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Genesco Inc.

GCO

Genesco Inc. • NYSE
$35.85 ▲ 1.64% (+0.58)
Market Cap $387.00 M
52w High $44.80
52w Low $16.19
Dividend Yield 0%
P/E -14.4
Volume 44.75K
Outstanding Shares 10.80M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q2-2026 $545.965M ▲ $268.405M ▲ $-18.471M ▲ -3.383% ▲ $-1.79 ▲ $-27.966M ▼
Q1-2026 $473.973M ▼ $249.326M ▼ $-21.227M ▼ -4.479% ▼ $-2.02 ▼ $-14.932M ▼
Q4-2025 $745.949M ▲ $303.52M ▲ $34.381M ▲ 4.609% ▲ $3.06 ▲ $60.83M ▲
Q3-2025 $596.328M ▲ $275.046M ▲ $-18.932M ▼ -3.175% ▼ $-1.76 ▼ $23.178M ▲
Q2-2025 $525.188M $255.135M $-9.992M -1.903% $-0.91 $2.809M

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q2-2026 $40.989M ▲ $1.422B ▲ $867.218M ▼ $554.707M ▲
Q1-2026 $21.748M ▼ $1.405B ▲ $882.359M ▲ $522.232M ▼
Q4-2025 $34.007M ▲ $1.336B ▼ $788.566M ▼ $546.97M ▲
Q3-2025 $33.578M ▼ $1.436B ▲ $918.617M ▲ $516.904M ▼
Q2-2025 $45.855M $1.384B $851.129M $532.622M

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q2-2026 $-18.471M ▲ $86.343M ▲ $-14.682M ▲ $-52.443M ▼ $19.241M ▲ $71.661M ▲
Q1-2026 $-21.227M ▼ $-101.036M ▼ $-18.898M ▼ $107.329M ▲ $-12.259M ▼ $-119.934M ▼
Q4-2025 $34.381M ▲ $116.994M ▲ $-13.735M ▼ $-101.546M ▼ $429K ▲ $103.259M ▲
Q3-2025 $-18.932M ▼ $-23.079M ▼ $-13.122M ▼ $23.621M ▲ $-12.277M ▼ $-36.202M ▼
Q2-2025 $-9.992M $27.715M $-7.897M $6.68M $26.608M $19.818M

Revenue by Products

Product Q2-2025Q3-2025Q4-2025Q2-2026
Genesco Brands Segment
Genesco Brands Segment
 $30.00M ▲$30.00M ▲$30.00M ▲$30.00M ▲
Johnston And Murphy Group Segment
Johnston And Murphy Group Segment
 $70.00M ▲$80.00M ▲$90.00M ▲$70.00M ▼
Journeys Group Segment
Journeys Group Segment
 $300.00M ▲$360.00M ▲$480.00M ▲$320.00M ▼
Schuh Group Segment
Schuh Group Segment
 $120.00M ▲$120.00M ▲$140.00M ▲$130.00M ▼

Five-Year Company Overview

Income Statement

Income Statement Sales have been fairly steady over the last several years, suggesting a mature business rather than a fast‑growing one. The main story is on profitability: gross profit has held up reasonably well, but operating profit has been thin and has recently hovered around breakeven. After a period of solid profits a few years ago, the company has slipped back into small losses, which points to margin pressure from higher costs, discounting, or softer demand. Overall, the income statement shows a stable revenue base but earnings that are volatile and currently weak, leaving less room for error if business conditions worsen.

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet The balance sheet looks generally balanced but not especially cushioned. Total assets have edged down slightly, and the cash balance has fallen from earlier, more comfortable levels to a relatively small buffer today. Debt has slowly been reduced, which lowers financial risk, while equity has stayed broadly stable, signaling that the capital base is intact. The trade‑off is that with less cash on hand, the company has less immediate flexibility if it faces a downturn, even though it is gradually deleveraging. Overall, the financial position is reasonable but not overly conservative.

Cash Flow

Cash Flow Underlying cash generation appears modest but positive in recent years. After a difficult year with negative operating cash flow mid‑period, the business has since returned to producing cash from operations, though not in large amounts. Free cash flow has been positive in most recent years, helped by disciplined but not excessive spending on new stores, remodels, and systems. This pattern suggests the company can generally fund its investments and some strategic initiatives from internal cash, but it does not have room for large, aggressive expansions without stretching its finances.

Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge Genesco’s main strengths lie in its portfolio of focused footwear brands and its deep experience in serving specific customer niches. Journeys and its related banners give the company a strong foothold with youth and young adults in North America, while Schuh adds scale and relevance in the UK and Ireland. Johnston & Murphy provides balance at the premium, more mature end of the market. This multi‑brand approach spreads fashion and demographic risk and helps maintain relevance across cycles. However, the company still competes in a very crowded and price‑sensitive retail space, both in stores and online, where consumer tastes shift quickly and larger players and direct‑to‑consumer brands are constant threats. Its position is solidly established but must be actively defended.

Innovation and R&D

Innovation and R&D Instead of classic lab‑style R&D, Genesco invests heavily in retail innovation: omnichannel shopping, data analytics, and supply‑chain and returns technology. Examples include in‑store tablets and mobile checkout, systems to unify store and online inventory, advanced demand and sourcing tools, and specialized returns management. The company is also building stronger analytics teams to better understand customer behavior and personalize marketing. Strategically, it has laid out clear pillars around accelerating digital sales, linking physical and online channels, sharpening trend and product insight, and using cost savings to fund future growth. The creation of the Journeys Global Retail Group and new licensing deals illustrate how it is trying to extend successful formats and brands into new markets and categories. Execution risk remains, but the direction is clearly toward more digital, data‑driven retail.

Summary

Genesco today looks like a mature, brand‑driven footwear retailer with steady sales, thin and recently under‑pressure margins, and a balance sheet that is sound but not flush with excess cash. Its diversified brand portfolio across youth, international, and premium segments is a core strength and offers some resilience against fashion swings. At the same time, the business operates in a highly competitive, rapidly evolving retail landscape where modest profitability and limited cash reserves leave less cushion if initiatives underperform. The company is leaning into technology, omnichannel capabilities, and global brand coordination to stay relevant and grow, and its strategy is clear, but future results will depend on how well it converts these investments into stronger and more consistent earnings.

NEWS

November 21, 2025 · 6:50 AM UTC

Genesco to Report Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results and Hold Conference Call on December 4, 2025

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October 1, 2025 · 6:50 AM UTC

Johnston & Murphy Names Peyton Manning as Brand Ambassador

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September 30, 2025 · 6:50 AM UTC

Genesco Creates Global Retail Organization to Sharpen Consumer Focus and Drive Growth

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September 2, 2025 · 4:20 PM UTC

Genesco Inc. to Participate at Piper Sandler's Growth Frontiers Conference on September 11, 2025

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