Genesco Inc. (GCO)
NYSE:GCO
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GCO Stock Chart & Stats
$36.00
-$0.69(-1.65%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$36.00
-$0.69(-1.65%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$19.62 - $40.04
Previous CloseN/A
Volume35.94K
Average Volume (3M)94.84K
Market Cap
$437.69M
Enterprise Value$965.23M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$105.41M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$521.38M
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.9
Beta1.95
Next Earnings
Aug 27, 2026EPS Estimate
-1.37Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.32
Shares Outstanding11,103,175
10 Day Avg. Volume134,898
30 Day Avg. Volume94,845
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.13
Price to Book (P/B)0.53
Price to Sales (P/S)0.12
P/FCF Ratio3.58
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.21
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.40
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.86
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.65
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$40.67Price Target Upside12.96% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)2.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.43B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Cash GenerationGenesco’s operating and free cash flow strengthened materially in 2026, with free cash flow matching operating cash flow. Durable cash generation provides capacity to fund Journeys expansion, execute the announced cost program, and prudently reduce leverage or reinvest in high-return initiatives over the next several quarters.
Journeys Banner StrengthThe Journeys banner shows structurally stronger demand: comparable sales growth, sustained e-commerce gains, and a proven 4.0 store format that lifts sales materially. This scalable, youth‑focused franchise and omni‑channel traction underpin mid‑term revenue resilience and higher sales per square foot across the retail portfolio.
Margin Expansion & Cost ProgramManagement is driving structural margin improvement via gross margin expansion and a $40M–$50M multi‑year cost reduction program (IT, automation, rent, procurement). Together with tightened guidance, these measures should sustainably improve operating leverage and earnings quality if executed over the next 2–3 years.
Bears Say
Very Thin ProfitabilityDespite a return to positive net income in 2026, operating and net margins remain very thin and earnings have been volatile across recent years. Low margin buffers limit the company’s ability to absorb cost shocks or weak sales, making sustainable profitability dependent on consistent margin recovery and execution of cost initiatives.
Schuh UnderperformanceSchuh’s pronounced comp decline reflects a weak U.K. market and deliberate margin‑recapture actions that reduced traffic. A prolonged turnaround in this banner creates a structural drag on consolidated sales and requires multi‑quarter marketing, assortment, or pricing fixes to restore its contribution to overall profitability.
License Exit Sales HeadwindThe completed wind‑down of significant licenses (notably Levi’s) removes roughly $30M of annual sales, creating a multi‑quarter top‑line hole that must be filled by core banners or new partnerships. This structural revenue loss raises the burden on Journeys and J&M to drive growth and margin recovery.
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GCO FAQ
What was Genesco Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Genesco Inc. lowest stock price was $19.62 and its highest was $40.04 in the past 12 months.
What is Genesco Inc.’s market cap?
Genesco Inc.’s market cap is $437.69M.
When is Genesco Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Genesco Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 27, 2026 which is in 84 days.
How were Genesco Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Genesco Inc. released its earnings results on May 29, 2026. The company reported -$2.18 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$2.568 by $0.388.
Is Genesco Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Genesco Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Genesco Inc. pay dividends?
Genesco Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Genesco Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Genesco Inc.’s EPS estimate is -1.37.
How many shares outstanding does Genesco Inc. have?
Genesco Inc. has 11,103,175 shares outstanding.
What happened to Genesco Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Genesco Inc. reported an EPS of -$2.18 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$2.568. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.47%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Genesco Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GCO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Genesco Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$40.67 (12.96% Upside)
$40.67 (12.96% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GCO Sentiment 66%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 173.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-4.54%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Genesco Inc.
Genesco Inc. operates as a retailer and wholesaler of footwear, apparel, and accessories. The company operates through four segments: Journeys Group, Schuh Group, Johnston & Murphy Group, and Licensed Brands. The Journeys Group segment offers footwear and accessories through the Journeys, Journeys Kidz, and Little Burgundy retail chains, as well as through e-commerce and catalogs for young men, women, and children. The Schuh Group segment operates Schuh retail footwear stores that offer casual and athletic footwear, as well as sells footwear through e-commerce. The Johnston & Murphy Group segment is involved in the retail and e-commerce operations; and wholesale distribution of men's dress and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories, as well as women's footwear and accessories. The Licensed Brands segment markets footwear under the Levi's, Dockers, and G.H. Bass brands for men, women, and children, as well as designs and manufactures the STARTER and ETONIC brands footwear. As of January 29, 2022, the company operated approximately 1,425 retail stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland primarily under the Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Schuh, Little Burgundy, and Johnston & Murphy names. Its e-commerce websites include journeys.com, journeyskidz.com, journeys.ca, schuh.co.uk, schuh.ie, schuh.eu, johnstonmurphy.com, littleburgundyshoes.com, johnstonmurphy.ca, nashvilleshoewarehouse.com, and dockersshoes.com. Genesco Inc. was incorporated in 1924 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
GCO Company Deck
GCO Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted clear operational progress: revenue growth, mid-single-digit comps at Journeys, a strong +7% quarter at Johnston & Murphy, gross margin expansion (up 30 bps), SG&A leverage and an upgraded full-year EPS and operating income outlook. Management also announced a sizable cost program and expects meaningful tariff refunds. Offsetting these positives are a continued adjusted operating loss, a pronounced Schuh banner decline (comp -9%) with a cautious U.K. outlook, multi-quarter license-exit headwinds (Levi’s), and a pressured Q2 with sales expected down 3%–4%. On balance, the operational momentum, raised guidance and structural cost initiatives outweigh the near-term headwinds, but the path to sustained profitability still depends on Schuh recovery, execution of cost savings, and macro stability.View all GCO earnings summariesGCO Net sales Breakdown
62.15% Journeys Group
18.11% Schuh Group
13.20% Johnston & Murphy Group
6.54% Genesco Brands Group
GCO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$40.67
▲(12.96% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
18.84% Insiders
18.50% Mutual Funds
29.32% Other Institutional Investors
15.60% Public Companies and
Individual Investors