Genesco's fundamentals present a mixed profile: gross margin held at 47.2% in 2027Q2, roughly 900-1,060 basis points above peers Shoe Carnival and Boot Barn, yet operating margin remained negative at -1.7% because SG&A consumed approximately 49% of revenue ($259.6M against $529.9M in sales).
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Sep 3, 2026 | -$0.83+39.4% vs -$1.37 | $530M+0.5% vs $527M |
Q2 2026 May 29, 2026 | -$2.18+15.5% vs -$2.58 | $487M+2.7% vs $474M |
Q2 2026 Mar 6, 2026 | $3.74+0.3% vs $3.73 | $800M+1.1% vs $791M |
Q4 2025 Dec 4, 2025 | $0.79-9.2% vs $0.87 | $616M-22.0% vs $791M |
Wall Street kicked off this week on a mixed note. While the Dow Jones managed to edge higher, both the S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq slipped under pressure from rising oil prices and technology pullbacks.
Here is how Genesco (GCO) and Genuine Parts (GPC) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Shares of Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO - Get Free Report) have received an average recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the five ratings firms that are covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and two have issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average 12-month price
These five low-leverage stocks stand out for manageable debt, solid earnings growth and financial resilience as Treasury yields cool.
Benchmark GCO against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Genesco Inc. (GCO)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $36.07 | $400.63M | 9.08 | 4.78% | 1.71% | 7.6% | — | |
| $14.54 | $395.25M | 16.32 | -5.62% | 2.2% | 3.57% | 4.18% | |
| $130.96 | $3.97B | 15.75 | 17.93% | 10.45% | 18.94% | — | |
| $12.69 | $428.17M | 7.89 | 1.29% | 1.84% | 8.28% | 2.28% | |
| $38.59 | $57.11B | 18.52 | 0.19% | 6.74% | 21.24% | 4.21% | |
| $86.71 | $11.81B | 11.07 | 9.76% | 19% | 43.56% | — |
Genesco Inc. (GCO) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Genesco Inc. (GCO) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Sep 3, 2026·SEC
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Genesco Inc. (GCO) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Genesco Inc. (GCO) reported $2.44B in revenue in fiscal year 2026, which is also its trailing twelve months. That is 428% more than the $461.3M of fiscal year 1997.
Genesco Inc. (GCO) grew revenue by 3.0% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Genesco Inc. (GCO) earned $41.6M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 1.7% net margin).
Genesco Inc. (GCO) had a return on equity (ROE) of 7.6% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
Genesco Inc. (GCO) generated $135.9M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
