Guess?, Inc.

NYSE:GES Stock Report

Market Cap: US$879.3m

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Guess? Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

Guess? has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 5%, while the Specialty Retail industry saw earnings growing at 4.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 7.5% per year. Guess?'s return on equity is 16%, and it has net margins of 2.5%.

Key information

5.04%

Earnings growth rate

8.24%

EPS growth rate

Specialty Retail Industry Growth26.64%
Revenue growth rate7.54%
Return on equity16.01%
Net Margin2.53%
Last Earnings Update01 Nov 2025

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha • Aug 21

Guess? Is Being Undervalued With This Purchase

Summary Guess? is being taken private at $16.75/share, a 73% premium to March 14th, but still undervalued relative to peers. Despite revenue growth, profitability and cash flow have deteriorated, making the buyout price seem inadequate but understandable. Management's optimistic outlook for 2026 includes profit improvement initiatives, but the buyout leaves little upside for current shareholders. Given the slim chance of a superior offer and minimal near-term return, I downgrade GES stock to 'sell' despite its undervaluation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Mar 14

Guess: U.S. Weakness Weighs Too Much On Valuation

Summary Guess?, Inc.'s US retail performance is weakening as the company's brand image seems to be deteriorating. The brand remains healthy in Guess's larger European market, and further, licensing and Americas wholesale still generate healthy earnings, stabilizing Guess's outlook. Guess could have a weak short-term outlook due to consumer weakness, causing slight concern for the upcoming Q4 report. As GES stock has continued to decline, Guess's stock has become incredibly cheap. While risky, I believe that the stock has a good risk-to-reward. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Feb 26

Guess? (NYSE:GES) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...
Analysis Article • Feb 07

Improved Earnings Required Before Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:GES) Shares Find Their Feet

Guess?, Inc.'s ( NYSE:GES ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 6.8x might make it look like a strong buy right now...
Seeking Alpha • Dec 23

Guess: Business Deteriorates, And The Stock Price Is Not An Opportunity Yet

Summary Guess reported disappointing 3Q25 results with poor North American sales and a second guidance cut, leading to a 20% stock drop. Margins are down 310 bps for the year, and the company plans more promotions, likely further damaging margins. Despite low valuation multiples, deteriorating North American sales and ineffective product strategies make GES a risky investment. Until sales show sequential recovery, I maintain a Hold rating on Guess due to ongoing operational challenges and margin pressures. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 27

Guess Q3: Weakness In America And Asia Appears Structural

Summary Guess shares have underperformed, dropping 20% in the past year and another 10% after disappointing Q3 results, highlighting ongoing struggles in the US and Asia. Despite strong European sales, Guess faces margin pressure due to high inventories and markdowns, leading to a reduced operating margin and earnings. Management's repeated guidance cuts and over-ordering issues indicate a lack of control over business dynamics, raising concerns about future performance. While the balance sheet remains solid and the dividend is likely safe, I maintain a "hold" rating, with a potential sell if shares rebound to $18. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Oct 24

Guess?, Inc.'s (NYSE:GES) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 19x, you may...
Analysis Article • Sep 01

Guess? (NYSE:GES) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.30

Guess?, Inc.'s ( NYSE:GES ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.30 per share on 27th of September. This means...
Seeking Alpha • Aug 30

Guess: Comparables Are Deteriorating, And I'm Returning The Stock To The Too Hard Pile (Rating Downgrade)

Summary Guess's Q2 2024 results show top-line growth but suffer from declining comparable retail sales and shrinking margins due to increased marketing investments. Despite challenges in the Americas, Europe's modest growth and strong wholesale environment provide some optimism, though product issues remain a concern. Given the uncertain future and potential management concerns, I am downgrading Guess to a Hold and moving it to the "too hard" pile. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Aug 21

Guess?, Inc.'s (NYSE:GES) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 67% Above Its Share Price

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Guess? fair value estimate is US$34.95 Current share price of...
Seeking Alpha • Aug 08

Guess Offers Strong Earnings, Potential Dividend Growth

Summary Guess has evolved from a mall-based retailer to an international brand with a focus on returning value to shareholders. The company faces risks from global market uncertainties, competitive industry, and reliance on shopping malls for sales. Guess offers a reasonable dividend yield, solid earnings, and potential for growth, making it a potential value play for investors. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Jul 12

Earnings Working Against Guess?, Inc.'s (NYSE:GES) Share Price

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 18x, you may...
Analysis Article • Jun 19

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:GES)?

Guess?, Inc. ( NYSE:GES ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during...
Seeking Alpha • Jun 04

Guess Is Conservatively Valued And An Opportunity Post Q1 2025 Earnings

Summary Guess? reported mixed 1Q25 results, with sales up but not organically, and operational losses. The company's valuation and operations have not changed substantially, trading at opportunistic multiples. GES faces risks of leverage and economic volatility, but its quality characteristics make it a buy at current or lower prices. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Jun 03

Guess? (NYSE:GES) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.30

Guess?, Inc. ( NYSE:GES ) will pay a dividend of $0.30 on the 28th of June. Based on this payment, the dividend yield...
Seeking Alpha • May 27

Guess: In The Sweet Spot

Summary The consumer discretionary sector is facing troubles in 2024. Guess? stands out as it broke to new 10-year highs in April, indicating relative strength. The long-term fundamentals look solid, and the near-term dip could be a buying opportunity. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • May 22

With EPS Growth And More, Guess? (NYSE:GES) Makes An Interesting Case

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...
Analysis Article • Apr 24

Guess? (NYSE:GES) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...
Analysis Article • Mar 31

We Think Guess?'s (NYSE:GES) Robust Earnings Are Conservative

When companies post strong earnings, the stock generally performs well, just like Guess?, Inc.'s ( NYSE:GES ) stock has...
Analysis Article • Mar 22

Is Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:GES) Trading At A 30% Discount?

Key Insights The projected fair value for Guess? is US$44.43 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Guess? is...
Seeking Alpha • Mar 13

Guess: Luxury Strategy Paying Off, Stock Is A Buy At Lower Prices

Summary Guess? has repositioned itself towards affordable luxury and recovered margins under new management. The company has implemented cost-cutting measures and improved operational efficiencies. Guess? has potential for sustained profitability and its current stock price is considered fair, with limited organic growth prospects. At lower prices, it could become an opportunity. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article • Feb 27

Guess?, Inc.'s (NYSE:GES) Business And Shares Still Trailing The Market

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 7.7x Guess?, Inc. ( NYSE:GES ) may be sending very bullish signals at the...

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Guess? makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:GES Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
01 Nov 253,144801,2060
02 Aug 253,092301,1760
03 May 253,051141,1480
01 Feb 252,995601,1170
02 Nov 242,954921,0830
03 Aug 242,8671711,0370
04 May 242,7992219860
03 Feb 242,7771969610
28 Oct 232,7031779440
29 Jul 232,6851439220
29 Apr 232,6641289090
28 Jan 232,6871488880
29 Oct 222,6701218780
30 Jul 222,6791298890
30 Apr 222,6651668790
29 Jan 222,5921708560
30 Oct 212,4401728130
31 Jul 212,3661697760
01 May 212,136887190
30 Jan 211,877-816760
31 Oct 202,070-737120
01 Aug 202,117-877300
02 May 202,402-418010
01 Feb 202,678958630
02 Nov 192,673398590
03 Aug 192,662138520
04 May 192,625138390
02 Feb 192,610138360
03 Nov 182,565-98140
04 Aug 182,50827930
05 May 182,431-97610
03 Feb 182,364-97440
28 Oct 172,232-37020
29 Jul 172,21996910
29 Apr 172,196266880
28 Jan 172,190226830
29 Oct 162,188636700
30 Jul 162,173676610
30 Apr 162,174536620
30 Jan 162,184816590
31 Oct 152,243876640
01 Aug 152,312966880
02 May 152,374996990
31 Jan 152,418947170

Quality Earnings: GES has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: GES's current net profit margins (2.5%) are lower than last year (3.2%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: GES has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 5% per year.

Accelerating Growth: GES's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: GES had negative earnings growth (-14.5%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Specialty Retail industry average (-0.3%).

Return on Equity

High ROE: GES's Return on Equity (16%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/01/22 17:14
End of Day Share Price 2026/01/22 00:00
Earnings2025/11/01
Annual Earnings2025/02/01

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Guess?, Inc. is covered by 14 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Jeff BlackBarclays
Robert OhmesBofA Global Research
Jeffrey LickB. Riley Securities, Inc.