Stifel Stays Bullish on Gildan Activewear (GIL) Stock

Core Insights - Gildan Activewear Inc. is recognized as one of the 13 most profitable growth stocks to buy currently, with a Buy rating and a price target of $80 from Stifel Nicolaus [1] - TD Cowen Securities also maintains a Buy rating on Gildan, raising its price target from $77 to $80 following the company's fourth-quarter earnings report [2] Financial Performance - Gildan reported a Non-GAAP EPS of $0.96 for the fourth quarter, exceeding estimates by $0.01 [3] - The company's revenue for the quarter reached $1.08 billion, representing a 31.4% year-over-year increase and surpassing consensus estimates by $20 million [3] - Operating cash flows increased by 59.8%, with a 20.9% rise compared to the previous year, while free cash flows jumped 46.4% year-over-year [3] Shareholder Returns - During the quarter, Gildan returned $33 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases [4] - The company announced a 10% dividend increase for 2026 [4] Company Overview - Gildan Activewear Inc. is a manufacturer and seller of various apparel products, including activewear such as sports shirts, tank tops, T-shirts, polos, and fleece items [5]