Genesco returns to Q2 profit, lifts 2027 EPS view

Genesco swung to a quarterly profit with stronger margins, lower debt and higher EPS guidance, even as sales and e-commerce comps declined and Schuh remained weak.

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Genesco Inc. (GCO) reported fiscal 2027 second-quarter results showing a sharp profitability improvement despite modestly lower sales. Net sales were $529.9 million, down 3% from $546.0 million a year earlier, while total comparable sales declined 1% as store comps rose 1% and e-commerce fell 6%.

Gross margin expanded to 51.4% from 45.8%, boosted by $21.8 million of tariff refunds; adjusted gross margin improved to 47.2%, up 140 basis points. GAAP operating income was $3.6 million versus a $14.4 million loss, and GAAP EPS was $0.32 compared with a loss of $1.79 per share. Excluding one-time items, the company reported a second-quarter loss of $0.83 per share, better than the $1.14 loss last year, with adjusted operating margin improving to a 1.6% loss from a 2.6% loss.

Journeys and Johnston & Murphy delivered positive comparable sales of 2% and 4%, respectively, while Schuh comps declined 9%. Genesco cut total debt to $15.8 million from $71.0 million, ended the quarter with $57.1 million in cash and approximately $394 million of total liquidity, and closed its store base by 5% year over year to 1,186 locations. Management raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to the high end of $2.00 to $2.40 and expects operating income at the high end of the prior $34 to $40 million range, while now projecting flat comparable sales and total sales down about 2%.

Positive

• GAAP profitability improved markedly: Q2 GAAP EPS was $0.32 versus a loss of $1.79 per share last year, and operating income rose to $3.6 million from a $14.4 million loss.
• Underlying margins strengthened: adjusted gross margin increased 140 bps to 47.2%, and adjusted operating margin improved to a 1.6% loss from a 2.6% loss.
• Balance sheet strengthened: total debt fell to $15.8 million from $71.0 million year over year, with cash of $57.1 million and total liquidity of about $394 million.
• Guidance raised: full-year adjusted diluted EPS outlook was lifted to the high end of $2.00–$2.40, and operating income is now expected at the high end of $34–$40 million.
• Cost savings program: a new initiative tied to IT transformation and efficiencies is expected to generate $40–$50 million in savings through Fiscal 2029, with up to $20 million in the current year.

Negative

• Top-line pressure: Q2 net sales declined 3% to $529.9 million, total comparable sales fell 1%, and comparable e-commerce sales decreased 6%.
• Schuh weakness: Schuh comparable sales declined 9% in Q2, and full-year outlook now assumes low double-digit percentage sales decreases at Schuh with greater pressure in the back half.
• Business still loss-making on an adjusted basis: adjusted loss from continuing operations was $8.8 million or ($0.83) per share in Q2, and year-to-date loss from continuing operations was $11.3 million.
• Sales guidance reduced: full-year comparable sales are now expected to be flat rather than up 1%–2%, and total sales are projected to be down about 2% versus prior guidance of flat to down 1%.
• Higher inventory and significant special charges: inventories rose 8% year over year to $539.7 million, and results include notable non-recurring costs such as $6.9 million related to a proxy contest and other restructuring and legal charges.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Net sales Q2 FY2027: $529.9 million GAAP EPS Q2 FY2027: $0.32 per share Non-GAAP EPS Q2 FY2027: ($0.83) per share +5 more

8 metrics

Net sales Q2 FY2027 $529.9 million Quarter ended August 1, 2026, down 3% from $546.0 million in Q2 FY2026

GAAP EPS Q2 FY2027 $0.32 per share From continuing operations versus ($1.79) in the prior-year quarter

Non-GAAP EPS Q2 FY2027 ($0.83) per share Adjusted loss per share versus ($1.14) in Q2 FY2026

Gross margin Q2 FY2027 51.4% Includes $21.8 million of tariff refunds; up from 45.8% last year

Adjusted gross margin Q2 FY2027 47.2% Excludes tariff refunds and other adjustments; up 140 bps from 45.8% last year

Tariff refunds Q2 FY2027 $22.5 million Refunds including interest received in the quarter for branded businesses

Total debt $15.8 million At August 1, 2026, down from $71.0 million at August 2, 2025

Fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS guidance range $2.00–$2.40 Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations, with outlook raised to the high end

Key Terms

adjusted gross margin, comparable sales, tariff refunds, payment card interchange fee litigation, +2 more

6 terms

adjusted gross margin financial

"Adjusted gross margin for the second quarter this year of 47.2% increased 140 basis points"

Adjusted gross margin is a measure of how much profit a company makes from its sales after accounting for certain expenses or one-time costs, but before deducting other operating expenses. It helps investors see the company's core profitability more clearly by removing factors that might distort the usual profit picture, similar to a runner measuring their speed without considering obstacles or weather. This metric provides a clearer view of the company's ongoing financial health.

comparable sales financial

"Comparable sales decreased 1% compared to last year, with stores up 1%"

"Comparable sales" are the total sales from stores or products that have been open for a certain period, usually the same time last year or last quarter. They help show whether a business is growing by comparing similar locations or products over time, much like checking if your favorite store's sales are going up compared to previous years.

tariff refunds financial

"The Company received $22.5 million in tariff refunds, including interest, during the second quarter"

payment card interchange fee litigation regulatory

"Includes a $13.4 million gain related to payment card interchange fee litigation"

One Big Beautiful Bill Act regulatory

"due to the impact of the valuation allowance in certain jurisdictions combined with the income tax law changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act"

A "one big beautiful bill act" is a single, large piece of legislation that bundles many policy changes and measures into one package instead of passing them separately. For investors, it matters because such omnibus bills can swiftly change tax rules, spending levels, industry regulations or subsidies all at once—like a single shopping cart that suddenly adds many items to a household budget—creating broad, rapid shifts in company costs, revenues and market expectations.

EBITDA financial

"Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA")"

EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It measures a company's profitability by focusing on the money it makes from its core operations, ignoring expenses like taxes and accounting adjustments. Investors use EBITDA to compare how well different companies are performing financially, as it provides a clearer picture of operational success without the influence of financial structure or accounting choices.

Earnings Snapshot

Net sales: $529.9 million · Guidance included

Quarter ended August 1, 2026 (Fiscal 2027 Q2)

Net sales $529.9 million Decreased 3% from $546.0 million in Q2 FY2026

GAAP EPS from continuing operations $0.32 Improved from ($1.79) in Q2 FY2026

Non-GAAP EPS from continuing operations ($0.83) Improved from ($1.14) in Q2 FY2026

Gross margin 51.4% Up 560 basis points from 45.8% in Q2 FY2026, including tariff refunds

Adjusted gross margin 47.2% Up 140 basis points from 45.8% in Q2 FY2026

Operating income (GAAP) $3.6 million Improved from a $14.4 million loss in Q2 FY2026

Adjusted operating income (loss) ($8.3 million) Improved from a $14.3 million adjusted loss in Q2 FY2026

Total comparable sales -1% Down from +4% in Q2 FY2026

Guidance

For Fiscal 2027, adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations is expected at the high end of $2.00 to $2.40, with comparable sales now expected to be flat and total sales down approximately 2%; operating income is expected at the high end of $34 to $40 million.

FAQ

How did Genesco (GCO) perform financially in Q2 fiscal 2027?

Genesco reported Q2 net sales of $529.9 million, down 3% year over year. GAAP EPS was $0.32 versus a loss of $1.79, while non-GAAP EPS was ($0.83) versus ($1.14) last year, reflecting improved margins and lower losses.

What happened to Genesco (GCO) gross margins in Q2 fiscal 2027?

Q2 gross margin rose to 51.4% from 45.8%, aided by $21.8 million of tariff refunds. Adjusted gross margin, excluding refunds and certain items, improved to 47.2%, up 140 basis points from last year, driven by less discounting, more full-price selling, and favorable mix.

How are Genesco’s (GCO) different banners performing on a comparable sales basis?

In Q2 fiscal 2027, Journeys comparable sales increased 2%, Johnston & Murphy comps rose 4%, and Schuh comps declined 9%. Overall company comparable sales fell 1%, with store comps up 1% and e-commerce down 6%.

What guidance did Genesco (GCO) provide for fiscal 2027 earnings and sales?

Genesco now expects adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations at the high end of $2.00 to $2.40. It forecasts flat comparable sales and total sales down about 2%, and operating income at the high end of $34–$40 million.

How has Genesco (GCO) changed its debt and liquidity position?

At August 1, 2026, Genesco had $57.1 million in cash and $15.8 million of total debt, down from $71.0 million a year earlier, and reported total liquidity of about $394 million including available borrowing capacity.

What cost savings and restructuring actions is Genesco (GCO) undertaking?

Genesco launched a cost reduction program tied to IT transformation and efficiency initiatives, expected to deliver $40–$50 million in savings through Fiscal 2029, with up to $20 million in Fiscal 2027. Q2 also included charges for proxy contest, legal matters, IT, and restructuring.

What is Genesco’s (GCO) current store footprint and recent activity?

Genesco ended Q2 fiscal 2027 with 1,186 stores, down from 1,253 a year earlier, a 5% reduction in store count and square footage. During Q2, the company opened 3 stores and closed 25, and invested $17 million in capital expenditures, mainly store remodels.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): September 3, 2026

GENESCO INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Tennessee	1-3083		62-0211340
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
535 Marriott Drive	Nashville	Tennessee	37214
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)			(Zip Code)

(615) 367-7000

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Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1.00 par value	GCO	New York Stock Exchange

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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On September 3, 2026, Genesco Inc. issued a press release announcing results of operations for the second fiscal quarter ended August 1, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

On September 3, 2026, the Company also posted on its website, www.genesco.com, a slide presentation with summary results. A copy of the slide presentation is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

In addition to disclosing financial results calculated in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the press release furnished herewith contains non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted gross margin, selling and administrative expenses, operating income (loss), interest, net, pretax earnings (loss), earnings (loss) from continuing operations and earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations, as discussed in the text of the release and as detailed on the reconciliation schedule attached to the press release. For consistency and ease of comparison with the adjusted results for the prior period announced last year, the Company believes that disclosure of the non-GAAP measures will be useful to investors.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits

The following exhibits are furnished herewith:

Exhibit Number		Description
99.1		Press Release issued by Genesco Inc. on September 3, 2026
99.2		Genesco Inc. Second Quarter ended August 1, 2026 Summary Results
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

		GENESCO INC.
Date: September 3, 2026		By:		/s/ Jonathan M. Collins
		Name:		Jonathan M. Collins
		Title:		Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

GENESCO INC. REPORTS FISCAL 2027 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

--Operating Income and EPS Improvement Exceed Expectations and Last Year--

-- Journeys Comparable Sales +2%, Johnston & Murphy Comparable Sales +4%--

--Eighth Consecutive Quarter of Positive Total Comparable Sales Growth for Journeys--

--Raises EPS Guidance --

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 3, 2026 --- Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) today reported second quarter results for the three months ended August 1, 2026.

Second Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Summary

GAAP results include tariff refunds as well as other one-time adjustments; adjusted (Non-GAAP) results exclude these items to better reflect underlying operating performance

•Net sales of $530 million decreased 3% compared to Q2FY26

•Comparable sales decreased 1% compared to last year, with stores up 1% while e-commerce decreased 6%

•Gross margin improved 560 basis points compared to last year, reflecting tariff refunds; Adjusted gross margin improved 140 basis points compared to last year1

•Operating margin improved 330 basis points compared to last year; Adjusted operating margin improved 100 basis points compared to last year1

•GAAP EPS was $0.32 and Non-GAAP EPS was ($0.83)1 versus GAAP EPS of ($1.79) and Non-GAAP EPS of ($1.14) last year2

•Raises adjusted EPS guidance to high end of $2.00 to $2.40 range versus midpoint last quarter

Mimi E. Vaughn, Genesco’s Board Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We delivered second quarter bottom line results that were significantly better than last year and well ahead of our expectations. The quarter provides further evidence that our Footwear First strategy is working and our momentum is building. Journeys and Johnston & Murphy both delivered positive comparable sales in the quarter, and earnings improvement reflected the operating leverage we set out to build, with more full-price selling aiding gross margin recapture and disciplined expense management driving the stronger performance. As we anticipated, the decline in sales was driven by strategic actions: store closures, our license transition, and pullback on discounting at Schuh. As we move past these shorter-term headwinds, we expect sales trends to improve, and we remain confident that the initiatives underway across our company position us for profitable growth.”

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1Non-GAAP earnings per share (“EPS”), adjusted operating loss and adjusted gross margin are non-GAAP measures. Non-GAAP EPS results exclude tariff refund-related benefits and certain one-time costs, net of tax, including proxy contest and other legal expenses, information technology transformation costs, severance and other restructuring costs in the second quarter of Fiscal 2027 and severance, net of tax, in the second quarter of Fiscal 2026 (“the Excluded Items”). See Schedule B for reconciliations to GAAP measures. The Company believes that disclosure of earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations and gross margin adjusted for the items not reflected in the previously announced expectations will be meaningful to investors, especially in light of the impact of such items on the results.

2 The GAAP effective tax rate for the second quarter was (2.5)% in Fiscal 2027 compared to (15.0)% in the second quarter last year. The adjusted tax rate, reflecting Excluded Items described in footnote 1, was 5.7% in Fiscal 2027 compared to 26.5% in the second quarter last year.

Vaughn continued, “The third quarter is off to a good start with back-to-school and Journeys accelerating to a mid-single-digit comp in August on top of very strong growth the last two years.”

Jonathan M. Collins, Genesco’s Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, added, “As a result of our performance, we are raising our full-year adjusted EPS outlook to the high end of the $2.00 to $2.40 range, up from our previous midpoint of the same range. With strong execution across our businesses, continued traction from our strategic initiatives and a focused approach to cost management, we are working to unlock meaningful earnings opportunity and create further shareholder value.”

Second Quarter Review

Net sales for the second quarter of Fiscal 2027 decreased 3% to $530 million compared to $546 million in the second quarter of Fiscal 2026. The decrease in net sales reflects the impact of net store closings, decreased licensed sales, a 6% decrease in e-commerce comparable sales from reduced Schuh discounting and an unfavorable foreign exchange impact, partially offset by a 1% increase in same store sales and higher sales from enlarged stores.

Comparable Sales
Comparable Same Store and E-commerce Sales:	2QFY27	2QFY26
Journeys Group	2%	9%
Schuh Group	(9)%	(4)%
Johnston & Murphy Group	4%	1%
Total Genesco Comparable Sales	(1)%	4%
Same Store Sales	1%	5%
Comparable E-commerce Sales	(6)%	1%

The overall sales decrease of 3% for the second quarter of Fiscal 2027 compared to the second quarter of Fiscal 2026 was driven by a decrease of 10% at Schuh and a 21% or $7 million decrease at Genesco Brands, partially offset by a 5% increase at Johnston & Murphy, while sales at Journeys were flat. On a constant currency basis, Schuh sales were down 10% for the second quarter this year.

Gross margin for the second quarter this year improved to 51.4%, including tariff refunds, compared to 45.8% last year. Adjusted gross margin for the second quarter this year of 47.2% increased 140 basis points as a percentage of sales compared to 45.8% last year. The increase as a percentage of sales compared to Fiscal 2026 is due primarily to less promotional activity and higher full-price selling at Schuh, favorable changes in sales mix, license exit benefit and pricing and tariff mitigation actions across our branded businesses.

Selling and administrative expenses were 49.0% as a percentage of sales compared to 48.4% last year. Adjusted selling and administrative expenses for the second quarter this year decreased almost $6 million but deleveraged 40 basis points as a percentage of sales to 48.8% compared to 48.4% last year due to the sales decline this year. The increase as a percentage of sales primarily reflected increased occupancy and performance-based compensation expenses, partially offset by decreased selling salaries and marketing expenses. Excluding performance-based compensation expense, selling and administrative expenses were only up 10 basis points for the second quarter this year, reflecting our cost savings initiatives in a quarter with decreased sales.

Genesco’s GAAP operating income for the second quarter was $3.6 million, or 0.7% of sales this year, including tariff refunds, compared with an operating loss of $14.4 million, or 2.6% of sales in the second quarter last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items in the second quarters of both Fiscal 2027 and Fiscal 2026, the operating loss for the second quarter was $8.3 million this year compared to a loss of $14.3 million last year. Adjusted operating margin was a loss of 1.6% of sales in the second quarter of Fiscal 2027 compared to a loss of 2.6% in the second quarter last year.

The effective tax rate for the second quarter was (2.5%) in Fiscal 2027 compared to (15.0%) in the second quarter last year. The adjusted tax rate, reflecting Excluded Items, was 5.7% in Fiscal 2027 compared to 26.5% in the second quarter last year. The lower adjusted tax rate for the second quarter of Fiscal 2027 compared to the second quarter last year primarily reflects a lower expected tax rate for Fiscal 2027 versus Fiscal 2026 due to the impact of the valuation allowance in certain jurisdictions combined with the income tax law changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”).

GAAP earnings from continuing operations were $3.5 million in the second quarter of Fiscal 2027, including tariff refunds, compared to a loss of $18.5 million in the second quarter last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items, the second quarter loss from continuing operations was $8.8 million, or $0.83 per share, in Fiscal 2027, compared to a loss of $11.7 million, or $1.14 per share, in the second quarter last year.

Tariff Refunds

The Company received $22.5 million in tariff refunds, including interest, during the second quarter this year related to its branded businesses under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The tariff refunds are excluded from the adjusted loss from continuing operations. In addition, no additional tariff refunds are included in the Company’s guidance for the full year.

Cost Savings Program

In connection with its IT Transformation and programs to drive automation, operating efficiencies and spend optimization, the Company announced a new cost reduction program earlier this year which is expected to generate cost savings of $40 to $50 million between now and Fiscal 2029 with up to $20 million realized this year. This program is aimed at structurally reducing the cost base, continued investment in growth initiatives, further supporting operating margin expansion and continued utilization of AI capabilities which unlock additional opportunities.

Cash, Borrowings and Inventory

Cash as of August 1, 2026, was $57.1 million, compared with $41.0 million as of August 2, 2025. Total debt at the end of the second quarter of Fiscal 2027 was $15.8 million compared with $71.0 million at the end of last year’s second quarter. Inventories increased 8% on a year-over-year basis primarily reflecting increased inventory at Journeys.

Capital Expenditures and Store Activity

For the second quarter this year, capital expenditures were $17 million, related primarily to retail store remodels. Depreciation and amortization was $13 million. During the quarter, the Company opened three stores and closed 25 stores. The Company ended the quarter with 1,186 stores compared with 1,253 stores at the end of the second quarter last year, or a decrease of 5%. Square footage was down 5% on a year-over-year basis.

Share Repurchases

The Company did not repurchase any shares during the second quarter of Fiscal 2027. The Company has repurchased 317,503 shares during the Company’s third quarter as of August 31, 2026 and currently has $18.8 million remaining on its expanded share repurchase authorization announced in June 2023. The Company continues to view share repurchases as an important component of its balanced capital allocation strategy and is committed to deploying excess capital.

Fiscal 2027 Outlook

Based on better than expected second quarter results including stronger gross margins and better expense management, partially offset by lower sales assumptions for Schuh in the back half, the Company is raising its adjusted diluted earnings per share outlook for Fiscal 2027.

•Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations are now expected to be at the high end of the range of $2.00 to $2.403, versus the midpoint of the same range in previous guidance

•Comparable sales are now expected to be flat versus prior guidance of positive 1% to 2%, reflecting greater pressure at Schuh, resulting in total sales now down approximately 2% versus prior guidance of flat to down 1%

•Operating income, reflecting stronger gross margins, is now expected to be at the high end of the previous range of $34 to $40 million, versus the prior view of the midpoint of the range

•Guidance reflects repurchases through August 31 and assumes no further share repurchases for this year and a tax rate of 30% for Fiscal 2027 but due to the valuation allowance, the tax rate for the third quarter of the year will be in the range of approximately 7% to 8%

Conference Call, Management Commentary and Investor Presentation

The Company has posted detailed financial commentary and a supplemental financial presentation of second quarter results on its website, www.genesco.com, in the investor relations section. The Company's live conference call on September 3, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. (Central time), may be accessed through the Company's website, www.genesco.com. To listen live, please go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary software.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding future sales, earnings, operating income, gross margins, expenses, tariff refunds, capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization, tax rates, store openings and closures, cost reductions, share repurchases and all other statements not addressing solely historical facts or present conditions. Forward-looking statements are usually identified by or are associated with such words as “intend,” “expect,” “feel,” “should,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “optimistic,” “confident” and similar terminology. Actual results could vary materially from the expectations reflected in these statements. A number of factors could cause differences. These include adjustments to projections reflected in forward-looking statements, including those resulting from

3A reconciliation of the adjusted financial measures cited in the guidance to their corresponding measures as reported pursuant to GAAP is included in Schedule B to this press release.

weakness in store, e-commerce and shopping mall traffic, the imposition of tariffs (including the timing and amount thereof) on products imported by the Company or its vendors as well as the ability and costs to move production of products in response to tariffs; our ability to pass on price increases to our customers; restrictions on operations imposed by government entities and/or landlords, and limitations on the Company’s ability to adequately staff and operate stores. Differences from expectations could also result from store closures and effects on the business as a result of the level of consumer spending on our merchandise and interest in our brands and in general; the level and timing of promotional activity necessary to maintain inventories at appropriate levels; the Company’s ability to obtain from suppliers products that are in-demand on a timely basis and effectively manage disruptions in product supply or distribution, including disruptions as a result of pandemics or geopolitical events, including shipping disruptions near crucial trade routes; unfavorable trends in fuel costs, foreign exchange rates, foreign labor and material costs, and other factors affecting the cost of products; a disruption in shipping or increase in cost of our imported products, and other factors affecting the cost of products; our dependence on third-party vendors and licensors for the products we sell; store closures and effects on the business as a result of civil disturbances; our ability to renew our license agreements; impacts of the ongoing geopolitical conflicts around the world including, without limitation, the conflict with Iran; and other sources of market weakness in the locations in which we operate; the effectiveness of the Company's omnichannel initiatives; costs associated with proxy contest; costs associated with changes in minimum wage and overtime requirements; wage pressures; labor shortages; the effects of inflation; the evolving regulatory landscape related to our use of social media; weakness in the consumer economy and retail industry; competition and fashion trends in the Company's markets, including trends with respect to the popularity of casual and dress footwear; any failure to increase sales at our existing stores, given our high fixed expense cost structure, and in our e-commerce businesses; risks related to the potential for terrorist events; changes in buying patterns by significant wholesale customers; changes in consumer preferences; our ability to continue to complete and integrate acquisitions; our ability to expand our business and diversify our product base; impairment of goodwill in connection with acquisitions; payment related risks that could increase our operating cost, expose us to fraud or theft, subject us to potential liability and disrupt our business; and changes in the timing of holidays or in the onset of seasonal weather affecting period-to-period sales comparisons. Additional factors that could cause differences from expectations include the ability to secure allocations to refine product assortments to address consumer demand; the ability to renew leases in existing stores and control or lower occupancy costs, to open or close stores in the number and on the planned schedule, and to conduct required remodeling or refurbishment on schedule and at expected expense levels; the Company’s ability to realize anticipated cost savings, including rent savings and savings in connection with the restructuring of the Company’s information technology functions; the amount and

timing of share repurchases; our ability to make our occupancy costs more variable; the Company’s ability to achieve expected digital gains and gain market share; deterioration in the performance of individual businesses or of the Company's market value relative to its book value, resulting in impairments of fixed assets, operating lease right of use assets or intangible assets or other adverse financial consequences and the timing and amount of such impairments or other consequences; unexpected changes to the market for the Company's shares or for the retail sector in general; costs and reputational harm as a result of disruptions in the Company’s business or information technology systems either by security breaches and incidents or by potential problems associated with the implementation of new or upgraded systems or as the result of the restructuring of the Company’s information technology functions; risks that our efforts to integrate AI into our business operations may not be successful and could result in reputational harm and /or liability; changes in tax laws and tax rates and the Company’s ability to realize any anticipated tax benefits in both the amount and timeframe anticipated; and the cost and outcome of litigation, investigations, environmental matters and other disputes involving the Company. Additional factors are cited in the "Risk Factors," "Legal Proceedings" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of, and elsewhere in, the Company’s SEC filings, copies of which may be obtained from the SEC website, www.sec.gov, or by contacting the investor relations department of Genesco via the Company’s website, www.genesco.com. Many of the factors that will determine the outcome of the subject matter of this release are beyond Genesco's ability to control or predict. Genesco undertakes no obligation to release publicly the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Forward-looking statements reflect the expectations of the Company at the time they are made. The Company disclaims any obligation to update such statements.

About Genesco Inc.

Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) is a Footwear First company with distinctively positioned retail and lifestyle brands and proven omnichannel capabilities offering customers the footwear they desire in engaging shopping environments, including more than 1,180 retail stores and branded e-commerce websites. Its Journeys, Little Burgundy and Schuh brands serve teens, kids and young adults with on-trend fashion footwear that inspires youth culture in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Johnston & Murphy serves successful, affluent men and women with premium footwear, apparel and accessories in the U.S. and Canada, and Genesco Brands Group sells branded lifestyle footwear to leading retailers under licensed brands including Wrangler, Dockers and Starter. Founded in 1924, Genesco is based in Nashville, Tennessee. For more information on Genesco and its operating divisions, please visit www.genesco.com.

Genesco Financial Contacts
Jonathan M. Collins, Senior Vice President, Finance, Chief Financial Officer
(615) 367-7465 / jcollins1@genesco.com

Darryl R. MacQuarrie, Senior Director, FP&A & Investor Relations

(615) 308-5629 / dmacquarrie@genesco.com

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GENESCO INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

		Quarter 2								Quarter 2
		August 1, 2026				% of Net Sales				August 2, 2025				% of Net Sales
Net sales		$	529,858				100.0	%		$	545,965				100.0	%
Cost of sales			257,741				48.6	%			296,016				54.2	%
Gross margin(1)			272,117				51.4	%			249,949				45.8	%
Selling and administrative expenses(2)			259,557				49.0	%			264,265				48.4	%
Asset impairments and other, net(3)			8,943				1.7	%			124				0.0	%
Operating income (loss)			3,617				0.7	%			(14,440	)			-2.6	%
Other components of net periodic benefit cost			247				0.0	%			148				0.0	%
Interest, net(4)			(28	)			0.0	%			1,459				0.3	%
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes			3,398				0.6	%			(16,047	)			-2.9	%
Income tax expense (benefit)			(84	)			0.0	%			2,409				0.4	%
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations			3,482				0.7	%			(18,456	)			-3.4	%
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax			(3	)			0.0	%			(15	)			0.0	%
Net Earnings (Loss)		$	3,479				0.7	%		$	(18,471	)			-3.4	%
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Before discontinued operations		$	0.33							$	(1.79	)
Net earnings (loss)		$	0.33							$	(1.79	)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Before discontinued operations		$	0.32							$	(1.79	)
Net earnings (loss)		$	0.32							$	(1.79	)
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic			10,537								10,294
Diluted			10,917								10,294

(1)Includes a $21.8 million gross margin gain in the second quarter of Fiscal 2027 for the refund of tariffs.

(2)Includes a $0.9 million charge for costs associated with information technology transformation in the second quarter of Fiscal 2027.

(3)Includes an $8.9 million charge in the second quarter of Fiscal 2027 which includes a $6.9 million charge for costs related to proxy contest, a $1.0 million charge for other legal matters, a $0.4 million charge for costs associated with information technology transformation, a $0.5 million charge for severance and other restructuring and $0.1 million for store restructuring. Includes a $0.1 million charge for severance in the second quarter of Fiscal 2026.

(4)Includes $0.7 million of interest income in the second quarter of Fiscal 2027 related to tariff refunds.

GENESCO INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

		Six Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		August 1, 2026				% of Net Sales				August 2, 2025				% of Net Sales
Net sales		$	1,016,883				100.0	%		$	1,019,938				100.0	%
Cost of sales			515,847				50.7	%			548,808				53.8	%
Gross margin(1)			501,036				49.3	%			471,130				46.2	%
Selling and administrative expenses(2)			513,960				50.5	%			513,300				50.3	%
Asset impairments and other, net(3)			(1,164	)			-0.1	%			415				0.0	%
Operating loss			(11,760	)			-1.2	%			(42,585	)			-4.2	%
Other components of net periodic benefit cost			484				0.0	%			328				0.0	%
Interest, net(4)			237				0.0	%			2,798				0.3	%
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes			(12,481	)			-1.2	%			(45,711	)			-4.5	%
Income tax benefit			(1,157	)			-0.1	%			(6,043	)			-0.6	%
Loss from continuing operations			(11,324	)			-1.1	%			(39,668	)			-3.9	%
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax			(11	)			0.0	%			(30	)			0.0	%
Net Earnings (Loss)		$	(11,335	)			-1.1	%		$	(39,698	)			-3.9	%
Basic loss per share:
Before discontinued operations		$	(1.08	)						$	(3.82	)
Net loss		$	(1.08	)						$	(3.82	)
Diluted loss per share:
Before discontinued operations		$	(1.08	)						$	(3.82	)
Net loss		$	(1.08	)						$	(3.82	)
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic			10,483								10,394
Diluted			10,483								10,394

(1)Includes a $21.8 million gain in the first six months of Fiscal 2027 for the refund of tariffs and a $0.1 million gain in the first six months of Fiscal 2027 for the reversal of an inventory write-down in Genesco Brands Group related to license exits.

(2)Includes a $2.6 million charge for costs associated with information technology transformation in the first six months of Fiscal 2027.

(3)Includes a $1.2 million gain in the first six months of Fiscal 2027 which includes a $13.4 million gain related to payment card interchange fee litigation, partially offset by a $6.9 million charge for costs related to proxy contest, a $3.1 million charge for store restructuring, a $1.0 million charge for other legal matters, a $0.6 million charge for costs associated with information technology transformation and a $0.6 million charge for severance and other restructuring. Includes a $0.4 million charge for severance in the first six months of Fiscal 2026.

(4)Includes $0.7 million of interest income in the first six months of Fiscal 2027 related to tariff refunds.

GENESCO INC.

Sales/Earnings Summary by Segment

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

		Quarter 2								Quarter 2
		August 1, 2026				% of Net Sales				August 2, 2025				% of Net Sales
Sales:
Journeys Group		$	317,836				60.0	%		$	318,189				58.3	%
Schuh Group			113,820				21.5	%			126,595				23.2	%
Johnston & Murphy Group			72,541				13.7	%			68,789				12.6	%
Genesco Brands Group			25,661				4.8	%			32,392				5.9	%
Net Sales		$	529,858				100.0	%		$	545,965				100.0	%
Operating income (loss):
Journeys Group		$	(714	)			-0.2	%		$	(4,999	)			-1.6	%
Schuh Group(1)			(370	)			-0.3	%			(11	)			0.0	%
Johnston & Murphy Group(2)			12,946				17.8	%			(1,782	)			-2.6	%
Genesco Brands Group(3)			8,611				33.6	%			653				2.0	%
Corporate and Other(4)			(16,856	)			-3.2	%			(8,301	)			-1.5	%
Operating income (loss)			3,617				0.7	%			(14,440	)			-2.6	%
Other components of net periodic benefit cost			247				0.0	%			148				0.0	%
Interest, net(5)			(28	)			0.0	%			1,459				0.3	%
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes			3,398				0.6	%			(16,047	)			-2.9	%
Income tax expense (benefit)			(84	)			0.0	%			2,409				0.4	%
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations			3,482				0.7	%			(18,456	)			-3.4	%
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax			(3	)			0.0	%			(15	)			0.0	%
Net Earnings (Loss)		$	3,479				0.7	%		$	(18,471	)			-3.4	%

(1)Includes a $0.1 million charge for costs associated with information technology transformation in the second quarter of Fiscal 2027.

(2)Includes a $13.3 million gain in the second quarter of Fiscal 2027 for the refund of tariffs.

(3)Includes an $8.5 million gain in the second quarter of Fiscal 2027 for the refund of tariffs.

(4)Includes a $9.7 million charge in the second quarter of Fiscal 2027 which includes a $6.9 million charge for costs related to proxy contest, a $1.0 million charge for other legal matters, a $1.2 million charge for costs associated with information technology transformation, a $0.5 million charge for severance and other restructuring and $0.1 million for store restructuring. Includes a $0.1 million charge for severance in the second quarter of Fiscal 2026.

(5)Includes $0.7 million of interest income in the second quarter of Fiscal 2027 related to tariff refunds.

GENESCO INC.

Sales/Earnings Summary by Segment

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

		Six Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		August 1, 2026				% of Net Sales				August 2, 2025				% of Net Sales
Sales:
Journeys Group		$	603,159				59.3	%		$	590,823				57.9	%
Schuh Group			204,522				20.1	%			222,510				21.8	%
Johnston & Murphy Group			153,851				15.1	%			145,628				14.3	%
Genesco Brands Group			55,351				5.4	%			60,977				6.0	%
Net Sales		$	1,016,883				100.0	%		$	1,019,938				100.0	%
Operating Income (Loss):
Journeys Group		$	(12,269	)			-2.0	%		$	(20,282	)			-3.4	%
Schuh Group(1)			(7,357	)			-3.6	%			(6,142	)			-2.8	%
Johnston & Murphy Group(2)			14,453				9.4	%			(1,282	)			-0.9	%
Genesco Brands Group(3)			9,773				17.7	%			1,351				2.2	%
Corporate and Other(4)			(16,360	)			-1.6	%			(16,230	)			-1.6	%
Operating loss			(11,760	)			-1.2	%			(42,585	)			-4.2	%
Other components of net periodic benefit cost			484				0.0	%			328				0.0	%
Interest, net(5)			237				0.0	%			2,798				0.3	%
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes			(12,481	)			-1.2	%			(45,711	)			-4.5	%
Income tax benefit			(1,157	)			-0.1	%			(6,043	)			-0.6	%
Loss from continuing operations			(11,324	)			-1.1	%			(39,668	)			-3.9	%
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax			(11	)			0.0	%			(30	)			0.0	%
Net Loss		$	(11,335	)			-1.1	%		$	(39,698	)			-3.9	%

(1)Includes a $0.4 million charge for costs associated with information technology transformation in the first six months of Fiscal 2027.

(2)Includes a $13.3 million gain in the first six months of Fiscal 2027 for the refund of tariffs.

(3)Includes an $8.5 million gain in the first six months of Fiscal 2027 for the refund of tariffs and a $0.1 million gain for the reversal of an inventory write-down related to license exits.

(4)Includes a $1.0 million charge in the first six months of Fiscal 2027 which includes a $6.9 million charge for costs related to proxy contest, a $3.1 million charge for store restructuring, a $2.8 million charge for costs associated with information technology transformation, a $1.0 million charge for other legal matters and a $0.6 million charge for severance and other restructuring, partially offset by a $13.4 million gain related to payment card interchange fee litigation. Includes a $0.4 million charge for severance in the first six months of Fiscal 2026.

(5)Includes $0.7 million of interest income in the first six months of Fiscal 2027 related to tariff refunds.

GENESCO INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	August 1, 2026				August 2, 2025
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	57,133			$	40,989
Accounts receivable		39,716				54,322
Inventories		539,670				501,008
Other current assets		39,773				49,572
Total current assets		676,292				645,891
Property and equipment		242,315				238,626
Operating lease right of use assets		523,777				475,221
Goodwill and other intangibles		36,322				36,744
Other non-current assets		25,527				25,443
Total Assets	$	1,504,233			$	1,421,925
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable	$	216,726			$	193,016
Current portion long-term debt		—				13,275
Current portion operating lease liabilities		108,694				123,106
Other current liabilities		101,335				84,958
Total current liabilities		426,755				414,355
Long-term debt		15,798				57,677
Long-term operating lease liabilities		459,420				395,186
Other long-term liabilities		45,285				48,335
Equity		556,975				506,372
Total Liabilities and Equity	$	1,504,233			$	1,421,925

GENESCO INC.

Store Count Activity

	Balance 02/01/25			Open			Close			Balance 01/31/26			Open			Close			Balance 08/01/26
Journeys Group		1,006			8			49			965			1			42			924
Schuh Group		124			1			7			118			2			11			109
Johnston & Murphy Group		148			14			9			153			2			2			153
Total Retail Stores		1,278			23			65			1,236			5			55			1,186

	Balance 05/02/26			Open			Close			Balance 08/01/26
Journeys Group		940			1			17			924
Schuh Group		114			1			6			109
Johnston & Murphy Group		154			1			2			153
Total Retail Stores		1,208			3			25			1,186

GENESCO INC.

Comparable Sales

	Quarter 2							Six Months Ended
	August 1, 2026			August 2, 2025				August 1, 2026			August 2, 2025
Journeys Group		2	%		9	%			3	%		9	%
Schuh Group		-9	%		-4	%			-9	%		-2	%
Johnston & Murphy Group		4	%		1	%			5	%		0	%
Total Comparable Sales		-1	%		4	%			0	%		5	%
Same Store Sales		1	%		5	%			2	%		5	%
Comparable E-commerce Sales		-6	%		1	%			-3	%		4	%

Schedule B

Genesco Inc.

Adjustments to Reported Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations

Three Months Ended August 1, 2026 and August 2, 2025

The Company believes that disclosure of earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations and operating income (loss) adjusted for the items not reflected in the previously announced expectations will be meaningful to investors, especially in light of the impact of such items on the results.

	Quarter 2										Quarter 2
	August 1, 2026										August 2, 2025
In Thousands (except per share amounts)	Pretax			Net of Tax			Per Share Amounts				Pretax			Net of Tax			Per Share Amounts
Earnings (Loss) from continuing operations, as reported				$	3,482		$	0.32						$	(18,456	)	$	(1.79	)
Gross margin adjustment:
Tariff refunds	$	(21,780	)		(20,308	)		(1.86	)		$	—			—			0.00
Reversal of inventory write-down related to exit of licenses		(25	)		(23	)		0.00				—			—			0.00
Total gross margin adjustment	$	(21,805	)		(20,331	)		(1.86	)		$	—			—			0.00
Selling and administrative expense adjustment:
Costs associated with information technology transformation	$	900			845			0.08			$	—			—			0.00
Asset impairments and other adjustments:
Asset impairment charges	$	—			—			0.00			$	—			—			0.00
Severance and other restructuring		459			427			0.04				124			88			0.00
Costs associated with information technology transformation		440			411			0.04				—			—			0.00
Gain related to payment card interchange fee litigation		—			(44	)		(0.01	)			—			—			0.00
Store restructuring charges		115			117			0.01				—			—			0.00
Costs related to proxy contest		6,890			6,424			0.59				—			—			0.00
Other legal matters		1,040			970			0.09				—			—			0.00
Impact of less dilutive shares		—			—			(0.03	)			—			—			0.00
Total asset impairments and other adjustments	$	8,944			8,305			0.73			$	124			88			0.00
Interest, net adjustment related to interest income on tariffs	$	(738	)		(688	)		(0.06	)		$	—			—			0.00
Income tax expense adjustments:
Tax impact share based awards					—			0.00							(139	)		(0.01	)
One big beautiful bill impact					—			0.00							6,849			0.66
Other tax items					(383	)		(0.04	)						(50	)		0.00
Total income tax expense adjustments					(383	)		(0.04	)						6,660			0.65
Adjusted loss from continuing operations (1) and (2)				$	(8,770	)		(0.83	)					$	(11,708	)		(1.14	)

(1)The adjusted tax rate for the second quarter of Fiscal 2027 and 2026 is 5.7% and 26.5%, respectively.

(2)EPS reflects 10.5 million and 10.3 million share count for the second quarter of Fiscal 2027 and 2026, respectively, which excludes common stock equivalents in both periods due to the adjusted loss from continuing operations. Earnings per share from continuing operations in Fiscal 2027 includes equivalents of 0.4 million shares for total shares of 10.9 million.

Schedule B

Genesco Inc.

Adjustments to Reported Operating Income (Loss)

Three Months Ended August 1, 2026 and August 2, 2025

	Quarter 2 - August 1, 2026
In Thousands	Operating Income (Loss)			Asset Impair & Other Adj			Adj Operating Income (Loss)
Journeys Group	$	(714	)	$	—		$	(714	)
Schuh Group		(370	)		153			(217	)
Johnston & Murphy Group		12,946			(13,245	)		(299	)
Genesco Brands Group		8,611			(8,560	)		51
Corporate and Other		(16,856	)		9,690			(7,166	)
Total Operating Income (Loss)	$	3,617		$	(11,962	)	$	(8,345	)
% of sales		0.7	%					-1.6	%
Depreciation and amortization								13,183
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA")(1)							$	4,838
% of sales								0.9	%

	Quarter 2 - August 2, 2025
In Thousands	Operating Income (Loss)			Asset Impair & Other Adj			Adj Operating Income (Loss)
Journeys Group	$	(4,999	)	$	—		$	(4,999	)
Schuh Group		(11	)		—			(11	)
Johnston & Murphy Group		(1,782	)		—			(1,782	)
Genesco Brands Group		653			—			653
Corporate and Other		(8,301	)		124			(8,177	)
Total Operating Loss	$	(14,440	)	$	124		$	(14,316	)
% of sales		-2.6	%					-2.6	%
Depreciation and amortization								13,474
Adjusted loss before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA")(1)							$	(842	)
% of sales								-0.2	%

(1) Excludes "Other components of net periodic benefit cost" line item on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Schedule B

Genesco Inc.

Adjustments to Reported Gross Margin, Selling and Administrative Expenses and Interest, net

Three Months Ended August 1, 2026 and August 2, 2025

	Quarter 2
In Thousands	August 1, 2026			August 2, 2025
Gross margin, as reported	$	272,117		$	249,949
% of sales		51.4	%		45.8	%
Tariff refunds		(21,780	)		—
Reversal of inventory write-down related to exit of licenses		(25	)		—
Total gross margin adjustment		(21,805	)		—
Adjusted gross margin	$	250,312		$	249,949
% of sales		47.2	%		45.8	%

	Quarter 2
In Thousands	August 1, 2026			August 2, 2025
Selling and administrative expenses, as reported	$	259,557		$	264,265
% of sales		49.0	%		48.4	%
Costs associated with information technology transformation		(900	)		—
Total adjustments		(900	)		—
Adjusted selling and administrative expenses	$	258,657		$	264,265
% of sales		48.8	%		48.4	%

	Quarter 2
In Thousands	August 1, 2026			August 2, 2025
Interest, net, as reported	$	(28	)	$	1,459
% of sales		0.0	%		0.3	%
Interest income on tariff refunds		738			—
Total adjustments		738			—
Adjusted interest, net	$	710		$	1,459
% of sales		0.1	%		0.3	%

Schedule B

Genesco Inc.

Adjustments to Reported Loss from Continuing Operations

Six Months Ended August 1, 2026 and August 2, 2025

The Company believes that disclosure of earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations and operating income (loss) adjusted for the items not reflected in the previously announced expectations will be meaningful to investors, especially in light of the impact of such items on the results.

	Six Months Ended										Six Months Ended
	August 1, 2026										August 2, 2025
In Thousands (except per share amounts)	Pretax			Net of Tax			Per Share Amounts				Pretax			Net of Tax			Per Share Amounts
Loss from continuing operations, as reported				$	(11,324	)	$	(1.08	)					$	(39,668	)	$	(3.82	)
Gross margin adjustment:
Tariff refunds	$	(21,780	)		(20,308	)		(1.94	)		$	—			—			0.00
Reversal of inventory write-down related to exit of licenses		(109	)		(101	)		(0.01	)			—			—			0.00
Total gross margin adjustment	$	(21,889	)		(20,409	)		(1.95	)		$	—			—			0.00
Selling and administrative expense adjustment:
Costs associated with information technology transformation	$	2,598			2,423			0.23			$	—			—			0.00
Asset impairments and other adjustments:
Asset impairment charges	$	—			—			0.00			$	34			24			0.00
Severance and other restructuring		549			511			0.05				381			273			0.03
Costs associated with information technology transformation		638			595			0.06				—			—			0.00
Gain related to payment card interchange fee litigation		(13,425	)		(12,518	)		(1.19	)			—			—			0.00
Store restructuring charges		3,085			2,885			0.28				—			—			0.00
Costs related to proxy contest		6,950			6,480			0.62				—			—			0.00
Other legal matters		1,040			970			0.09				—			—			0.00
Total asset impairments and other adjustments	$	(1,163	)		(1,077	)		(0.09	)		$	415			297			0.03
Interest, net adjustment related to interest income on tariffs	$	(738	)		(688	)		(0.07	)		$	—			—			0.00
Income tax expense adjustments:
One big beautiful bill impact					—			0.00							6,849			0.66
Other tax items					(390	)		(0.04	)						(716	)		(0.07	)
Total income tax expense adjustments					(390	)		(0.04	)						6,133			0.59
Adjusted loss from continuing operations (1) and (2)				$	(31,465	)	$	(3.00	)					$	(33,238	)	$	(3.20	)

(1)The adjusted tax rate for the first six months of Fiscal 2027 and 2026 is 6.6% and 26.6%, respectively.

(2)EPS reflects a 10.5 million and 10.4 million share count for the first six months of Fiscal 2027 and 2026, respectively, which excludes common stock equivalents in both periods due to the loss from continuing operations.

Schedule B

Genesco Inc.

Adjustments to Reported Operating Income (Loss)

Six Months Ended August 1, 2026 and August 2, 2025

	Six Months Ended August 1, 2026
In Thousands	Operating Income (Loss)			Asset Impair & Other Adj			Adj Operating Income (Loss)
Journeys Group	$	(12,269	)	$	—		$	(12,269	)
Schuh Group		(7,357	)		442			(6,915	)
Johnston & Murphy Group		14,453			(13,245	)		1,208
Genesco Brands Group		9,773			(8,644	)		1,129
Corporate and Other		(16,360	)		992			(15,368	)
Total Operating Loss	$	(11,760	)	$	(20,455	)	$	(32,215	)
% of sales		-1.2	%					-3.2	%
Depreciation and amortization								26,430
Adjusted loss before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA")(1)							$	(5,785	)
% of sales								-0.6	%

	Six Months Ended August 2, 2025
In Thousands	Operating Income (Loss)			Asset Impair & Other Adj			Adj Operating Income (Loss)
Journeys Group	$	(20,282	)	$	—		$	(20,282	)
Schuh Group		(6,142	)		—			(6,142	)
Johnston & Murphy Group		(1,282	)		—			(1,282	)
Genesco Brands Group		1,351			—			1,351
Corporate and Other		(16,230	)		415			(15,815	)
Total Operating Loss	$	(42,585	)	$	415		$	(42,170	)
% of sales		-4.2	%					-4.1	%
Depreciation and amortization								26,867
Adjusted loss before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA")(1)							$	(15,303	)
% of sales								-1.5	%

(1) Excludes "Other components of net periodic benefit cost" line item on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Schedule B

Genesco Inc.

Adjustments to Reported Gross Margin, Selling and Administrative Expenses and Interest, net

Six Months Ended August 1, 2026 and August 2, 2025

	Six Months Ended
In Thousands	August 1, 2026			August 2, 2025
Gross margin, as reported	$	501,036		$	471,130
% of sales		49.3	%		46.2	%
Tariff refunds		(21,780	)		—
Reversal of inventory write-down related to exit of licenses		(109	)		—
Total gross margin adjustment		(21,889	)		—
Adjusted gross margin	$	479,147		$	471,130
% of sales		47.1	%		46.2	%

	Six Months Ended
In Thousands	August 1, 2026			August 2, 2025
Selling and administrative expenses, as reported	$	513,960		$	513,300
% of sales		50.5	%		50.3	%
Costs associated with information technology transformation		(2,598	)		—
Total adjustments		(2,598	)		—
Adjusted selling and administrative expenses	$	511,362		$	513,300
% of sales		50.3	%		50.3	%

	Six Months Ended
In Thousands	August 1, 2026			August 2, 2025
Interest, net, as reported	$	237		$	2,798
% of sales		0.0	%		0.3	%
Interest income on tariff refunds		738			—
Total adjustments		738			—
Adjusted interest, net	$	975		$	2,798
% of sales		0.1	%		0.3	%

Schedule B

Genesco Inc.

Adjustments to Forecasted Earnings from Continuing Operations

Fiscal Year Ending January 30, 2027

In millions (except per share amounts)		High Guidance Fiscal 2027								Low Guidance Fiscal 2027
		Net of Tax				Per Share				Net of Tax				Per Share
Forecasted earnings from continuing operations		$	36.6			$	3.39			$	32.0			$	2.96
Asset impairments and other adjustments:
Asset impairments and other matters			14.5				1.34				14.8				1.37
Gain related to tariff refunds including interest income			(15.8	)			(1.46	)			(15.8	)			(1.46	)
Gain related to payment card interchange fee litigation			(9.4	)			(0.87	)			(9.4	)			(0.87	)
Total asset impairments and other adjustments (1)			(10.7	)			(0.99	)			(10.4	)			(0.96	)
Adjusted forecasted earnings from continuing operations (2)		$	25.9			$	2.40			$	21.6			$	2.00

(1)All adjustments are net of tax where applicable. The forecasted tax rate for Fiscal 2027 is approximately 30%. Due to the valuation allowance, the adjusted tax rate for the first quarter was 6.9% and the second quarter was 5.7%. The adjusted tax rate for the third quarter will be in the range of approximately 7% to 8% and the fourth quarter will be a true up so the total year will be approximately 30%.

(2)EPS reflects 10.8 million share count for Fiscal 2027 which includes common stock equivalents.

This reconciliation reflects estimates and current expectations of future results. Actual results may vary materially from these expectations and estimates, for reasons including those included in the discussion of forward-looking statements elsewhere in this release. The Company disclaims any obligation to update such expectations and estimates.

FY27 Q2 GENESCO Summary Results September 3, 2026 Exhibit 99.2

This presentation contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding future sales, earnings, operating income, gross margins, expenses, tariff refunds, capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization, tax rates, store openings and closures, cost reductions, share repurchases and all other statements not addressing solely historical facts or present conditions. Forward-looking statements are usually identified by or are associated with such words as “intend,” “expect,” “feel,” “should,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “optimistic,” “confident” and similar terminology. Actual results could vary materially from the expectations reflected in these statements. A number of factors could cause differences. These include adjustments to projections reflected in forward-looking statements, including those resulting from weakness in store, e-commerce and shopping mall traffic, the imposition of tariffs (including the timing and amount thereof) on products imported by the Company or its vendors as well as the ability and costs to move production of products in response to tariffs; our ability to pass on price increases to our customers; restrictions on operations imposed by government entities and/or landlords, and limitations on the Company’s ability to adequately staff and operate stores. Differences from expectations could also result from store closures and effects on the business as a result of the level of consumer spending on our merchandise and interest in our brands and in general; the level and timing of promotional activity necessary to maintain inventories at appropriate levels; the Company’s ability to obtain from suppliers products that are in-demand on a timely basis and effectively manage disruptions in product supply or distribution, including disruptions as a result of pandemics or geopolitical events, including shipping disruptions near crucial trade routes; unfavorable trends in fuel costs, foreign exchange rates, foreign labor and material costs, and other factors affecting the cost of products; a disruption in shipping or increase in cost of our imported products, and other factors affecting the cost of products; our dependence on third-party vendors and licensors for the products we sell; store closures and effects on the business as a result of civil disturbances; our ability to renew our license agreements; impacts of the ongoing geopolitical conflicts around the world including, without limitation, the conflict with Iran; and other sources of market weakness in the locations in which we operate; the effectiveness of the Company's omnichannel initiatives; costs associated with proxy contest; costs associated with changes in minimum wage and overtime requirements; wage pressures; labor shortages; the effects of inflation; the evolving regulatory landscape related to our use of social media; weakness in the consumer economy and retail industry; competition and fashion trends in the Company's markets, including trends with respect to the popularity of casual and dress footwear; any failure to increase sales at our existing stores, given our high fixed expense cost structure, and in our e-commerce businesses; risks related to the potential for terrorist events; changes in buying patterns by significant wholesale customers; changes in consumer preferences; our ability to continue to complete and integrate acquisitions; our ability to expand our business and diversify our product base; impairment of goodwill in connection with acquisitions; payment related risks that could increase our operating cost, expose us to fraud or theft, subject us to potential liability and disrupt our business; and changes in the timing of holidays or in the onset of seasonal weather affecting period-to-period sales comparisons. Additional factors that could cause differences from expectations include the ability to secure allocations to refine product assortments to address consumer demand; the ability to renew leases in existing stores and control or lower occupancy costs, to open or close stores in the number and on the planned schedule, and to conduct required remodeling or refurbishment on schedule and at expected expense levels; the Company’s ability to realize anticipated cost savings, including rent savings and savings in connection with the restructuring of the Company’s information technology functions; the amount and timing of share repurchases; our ability to make our occupancy costs more variable; the Company’s ability to achieve expected digital gains and gain market share; deterioration in the performance of individual businesses or of the Company's market value relative to its book value, resulting in impairments of fixed assets, operating lease right of use assets or intangible assets or other adverse financial consequences and the timing and amount of such impairments or other consequences; unexpected changes to the market for the Company's shares or for the retail sector in general; costs and reputational harm as a result of disruptions in the Company’s business or information technology systems either by security breaches and incidents or by potential problems associated with the implementation of new or upgraded systems or as the result of the restructuring of the Company’s information technology functions; risks that our efforts to integrate AI into our business operations may not be successful and could result in reputational harm and /or liability; changes in tax laws and tax rates and the Company’s ability to realize any anticipated tax benefits in both the amount and timeframe anticipated; and the cost and outcome of litigation, investigations, environmental matters and other disputes involving the Company. Additional factors are cited in the "Risk Factors," "Legal Proceedings" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of, and elsewhere in, the Company’s SEC filings, copies of which may be obtained from the SEC website, www.sec.gov, or by contacting the investor relations department of Genesco via the Company’s website, www.genesco.com. Many of the factors that will determine the outcome of the subject matter of this release are beyond Genesco's ability to control or predict. Genesco undertakes no obligation to release publicly the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Forward-looking statements reflect the expectations of the Company at the time they are made. The Company disclaims any obligation to update such statements. Safe Harbor Statement

We report consolidated financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). However, to supplement these consolidated financial results our presentation includes certain non-GAAP financial measures such as earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share and operating income (loss). This supplemental information should not be considered in isolation as a substitute for related GAAP measures. We believe that disclosure of earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations and operating income (loss) adjusted for the items not reflected in the previously announced expectations will be meaningful to investors, especially in light of the impact of such items on the results. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP supplemental information to the comparable GAAP measures can be found in the Appendix. Non-GAAP • Financial Measures

SALES $530M Down 3% vs Q2 FY2026 with e-commerce 22% of retail sales GAAP SG&A 49.0% and 60 bps deleverage vs Q2 FY2026 Non-GAAP SG&A 48.8% and 40 bps deleverage vs Q2 FY2026 COMPS -1% Stores Johnston & Murphy Journeys +1% +4% +2% GAAP OI $3.6M $18 million improvement vs Q2 FY2026 Non-GAAP OI ($8.3M) $6 million improvement vs Q2 FY2026 Q2 FY27 Financial Snapshot (1) GAAP GROSS MARGIN 51.4% Up 560 bps vs Q2 FY2026 Non-GAAP GROSS MARGIN 47.2% Up 140 bps vs Q2 FY2026 GAAP EPS $0.32 Non-GAAP EPS ($0.83) (1) GAAP results include $22.5 million of tariff refunds, including interest income.

The second quarter exceeded our expectations with increased gross margins and improvement in both operating income and earnings per share compared to last year Adjusted operating margin improved 100 basis points compared to last year Adjusted loss per share improved 27% over last year Stores continued positive growth with comps up 1% on top of 5% last year Journeys delivered 2% comp growth on top of a 9% increase last year, marking the eighth consecutive quarter of positive comps Johnston & Murphy delivered 4% comps, marking their third consecutive quarter of positive comps Adjusted gross margin improved 140 basis points over last year reflecting more full-price selling Adjusted selling and administrative expenses decreased $6 million over last year reflecting disciplined expense management; Journeys delivered 180 basis points of expense leverage Raising our adjusted EPS guidance to the high end of our previous guidance of $2.00 to $2.40 vs. the midpoint last quarter Q2 FY27 Highlights

We unite footwear-led brands that inspire consumers with elevated, on-trend style Footwear First Strategy

Footwear is what we know, and our brands are where we win. By combining winning assortments, distinctive brands, and exceptional customer experiences, we attract more customers and create loyalty.Our people are our advantage. We have the teams, the skills, and the drive for success. What We Do

1 Curate & Create Winning Product We focus on having the right footwear, in the right styles, all the time. Elevate Distinct Brands We activate brands with unique stories, product, and experiences to be top of mind for our customers. Create Exceptional Experiences We offer compelling physical and digital environments that drive customers to choose us. Build Amazing Teams We have the capabilities to perform, improve, and deliver results that move us forward. Growth Drivers Powered by Performance 2 3 4

What is Journeys’ Strategic Growth Plan? Multi-Brand, multi-category offering to inspire the journey from one you to the next

Unique Consumer Positioning There is white space in the market for Journeys to expand its reach amongst teens with a sharp focus on females STYLE-LED FOOTWEAR DESTINATION

Our three consumer segments reach a wider teen audience with a more intentional focus Target Consumer Segments @STYLECHASER What’s cool & fashionable More mainstream Later trend adopters @ANTI-HERO Independent Heritage Journeys consumer Self-expression @DYNAMICEXPLORER Many different styles What’s new & next Seeks latest trend

STRATEGIES DIVERSIFY OUR FOOTWEAR LEADERSHIP BUILD OUR BRAND RE-IMAGINE OUR STORE FLEET DRIVE DIGITAL EVOLUTION UNLOCK THE POWER OF OUR PEOPLE

DIVERSIFY OUR FOOTWEAR LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES Lead with Her Elevate & Diversify the Assortment Extend Key Franchise Leadership Drive Newness and Trend Leadership ASP Increases

BUILD OUR BRAND STRATEGIES Life on Loud and New Creative Concept for BTS and Holiday Invest in Journeys Brand Presence for Greater Awareness Elevate Editorial Content and Trend Positioning Expand Brand Activation Launch Community Platform

STRATEGIES Double 4.0 Store Count Pursue Targeted Expansions & Relocations Strengthen Key Markets Test Journeys Kidz 4.0 Concept RE-IMAGINE OUR STORE FLEET

STRATEGIES Improve Online Discoverability within Agentic Search Elevate the Site Experience Increase Customer Acquisition & Retention Including All-Access DRIVE DIGITAL EVOLUTION

FINANCIALS

Q2 FY27 Key Earnings Highlights

6mos FY27 Key Earnings Highlights

TOTAL LIQUIDITY ~$394M Liquidity is comprised of cash and borrowing available under bank facilities INVENTORY $540M +8% vs Q2 FY2026 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES $17M ~95% allocated to stores ~5% to other STORE COUNT 1,186 3 25 Opened Closed SHARE REPURCHASES None in quarter; Repurchased 317,503 shares as of 8-31-2026 in the third quarter of Fiscal 2027 $19M remaining under current authorization JOURNEYS 4.0 25 remodels (includes 1 Journeys Kidz 4.0) 130 total remodels to date Q2 FY27 Capital Allocation Snapshot

Q2 FY27 Net Sales $529.9 Million Journeys Schuh Johnston & Murphy Group Genesco Brands Group Q2 FY27 Sales by Segment

Q2 & Proj 12 mos FY27 • Retail Store Summary

FY27 Outlook(1) Additional color on anticipated sales growth by business which includes a reduction in sales of approximately $30 million due to net store closures: Journeys: Low-single digit percentage increase schuh: Low-double digit percentage decrease with promotional reset (vs previous mid-single digit decrease) Johnston & Murphy: Mid-single digit percentage increase Genesco Brands Group: A reduction in sales of approx. $30 million net due to exit of licenses

APPENDIX

Q2 FY27 • Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) Statement

(1) 6mos FY27 • Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) Statement

Q2 FY27 Non-GAAP Reconciliation

6mos Non-GAAP Reconciliation

Q2 FY27 Adjusted Gross Margin

6mos FY27 Adjusted Gross Margin

Q2 FY27 Adjusted Selling & Administrative Expenses and Adjusted Interest, net

6mos FY27 Adjusted Selling & Administrative Expenses and Adjusted Interest, net

FY27 Q2 GENESCO Summary Results September 3, 2026

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