<div id="readability-page-1"><div>** Shares of apparel retailer Guess down 1.1% at $16.89 premarket on margin weakness in Q3** Operating margin drops to 2.9% from 5.7% last year, hit by transaction costs, store expenses and markdowns ** “The recent strengthening U.S. dollar affected our top line, it also negatively impacted our operating profit expectations by $3 million,” CEO Carlos Alberini says on the earnings call ** Co reported Q3 revenue of $791.4 mln, above est. of $767.9 mln; adj EPS $0.35, above est. of $0.25 - data compiled by LSEG** Company suspends financial guidance amid pending transaction on a take-private deal with Authentic Brands, expected to close in Q4 FY26 ** GES stock up 21.27% YTD, as of last close </div></div>

Guess shares fell 1.1% premarket due to Q3 margin weakness, with operating margin dropping to 2.9% from 5.7% last year. The U.S. dollar's strength negatively impacted operating profit by $3 million. Q3 revenue was $791.4 million, above estimates, with adjusted EPS at $0.35. The company suspended financial guidance amid a pending take-private deal with Authentic Brands. GES stock is up 21.27% YTD.

Guess falls as higher costs weigh on Q3 margins