GIL Dividend History & Yield
Gildan Activewear Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 (in 72 days) | Dec 4, 2026 | $0.249 | $24.90 | Estimated |
| Sat, Feb 20, 2027 (in 164 days) | Mar 6, 2027 | $0.249 | $24.90 | Estimated |
| Sun, May 23, 2027 (in 256 days) | Jun 6, 2027 | $0.249 | $24.90 | Estimated |
| Mon, Aug 23, 2027 (in 348 days) | Sep 6, 2027 | $0.249 | $24.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from GIL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.996 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much GIL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,205 | $62,108 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,025 | $310,542 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,049 | $621,084 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.93%. $10,000 in GIL would currently pay about $193 a year ($16 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
GIL dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | — | $0.249 | +0.0% |
| May 20, 2026 | — | $0.249 | +0.0% |
| Mar 19, 2026 | — | $0.249 | +10.2% |
| Aug 21, 2025 | — | $0.226 | +0.0% |
| May 20, 2025 | — | $0.226 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2025 | — | $0.226 | +10.2% |
| Nov 21, 2024 | — | $0.205 | +0.0% |
| Aug 22, 2024 | — | $0.205 | +0.0% |
| May 22, 2024 | — | $0.205 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2024 | — | $0.205 | +10.2% |
| Nov 21, 2023 | — | $0.186 | +0.0% |
| Aug 23, 2023 | — | $0.186 | +0.0% |
| May 23, 2023 | — | $0.186 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2023 | — | $0.186 | +10.1% |
| Nov 22, 2022 | — | $0.169 | +0.0% |
| Aug 24, 2022 | — | $0.169 | +0.0% |
| May 25, 2022 | — | $0.169 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2022 | — | $0.169 | +9.7% |
| Nov 23, 2021 | — | $0.154 | +0.0% |
| Aug 25, 2021 | — | $0.154 | +0.0% |
| May 26, 2021 | — | $0.154 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2020 | — | $0.154 | +14.9% |
| Nov 13, 2019 | — | $0.134 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2019 | — | $0.134 | +0.0% |
GIL dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | Raised 10.2% | $0.226 | $0.249 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
GIL scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Gildan Activewear Inc.
Gildan Activewear Inc. manufactures and sells various apparel products. The company provides various activewear products, including T-shirts, fleece tops and bottoms, sports shirts, polos, and tank tops under Gildan, Hanes, Gildan Performance, Gildan Hammer, Gildan Softstyle, Gildan Heavy Cotton, Gildan Ultra Cotton, Gildan DryBlend, Gildan HeavyBlend, Comfort Colors, American Apparel, ALLPRO, ComfortWash, BEEFY, Bonds and Champion brands. It also offers hosiery products comprising athletic, dress, casual and workwear socks, liner socks, and socks for therapeutic purposes under Gildan, GoldToe, Signature Gold by GoldToe, GoldToe Edition, Peds, MediPeds, Hanes, and Powersox brands.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical. Industry: Apparel Manufacturing. First dividend on our records: Feb 18, 2011. 58 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
GIL dividend FAQ
When is GIL's next ex-dividend date?
GIL's next ex-dividend date is Nov 20, 2026 (in 72 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.249 per share, expected on Dec 4, 2026.
How often does GIL pay dividends?
GIL pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.249 per share with an ex-date of Aug 20, 2026.
What is GIL's dividend yield?
GIL's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 1.45%, based on $0.747 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $51.55. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.996 per share, is 1.93%.
How much does GIL pay per share?
GIL pays about $0.249 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.996 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $99.60 a year.
Has GIL grown or cut its dividend?
GIL has raised its annual dividend for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 19.4% a year (-15.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of GIL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.93%, you would need about 1,205 shares of GIL (roughly $62,108 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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