The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday, Aug. 1, edition that Scotia Capital analyst John Zamparo has reaffirmed his "sector outperform" recommendation for Gildan Activewear. The Globe's David Leeder writes in the Eye On Equities column that Mr. Zamparo bumped his share target ahead by $4 to $59 (all figures U.S.). Analysts on average target the shares at $59.87. Mr. Zamparo says in a note: "The market's distaste for uncertainty (relating to the Bangladesh tariff) is now excessively weighing on Gildan shares, in our view. Just 8 per cent of sales are shipped from the country to the U.S.; meanwhile, apparel spending has been reasonably strong. With Gildan having lagged most Canadian consumer stocks year-to-date -- admittedly after an ebullient 2024 -- this name is moving up our pecking order." The Globe reported on May 1 that Desjardins Securities analyst Chris Li had reaffirmed his "buy" recommendation for Gildan Activewear. It was then worth $46.01. The Globe reported on July 18 that Stifel analyst Martin Landry said now was the time to buy Gildan. The shares could then be had for $52.40.