25 High Dividend Stocks Being Targeted By Short Sellers

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

Short % of Float as of April 15: 20.52%

Dividend Yield as of April 28: 10.38%

Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:GES), a California-based clothing company, designs, markets, distributes, and licenses a variety of lifestyle products, including apparel, denim, handbags, watches, eyewear, and footwear. As of February 1, 2025, the company operated 1,070 stores directly across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, with its partners and distributors running an additional 527 stores globally, giving it a presence in around 100 countries. With a short percentage float of 20.5%, GES is among the dividend stocks targeted by short sellers.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:GES) reported revenue of $932.2 million, marking a 5% increase from the same period a year earlier and surpassing analysts’ expectations by $24.5 million. Growth during the quarter was mainly driven by the acquisition of rag & bone, strong performance in wholesale operations across Europe and the Americas, and higher licensing revenues. Looking ahead, these initiatives are expected to contribute roughly $30 million in operating profit by fiscal 2027.

Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:GES) maintained a stable financial position, closing the year with $187.7 million in cash and cash equivalents and generating $121.6 million in operating cash flow. For fiscal 2026, Guess? anticipates producing $125 million in operating cash flow and $55 million in free cash flow. The company is a strong dividend payer, having maintained its payouts for 18 consecutive years. Currently, it offers a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 10.38%, as of April 28.