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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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Analysts' ratings for Guess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 11 analysts.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $31.86, a high estimate of $37.00, and a low estimate of $23.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 3.88% increase from the previous average price target of $30.67.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713963672_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The standing of Guess among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<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>Jeff Lick</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$33.00</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>Mauricio Serna</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corey Tarlowe</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Susan Anderson</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Guess. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Guess compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Guess's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GES/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Guess analyst ratings.</a>
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<h2>Discovering Guess: A Closer Look</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: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Guess's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 January, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 8.96%. 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 surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 12.79% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Guess's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 19.01%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Guess's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 4.5%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.7, Guess adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Analyst Ratings For Guess

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 maintains $37 price target.

Small Cap Consumer Research Maintains Buy on Guess, Maintains $37 Price Target

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<li>Kaixin Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KXIN#NASDAQ">KXIN</a>) stock rose 16.86% to $0.18. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.6 million. </li>
<li>Genius Gr (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNS#AMEX">GNS</a>) shares rose 8.3% to $0.45. The company's market cap stands at $43.5 million. </li>
<li>Duolingo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUOL#NASDAQ">DUOL</a>) shares rose 7.77% to $210.77. The company's market cap stands at $9.0 billion. </li>
<li>Foresight Autonomous (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FRSX#NASDAQ">FRSX</a>) shares moved upwards by 7.75% to $1.25. The company's market cap stands at $19.1 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Kaival Brands Innovations (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KAVL#NASDAQ">KAVL</a>) stock declined by 15.9% to $5.3 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $15.1 million. </li>
<li>Digital Brands Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBGI#NASDAQ">DBGI</a>) stock decreased by 10.0% to $3.6. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.2 million. The company's, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Guess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) shares fell 8.46% to $25.22. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.3 billion. </li>
<li>Allurion Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALUR#NYSE">ALUR</a>) stock decreased by 7.54% to $2.21. The company's market cap stands at $105.7 million. </li>
<li>Barnes &amp; Noble Education (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNED#NYSE">BNED</a>) stock decreased by 7.1% to $0.65. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $34.5 million. </li>
<li>Greenlane Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNLN#NASDAQ">GNLN</a>) stock decreased by 6.71% to $0.65. The company's market cap stands at $2.4 million. 
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The Nasdaq 100 closed higher by around 70 points on Tuesday. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades.
When insiders sell shares, it could be a preplanned sale, or could indicate their concern in the company&rsquo;s prospects or that they view the stock as being overpriced. Insider sales should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a selling decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider sales. For more, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> Benzinga&#39;s insider transactions </a> platform.
<h3>Guess?</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Guess?, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ges#NYSE">GES</a>) CEO and Director Carlos Alberini<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> sold a total of 350,000 shares </a> at an average price of $30.40. The insider received around $10.64 million from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: On April 8, B. Riley Securities analyst Jeff Lick reiterated Guess with a Buy rating and raised the price target from $33 to $37.</li>
<li>What Guess? Does: 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.</li>
</ul>
Have a look at our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket/"> premarket coverage here </a> 
<h3>Broadcom</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/avgo#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) CFO and Chief Accounting Officer Kirsten M. Spears <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> sold a total of 3,000 shares </a> at an average price of $1,343.15. The insider received around $4.03 million from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: Broadcom and Alphabet&rsquo;s Google Cloud have announced the expansion of their partnership to optimize Broadcom&rsquo;s VMware workloads for Google Cloud.</li>
<li>What Broadcom Does: Broadcom is the sixth-largest semiconductor company globally and has expanded into various software businesses, with over $30 billion in annual revenue.</li>
</ul>
<h3>NVIDIA </h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nvda#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) Director Mark A Stevens <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> sold a total of 22,700 shares </a> at an average price of $879.97. The insider received around $19.98 million from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: Keybanc analyst John Vinh maintained NVIDIA with an Overweight and raised the price target from $1,100 to $1,200.</li>
<li>What NVIDIA Does: Nvidia is a leading developer of graphics processing units. Traditionally, GPUs were used to enhance the experience on computing platforms, most notably in gaming applications on PCs.</li>
</ul>
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<li>The Trade: Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dri#NYSE">DRI</a>) Director William S Simon <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/"> sold a total of 1,219 shares </a> at an average price of $158.21. The insider received around $192,858 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s Happening: On March 21, Darden Restaurants reported mixed results for its third quarter.</li>
<li>What Darden Restaurants Does: Darden Restaurants is the largest restaurant operator in the U.S. full-service space, with consolidated revenue of $10.5 billion in fiscal 2023 resulting in 3%-4% full-service market share (per NRA data and our calculations).</li>
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Guess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) underwent analysis by 10 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</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>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $31.35, a high estimate of $37.00, and a low estimate of $23.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $29.88, the current average has increased by 4.92%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1712584820_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Guess. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Jeff Lick</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$33.00</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>Mauricio Serna</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corey Tarlowe</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eric Beder</td>
<td>Small Cap Consumer Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Susan Anderson</td>
<td>B. Riley Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dana Telsey</td>
<td>Telsey Advisory Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Guess. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on 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: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Guess's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Guess's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GES/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Guess analyst ratings.</a>
If you are interested in following small-cap stock news and performance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/small-cap">you can start by tracking it here</a>.
<h2>Discovering Guess: A Closer Look</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>Unraveling the Financial Story of Guess</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Guess's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 January, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 8.96%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Guess's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 12.79%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 19.01%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Guess's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 4.5%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: Guess's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.7, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

A Closer Look at 10 Analyst Recommendations For Guess

B. Riley Securities analyst Jeff Lick reiterates Guess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $33 to $37.

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Guess? Inc&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) shares are trading&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/04/b38018818/guess-inc-board-authorizes-new-200-million-share-repurchase-program" rel="noreferrer noopener">higher in the premarket session on Monday</a>.
The company&#8217;s Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $200 million of the common stock.
As of February 3, 2024, the company had no remaining authority to purchase its common stock under the 2021 Share Repurchase Program.
As part of this new program and through a convertible bond exchange transaction, Guess? has agreed to repurchase 326,429 shares of the company&#8217;s common stock for $10.3 million.
&#8220;Returning capital directly to our shareholders is a high priority for our Board,&#8221; said CEO Carlos Alberini.
&#8220;We remain committed to enhancing shareholder returns and have a strong capital structure, solid cash flow generation, a powerful and diversified business model and a unique platform to support our Company&#8217;s growth initiatives.&#8221;
Share repurchases under the authorization may be made on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions.
Guess? has entered into a separate, privately negotiated exchange and subscription agreement with a holder of its 2.00%&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/04/b38018821/guess-inc-announces-issuance-of-approximately-12-1-million-of-additional-3-75-convertible-notes-du" rel="noreferrer noopener">convertible senior notes due 2024.</a>
The company will exchange approximately $14.6 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2024 notes for about $12.1 million in aggregate principal amount of additional 3.75% convertible senior notes due 2028.
Last month, Guess? reported fourth-quarter earnings of $2.01 per share, which beat the analyst&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/03/37858742/guess-stock-climbs-on-q4-results-eps-beat-revenue-beat-special-cash-dividend" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of $1.56 by 28.85%</a>.
Price Action: GES shares are trading higher by 3.59% at $32.60 in premarket on the last check Monday.

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Guess? shares are trading higher after the company's board authorized a new $200 million share repurchase program.

Guess? Issues Approximately $12.1M Of Additional 3.75% Convertible Notes Due 2028 And Retirement Of Approximately $14.6M Of Existing 2.00% Convertible Notes Due 2024

Guess? Board Authorizes New $200M Share Repurchase Program

UBS analyst Mauricio Serna maintains Guess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $26 to $32.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Guess, Raises Price Target to $32

Guess?, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ges#NYSE">GES</a>) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and declared a special <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/03/37858742/guess-stock-climbs-on-q4-results-eps-beat-revenue-beat-special-cash-dividend">dividend of $2.25 per share</a>.
Guess? reported quarterly earnings of $2.01 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.56 by 28.85%. Quarterly sales clocked in at $891.05 million, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $855.54 million, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Guess? expects first-quarter revenue to increase between 1% and 2% and sees an adjusted loss of between 41 cents and 37 cents per share, versus the estimated loss of 2 cents per share.
The company sees fiscal year 2025 revenue to increase between 11.5% and 13.5% and expects earnings of between $2.56 and $3.00 per share, versus the $2.92 per share estimate.
&ldquo;Looking forward, we are excited about our plans for the new fiscal year. We believe we are at an inflection point, and we expect to exceed $3 billion in revenues for the first time in our Company&rsquo;s history with a solid growth plan for our core business, the integration of rag &amp; bone into our portfolio and the launch of Guess Jeans to capture the demand from Generation Z consumers,&rdquo; said Carlos Alberini, CEO of Guess?.
Guess? shares gained 22.8% to trade at $31.87 on Thursday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Guess? following earnings announcement.
<ul>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group raised the price target on Guess? from $23 to $30. Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained a Market Perform rating.</li>
<li>Small Cap Consumer Research boosted the price target on Guess? from $32.5 to $37. Small Cap Consumer Research analyst Eric Beder maintained a Buy rating.</li>
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Shares of FactSet Research Systems Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fds#NYSE">FDS</a>) fell sharply during Thursday&rsquo;s session after the company reported worse-than-expected second-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FDS/earnings">revenue and issued FY24 guidance</a>.
FactSet Research posted adjusted earnings of $4.22 per share, beating market estimates of $3.88 per share. The company&rsquo;s quarterly sales came in at $545.95 million, missing expectations of $546.80 million, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
FactSet Research shares dipped 5.2% to $462.36 on Thursday.
Here are some other stocks moving in today&#39;s mid-day session.
<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Yield10 Bioscience, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/yten#NASDAQ">YTEN</a>) shares jumped 136.7% to $0.5751 after the company announced that the USDA-APHIS Biotechnology Regulatory Services determined that the Camelina sativa varieties may be planted and bred in the United States.</li>
<li>Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kavl#NASDAQ">KAVL</a>) shares jumped 101.7% to $2.6850 after falling 11% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/curi#NASDAQ">CURI</a>) rose 63.2% to $2.6850 after the company reported financial results for fourth quarter.</li>
<li>Portage Biotech Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/prtg#NASDAQ">PRTG</a>) gained 53.7% to $0.7525.</li>
<li>Lufax Holding Ltd (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lu#NYSE">LU</a>) climbed 41.3% to $4.76 following fourth-quarter results.</li>
<li>Asset Entities Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/asst#NASDAQ">ASST</a>) shares climbed 37% to $0.7173 after the company announced that it entered into an agreement with Zendrop.</li>
<li>Cazoo Group Ltd (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/czoo#NYSE">CZOO</a>) gained 33% to $4.6475.</li>
<li>Guess?, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ges#NYSE">GES</a>) shares rose 23.1% to $31.95 as the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and declared a special dividend of $2.25 per share.</li>
<li>Nortech Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nsys#NASDAQ">NSYS</a>) surged 22.3% to $13.35 after the company reported fourth-quarter results.</li>
<li>JOANN Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/joan#NASDAQ">JOAN</a>) gained 20.8% to $0.1631.</li>
<li>Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/amtx#NASDAQ">AMTX</a>) climbed 18.4% to $4.3238 after the company announced approval by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for a $200 million of EB-5 program investment for the Riverbank sustainable aviation fuel, production plant, the dairy renewable natural gas project, the carbon sequestration project and energy efficiency upgrades to the Keyes ethanol plant.</li>
<li>Canoo Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/goev#NASDAQ">GOEV</a>) shares gained 16.5% to $3.9712 after gaining around 22% on Wednesday. The US Department of Commerce recently approved its Oklahoma City facility as a Foreign Trade Zone.</li>
<li>NextNav Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nn#NASDAQ">NN</a>) climbed 15% to $5.55. NextNav 10% owner Joseph D Samberg acquired a total of 483,000 shares an average price of $4.52.</li>
<li>Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mu#NASDAQ">MU</a>) climbed 14.7% to $110.37 as the company reported upbeat results for its second quarter and issued strong third-quarter guidance.</li>
<li>argenx SE (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/argx#NASDAQ">ARGX</a>) gained 14.4% to $408.38 after myasthenia gravis data from competitors Chugai and Roche fell short of expectations.</li>
<li>Stem, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/stem#NYSE">STEM</a>) rose 14.3% to $2.2050</li>
<li>Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/alab#NASDAQ">ALAB</a>) rose 14.2% to $70.81 amid post-IPO volatility.</li>
<li>Ocugen, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ocgn#NASDAQ">OCGN</a>) gained 9.3% to $1.3550.</li>
<li>Graphjet Technology (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gti#NASDAQ">GTI</a>) rose 9.3% to $10.93.</li>
<li>Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hous#NYSE">HOUS</a>) surged 9.1% to $5.99.</li>
<li>LiveWire Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lvwr#NASDAQ">LVWR</a>) gained 9.1% to $7.44 after gaining 5% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Precigen, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pgen#NASDAQ">PGEN</a>) climbed 6.3% to $1.53.</li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>Movella Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mvla#NASDAQ">MVLA</a>) shares fell 61.4% to $0.11 after the company announced that it will voluntarily delist from the Nasdaq.</li>
<li>Tourmaline Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/trml#NASDAQ">TRML</a>) fell 38.4% to $27.50. Tourmaline Bio recently posted a fourth-quarter loss of 81 cents per share.</li>
<li>Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crml#NASDAQ">CRML</a>) fell 27.2% to $9.48.</li>
<li>Apyx Medical Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/apyx#NASDAQ">APYX</a>) dipped 27% to $1.35 following soft FY24 guidance.</li>
<li>Paltalk, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/palt#NASDAQ">PALT</a>) declined 23.5% to $2.1279. Paltak recently reported a year-over-year decrease in fourth-quarter revenue results.</li>
<li>Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/spir#NYSE">SPIR</a>) fell 23.3% to $13.40 after the company announced a $30 million registered direct offering of 2,142,858 shares at $14.00 per share.</li>
<li>Lixiang Education Holding Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lxeh#NASDAQ">LXEH</a>) dipped 22.9% to $4.00.</li>
<li>Pyxis Oncology, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pyxs#NASDAQ">PYXS</a>) fell 18.4% to $4.43 following fourth-quarter results.</li>
<li>Intelligent Group Limited (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/intj#NASDAQ">INTJ</a>) fell 15.7% to $2.7821. Intelligent Group priced initial public offering of 1,875,000 ordinary shares at $4 per share.</li>
<li>Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dbi#NYSE">DBI</a>) fell 15.3% to $9.76 after the company reported fourth-quarter financial results and said its total comparable sales decreased by 7.3%.</li>
<li>Ontrak, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/otrk#NASDAQ">OTRK</a>) shares tumbled 13.9% to $0.2720 after dipping 28% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/five#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>) fell 12.3% to $183.38 after the company reported fourth-quarter financial</li>
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<li>Direct Digital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/drct#NASDAQ">DRCT</a>) dipped 11.1% to $28.25. Direct Digital announced that the earnings call originally scheduled for March 21, 2024 will be postponed to March 26, 2024.</li>
<li>Biophytis S.A. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bpts#NASDAQ">BPTS</a>) fell 11.6% to $0.3971 after surging around 20% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Abits Group Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/abts#NASDAQ">ABTS</a>) fell 10.2% to $0.7500 after gaining 14% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Avinger, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/avgr#NASDAQ">AVGR</a>) shares fell 9.7% to $2.98 following fourth-quarter results.</li>
<li>Titan Machinery Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/titn#NASDAQ">TITN</a>) declined 9.6% to $24.28 after the company reported fourth-quarter results.</li>
<li>Steelcase Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/scs#NYSE">SCS</a>) fell 9.4% to $11.82 after the company reported mixed fourth-quarter financial results and issued first-quarter revenue guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lx#NASDAQ">LX</a>) shares tumbled 8.4% to $1.96 following fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/li#NASDAQ">LI</a>) shares declined 7.9% to $31.38 after the company updated its delivery outlook. Li Auto said it now expects first-quarter deliveries of 76,000-78,000 vehicles, down from 100,000-103,000 earlier.</li>
<li>Academy Sports and Outdoors, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/aso#NASDAQ">ASO</a>) fell 7.1% to $66.20 after the company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY24 EPS guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>Accenture plc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/acn#NYSE">ACN</a>) fell 6.9% to $354.14 following mixed second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Wearable Devices Ltd. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wlds#NASDAQ">WLDS</a>) declined 6.6% to $0.6188 after surging 5% on Wednesday. Wearable Devices recently published a report saying the Mudra Band &#39;Can Be the Neural Bridge for Apple and Meta in their Next Wave of Smart Glasses Interaction.&#39;</li>
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U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining around 250 points on Thursday.
Shares of Guess?, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ges#NYSE">GES</a>) rose sharply during Thursday&rsquo;s session as the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and declared a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/03/37858742/guess-stock-climbs-on-q4-results-eps-beat-revenue-beat-special-cash-dividend">special dividend of $2.25 per share</a>.
Guess? reported quarterly earnings of $2.01 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.56 by 28.85%. Quarterly sales clocked in at $891.05 million, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $855.54 million, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Guess? shares jumped 23.1% to $31.95 on Thursday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today&rsquo;s session.
<ul>
<li>Lufax Holding Ltd (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lu#NYSE">LU</a>) shares surged 41.3% to $4.76 following fourth-quarter results.</li>
<li>Nortech Systems Incorporated (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nsys#NASDAQ">NSYS</a>) rose 22.3% to $13.35 after the company reported fourth-quarter results.</li>
<li>Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/alab#NASDAQ">ALAB</a>) rose 15.3% to $71.54 amid post-IPO volatility.</li>
<li>NextNav Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nn#NASDAQ">NN</a>) gained 15% to $5.55. NextNav 10% owner Joseph D Samberg acquired a total of 483,000 shares an average price of $4.52.</li>
<li>Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mu#NASDAQ">MU</a>) climbed 14.7% to $110.37 as the company reported upbeat results for its second quarter and issued strong third-quarter guidance.</li>
<li>argenx SE (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/argx#NASDAQ">ARGX</a>) surged 14.4% to $408.38 after myasthenia gravis data from competitors Chugai and Roche fell short of expectations.</li>
<li>Stem, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/stem#NYSE">STEM</a>) gained 14.3% to $2.2050</li>
<li>Astera Labs, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/alab#NASDAQ">ALAB</a>) gained 14.2% to $70.81 amid post-IPO volatility.</li>
<li>Sunnova Energy International Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nova#NYSE">NOVA</a>) rose 9.7% to $5.22.</li>
<li>Ocugen, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ocgn#NASDAQ">OCGN</a>) surged 9.3% to $1.3550.</li>
<li>Graphjet Technology (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/gti#NASDAQ">GTI</a>) climbed 9.3% to $10.93.</li>
<li>Nyxoah S.A. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nyxh#NASDAQ">NYXH</a>) surged 9.1% to $15.16.</li>
<li>Anywhere Real Estate Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/hous#NYSE">HOUS</a>) gained 9.1% to $5.99.</li>
<li>Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wolf#NYSE">WOLF</a>) shares rose 8.4% to $29.54.</li>
<li>Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/run#NASDAQ">RUN</a>) gained 8% to $12.40.</li>
<li>Array Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/arry#NASDAQ">ARRY</a>) gained 6.8% to $14.23.</li>
<li>Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wdc#NASDAQ">WDC</a>) surged 6.2% to $64.51, amid strength in Micron, which gained after reporting better-than-expected earnings and issuing strong guidance.</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/avgo#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) climbed 5.8% to $1,350.05 after TD Cowen upgraded the stock from Market Perform to Outperform and raised its price target from $1,400 to $1,500.</li>
<li>Fabrinet (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fn#NYSE">FN</a>) gained 5.6% to $202.88. Northland Capital Markets analyst Tim Savageaux upgraded Fabrinet from Market Perform to Outperform and raised the price target from $200 to $220.</li>
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Kaival Brands Innovations (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KAVL#NASDAQ">KAVL</a>) shares increased by 107.5% to $2.76 during Thursday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $7.8 million. </li>
<li>Faraday Future (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FFIE#NASDAQ">FFIE</a>) stock increased by 42.18% to $0.13. The company's market cap stands at $5.5 million. </li>
<li>Cazoo Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CZOO#NYSE">CZOO</a>) shares moved upwards by 30.37% to $4.55. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $22.2 million. </li>
<li>Canoo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOEV#NASDAQ">GOEV</a>) stock increased by 27.27% to $4.34. The company's market cap stands at $247.1 million. </li>
<li>Guess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) shares increased by 22.38% to $31.76. The company's market cap stands at $1.7 billion. The company's, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Vroom (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRM#NASDAQ">VRM</a>) stock rose 21.69% to $13.52. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $24.2 million. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Lixiang Education Hldg (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LXEH#NASDAQ">LXEH</a>) stock decreased by 87.1% to $0.67 during Thursday's regular session. The company's market cap stands at $4.4 million. </li>
<li>Lanvin Group Hldgs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LANV#NYSE">LANV</a>) stock declined by 17.58% to $1.36. The company's market cap stands at $178.6 million. </li>
<li>Baozun (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BZUN#NASDAQ">BZUN</a>) stock decreased by 16.32% to $2.41. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $145.6 million. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>Five Below (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>) shares fell 16.0% to $175.53. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $9.6 billion. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Designer Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBI#NYSE">DBI</a>) stock decreased by 10.12% to $10.36. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $588.7 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Cato (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CATO#NYSE">CATO</a>) stock fell 9.45% to $5.75. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $118.3 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out today. 
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</ul>
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/">analyst ratings page</a>.
<ul>
<li>Rosenblatt boosted the price target for Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mu#NASDAQ">MU</a>) from $140 to $225. Rosenblatt analyst Hans Mosesmann maintained a Buy rating. Micron shares gained 2.4% to close at $96.25 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MU/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Needham increased the price target for Alight, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/alit#NYSE">ALIT</a>) from $12 to $13. Needham analyst Kyle Peterson maintained a Buy rating. Alight shares jumped 14% to close at $10.08 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ALIT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>HC Wainwright &amp; Co. raised ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/oric#NASDAQ">ORIC</a>) price target from $15 to $21. HC Wainwright &amp; Co. analyst Robert Burns maintained a Buy rating. ORIC Pharmaceuticals shares rose 0.3% to close at $14.36 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ORIC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>TD Cowen raised the price target for Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/avgo#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) from $1,400 to $1,500. TD Cowen analyst Matthew Ramsay upgraded the stock from Market Perform to Outperform. Broadcom shares gained 3.5% to close at $1,276.00 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AVGO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group raised Guess?, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ges#NYSE">GES</a>) price target from $23 to $30. Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained a Market Perform rating. Guess shares rose 3.1% to close at $25.95 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GES/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Keybanc boosted the price target for Crocs, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/crox#NASDAQ">CROX</a>) from $130 to $149. Keybanc analyst Chandana Madaka maintained an Overweight rating. Crocs shares gained 6.3% to close at $139.99 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CROX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group cut Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/five#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>) price target from $230 to $220. Telsey Advisory Group analyst Joseph Feldman maintained an Outperform rating. Five Below shares gained 1.1% to close at $208.97 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FIVE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Chardan Capital boosted Taysha Gene Therapies, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tsha#NASDAQ">TSHA</a>) price target from $5 to $7. Chardan Capital analyst Geulah Livshits maintained a Buy rating. Taysha Gene Therapies shares gained 31.6% to close at $2.96 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSHA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Jefferies raised Frontline plc (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/fro#NYSE">FRO</a>) price target from $22 to $30. Jefferies analyst Omar Nokta upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy. Frontline shares fell 2.5% to close at $22.64 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FRO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities raised ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/zto#NYSE">ZTO</a>) price target from $22 to $29. B of A Securities analyst Fan Tso upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy. ZTO Express shares rose 4.4% to close at $22.61 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZTO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Kaival Brands Innovations (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KAVL#NASDAQ">KAVL</a>) stock moved upwards by 63.1% to $2.17 during Thursday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $6.1 million. </li>
<li>LiveWire Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVWR#NYSE">LVWR</a>) stock rose 23.9% to $8.45. The company's market cap stands at $1.7 billion. </li>
<li>Kirkland's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KIRK#NASDAQ">KIRK</a>) shares moved upwards by 18.8% to $2.97. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $38.3 million. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>Allurion Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALUR#NYSE">ALUR</a>) shares moved upwards by 18.09% to $2.48. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $117.7 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Canoo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOEV#NASDAQ">GOEV</a>) stock increased by 14.94% to $3.92. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $223.1 million. </li>
<li>Guess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) stock moved upwards by 14.37% to $29.68. The company's market cap stands at $1.5 billion. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
</ul>
<h3>Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Designer Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBI#NYSE">DBI</a>) stock declined by 17.1% to $9.55 during Thursday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $542.9 million. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>Destination XL Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXLG#NASDAQ">DXLG</a>) shares decreased by 13.65% to $3.1. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $186.5 million. As per the press release, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Five Below (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVE#NASDAQ">FIVE</a>) stock fell 11.95% to $184.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $10.1 billion. The company's, Q4 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Academy Sports (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASO#NASDAQ">ASO</a>) shares declined by 10.41% to $63.84. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.7 billion. The company's, Q4 earnings came out today. </li>
<li>Chijet Motor Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CJET#NASDAQ">CJET</a>) stock fell 9.48% to $0.45. The company's market cap stands at $72.7 million. </li>
<li>Li Auto (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LI#NASDAQ">LI</a>) shares decreased by 9.16% to $30.96. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $31.0 billion. 
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</ul>
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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 raises the price target from $32.5 to $37.

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Shares of apparel and accessories provider Guess? (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) rose by nearly 5% in the morning session today after the company announced a new share...

Guess? (NYSE:GES) Rallies on $200M Stock Buyback

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Guess? and WHP Global complete rag & bone acquisition

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Retailer and former meme stock Express (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/expr-stock-quote/">EXPR</a>) just filed for <a href="https://www.thestreet.com/retail/popular-mall-retailer-plans-chapter-11-bankruptcy-suitors-emerge">Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection</a>. EXPR stock traded for as much as $142 per share during the meme stock mania of early 2021. Shares returned to &ldquo;pre-meme&rdquo; prices by September 2022, however.



Shares of Express are currently selling for around 51 cents as of this writing. Express has a market capitalization of just around $2 million.



<h2>Who Wants Express?</h2>



Earlier today, Express received a <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240421807796/en/Express-Inc.-Receives-Letter-of-Intent-from-Consortium-led-by-WHP-Global-for-Sale-of-Business">non-binding letter of intent</a> to be acquired by a group led by <a href="https://www.whp-global.com/">WHP Global</a>. Participants in the group include a Simon Property Group (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/spg-stock-quote/">SPG</a>) subsidiary and Brookfield Properties. The company has also received a $35 million commitment in funding from lenders.



As part of its reorganization plan, Express <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apparel-retailer-express-files-us-063243199.html">plans to close</a> more than 100 of its 530 stores, including all UpWest locations. The company insists that normal retail operations will continue at its other outlets.



If the acquisition goes through, WHP <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/apparel-retailer-express-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-07c9c6d8">will control</a> Express&rsquo; remaining stores and operations. WHP already controls a host of retail names, including Toys R Us, Bonobos and Anne Klein. The company is led by <a href="https://www.whp-global.com/team/">CEO Yehuda Shmidman</a>, who has been <a href="https://www.crainsnewyork.com/awards/yehuda-shmidman">involved in brand licensing</a> for years. 



EXPR stock <a href="https://investors.express.com/news-events/news/news-details/2024/Express-Inc.-Receives-Delisting-Notice-From-the-New-York-Stock-Exchange/default.aspx">received a delisting notice</a> from the New York Stock Exchange on March 6. Shares have traded over-the-counter (OTC) since then.



Earlier this year, WHP also teamed up with Guess (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ges-stock-quote/">GES</a>) to <a href="https://fashionista.com/2024/02/guess-whp-global-rag-and-bone-acquisition">acquire</a> New York fashion retailer Rag &amp; Bone. Guess bought the operating assets for <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240402071209/en/Guess-Inc.-and-WHP-Global-Complete-the-Acquisition-of-rag-bone-Guess-Inc.-Announces-50-Million-Expansion-of-its-Existing-Asset-Based-Revolving-Credit-Facility">$56.5 million</a> while Guess and WHP &ldquo;jointly own the [Rag &amp; Bone] intellectual property.&rdquo;



<h2>What Happens Next?</h2>



What&rsquo;s going on with Express is par for the course. Most mall stores today are owned by mall operators, working with brand recyclers like WHP Global.



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Summer is around the corner, meaning fashion stocks are well-aligned. Sure, the <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/sell-in-may-and-go-away.asp">&ldquo;sell in May, and go away&rdquo;</a> stock market anomaly is worth considering. However, consumers <a href="https://fashionunited.com/news/background/the-fashion-system-the-fashion-seasons-explained/2024012257967">will likely</a> stock up on fashion items prior to their long-awaited summer holidays. 



Seasonal consumer spending introduces a base case for better industry earnings. However, that doesn&rsquo;t mean all fashion stocks are primed to surge. In fact, a comprehensive study is required to establish which, if any, fashion stocks are set to prosper in the coming months.



Methodologically, I screened for fashion stocks with telling fundamentals. Moreover, I ensured that each stock&rsquo;s quantitative metrics were in order. Last but not least, I searched for overlooked intrinsic value.



With all that said, here are three <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/consumer-discretionary/retail/">retail stocks</a> to consider ahead of the northern summer.



<h2>Nike (NKE)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/nke-stock-3-300x169.jpg" alt="Nike (NKE) store in a shopping mall in Penang, Malaysia. robinhood stocks"><div>Source: TY Lim / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Nike&nbsp;(NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nke-stock-quote/" target="_blank">NKE</a>) is a product launch play. According to Bank of America analyst&nbsp;<a href="https://seekingalpha.com/news/4088946-nike-rallies-after-bofa-says-product-innovation-will-boost-shares" target="_blank">Lorraine Hutchinson</a>, the firm&nbsp;is set&nbsp;to reposition its product line ahead of the Olympics this fall.



Those factors play into broad-based summer spending, lending Nike the necessary latitude to benefit from seasonal sales. Furthermore, reports suggest that Nike is close to agreeing to an endorsement deal with Caitlin Clark, the Women&rsquo;s National Basketball Association star. The agreement is reportedly worth&nbsp;<a href="https://www.reuters.com/sports/reports-caitlin-clark-sign-8-year-28-million-nike-deal-2024-04-24/" target="_blank">$28 million</a>&nbsp;and will span eight years. Although the Clark deal involves a substantial cost outlay, it enhances Nike&rsquo;s footprint in the female activewear market, which is set to grow by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thebrainyinsights.com/report/womens-activewear-market-13837#:~:text=The%20global%20women's%20activewear%20market,USD%20145.6%20billion%20by%202032." target="_blank">21.6%</a>&nbsp;per annum until 2032. This is a good move by Nike!



Nike stock has slumped by more than 20% in the past year, placing its price-to-earnings ratio at around&nbsp;<a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/NKE/valuation/metrics" target="_blank">27.69x</a>, a five-year discount of approximately 33%.&nbsp;Although Nike stock&rsquo;s poor performance raises concerns,&nbsp;I argue&nbsp;a value gap has emerged.&nbsp;Why?&nbsp;Well,&nbsp;Nike&rsquo;s third-quarter earnings report conveyed fundamental prowess, as the company beat its revenue target by&nbsp;<a href="https://seekingalpha.com/news/4082410-nike-non-gaap-eps-of-0_98-beats-0_23-revenue-of-12_43b-beats-130m" target="_blank">$130 million</a>&nbsp;and its earnings-per-share (EPS) target by 23 cents.&nbsp;Nike&rsquo;s fundamental resilience and aligned price multiples place its stock in undervalued territory. It means NKE stock is ready to provide its investors with stellar returns!



<h2>Lululemon Athletica (LULU)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/lulu1600-300x169.jpg" alt="A close-up picture of the Lululemon (LULU) sign in the Hong Kong airport."><div>Source: Sorbis / Shutterstock.com</div></div>Lululemon&rsquo;s (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/lulu-stock-quote/">LULU</a>) stock surged nearly 700% in the past 10 years, communicating the company&rsquo;s fundamental stealth.



I believe Lululemon&rsquo;s primary risk factor is its trend-like product line, which, although prominent, is niche. Secondly, LULU stock&rsquo;s price-to-earnings ratio of about <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/LULU/valuation/metrics">29.88x</a> is above the sector median of 17.38x, raising market-based doubts. However, despite these risks, I remain bullish.



Lululemon&rsquo;s 10-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/LULU/growth">19.71%</a> indicates secular growth. Moreover, Lululemon&rsquo;s return on common equity ratio of <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/LULU/profitability">42.01%</a> shows comprehensive monetization per unit of invested shareholder capital. These metrics speak volumes as they reflect perpetual growth.



Furthermore, Lululemon has near-term catalysts. For example, <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/news/4087585-lululemon-down-not-washed-out-analyst">Brian Nagel</a> of Oppenheimer recently said LULU stock&rsquo;s growth prospects remain intact amid promising innovation and marketing. Moreover, as discussed in the introduction, fashion stocks could prosper before the northern summer, adding substance to LULU stock&rsquo;s interim earnings prospects.



I highlighted LULU stock&rsquo;s questionable price-to-earnings ratio earlier. However, I see this as both a momentum and growth play instead of a value stock. LULU&rsquo;s illustrious growth rate will coalesce with systematic support in the fashion retail space to deliver unstoppable returns.



<h2>Guess (GES)</h2>



<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://investorplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/retail1600a-300x169.jpg" alt="a man shopping in a store. retail industry trends"><div>Source: Shutterstock</div></div>Guess&rsquo;&nbsp;(NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/ges-stock-quote/" target="_blank">GES</a>) stock&nbsp;is filled&nbsp;with good news, which&nbsp;sent it above&nbsp;its 10-, 50-, 100-, and 200-day&nbsp;<a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/GES/momentum/performance" target="_blank">moving averages</a>.



Even though some may deem Guess stock overbought, a sustainable growth story is in motion. The company walloped its earnings estimates last month after cruising past its revenue and EPS targets by&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://seekingalpha.com/news/4081798-guess-non-gaap-eps-of-2_01-beats-0_44-revenue-of-891_05m-beats-36_41m">$36.41 million</a>&nbsp;and 44 cents, respectively. Moreover, Guess&rsquo; management approved a new share buyback program of up to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://seekingalpha.com/news/4085488-guess-authorizes-new-200m-share-repurchase-program">$200 million</a>, allowing the firm&rsquo;s investors an opportunity to reduce their cost basis.



Furthermore, Guess and WHP Global agreed to acquire Rag &amp; Bone. Guess&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=2851940&amp;action=edit" target="_blank">$56.5 million</a>&nbsp;commitment provides it full operating ownership and 50% intellectual property ownership. Rag &amp; Bone delivered $250 million in revenue last year.&nbsp;&nbsp;Significant human capital and cross-border sales synergies are en route, providing Guess&rsquo; shareholders with much to cheer about.



Last, GES stock possesses a stunning price-to-earnings-growth (PEG) ratio of&nbsp;<a href="https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/GES/valuation/metrics" target="_blank">0.2x</a>, suggesting it is a growth-at-a-reasonable-price (GARP) investment opportunity. In my view, Guess&rsquo;s PEG ratio coalesces with its robust fundamentals and momentum data points to formulate a bullish case!



On the date of publication, Steve Booyens did not hold (either directly or indirectly) any positions in the securities mentioned in this article. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the writer, subject to the InvestorPlace.com&nbsp;<a href="https://investorplace.com/corporate/investorplace-publishing-guidelines/">Publishing Guidelines</a>.
<div>Steve Booyens co-founded Pearl Gray Equity and Research in 2020 and has been responsible for institutional equity research and PR ever since. Before founding the firm, Steve spent time working in various finance roles in London and South Africa. He holds an MSc in Investment Banking from Queen Mary &ndash; University of London. Furthermore, Steve has passed all CFA Levels and is working toward his Ph.D. in Finance. His articles are published on various reputable web pages such as Seeking Alpha, TipRanks, Yahoo Finance, and Benzinga. Steve&rsquo;s articles on InvestorPlace form an interesting juxtaposition between mainstream opinion and objective theory. Readers can expect coverage on frequently traded stocks, REITs, fixed-income funds, CEFs, and ETFs.</div><h3>More From InvestorPlace</h3>
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Press Releases

Guess?, Inc. Announces Issuance of Approximately $64.8 Million of Additional 3.75% Convertible Notes Due 2028 and Retirement of Approximately $67.1 Million of Existing 2.00% Convertible Notes Due 2024

GUESS Unveils New SS24 ADV Campaign With Georgina Rodríguez

GUESS Announces Grand Re-Opening at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas

Guess?, Inc. and WHP Global to Acquire rag & bone

Arkhouse Nominates Nine Highly Qualified, Independent Candidates for Election to Macy's Board of Directors

Guess?, Inc. to Webcast Conference Call on Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

Guess?, Inc. Reports Fiscal Year 2024 Fourth Quarter Results

Guess?, Inc. Board Authorizes New $200 Million Share Repurchase Program

Guess?, Inc. Announces Issuance of Approximately $12.1 Million of Additional 3.75% Convertible Notes Due 2028 and Retirement of Approximately $14.6 Million of Existing 2.00% Convertible Notes Due 2024

Guess?, Inc. and WHP Global Complete the Acquisition of rag & bone
Guess?, Inc. Announces $50 Million Expansion of its Existing Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility

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