Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.90
Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
33.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
15 years
GIL Dividend Income Check
Safety
33.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.3% and trend is rising.
GIL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$0.90
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout33.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout28.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR10.2%
5Y CAGR42.5%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.3%
Total Shareholder Yield3.7%
1Y Total Return31.5%
5Y Total Return85.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,52210Y ago$23,44820Y ago$68,534
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
GIL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
GIL Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Gildan Activewear Inc. distributes 33.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 28.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
GIL has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.2% and 5-year CAGR of 42.5%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GIL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.5% dividend yield, 2.3% buyback yield, 3.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 85.2%, with dividends contributing 11.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,448 today.
GIL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.95
Avg/Payment$0.1975
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026Latest | $0.2490 | — | 1.66% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | $0.2490 | ↑ +10.2% | 1.64% | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Nov 19, 2025 | $0.2260 | — | 1.62% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | $0.2260 | — | 1.63% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 20, 2025 | $0.2260 | — | 1.72% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | $0.2260 | ↑ +10.2% | 1.74% | Apr 7, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | $0.2050 | — | 1.66% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | $0.2050 | — | 1.91% | Sep 16, 2024 |
GIL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.5%
#4 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
33.9% payout
Streak
15Y
42.5% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.7%
#4 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GILGildan Activewear In… | $9.5B | 1.5% | 33.9% | 15 | Sustainable |
 PVHPVH Corp. | $3.8B | 0.2% | 29.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 RLRalph Lauren Corpora… | $25.2B | 0.8% | 23.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
2nd  VFCV.F. Corporation | $7.0B | 2.0% | 55.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  NKENIKE, Inc. | $53.8B | 3.4% | 71.5% | 24 | Watch |
3rd  COLMColumbia Sportswear … | $3.5B | 1.8% | 37.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
GIL Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.50 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2025 | $0.90 | 10.2% | 4 | $2.65 | 34.1% | 2.93x | 3.3% |
| 2024 | $0.82 | 10.2% | 4 | $2.46 | 33.3% | 3.00x | 3.0% |
| 2023 | $0.74 | 10.1% | 4 | $3.03 | 24.6% | 4.07x | 2.7% |
| 2022 | $0.68 | 46.2% | 4 | $2.93 | 23.1% | 4.33x | 2.5% |
| 2021 | $0.46 | 200.2% | 3 | $3.07 | 15.1% | 6.64x | 1.7% |
| 2020 | $0.15 | -71.3% | 1 | $-1.14 | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2019 | $0.54 | 19.6% | 4 | $1.30 | 41.2% | 2.43x | 2.0% |
| 2018 | $0.45 | 19.8% | 4 | $1.66 | 27.0% | 3.71x | 1.6% |
| 2017 | $0.37 | 19.9% | 4 | $1.61 | 23.2% | 4.30x | 1.4% |
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GIL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GIL stock.
How much dividend does GIL pay per share?
Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.90 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is GIL's next ex-dividend date?
GIL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GIL typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is GIL's dividend safe?
GIL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +33.9% and FCF payout ratio of +28.5%. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is GIL a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Gildan Activewear Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +42.5%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does GIL pay dividends?
Gildan Activewear Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.90 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GIL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GIL five years ago would be worth approximately $18,522 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GIL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GIL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.