Gildan Activewr - GIL STOCK NEWS

Gildan marks International Women's Day by emphasizing its commitment to gender equity. Karine Doucet and Esther Hackett outline initiatives like the Women in Leadership Program, which supports female career advancement, achieving gender parity in manager-level roles, and aiming for parity in director positions by 2027. The company has received the Women in Governance Parity Certification. Gildan partners with organizations like Room to Read and World Vision to enhance educational access and economic empowerment for women. Future plans include a global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training for all employees.

Gildan Activewear reported FY 2022 record sales of $3,240 million, an 11% increase from FY 2021. Q4 sales were $720 million, down 8% year-over-year. The GAAP diluted EPS for FY 2022 was $2.93, down 5%, while adjusted diluted EPS rose 14% to $3.11. A non-cash impairment charge of $62 million affected Q4 earnings. Despite challenges, Gildan announced a 10% dividend increase for 2023 and plans for low single-digit revenue growth. The company emphasized strong cash flow management, returning $573 million to shareholders in 2022. Gildan’s outlook anticipates margin pressure due to raw material costs and demand challenges in early 2023.

Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) will announce its 2022 fourth quarter and full year results on February 22, 2023. A press release is expected before market opening, followed by a conference call at 8:30 AM ET. Investors can access the call through the company’s website or by dialing designated numbers. Gildan, a significant player in casual apparel manufacturing, operates large-scale facilities primarily in Central America, the Caribbean, the U.S., and Bangladesh. The company focuses on delivering quality products under various brands while upholding strong labor, environmental, and governance standards throughout its operations.

Gildan has launched new positioning and marketing campaigns for its brands Gildan®, American Apparel®, and Comfort Colors® at the Impressions Expo in Long Beach, California. This initiative aligns with Gildan's Sustainable Growth plan, focusing on evolving and expanding global reach. Gildan® will introduce the Just Smart campaign, while American Apparel® unveils The 2001 and Only campaign, emphasizing its iconic AA2001 style. Comfort Colors® is set to promote the Spread Good Vibes campaign to highlight its lifestyle branding. The campaigns will utilize trade booths, social media, display advertising, and enhanced digital experiences.

Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) has been recognized as one of the world's most sustainable corporations by Corporate Knights, moving up from 79th to 60th place in the 2023 Global 100 list. This marks Gildan's second consecutive year on the list, making it the only apparel manufacturer recognized globally. The ranking is based on an assessment of nearly 7,000 public companies with revenues over $1 billion, evaluating up to 25 key performance indicators reflecting diverse aspects of sustainability.

Gildan's commitment to ESG includes promoting gender diversity, focusing on sustainable investments, and integrating ESG targets into executive compensation.

Gildan Activewear reported record Q3 2022 sales of $850 million, a 6% increase YoY, driven by robust activewear sales within North America. Despite inflation, operating margins remained strong at 20.5%, with adjusted diluted EPS of $0.84, up 5% from last year. The company returned $125 million to shareholders via dividends and repurchases, buying back 3.2 million shares. However, gross profit fell to $252 million, down 10.5% YoY, largely due to rising costs. Gildan's net debt stood at $944 million, with a leverage ratio of 1.2.