12 52-Week Low Dividend Stocks To Consider

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9. Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:GES)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 19

1-Year Share Price Decline as of  September 4: 17.6%

52 Week Range: $19.46 – $33.50

A global fashion retailer, Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:GES) ranks ninth on our list of the best 52-week low stocks that pay dividends. Though the stock has fallen by nearly 18% in the past year, it has done comparatively better than its peers in the challenging macro environment. In fiscal Q2 2025, the company reported revenue of $732.5 million, which saw a 10.2% growth from the same period last year. The results were in line with the company’s expectations and beat analysts’ consensus by $2.62 million. This performance was driven by the acquisition of rag & bone and strong wholesale results in its Europe and Americas operations.

All segments of Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:GES), except for Asia, experienced top-line growth. The bottom-line results reflect the company’s decision to substantially increase marketing investments compared to the previous year, aiming to support the international expansion of its brands, including the core Guess brand and the newly added Guess Jeans and rag & bone.

Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:GES)’s cash reserves also make it a reliable investment option for income investors. The company ended the quarter with $218.8 million available in cash and cash equivalents. Moreover, it generated $21.7 million in operating cash flow. For FY25, it expects an operating cash flow of $200 million and a free cash flow of $100 million.

On August 29, Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:GES) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, which was in line with its previous dividend. Though the company does not hold any dividend growth streak, it has never missed a dividend in the past 18 consecutive years. The stock’s impressive dividend yield sits at 6.09%, as of September 4.

According to Insider Monkey’s database of Q2 2024, 19 hedge funds owned stakes in Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:GES), growing slightly from 18 in the previous quarter. These stakes are valued at more than $67.7 million in total.

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