Guess? (GES) Stock Forecast & Price Target

Guess? Inc demonstrated strong financial performance, with total sales increasing by 7.2% to $791 million, surpassing expectations of $768 million. The company also noted significant growth in its retail and wholesale segments, particularly in the Americas, where retail comp sales rose 7% year-over-year and wholesale revenue surged by 26.5% year-over-year. Additionally, Europe contributed robustly with total sales growing 9.7% year-over-year to $404.1 million, indicating a solid demand for its brands across diverse markets.

Guess? Inc reported a decline in operating margin for Q3 2025, decreasing by 110 basis points to 4.7%, contrasting with a market consensus prediction of a larger drop to 4.2%. Additionally, the company experienced a gross margin contraction of 110 basis points to 42.5%, falling short of the consensus estimate of 42.8%, primarily due to higher markdowns and weaker retail performance, as evidenced by a 3% year-over-year decline in retail comps. Financially, while the balance sheet indicated a cash position of $154 million, this figure marked a decrease from the previous quarter and highlighted ongoing pressures contributing to a negative outlook for the stock.