Gildan faces securities probes after 18.75% stock drop on channel-stuffing report

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld disclosed a probe after Rosen announced a similar investigation tied to Jehoshaphat Research allegations that Gildan pulled forward sales to inflate revenue, sending the stock from $61.97 to $50.35.

Summary

Gildan Activewear Inc. is facing multiple securities investigations after its NYSE-listed shares fell $11.62, or 18.75%, to $50.35 on June 16, 2026, following a Jehoshaphat Research short seller report that alleged a channel stuffing scheme had made revenue growth look stronger than it was. Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP said it is examining whether Gildan misled investors about the drivers and sustainability of reported revenue after the company pointed to share gains in key growth categories and favorable responses to product innovations. Rosen Law Firm had already said it was preparing a class action over the same selloff, which Investing.com linked to questions about Gildan's organic growth and sales practices and claims that negative underlying growth had been obscured by financial engineering. Jehoshaphat said its allegations were based on interviews with former employees, customers and distributors.

Terms & Concepts
  • channel stuffing: A practice in which a company pushes extra product into distribution channels to boost reported sales before end demand exists.
  • short seller report: Research published by an investor betting a stock will fall, typically laying out negative claims about the company.
  • class action: A lawsuit brought on behalf of a group of investors or other claimants with similar allegations.