Guess comfortable beats Wall Street expectations in Q2

(NYSE: GES) announced second-quarter 2017 results on Wednesday after the market closed, highlighting solid growth led by both Europe and Asia, as well as profitability that easily came in higher than advanced in the apparel retailer's most recent financial guidance.

"We are pleased to report that our adjusted second quarter results finished above the high-end of our expectations for operating margin and earnings per share,” summed up Victor Herrero, Chief Executive Officer at Guess.

According to the company’s financial release, “the company revenues increased 5 percent, operating margin expanded 120 basis points and operating profit grew 49 percent compared to last year's second quarter."

Guess' second-quarter profit dropped to 15.2 million dollars or 0.18 dollars per share from 32.3 dollars million or 0.38 dollars per share last year. Adjusted earnings were 16.1 million dollars or 0.19 dollars per share. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters estimated earnings of $0.10 per share for the quarter.

Revenue grew 5 percent in the second quarter to over 573 million dollars

Revenues for the quarter grew 5 percent to 573.69 dollars million from 544.96 million dollars last year. Analysts had a consensus revenue estimate of 559.05 million dollars.

The company explained in its release that they "continue to see the results of our efforts in Europe and Asia, where our revenues were up 20 percent and 17 percent, respectively, mainly driven by new store openings, wholesale growth and positive comp sales."

On the back of the news, shares of Guess enjoyed an almost 14 percent uplift on extended hours on Wednesday after the preppy fashion label reported a strong second-quarter results lifted its full-year outlook. In fact EPS almost doubles the estimates.

In other news, the company declared a quarterly dividend of 0.225 per share, payable September 22.

Looking ahead, Guess expects adjusted earnings of 0.08 dollars to 0.11 dollars per share and revenues to increase between 4 to 6 percent. As a reference, analysts currently estimate earnings of 0.12 dollars per share and revenues to increase 3 percent.

Imagen:Guess, Official web