Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.94
Guess', Inc. (GES) Dividend History
Income profile from 2007 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.6%
Payout Ratio
1.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
GES Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.8% and trend is rising.
GES Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.6%
Trailing DPS$0.94
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout39.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR5.3%
5Y CAGR36.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.9%
Total Shareholder Yield12.5%
1Y Total Return54.0%
5Y Total Return-5.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)27.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,42410Y ago$17,17820Y ago$18,425
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
GES Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (19 years of payments)
GES Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Guess', Inc. distributes 1.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 39.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
GES has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.3% and 5-year CAGR of 36.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GES returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.6% dividend yield, 6.9% buyback yield, 12.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -5.8%, with dividends contributing 27.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,178 today.
GES Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$7.09
Avg/Payment$0.3544
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025Latest | $0.2250 | — | 6.26% | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | $0.2250 | ↓ -25.0% | 6.75% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 10.53% | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | $0.3000 | — | 13.39% | May 2, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 22.03% | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 18.14% | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | $0.3000 | ↓ -88.2% | 15.38% | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Apr 16, 2024 | $2.5500 | ↑ +750.0% | 13.64% | May 3, 2024 |
GES Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.6%
#2 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
1.1% payout
Streak
1Y
36.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
12.5%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd GESGuess', Inc. | $877M | 5.6% | 1.1% | 1 | Sustainable |
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 RLRalph Lauren Corpora… | $25.2B | 0.8% | 23.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
3rd  CRICarter's, Inc. | $1.6B | 3.7% | 61.4% | 0 | Watch |
 GIIIG-III Apparel Group,… | $1.5B | 0.3% | 6.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
 VFCV.F. Corporation | $6.8B | 2.1% | 55.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 KTBKontoor Brands, Inc. | $4.3B | 2.6% | 51.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
1st  OXMOxford Industries, I… | $543M | 7.7% | — | 5 | Unknown |
GES Annual Dividend History (1996–2025)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.05 | -69.6% | 4 | $0.77 | 136.4% | 0.73x | 4.8% |
| 2024 | $3.45 | 206.7% | 4 | $3.09 | 111.7% | 0.90x | 15.9% |
| 2023 | $1.13 | 25.0% | 4 | $2.18 | 51.6% | 1.94x | 5.2% |
| 2022 | $0.90 | 60.0% | 4 | $2.57 | 35.0% | 2.86x | 4.2% |
| 2021 | $0.56 | 150.0% | 4 | $-1.26 | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2020 | $0.23 | -60.0% | 2 | $1.33 | 16.9% | 5.91x | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $0.56 | -37.5% | 4 | $0.17 | 330.9% | 0.30x | 2.6% |
| 2018 | $0.90 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.10 | — | — | 4.2% |
| 2017 | $0.90 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.27 | 333.3% | 0.30x | 4.2% |
| 2016 | $0.90 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.96 | 93.8% | 1.07x | 4.2% |
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GES — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GES stock.
How much dividend does GES pay per share?
Guess', Inc. (GES) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.94 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.6%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is GES's next ex-dividend date?
GES's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GES typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is GES's dividend safe?
GES's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.1% and FCF payout ratio of +39.8%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has GES increased its dividend?
GES has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +36.1%.
How often does GES pay dividends?
Guess', Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.94 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 18+ years from 2007 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in GES grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GES five years ago would be worth approximately $9,424 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GES's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GES's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.