailers across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, covering mass merchants, department stores, specialty shops, and e-commerce channels.

What is the Dividend Yield of GIL?

As of February 2026, GIL`s dividend yield is 1.74%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.90 USD by the current share price of 66.58.

Does GIL pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, GIL paid a dividend of 0.90 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-19 and the payout was 0.226 USD.

How often does GIL pay dividends?

GIL pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GIL has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-19.

GIL dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GIL for the next 4 payments are between 0.229 (+1.3%) and 0.234 (+3.5%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will GIL pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.226 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-19. The next Ex-Dividend date for Gildan Activewear (GIL) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GIL?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Gildan Activewear (GIL) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of GIL?

GIL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 18.3% per year.
Strong growth: GIL's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GIL?

GIL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.76%. If you bought GIL's shares at 24.05 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.90 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.76% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GIL?

GIL Payout Consistency is 95.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Gildan Activewear has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GIL have a good Dividend Yield?

GIL`s 1.74% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GIL?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GIL is 26.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of GIL?

GIL`s Overall Dividend Rating is 73.23%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GIL Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GIL's Outstanding Shares?

Gildan Activewear's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 6.31% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has GIL ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 30, 2015 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1996 130,516,800
1997 106,289,600 -18.56%
1998 161,248,800 +51.71%
1999 233,100,900 +44.56%
2000 224,886,800 -3.52%
2001 232,784,000 +3.51%
2002 236,800,000 +1.73%
2003 238,336,000 +0.65%
2004 239,080,000 +0.31%
2005 242,236,000 +1.32%
2006 242,896,000 +0.27%
2007 243,312,000 +0.17%
2008 242,816,000 -0.2%
2009 243,524,000 +0.29%
2010 244,322,000 +0.33%
2011 242,868,000 -0.6%
2012 244,982,000 +0.87%
2013 246,092,000 +0.45%
2014 243,852,000 -0.91%
2015 241,428,600 -0.99%
2016 232,159,400 -3.84%
2017 219,796,000 -5.33%
2018 205,351,700 -6.57%
2019 203,200,000 -1.05%
2020 198,403,000 -2.36%
2021 189,344,000 -4.57%
2022 179,897,000 -4.99%
2023 171,806,000 -4.5%
2024 154,369,000 -10.15%
2025 150,815,000 -2.3%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-28 02:39