Genesco (NYSE: GCO) shares Q2 results and retail conference plans

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Genesco Inc. filed a report stating that it has released its financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2025. The company issued a press release and posted a slide presentation with summary results on its website, furnishing these materials as exhibits to the report.

The company notes that the press release includes both GAAP figures and non-GAAP measures such as adjusted gross margin, operating income, pretax earnings, earnings from continuing operations, and related per-share data, along with reconciliations. Genesco also highlights that its management team will present at the Goldman Sachs 32nd Annual Global Retailing Conference on September 4, 2025, with a live audio webcast available through its website.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 2.02, 7.01, 9.01

3 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

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

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

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

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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): August 28, 2025

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

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

Not Applicable

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

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On August 28, 2025, Genesco Inc. issued a press release announcing results of operations for the second fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

On August 28, 2025, 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, operating income (loss), 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 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

As previously announced, Genesco’s management team will present at the Goldman Sachs 32nd Annual Global Retailing Conference on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 8:55 a.m. (Eastern Time). The audio portion of the presentation will be webcast live and may be accessed through the Company's internet website, http://www.genesco.com. To listen, please go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary software.

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 August 28, 2025
99.2		Genesco Inc. Second Fiscal Quarter ended August 2, 2025 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: August 28, 2025		By:		/s/ Cassandra E. Harris
		Name:		Cassandra E. Harris
		Title:		Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Genesco (GCO) disclose in this 8-K filing?

Genesco disclosed that it has issued a press release with financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2025, and posted a slide presentation with summary results on its website. Both documents are furnished as exhibits to the report.

Which fiscal period does Genescos latest results cover?

The results discussed in this filing cover Genescos second fiscal quarter ended August 2, 2025.

What non-GAAP financial measures does Genesco (GCO) provide?

The press release includes non-GAAP measures such as adjusted gross margin, operating income (loss), pretax earnings (loss), earnings (loss) from continuing operations, and earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations, with reconciliation schedules.

Where can investors find Genescos Q2 2025 financial materials?

Investors can access the press release and the slide presentation with summary results through Genescos website at www.genesco.com, and they are also furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this report.

Is Genesco (GCO) participating in any investor conferences?

Yes. Genescos management will present at the Goldman Sachs 32nd Annual Global Retailing Conference on September 4, 2025, at 8:55 a.m. Eastern Time.

Will Genescos Goldman Sachs conference presentation be available online?

Yes. The audio portion of the September 4, 2025 presentation will be webcast live and can be accessed via Genescos website, where listeners are asked to log in at least 15 minutes early.