Genesco reports Q4 adjusted EPS $3.74 vs. $3.26 last year

Reports Q4 revenue $800M, consensus $791.1M. Comparable sales increased 9%, with stores up 9% and e-commerce up 8%. E-commerce sales represented 31% of retail sales compared to 30% last year. Mimi Vaughn, Genesco’s (GCO) Board Chair, President and CEO, said, “We are very pleased to close out Fiscal 2026 with another quarter of strong performance, highlighted by our sixth consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales growth, demonstrating the sustainability of our momentum, combined with a meaningful increase in profitability. Journeys once again led the way with double-digit comp growth on top of double digits last year, fueled by an exceptional holiday performance. Our strategic initiatives around product elevation and customer experience continue to resonate with teens, driving market share gains and positioning Journeys as the clear destination for style-led footwear. At the same time, Johnston & Murphy’s comparable sales improved in each successive month, while Schuh navigated a promotional U.K. environment and exited the year with clean inventories.”