Welcome to our dedicated page for Genesco news (Ticker: GCO), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Genesco stock.
Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) is a Nashville, Tennessee-based, footwear focused company whose news flow reflects its role as an operator of distinct retail and lifestyle brands and a licensed footwear business. Company updates frequently cover performance at its Journeys, Little Burgundy and Schuh banners, which serve teens, kids and young adults with on-trend fashion footwear inspired by youth culture in the U.S., Canada and the U.K., as well as developments at Johnston & Murphy and Genesco Brands Group.
Investors following GCO news can expect regular earnings releases and trading updates that discuss net sales, comparable sales across Journeys Group, Schuh Group, Johnston & Murphy Group and Genesco Brands Group, gross margin trends, and the balance between store and e-commerce performance. These releases often include commentary on multiple consecutive quarters of comparable sales growth, segment-level results, promotional dynamics in markets such as the U.K., and the impact of tariffs and sourcing decisions on margins.
Genesco’s news also highlights strategic and organizational developments. Recent announcements include the creation of the Journeys Global Retail Group, which unites Journeys, Schuh and Little Burgundy under unified global leadership to sharpen consumer focus and strengthen market positioning, and a strategic transformation of its information technology operations aimed at improving speed and scalability and accelerating AI-enabled innovation and automation. Brand-level news, such as campaigns and partnerships at Johnston & Murphy, adds further context to the company’s lifestyle positioning.
Conference participation and investor events are another recurring theme in GCO news, with management presenting at conferences hosted by firms such as ICR, KeyBanc, Piper Sandler and Goldman Sachs. For readers tracking GCO stock, this news page aggregates these earnings updates, strategic announcements, segment performance commentary and investor presentations in one place, making it easier to monitor how Genesco communicates its progress and responds to conditions in the footwear and retail trade sector.
Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year results for January 28, 2023, noting a 5% increase in comparable sales and a 15% rise in e-commerce sales. Net sales were $725 million, flat year-over-year, while full-year sales decreased 2% to $2.4 billion. GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $3.23 for Q4, down from $4.41 last year. Fiscal 2024 guidance suggests adjusted EPS between $5.10 and $5.90, reflecting macroeconomic uncertainties. The company plans to reshape its cost structure to adapt to changing consumer behavior and expects a cautious outlook for the upcoming fiscal year.
Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) announced it will report its fourth quarter fiscal 2023 results on March 9, 2023, before the market opens. A quarterly earnings conference call is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. (central) on the same day. Investors can access a live audio webcast and a summary of the results on the company’s website. Genesco operates over 1,400 retail stores across the U.S., Canada, the UK, and Ireland, selling footwear and accessories under various brands. The company is focused on enhancing its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, as well as its environmental, social, and governance initiatives.
Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) reported a 3% increase in comparable sales for the quarter-to-date period ended December 24, 2022, with e-commerce sales up 22%. However, same store sales fell 2%, and the company expects fiscal 2023 adjusted EPS at the low end of the range of $5.50 to $5.90 due to higher shipping and warehouse expenses. During this quarter, the Schuh and Johnston & Murphy divisions excelled, while the Journeys segment lagged because of promotional pressures and weak traffic. Genesco will present at the 2023 ICR Conference on January 10, 2023.