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Genesco Inc (GCO)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/28/2025: GCO (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
3 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $30.67
1 Year Target Price $30.67
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -24.81% | Avg. Invested days 27 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/28/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 355.59M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 30.67 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 30.67 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 2.25 | 52 Weeks Range 16.19 - 44.80 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 16.19 - 44.80 | Updated Date 08/28/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.49 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-08-28 | When - | Estimate -1.25 | Actual -1.14 |
Profitability
Profit Margin -0.67% | Operating Margin (TTM) -5.92% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.94% | Return on Equity (TTM) -3.07% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 19.16 | Enterprise Value 882829107 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.15 |
Enterprise Value 882829107 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.15 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.37 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 63.32 | Shares Outstanding 10778800 | Shares Floating 8724041 |
Shares Outstanding 10778800 | Shares Floating 8724041 | ||
Percent Insiders 8.94 | Percent Institutions 104.79 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Genesco Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Genesco Inc. was founded in 1924 as the Jarman Shoe Company. It evolved from a footwear manufacturer to a retailer with a portfolio of footwear, apparel, and accessories brands. Over time, it acquired and divested various brands to focus on key areas like footwear and licensed brands.
Core Business Areas
- Journeys Group: Operates retail stores primarily targeting teens and young adults, offering footwear, apparel, and accessories. Brands include Journeys, Journeys Kidz, and Little Burgundy.
- Schuh Group: Operates retail stores primarily in the United Kingdom and Ireland, selling branded fashion footwear for the 16-24 year old demographic.
- Johnston & Murphy Group: Offers premium footwear, apparel, and accessories through its own retail stores, e-commerce, and wholesale channels.
- Licensed Brands: Sells footwear under licensed brands such as Levi's and Dockers through various retailers.
Leadership and Structure
Mimi E. Vaughn serves as the Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer. The organizational structure includes divisions for each retail brand and corporate functions like finance, operations, and marketing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Journeys Footwear: Fashion footwear for teens and young adults. Market share data is not publicly broken down by specific product within Journeys, but Journeys is a leading retailer in its niche. Competitors include Foot Locker (FL), Finish Line (JD Sports Fashion Plc).
- Johnston & Murphy Footwear: Premium dress and casual footwear for men and women. Market share data is not readily available, this is a premium brand with niche market. Competitors include Allen Edmonds, Cole Haan.
- Schuh Fashion Footwear: Branded fashion footwear targeted towards 16-24 year old demographic. Market share is not readily available, but has substantial market share in the UK and Ireland. Competitors are similar to Journeys in the US.
- Licensed Brand Footwear (Levi's, Dockers): Casual and work footwear sold through various retail channels. Revenue is based on licensing agreements, market share varies by style and retailer. Competitors are other licensed brands and private label brands.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The footwear retail industry is competitive and fragmented, influenced by fashion trends, consumer spending, and economic conditions. E-commerce is a significant growth driver. Supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and inflation are ongoing headwinds.
Positioning
Genesco holds a strong position in specific niches, particularly in teen fashion footwear (Journeys) and premium footwear (Johnston & Murphy). Its competitive advantages include brand recognition, established retail networks, and diversified product offerings.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global footwear market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Genesco is positioned to capture a portion of this market through its various retail channels and brands. The specific TAM varies by segment (teen fashion, premium footwear).
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established brands
- Diversified retail channels (stores, e-commerce, wholesale)
- Strong position in niche markets (teen fashion footwear)
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Dependence on fashion trends
- Vulnerability to economic downturns
- Exposure to supply chain disruptions
- Highly competitive industry
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets
- Growth in e-commerce
- Strategic acquisitions
- Product innovation
Threats
- Changing consumer preferences
- Increased competition from online retailers
- Economic recession
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- FL
- DSW
- DECK
Competitive Landscape
Genesco competes with a variety of retailers, including athletic footwear chains, department stores, and online retailers. Its advantages include its niche brands and established retail network. Disadvantages are scale relative to larger competitors and focus on fashion forward brands.
Major Acquisitions
Schuh
- Year: 2011
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 210
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Genesco's presence in the UK footwear market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Genesco's historical growth trajectory has been influenced by acquisitions, divestitures, and the performance of its core brands.
Future Projections: Future growth projections require analyst estimates. Data unavailable to populate.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include focusing on e-commerce growth, optimizing the retail store network, and investing in key brands.
Summary
Genesco is a specialty retailer with a portfolio of established footwear brands. Its Journeys brand is strong among teens, and Johnston & Murphy caters to the premium market. The company faces challenges from changing fashion trends and increased online competition. Genesco needs to focus on e-commerce growth and cost management to maintain profitability and market share. It needs to watch competition from other international brands.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Market Research Reports
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data and financial metrics may not be exact and are subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Genesco Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Nashville, TN, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1985-07-01 | Chairman, President & CEO Ms. Mimi Eckel Vaughn | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Apparel Retail | Full time employees 5400 | Website https://www.genesco.com |
Full time employees 5400 | Website https://www.genesco.com | ||
Genesco Inc. operates as a retailer and wholesaler of footwear, apparel, and accessories. The company operates through four segments: Journeys Group, Schuh Group, Johnston & Murphy Group, and Genesco Brands Group. The Journeys Group segment offers footwear and accessories for young men, women, and children through the Journeys, Journeys Kidz, and Little Burgundy retail chains, as well as through e-commerce operations. The Schuh Group segment operates Schuh retail footwear stores that offer casual and athletic footwear, as well as sells footwear through e-commerce. The Johnston & Murphy Group segment is involved in the retail and e-commerce operations; and wholesale distribution of footwear, apparel, and accessories primarily for men. The Genesco Brands Group segment markets footwear under the Levi's, Dockers, G.H. Bass, and other brands. The company provides its products through catalogs and e-commerce websites, including journeys.com, journeyskidz.com, journeys.ca, schuh.co.uk, schuh.ie, schuh.eu, littleburgundyshoes.com, johnstonmurphy.com, nashvilleshoewarehouse.com, and dockersshoes.com. It operates retail stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland primarily under the Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Schuh, Little Burgundy, and Johnston & Murphy brands. Genesco Inc. was incorporated in 1934 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
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