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Guess? Announces Merger Agreement with Authentic Brands

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Guess? Announces Merger Agreement with Authentic Brands

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The latest update is out from Guess? ( (GES) ).

On August 20, 2025, Guess?, Inc. announced an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Authentic Brands Group LLC to take the company private. Under this agreement, Authentic will acquire 51% of Guess?’s intellectual property, while the Rolling Stockholders, including Maurice Marciano, Paul Marciano, and Carlos Alberini, will own 49%. Guess? shareholders will receive $16.75 per share in cash, representing a 73% premium over the stock’s previous closing price. The transaction values Guess? at approximately $1.4 billion and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of the 2026 fiscal year. Current management will continue to run the business, and the company’s common stock will no longer be publicly listed. This strategic partnership aims to enhance Guess?’s global reach and operational flexibility, leveraging Authentic’s expertise in brand management.

The most recent analyst rating on (GES) stock is a Hold with a $13.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Guess? stock, see the GES Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GES Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GES is a Neutral.

The overall stock score of 69 reflects a balance of positive revenue growth and strong wholesale performance, particularly in Europe and the Americas, against challenges in profitability and regional weaknesses, especially in Asia. The technical indicators suggest a bullish trend, while the high dividend yield offers some valuation support. The earnings call and corporate events provide a cautiously optimistic outlook, but strategic adjustments are needed to address ongoing challenges.

To see Spark’s full report on GES stock, click here.

More about Guess?

Guess? designs, markets, distributes, and licenses a lifestyle collection of contemporary apparel, denim, handbags, watches, eyewear, footwear, and other related consumer products. Guess? products are distributed through branded Guess? stores as well as better department and specialty stores around the world. As of May 3, 2025, Guess? directly operated 1,074 retail stores in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, with partners and distributors operating 527 additional retail stores worldwide.

Average Trading Volume: 696,588

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $700.7M

Find detailed analytics on GES stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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