Gildan Activewear’s Q2 2026 earnings call featured CEO Glenn J. Chamandy, CFO Luca Barile, CCO Chuck J. Ward, and IR head Jessy Hayem.
Q2 continuing-ops net sales were USD 1.58 billion; adjusted diluted EPS was USD 1.28; synergy capture is tracking about USD 100 million in 2026.
2026 guidance was raised: revenue at the low end of USD 6 billion–USD 6.2 billion; adjusted operating margin about 21.8%; adjusted EPS USD 4.65–USD 4.75.
Guidance assumes about USD 220 million of IEEPA tariff refunds, mostly booked in Q3; about half is expected to be reinvested in marketing, promotions, product, and packaging.
The HanesBrands Australia divestment was agreed at about AUD 700 million, or about USD 490 million; proceeds are earmarked for debt paydown, with buybacks targeted near the leverage midpoint.
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