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Guess? Inc designs, markets distributes, and licenses contemporary apparel and accessories that reflect European fashion sensibilities and American Lifestyle under brands including Guess, Marciano, and G by Guess. The company has five reportable segments: Americas Retail, Americas Wholesale, Europe, Asia, and licensing. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from the United States.

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Small Cap Consumer Research analyst Eric Beder reiterates Guess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) with a Buy and maintains $29 price target.

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Small Cap Consumer Research Reiterates Buy on Guess, Maintains $29 Price Target

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<li>JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss downgraded rating on the stock from Neutral to Underweight with a price target of $19 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Binetti maintained an In-Line rating and slashed the price target from $22 to $20 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.09%</li>
<li>Small Cap Consumer Research analyst Eric Beder reiterated a Buy rating with a price target of $29 on Oct. 1. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained a Market Perform rating and cut the price target from $26 to $21 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%</li>
<li>Recent News: On Aug. 28, Guess? reported worse-than-expected second-quarter adjusted EPS results and cut its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.</li>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.66%</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst John Ivankoe maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $20 to $22 on Sept. 16. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>TD Cowen analyst Andrew Charles reiterated a Hold rating with a price target of $17 on Sept. 9. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 80%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Sept. 16, The Wendy&#8217;s Company announced executive leadership appointments.</li>
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13 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Guess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">9</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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Analysts have recently evaluated Guess and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $31.69, accompanied by a high estimate of $37.00 and a low estimate of $21.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 3.53%. 
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<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The perception of Guess by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
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<td>Mauricio Serna</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
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<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
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<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
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<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Guess. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Guess compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Guess's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Guess's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Guess's Background</h2>
Guess? Inc designs, markets distributes, and licenses contemporary apparel and accessories that reflect European fashion sensibilities and American Lifestyle under brands including Guess, Marciano, and G by Guess. The company has five reportable segments: Americas Retail, Americas Wholesale, Europe, Asia, and licensing. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from the United States.
<h3>Guess's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
Revenue Growth: Guess's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 July, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 10.24%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Guess's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -1.47%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Guess's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -2.04%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Guess's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.39%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Guess's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 2.86. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

A Closer Look at 13 Analyst Recommendations For Guess

UBS analyst Mauricio Serna maintains Guess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $24 to $22.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Guess, Lowers Price Target to $22

Guess? Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ges#NYSE">GES</a>) posted mixed second-quarter fiscal 2025 results, with the top line increasing year over year. The bottom line declined from the year-ago quarter&#39;s reported figure and missed the consensus mark.
The company is lowering its fiscal 2025 revenue and earnings outlook to reflect the current weaker consumer environment. That said, it is effectively managing its costs and inventories while still supporting business growth through investments in marketing, new stores and infrastructure. The acquisition of rag &amp; bone is likely to have contributed to the positive performance.
<h2>GES&#39;s Quarterly Performance: Key Metrics &amp; Insights</h2>
GES reported adjusted earnings of 42 cents per share that missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 44 cents. However, the bottom line declined 42% from earnings of 72 cents in the year-ago quarter. The company&#39;s bottom-line performance reflects its decision to substantially boost marketing investments compared with last year&#39;s levels. This increased spending was aimed at supporting the international expansion of its brands, including the core Guess brand and the new additions to the portfolio, such as Guess Jeans and rag &amp; bone.
Net revenues amounted to $732.6 million, up 10% year over year. On a constant-currency (cc) basis, net revenues rose 13%. The strong performance was driven by the Rag &amp; Bone acquisition and robust wholesale results in Europe and Americas regions. All segments, except Asia, registered top-line growth. The consensus mark for quarterly revenues was pegged at $732 million.
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<h3>Guess?, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise</h3>
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Gross margin contracted to 43.7% from 44.3% reported in the year-ago quarter. As a percentage of sales, SG&amp;A expenses increased to 38.7% from 34.6% in the prior-year quarter&#39;s level.
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Adjusted earnings from operations were $37.9 million, down 41.6% from $65 million reported in the year-ago quarter. The adjusted operating margin came in at 5.2%, down from 9.8% reported in the same quarter last year. The downtick was mainly caused by increased expenses, the impact of newly-acquired businesses and higher promotions. However, it was partially offset by initial markups and the positive impact of higher revenues.
<h2>Guess? Provides Q2 Revenue &amp; Margin Insights by Segment</h2>
Revenues in the Americas Retail segment rose 8% in U.S. dollars and 9% at constant currency or cc. However, retail comparable sales, including e-commerce, declined 10% in both U.S. dollars and at cc. The segment&#39;s operating margin fell 7.6% to 1.5% in the quarter.
Americas Wholesale revenues soared 93% on a reported basis and 94% at cc. The segment&#39;s operating margin declined 6.4% to 18.9% due to the impact of newly-acquired businesses.
The Europe segment&#39;s revenues increased 5% and 8% on a reported basis and at cc, respectively. Retail comp sales (including e-commerce) moved up 1% on a reported basis and 4% at cc. The segmental operating margin was 9.8%, down 3.1% year over year.
Asia revenues declined 8% on a reported basis and 4% at cc. Retail comp sales (including e-commerce) fell 14% and 10% on a reported basis and at cc, respectively. The operating margin in the segment stood at negative 2.3%, down 1.4% year over year. The downside was primarily due to lower revenues and increased expenses.
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Licensing revenues rose 4% on a reported basis and at cc. Segmental operating margin was 93.3% compared with 94.1% in the year-ago quarter. The reduction in the operating margin was primarily due to increased expenses.
<h2>GES&#39;s Financial Health Snapshot &amp; Shareholder Friendly Move</h2>
The Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company exited the quarter with cash and cash equivalents of $218.9 million and long-term debt and finance lease obligations of nearly $187.8 million. Stockholders&#39; equity was around $491.2 million.
Net cash from operating activities for the six months ended Aug. 3, 2024, was $21.7 million. Free cash flow for the same period amounted to negative almost $23 million. For the fiscal 2025, free cash flow is envisioned to be $100 million.
GES announced a quarterly dividend of 30 cents per share on the company&#39;s common stock, payable on Sep. 27, 2024, to shareholders on record as of Sep. 11.
In the fiscal second quarter, management repurchased nearly 2.3 million shares for $50 million. Following this transaction, the company had a remaining capacity of $139.8 million in its share repurchase program.
<h2>What to Expect From GES in the Future?</h2>
For the fiscal 2025, Guess? projects revenue growth to be between 9.5% and 11%, down from the previous range of 10.7-12.7%.
The adjusted operating margin is expected to be between 7.3% and 7.8%, revised from the earlier forecast of 7.7% to 8.5% for the fiscal 2025. The GAAP operating margin is anticipated to range from 7.2-7.7% compared with the previous estimate of 7.3-8.1%.
Management forecasts fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings per share to be between $2.42 and $2.70, down from the earlier range of $2.62 to $3.00 and compared with $3.14 reported in the fiscal 2024. On a GAAP basis, EPS are expected to fall between $1.92 and $2.14 compared with the previous projection of $2.59 to $2.89 and $3.09 in the fiscal 2024.
For third-quarter fiscal 2025, management expects revenue growth in the 14.5-16.5% band. Adjusted operating margin is likely to be between 4.7% and 5.8%. On an adjusted basis, EPS are forecast in the range of 33-45 cents. On a GAAP basis, EPS are anticipated in the range of 28-38 cents.
Shares of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company have declined 13.5% in the past three months compared with the industry&#39;s 2.8% decline.
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Wolverine World Wide designs, manufactures and distributes of a wide variety of casual and active apparel and footwear. WWW sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Steven Madden&#39;s 2024 earnings and sales indicates growth of 6.9% and 12.6%, respectively, from the year-ago reported actuals. SHOO has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 9.5%.
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Guess? Lags on Q2 Earnings, Cuts FY25 View on Consumer Slowdown

Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintains Guess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $26 to $21.

Telsey Advisory Group Maintains Market Perform on Guess, Lowers Price Target to $21

Small Cap Consumer Research analyst Eric Beder maintains Guess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $37 to $29.

Small Cap Consumer Research Maintains Buy on Guess, Lowers Price Target to $29

U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the Dow futures gaining around 200 points on Thursday.
Shares of Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected second-quarter adjusted EPS results and cut its FY25 adjusted <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GES/earnings">EPS guidance below estimates.</a>
Guess reported quarterly earnings of 42 cents per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of 43 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $732.560 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $729.962 million.
Guess? shares dipped 8.6% to $18.49 in pre-market trading.
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Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) shares are trading lower after the company reported second-quarter results yesterday and cut its FY25 adjusted <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/08/b40612010/guess-inc-reports-fiscal-year-2025-second-quarter-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">EPS&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;below estimates</a>.
Net revenue rose 10% Y/Y to $732.6 million, beating the consensus of $729.96 million. On a constant currency basis, revenue grew by 13% Y/Y. Adjusted EPS of $0.42 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">missed the street view of $0.43</a>.
Europe revenues grew 5% Y/Y, Americas Retail revenues rose 8% Y/Y and Americas Wholesale revenues surged 93% Y/Y in the quarter.
On the other hand, Asia revenues decreased by 8% and Licensing revenues increased by 4% Y/Y in U.S. dollars in the quarter.
Adjusted earnings from operations fell 41.6% Y/Y to $37.9 million, with operating margin decreasing 4.6 ppt Y/Y to 5.2%. The decline is due to higher expenses, the impact of newly acquired businesses, and increased promotions.
As of August 3, 2024, cash and cash equivalent stood at $218.85 million.
Dividend: The Board of Directors approved a dividend per share of $0.30, payable on September 27, 2024, to shareholders of record as of September 11, 2024.
During the&nbsp;quarter, the company repurchased approximately 2.3 million shares of its common stock in open market transactions totaling&nbsp;$50.0 million, leaving a capacity of&nbsp;$139.8 million&nbsp;under the share repurchase program.&nbsp;
Outlook: Guess? expects third-quarter net revenue to rise by 14.5% to 16.5% and adjusted EPS of $0.33-$0.45<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">, vs. estimate of $0.58</a>.
The company lowered its outlook for FY25 revenue to grow by 9.5% to 11.0% (vs. 10.7% to 12.7% prior) and adjusted EPS to $2.42 – $2.70 (from $2.62 – $3.00 earlier)<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/39097895" rel="noreferrer noopener"> vs. street view of $2.79</a>.
Carlos Alberini, Chief Executive Officer, said, &#8220;Our bottom-line results reflect our decision to significantly increase our marketing investments compared to last year&#8217;s spend to support the international expansion of our brands, including our core Guess brand as well as the new additions to our portfolio – Guess Jeans and rag &amp; bone.&#8221;
&#8220;As we look into the second half of the year, we are adjusting our outlook for revenues and earnings to reflect the softer consumer environment. As always, we will manage our costs and inventories carefully, while we continue to support the growth of our business, including investments in marketing, new stores and infrastructure.&#8221;
Price Action: GES shares are down 10.6% at $18.06 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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Guess? shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q2 adjusted EPS results and cut its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates. Additionally, the company issued Q3 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.

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Affirm reported quarterly losses of 14 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of losses of 51 cents per share. Quarterly revenue came in at $659 million, which beat the consensus estimate by 9.17%.
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Guess? shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q2 adjusted EPS results and cut its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates. Also, the company issued Q3 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.

Guess? Expects Q3 Consolidated Net Revenue In US Dollars To Increase 14.5% - 16.5%; Adjusted EPS Of $0.33 - $0.45 (Est $0.58)

Guess? Expects FY25 Revenue To Increase  9.5% - 11.0% (Prior View 10.7% - 12.7%) In US Dollars; Cuts Adjusted EPS Forecast From $2.62 - $3.00 To $2.42 - $2.70 (Est $2.79)

Guess? Lowers FY25 Outlook To Reflect Softer Consumer Environment

Guess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.42 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.43 by 2.33 percent. This is a 41.67 percent decrease over earnings of $0.72 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $732.560 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $729.962 million by 0.36 percent. This is a 10.24 percent increase over sales of $664.512 million the same period last year.

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Guess Q2 2025 Adj. EPS $0.42 Misses $0.43 Estimate, Sales $732.560M Beat $729.962M Estimate

Small Cap Consumer Research analyst Eric Beder reiterates Guess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) with a Buy and maintains $37 price target.

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