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Ryland Conrad

Ryland Conrad

Research Analyst at RBC

Vaughan, ON, CA

Ryland Conrad is an Equity Research Analyst at RBC Capital Markets, specializing in coverage of Canadian consumer and industrial companies. He covers firms such as Gildan Activewear, MTY Food Group, and Premium Brands Holdings Corp., and is recognized as a 3-star analyst with a 70% success rate and an average return of 8.1% on his stock recommendations according to TipRanks. Conrad began his RBC career through the Indigenous Peoples Development Program after earning a Bachelor of Commerce from St. Mary's University, advancing rapidly from finance roles to his current equity research position. He holds professional finance credentials and is known for his rigorous analysis and strong track record in equity research.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate Range
RBCAML InvestigatorSep 2025 to Present
ProtivitiAML AnalystDec 2024 to Aug 2025
Metergy Solutions Inc.Junior AnalystMay 2022 to Aug 2023

Education

Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Economics/Management Science

2019 — 2024

Ryland Conrad's questions to Gildan Activewear (GIL) leadership

Question · Q3 2025

Ryland Conrad inquired about Gildan's line of sight and visibility on incremental program wins in national accounts for 2026, specifically regarding the three-quarters of expected growth from new programs this year. He also asked about the year-to-date performance and underlying drivers of the Comfort Colors brand, and for additional details on plans to expand the brand into new product categories, including timing and expected benefits.

Answer

Chuck Ward (EVP and COO, Gildan Activewear) confirmed similar line of sight and percentages for growth from new programs in 2026 as seen in 2025. He stated that Comfort Colors is Gildan's fastest-growing brand with double-digit growth, performing strongly all year. He mentioned doubling manufacturing capacity for Comfort Colors and plans for further investment in 2026. Expansion into women's collections, caps, and bags is planned, with the expectation that these will be well-received and complement core products, maintaining the brand's cotton-based, pigment-dyed heritage.

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