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Article: Guess Upgraded to Outperform - Analyst Blog
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- October 7, 2009
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Guess Upgraded to Outperform - Analyst Blog
We are upgrading
Guess? Inc.
(
GES
) to Outperform from Neutral. Although the recession is impacting consumer spending, the company's operating cost-control mechanisms, potential growth opportunities and smart inventory management are providing optimism.
The investment case for Guess is based on the company's cost-control efforts, balance sheet management and growth opportunities. To more effectively navigate through the difficult economic conditions, Guess has been working diligently to cut costs.
In the first quarter, the company reduced selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) 11% year-over-year, with its ...