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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$21.55 - $43.60
Previous CloseN/A
Volume35.94K
Average Volume (3M)94.84K
Market Cap
$372.86M
Enterprise Value$932.57M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$27.12M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$575.72M
Price to Earnings (P/E)17.9
Beta1.96
Next Earnings
Aug 27, 2026EPS Estimate
-1.37Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.92
Shares Outstanding11,106,973
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 Cap2.50
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.38
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit0.82
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.20
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
Free Cash Flow StrengthGenesco’s trailing twelve‑month operating cash flow (~$144M) and free cash flow (~$148M) show durable cash conversion. Consistent FCF supports funding Journeys store rollouts, the multi‑year cost program, servicing debt, and provides flexibility through retail cycles.
Banner & Omnichannel StrengthStrong comp performance at Journeys and Johnston & Murphy, plus double‑digit Journeys e‑commerce gains, indicate resilient brand equity and effective omni‑channel execution. This diversification across banners and channels supports sustainable revenue and lowers dependence on any single market.
Strengthened Financial Leadership & IncentivesHiring an experienced retail finance executive and aligning pay with performance through LTI and STIP changes bolsters financial discipline and execution. Improved finance leadership and incentive structures increase odds of successful cost program delivery and clearer capital allocation.
Bears Say
Thin Profit MarginsMargins remain very thin despite revenue recovery, leaving little buffer against cost inflation, promotional pressure, or markdown risk. Persistent low margins constrain reinvestment, limit ability to absorb shocks, and make achieving durable, scalable profitability more challenging.
Elevated LeverageBalance sheet leverage at roughly 1.0x equity is moderate‑to‑elevated for retail, reducing financial flexibility. With thin margins, debt servicing constraints can limit investment in growth initiatives, slow buybacks, and increase vulnerability to rising rates or cyclical revenue dips.
Schuh Weakness & License Exit HeadwindsUnderperformance at Schuh and a completed Levi’s license exit (~$30M sales headwind) create structural multi‑quarter top‑line pressure. These reduce diversification benefits and require sustained execution to restore margins and offset lost sales via other banners or cost savings.
Genesco News
GCO FAQ
What was Genesco Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Genesco Inc. lowest stock price was $21.55 and its highest was $43.60 in the past 12 months.
What is Genesco Inc.’s market cap?
Genesco Inc.’s market cap is $372.86M.
When is Genesco Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Genesco Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 27, 2026 which is in 47 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 11,106,973 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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
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 64%
Sector Average 64%
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 Genesco Brands Group. The Journeys Group segment offers footwear and accessories for young men, women, and children through the Journeys, Journeys Kidz, and Little Burgundy retail chains, as well as through e-commerce operations. 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 footwear, apparel, and accessories primarily for men. The Genesco Brands Group segment markets footwear under the Levi's, Dockers, and other brands. The company provides its products through catalogs and e-commerce websites, including journeys.com, journeyskidz.com, journeys.ca, schuh.co.uk, schuh.ie, schuh.eu, littleburgundyshoes.com, johnstonmurphy.com, and nashvilleshoewarehouse.com. It operates 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 brands. Genesco Inc. was incorporated in 1934 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
6.81% Insiders
18.89% Mutual Funds
0.41% Other Institutional Investors
55.59% Public Companies and
Individual Investors