Genesco Inc (GCO)

Genesco advances after revenue beat and improved full-year outlook (GCO)May 29, 2026 10:29 AM
IH Market News Shares rise despite earnings shortfall Genesco Inc. (NYSE:GCO) gained more than 7% in pre-market trading on Friday after the footwear retailer reported first-quarter revenue ahead of expectations and raised its profit outlook for the full year. While adjusted earnings missed analyst forecasts, investors focused on stronger sales trends, improving margins and management’s more optimistic earnings guidance. Revenue growth outpaces expectations For the quarter ended 2 May 2026, Genesco reported revenue of $487 million, exceeding the consensus estimate of $476.67 million. Sales increased 3% from $474 million in the corresponding period last year, reflecting continued momentum across several of the company’s core brands. The retailer also recorded its seventh consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales growth, with total comparable sales rising 2%. Earnings miss offset by stronger operational trends Adjusted loss per share came in at $2.18 for the quarter, below analyst expectations of a $1.96 loss per share. Despite the earnings miss, investors appeared encouraged by the company’s sales performance, margin improvements and confidence in the outlook for the remainder of the fiscal year. Key divisions deliver mixed performance Performance varied across Genesco’s operating segments during the quarter. Journeys delivered comparable sales growth of 5%, continuing to benefit from healthy demand within its core customer base. Johnston & Murphy produced an even stronger performance, with comparable sales accelerating 7% year-on-year. Schuh, however, reported a 9% decline in comparable sales after management reduced promotional activity in an effort to prioritise full-price selling and improve profitability. Management highlights strong start to the year Chief Executive Officer Mimi E. Vaughn said the company had entered the new fiscal year with positive momentum. “After a strong finish to Fiscal 2026, we are pleased to report a solid start to Fiscal 2027, delivering our seventh consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales and first quarter results that exceeded expectations across the board,” Vaughn said. Margins continue to improve Genesco also reported stronger profitability metrics during the quarter. Gross margin increased by 30 basis points to 47.0%, compared with 46.7% a year earlier. The improvement was driven by lower shipping and warehouse costs, along with a reduction in promotional activity across the business. Adjusted selling and administrative expenses also improved, declining by 60 basis points as a percentage of revenue. Full-year guidance raised Reflecting confidence in current trading conditions, Genesco increased its adjusted earnings forecast for the full fiscal year. The company now expects adjusted earnings per share of between $2.00 and $2.40, compared with previous guidance of $1.90 to $2.30. The midpoint of the revised range, $2.20 per share, sits above the analyst consensus estimate of $2.13. Management maintained its outlook for comparable sales growth of between 1% and 2%, while continuing to forecast total sales ranging from a 1% decline to flat compared with fiscal 2026. New cost-saving initiative unveiled Alongside the results, Genesco announced a new efficiency programme aimed at further strengthening profitability over the coming years. The initiative is expected to generate between $40 million and $50 million in cumulative cost savings by fiscal 2029. Investors appeared to view the combination of stronger sales execution, expanding margins, higher earnings guidance and planned cost reductions as a positive signal for the retailer’s longer-term outlook. Genesco stock price Original: Genesco advances after revenue beat and improved full-year outlook (GCO)

Genesco Inc. Reports Fiscal 2027 First Quarter ResultsMay 29, 2026 6:50 AM
Business Wire --Sales and Bottom Line Improvement Exceed Expectations--
-- Journeys Comparable Sales +5%, Johnston & Murphy Comparable Sales +7%--
--Seventh Consecutive Quarter of Positive Total Comparable Sales Growth--
--Announces New $40 to $50 million Cost Savings Program--
--Raises Full Year EPS Outlook Range to $2.00 to $2.40-- Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) today reported first quarter results for the three months ended May 2, 2026. First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Summary Net sales of $487 million increased 3% compared to Q1FY26 Comparable sales increased 2%, with stores up 3% while e-commerce was flat Gross margin improved 30 basis points compared to last year Selling and administrative expenses leveraged 30 basis points compared to last year; Adjusted selling and administrative expenses leveraged 60 basis points compared to last year GAAP EPS was ($1.42) and Non-GAAP EPS was ($2.18)1 versus GAAP EPS of ($2.02) and Non-GAAP EPS of ($2.05) last year2 Mimi E. Vaughn, Genesco’s Board Chair, President, Chief Executive Officer and Interim Chief Financial Officer, said, “After a strong finish to Fiscal 2026, we are pleased to report a solid start to Fiscal 2027, delivering our seventh consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales and first quarter results that exceeded expectations across the board. The execution of our strategic initiatives continues to translate into tangible results. Journeys’ comparable sales grew mid-single-digits on top of a high-single-digit gain last year, as our work around product elevation and customer experience continues to drive market share gains. At the same time, Johnston & Murphy’s comparable sales accelerated sharply, increasing high-single-digits, while Schuh’s comparable sales performance reflects our decision to pull back on promotions and prioritize a more full-price selling model.” Vaughn continued, “With the better than expected start, we are raising our full-year adjusted EPS outlook to $2.00 to $2.40. We are creating meaningful value through our strategic growth plan and operational execution. Across our portfolio, we’re seeing encouraging progress and momentum as our top-line initiatives gain traction, which along with disciplined expense management and a new cost savings program are establishing a more profitable, higher-quality business for the near and longer-term.” 1Non-GAAP earnings per share (“EPS”) is a non-GAAP measure. Non-GAAP EPS excludes (i) a gross margin gain for a reversal of an inventory write-down related to license exits in Genesco Brands Group, net of tax effect, in the first quarter of Fiscal 2027, and (ii) a gain related to payment card interchange fee litigation, partially offset by charges for store restructuring, costs associated with information technology transformation, severance and professional fees related to shareholder activities, net of tax effect, in the first quarter of Fiscal 2027 and a charge for severance, net of tax effect, in the first quarter of Fiscal 2026 (“the Excluded Items”). A reconciliation of loss and loss per share from continuing operations in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) with the adjusted loss and loss per share numbers is set forth on Schedule B to this press release. The Company believes that disclosure of loss and loss per share from continuing operations 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 effective tax rate for the first quarter was 6.8% in Fiscal 2027 compared to 28.5% in the first quarter last year. The adjusted tax rate, reflecting Excluded Items, was 6.9% in Fiscal 2027 compared to 26.7% in the first quarter last year. First Quarter Review Net sales for the first quarter of Fiscal 2027 increased 3% to $487 million compared to $474 million in the first quarter of Fiscal 2026. The net sales increase reflects a 2% increase in comparable sales, including a 3% increase in same store sales, other non-comp gains and a favorable foreign exchange impact, partially offset by the impact of net store closings. Comparable Sales       Comparable Same Store and E-commerce Sales: 1QFY27 1QFY26 Journeys Group 5% 8% Schuh Group (9)% 1% Johnston & Murphy Group 7% (2)% Total Genesco Comparable Sales 2% 5%   Same Store Sales 3% 5% Comparable E-commerce Sales 0% 7% The overall sales increase of 3% for the first quarter of Fiscal 2027 compared to the first quarter of Fiscal 2026 was driven by an increase of 5% at Journeys, an increase of 6% at Johnston & Murphy and a 4% increase at Genesco Brands, partially offset by a decrease of 5% at Schuh. On a constant currency basis, Schuh sales were down 9% for the first quarter this year. Gross margin for the first quarter this year of 47.0% increased 30 basis points as a percentage of sales compared to 46.7% last year. The increase as a percentage of sales compared to Fiscal 2026 is due primarily to efficiencies in shipping and warehouse costs and less promotional activity across our businesses, partially offset by changes in brand mix at Journeys and Schuh. Selling and administrative expenses improved to 52.2% compared to 52.5% last year. Adjusted selling and administrative expenses for the first quarter this year of 51.9% improved 60 basis points as a percentage of sales compared with last year primarily reflecting decreased selling salaries, occupancy, freight and warehouse expenses as well as ongoing cost savings initiatives, partially offset by increased performance-based incentive compensation expenses and investments in marketing. Genesco’s GAAP operating loss for the first quarter was $15.4 million, or 3.2% of sales this year, compared with a loss of $28.1 million, or 5.9% of sales in the first quarter last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items in the first quarters of both Fiscal 2027 and Fiscal 2026, the operating loss for the first quarter was $23.9 million this year compared to a loss of $27.9 million last year. Adjusted operating margin was a loss of 4.9% of sales in the first quarter of Fiscal 2027 compared to a loss of 5.9% in the first quarter last year. The effective tax rate for the first quarter was 6.8% in Fiscal 2027 compared to 28.5% in the first quarter last year. The adjusted tax rate, reflecting Excluded Items, was 6.9% in Fiscal 2027 compared to 26.7% in the first quarter last year. The lower adjusted tax rate for the first quarter of Fiscal 2027 compared to the first 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 loss from continuing operations was $14.8 million in the first quarter of Fiscal 2027 compared to a loss of $21.2 million in the first quarter last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items, the first quarter loss from continuing operations was $22.7 million, or $2.18 per share, in Fiscal 2027, compared to a loss of $21.5 million, or $2.05 per share, in the first quarter last year. Tariff Refunds The Company is expecting refunds under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of approximately $23 to $25 million related to its branded businesses, for which it has already applied but which are not included in the financials this quarter. In addition, the tariff refunds are not included in the Company’s guidance for the remainder of the year. Cost Savings Program In connection with its IT Transformation and programs to drive automation, operating efficiencies and spend optimization, the Company is announcing a new cost reduction program which is expected to generate cost savings of $40 to $50 million between now and Fiscal 2029. 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 May 2, 2026, was $27.1 million, compared with $21.7 million as of May 3, 2025. Total debt at the end of the first quarter of Fiscal 2027 was $45.3 million compared with $121.0 million at the end of last year’s first quarter. Inventories increased 6% on a year-over-year basis primarily reflecting increased inventory for Journeys, partially offset by decreased inventory at Genesco Brands. Capital Expenditures and Store Activity For the first quarter this year, capital expenditures were $15 million, related primarily to retail stores. Depreciation and amortization was $13 million. During the quarter, the Company opened two stores and closed 30 stores. The Company ended the quarter with 1,208 stores compared with 1,256 stores at the end of the first quarter last year, or a decrease of 4%. Square footage was down 4% on a year-over-year basis. Share Repurchases The Company did not repurchase any shares during the first quarter of Fiscal 2027. The Company currently has $29.8 million remaining on its expanded share repurchase authorization announced in June 2023, after repurchasing 604,531 shares during Fiscal 2026. 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 Vaughn concluded, “We have clear plans in place to drive continued improvement in Fiscal 2027. Our top-line guidance reflects another year of overall positive comparable sales growth, offset by store closures and license transitions in our branded footwear group. The projected increase in our bottom line is being driven by another year of increased profitability at Journeys and improvement at Johnston & Murphy. We also expect higher gross margins, primarily at Schuh, as we reduce the business’ dependency on promotions and focus on returning to a full price, full margin sales model.” For Fiscal 2027, the Company: Raises expectations for adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to a range of $2.00 to $2.402, with the middle of the range the most likely outcome, as a result of the better than expected start to Fiscal 2027, versus the previous range of $1.90 to $2.30 per share Continues to expect positive comparable sales of 1% to 2% Continues to expect total sales to be down 1% to flat compared to Fiscal 2026, reflecting the impact of store closures and license exits, and Guidance assumes no further share repurchases and a tax rate of 30% for Fiscal 2027 but due to the valuation allowance, the tax rate for the second and third quarters of the year will be in the range of approximately 7% to 8% ____________________ 2A 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. Conference Call, Management Commentary and Investor Presentation The Company has posted detailed financial commentary and a supplemental financial presentation of first quarter results on its website, www.genesco.com, in the investor relations section. The Company's live conference call on May 29, 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, 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; the amount and timing of any tariff refunds; our ability to pass on price increases to our customers; restrictions on operations imposed by government entities and/or landlords, changes in public safety and health requirements, 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 shareholder activism; 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; 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 1,200 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 INC. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)   Quarter 1 Quarter 1 May 2, % of May 3, % of 2026 Net Sales 2025 Net Sales Net sales $ 487,025   100.0 % $ 473,973   100.0 % Cost of sales   258,106   53.0 %   252,792   53.3 % Gross margin(1)   228,919   47.0 %   221,181   46.7 % Selling and administrative expenses(2)   254,403   52.2 %   249,035   52.5 % Asset impairments and other, net(3)   (10,107 ) -2.1 %   291   0.1 % Operating loss   (15,377 ) -3.2 %   (28,145 ) -5.9 % Other components of net periodic benefit cost   237   0.0 %   180   0.0 % Interest expense, net   265   0.1 %   1,339   0.3 % Loss from continuing operations before income taxes   (15,879 ) -3.3 %   (29,664 ) -6.3 % Income tax benefit   (1,073 ) -0.2 %   (8,452 ) -1.8 % Loss from continuing operations   (14,806 ) -3.0 %   (21,212 ) -4.5 % Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax   (8 ) 0.0 %   (15 ) 0.0 % Net Loss $ (14,814 ) -3.0 % $ (21,227 ) -4.5 %   Basic loss per share: Before discontinued operations $ (1.42 ) $ (2.02 ) Net loss $ (1.42 ) $ (2.02 )   Diluted loss per share: Before discontinued operations $ (1.42 ) $ (2.02 ) Net loss $ (1.42 ) $ (2.02 )   Weighted-average shares outstanding: Basic   10,428     10,495   Diluted   10,428     10,495     (1) Includes a $0.1 million gross margin gain in the first quarter of Fiscal 2027 for the reversal of an inventory write-down in Genesco Brands Group related to license exits. (2) Includes a $1.7 million charge for costs associated with information technology transformation in the first quarter of Fiscal 2027. (3) Includes a $10.1 million gain in the first quarter of Fiscal 2027 which includes a $13.4 million gain related to payment card interchange fee litigation, partially offset by a $3.0 million charge for store restructuring, a $0.2 million charge for costs associated with information technology transformation and a $0.1 million charge for severance. Includes a $0.3 million charge for severance in the first quarter of Fiscal 2026.
GENESCO INC. Sales/Earnings Summary by Segment (in thousands) (Unaudited)   Quarter 1 Quarter 1 May 2, % of May 3, % of 2026 Net Sales 2025 Net Sales Sales: Journeys Group $ 285,323   58.6 % $ 272,634   57.5 % Schuh Group   90,702   18.6 %   95,915   20.2 % Johnston & Murphy Group   81,310   16.7 %   76,839   16.2 % Genesco Brands Group   29,690   6.1 %   28,585   6.0 % Net Sales $ 487,025   100.0 % $ 473,973   100.0 % Operating income (loss): Journeys Group $ (11,555 ) -4.0 % $ (15,283 ) -5.6 % Schuh Group(1)   (6,987 ) -7.7 %   (6,131 ) -6.4 % Johnston & Murphy Group   1,507   1.9 %   500   0.7 % Genesco Brands Group(2)   1,162   3.9 %   698   2.4 % Corporate and Other(3)   496   0.1 %   (7,929 ) -1.7 % Operating loss   (15,377 ) -3.2 %   (28,145 ) -5.9 % Other components of net periodic benefit cost   237   0.0 %   180   0.0 % Interest expense, net   265   0.1 %   1,339   0.3 %   Loss from continuing operations before income taxes   (15,879 ) -3.3 %   (29,664 ) -6.3 % Income tax benefit   (1,073 ) -0.2 %   (8,452 ) -1.8 % Loss from continuing operations   (14,806 ) -3.0 %   (21,212 ) -4.5 % Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax   (8 ) 0.0 %   (15 ) 0.0 % Net Loss $ (14,814 ) -3.0 % $ (21,227 ) -4.5 %   (1) Includes a $0.3 million charge for costs associated with information technology transformation in the first quarter of Fiscal 2027. (2) Includes a $0.1 million gross margin gain in the first quarter of Fiscal 2027 for the reversal of an inventory write-down in Genesco Brands Group related to license exits. (3) Includes a $13.4 million gain related to payment card interchange fee litigation, partially offset by a $3.0 million charge for store restructuring, a $1.6 million charge for costs associated with information technology transformation and a $0.1 million charge for severance in the first quarter of Fiscal 2027. Includes a $0.3 million charge for severance in the first quarter of Fiscal 2026. GENESCO INC. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands) (Unaudited)     May 2, 2026 May 3, 2025 Assets Cash $ 27,122 $ 21,748 Accounts receivable   47,694   52,815 Inventories   476,853   450,829 Other current assets(1)   44,109   107,922 Total current assets   595,778   633,314 Property and equipment   239,701   236,909 Operating lease right of use assets   485,669   472,091 Goodwill and other intangibles   37,011   36,857 Other non-current assets   25,870   25,420 Total Assets $ 1,384,029 $ 1,404,591   Liabilities and Equity Accounts payable $ 129,033 $ 122,166 Current portion long-term debt   -   7,299 Current portion operating lease liabilities   115,773   126,954 Other current liabilities   80,054   74,504 Total current liabilities   324,860   330,923 Long-term debt   45,346   113,733 Long-term operating lease liabilities   414,604   389,384 Other long-term liabilities   46,782   48,319 Equity   552,437   522,232 Total Liabilities and Equity $ 1,384,029 $ 1,404,591   (1) Includes prepaid income taxes of $74.8 million at May 3, 2025. GENESCO INC. Store Count Activity     Balance Balance Balance 02/01/25 Open Close 01/31/26 Open Close 05/02/26 Journeys Group 1,006 8 49 965 0 25 940 Schuh Group 124 1 7 118 1 5 114 Johnston & Murphy Group 148 14 9 153 1 0 154 Total Retail Stores 1,278 23 65 1,236 2 30 1,208 GENESCO INC. Comparable Sales   Quarter 1 May 2, May 3, 2026 2025 Journeys Group 5% 8% Schuh Group -9% 1% Johnston & Murphy Group 7% -2% Total Comparable Sales 2% 5%   Same Store Sales 3% 5% Comparable E-commerce Sales 0% 7% Schedule B Genesco Inc. Adjustments to Reported Loss from Continuing Operations Three Months Ended May 2, 2026 and May 3, 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 1 Quarter 1 May 2, 2026 May 3, 2025 Net of Per Share Net of Per Share In Thousands (except per share amounts) Pretax Tax Amounts Pretax Tax Amounts Loss from continuing operations, as reported $ (14,806 ) ($1.42) $ (21,212 ) ($ 2.02 )   Gross margin adjustment: Reversal of inventory write-down related to exit of licenses $ (84 )   (78 )   (0.01 ) $ -   -     0.00     Selling and administrative expense adjustment: Costs associated with information technology transformation $ 1,698     1,578     0.15   $ -   -     0.00     Asset impairments and other adjustments: Asset impairment charges $ -     -     0.00   $ 34   24     0.00   Severance   90     84     0.01     257   185     0.02   Costs associated with information technology transformation   198     184     0.02     -   -     0.00   Gain related to payment card interchange fee litigation   (13,425 )   (12,474 )   (1.20 )   -   -     0.00   Store restructuring charges   2,970     2,768     0.27     -   -     0.00   Professional fees related to shareholder activities   60     56     0.00     -   -     0.00   Total asset impairments and other adjustments $ (10,107 )   (9,382 )   (0.90 ) $ 291   209     0.02     Income tax expense adjustments: Tax impact share based awards   -     0.00     139     0.01   Other tax items   (7 )   0.00     (666 )   (0.06 ) Total income tax expense adjustments   (7 )   0.00     (527 )   (0.05 )   Adjusted loss from continuing operations (1) and (2) $ (22,695 ) ($ 2.18 ) $ (21,530 ) ($ 2.05 )     (1) The adjusted tax rate for the first quarter of Fiscal 2027 and 2026 is 6.9% and 26.7%, respectively.   (2) EPS reflects 10.4 million and 10.5 million share count for the first quarter of Fiscal 2027 and 2026, respectively, which excludes common stock equivalents in both periods due to the loss from continuing operations. Genesco Inc. Adjustments to Reported Operating Income (Loss), Gross Margin and Selling and Administrative Expenses Three Months Ended May 2, 2026 and May 3, 2025   Quarter 1 - May 2, 2026 Operating Asset Impair Adj Operating In Thousands Income (Loss) & Other Adj Income (Loss) Journeys Group $ (11,555 ) $ -   $ (11,555 ) Schuh Group   (6,987 )   289     (6,698 ) Johnston & Murphy Group   1,507     -     1,507   Genesco Brands Group   1,162     (84 )   1,078   Corporate and Other   496     (8,698 )   (8,202 ) Total Operating Loss $ (15,377 ) $ (8,493 ) $ (23,870 ) % of sales   -3.2 %   -4.9 %   Depreciation and amortization   13,247   Adjusted loss before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA")(1) $ (10,623 ) % of sales   -2.2 %     Quarter 1 - May 3, 2025 Operating Asset Impair Adj Operating In Thousands Income (Loss) & Other Adj Income (Loss) Journeys Group $ (15,283 ) $ -   $ (15,283 ) Schuh Group   (6,131 )   -     (6,131 ) Johnston & Murphy Group   500     -     500   Genesco Brands Group   698     -     698   Corporate and Other   (7,929 )   291     (7,638 ) Total Operating Loss $ (28,145 ) $ 291   $ (27,854 ) % of sales   -5.9 %   -5.9 %   Depreciation and amortization   13,393   Adjusted loss before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA")(1) $ (14,461 ) % of sales   -3.1 %   (1) Excludes "Other components of net periodic benefit cost" line item on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Quarter 1 In Thousands May 2, 2026 May 3, 2025 Gross margin, as reported $ 228,919   $ 221,181 % of sales   47.0 %   46.7 %   Reversal of inventory write-down related to exit of licenses   (84 )   - Total adjustments   (84 )   -     Adjusted gross margin $ 228,835   $ 221,181 % of sales   47.0 %   46.7 %     Quarter 1 In Thousands May 2, 2026 May 3, 2025 Selling and administrative expenses, as reported $ 254,403   $ 249,035 % of sales   52.2 %   52.5 %   Costs associated with information technology transformation   (1,698 )   - Total adjustments   (1,698 )   -     Adjusted selling and administrative expenses $ 252,705   $ 249,035 % of sales   51.9 %   52.5 % 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 Low Guidance Fiscal 2027 Fiscal 2027 Net of Tax Per Share Net of Tax Per Share Forecasted earnings from continuing operations $ 29.8   $ 2.75   $ 25.1   $ 2.32     Asset impairments and other adjustments: Asset impairments and other matters   5.6     0.52     6.0     0.55   Gain related to payment card interchange fee litigation   (9.4 )   (0.87 )   (9.4 )   (0.87 ) Total asset impairments and other adjustments (1)   (3.8 )   (0.35 )   (3.4 )   (0.32 )   Adjusted forecasted earnings from continuing operations (2) $ 26.0   $ 2.40   $ 21.7   $ 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 tax rate for the first quarter was 6.9% and quarters 2 and 3 will be in the range of approximately 7% to 8%. (2) EPS reflects 10.9 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.     View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260528159479/en/ Genesco Financial Contact
Darryl MacQuarrie, Senior Director, FP&A & Investor Relations
(615) 308-5629 / dmacquarrie@genesco.com Genesco Media Contact
Claire S. McCall, Director, Corporate Relations
(615) 308-2483 / cmccall@genesco.com Original: Genesco Inc. Reports Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Results

Genesco to Report First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Results and Hold Conference Call on May 29, 2026May 15, 2026 6:50 AM
Business Wire Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) today announced that the Company will report financial results for the first quarter fiscal 2027 on May 29, 2026, before the market opens, and hold its quarterly earnings conference call at 7:30 a.m. (Central time) the same day. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be available at https://www.genesco.com/investor-relations/investor-overview An audio archive of the call will be available for up to one year at https://www.genesco.com/investor-relations/investor-overview In addition, a summary of the first quarter fiscal 2027 results will be available on the Genesco website on May 29, 2026 at https://www.genesco.com/investor-relations/investor-overview 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 1,230 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 inspired by 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. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260514417949/en/ Genesco Media Contact
Claire S. McCall, Director, Corporate Relations
(615) 367-8283 / cmccall@genesco.com              Original: Genesco to Report First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Results and Hold Conference Call on May 29, 2026

Genesco Names Ashley Randolph Vice President and Chief Accounting OfficerMay 5, 2026 4:30 PM
Business Wire Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) today announced the appointment of Ashley Randolph as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 5, 2026. A 20-year veteran of Genesco, Randolph most recently served as Vice President and Corporate Controller, a role she has held since 2024. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260505092710/en/Ashley Randolph - Genesco In her new role, Randolph will oversee the Company’s accounting operations, financial controls and compliance, including financial statements, accounting policy, and SEC reporting, while driving continued efficiencies across the function. “Ashley is a greatly respected leader whose deep institutional knowledge and strong financial expertise have contributed meaningfully to Genesco’s success,” said Mimi E. Vaughn, Genesco’s Board Chair, President, Chief Executive Officer and interim Chief Financial Officer. “Her proven track record, collaborative leadership style and commitment to excellence position her well to lead our corporate accounting organization as we continue to execute our footwear-first strategy and deliver value for our shareholders.” During her tenure, Randolph has played a key role in strengthening Genesco’s financial foundation and advancing operational effectiveness, including leading the adoption of new accounting standards, modernizing SEC reporting processes and enhancing internal controls. She served as Senior Director, Finance and Accounting from 2018 to 2024 and Director, Finance and Accounting from 2016 to 2018. She held roles of increasing responsibility with the Company in technical accounting and financial compliance from 2004 to 2014. Prior to joining Genesco, Randolph was a senior auditor at Deloitte & Touche. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Lipscomb University and is a Certified Public Accountant. 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 1,230 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 inspired by 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. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260505092710/en/ Genesco Media Contact
Claire S. McCall, Director, Corporate Relations
(615) 367-8283 / cmccall@genesco.com Original: Genesco Names Ashley Randolph Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

Genesco Inc. Reports Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter and Full Year ResultsMarch 6, 2026 6:50 AM
Business Wire
--Journeys Q4 Comparable Sales +12%, Overall Comparable Sales +9%--

--Sixth Consecutive Quarter of Positive Comparable Sales Growth--

--Operating Income Increased 11% for Q4 and Increased 24% for Fiscal 2026--


Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) today reported fourth quarter and full fiscal year results for the three and twelve months ended January 31, 2026.


Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Summary



Net sales of $800 million increased 7% compared to Q4FY25



Comparable sales increased 9%, with stores up 9% and e-commerce up 8%



E-commerce sales represented 31% of retail sales compared to 30% last year



Selling and administrative expenses leveraged 140 basis points compared to last year



GAAP EPS was $4.43 vs. $3.06 last year and Non-GAAP EPS was $3.74 vs. $3.26 last year 1



Fiscal 2026 Financial Summary



Net sales of $2.4 billion increased 5% compared to FY25



Comparable sales increased 6%, with stores up 6% and e-commerce up 4%



E-commerce sales represented 25% of retail sales for both this year and last year



Selling and administrative expenses leveraged 120 basis points compared to last year



GAAP EPS was $1.25 vs. ($1.80) last year and Non-GAAP EPS was $1.45 vs. $0.94 last year1



Mimi E. Vaughn, Genesco’s Board Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are very pleased to close out Fiscal 2026 with another quarter of strong performance, highlighted by our sixth consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales growth, demonstrating the sustainability of our momentum, combined with a meaningful increase in profitability. Journeys once again led the way with double-digit comp growth on top of double digits last year, fueled by an exceptional holiday performance. Our strategic initiatives around product elevation and customer experience continue to resonate with teens, driving market share gains and positioning Journeys as the clear destination for style-led footwear. At the same time, Johnston & Murphy’s comparable sales improved in each successive month, while Schuh navigated a promotional U.K. environment and exited the year with clean inventories.”


Vaughn continued, “We are optimistic about Fiscal 2027. We expect another year of comparable sales growth driven by our strategic growth plan and ongoing strength at Journeys, and improved acceleration at Johnston & Murphy as our product and marketing strategies gain more traction. These results will be partially offset by Schuh as we reset the promotional posture and apply the learnings from Journeys' successful transformation. Our Footwear First strategy, combined with our disciplined approach to cost management and inventory control, positions us well to deliver improved profitability and create meaningful shareholder value."




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1Non-GAAP earnings per share (“EPS”) is a non-GAAP measure. Non-GAAP EPS excludes (i) a gross margin charge for an inventory write-down related to license exits in Genesco Brands Group, net of tax effect, in the fourth quarter and year of Fiscal 2026, (ii) a gross margin charge related to a distribution model transition in Genesco Brands Group, net of tax effect, in Fiscal 2025, and (iii) costs associated with information technology transformation, store restructuring, asset impairments and severance, net of tax effect, in the fourth quarter and year of Fiscal 2026 and asset impairments and severance, net of tax effect, in the fourth quarter and year of Fiscal 2025 (“the Excluded Items”). Non-GAAP EPS also excludes the tax impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) in Fiscal 2026 and income tax expense of $26.2 million related to a U.S. valuation allowance in Fiscal 2025. A reconciliation of earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) to the adjusted earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share numbers is set forth on Schedule B to this press release. The Company believes that disclosure of earnings (loss) and earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations 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. Non-GAAP EPS is not intended to be a substitute for GAAP measures and may differ from similarly titled metrics supported by other companies. Investors should consider Non-GAAP EPS in addition to, and not as a replacement for, GAAP results reported in our financial statements.







Fourth Quarter Review


Net sales for the fourth quarter increased 7% to $800 million in Fiscal 2026 compared to $746 million in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025. The net sales increase reflects a 9% increase in comparable sales, including a 9% increase in same store sales and an 8% increase in e-commerce comparable sales and a favorable foreign exchange impact, partially offset by decreased wholesale sales and the impact of net store closings.




Comparable Sales








 






 






 








Comparable Same Store and E-commerce Sales:






4QFY26






4QFY25








Journeys Group






12%






14%








Schuh Group






3%






2%








Johnston & Murphy Group






2%






0%








Total Genesco Comparable Sales






9%






10%








 




Same Store Sales






9%






6%








Comparable E-commerce Sales






8%






18%







The overall sales increase of 7% for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2026 compared to the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025 was driven by an increase of 10% at Journeys, 9% at Schuh and 2% at Johnston & Murphy, partially offset by a decrease of 27% or $10 million at Genesco Brands. On a constant currency basis, Schuh sales were up 3% for the fourth quarter.


Fiscal 2026 fourth quarter gross margin was 45.9% compared to 46.9% last year. Adjusted gross margin for the fourth quarter was 46.0%, down 90 basis points compared with 46.9% last year. The decrease in adjusted gross margin as a percentage of sales compared to Fiscal 2025 is due primarily to increased promotional activity at Schuh and lower margins at Genesco Brands related to ongoing tariff pressure and changes in channel mix.


Selling and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2026 decreased 140 basis points as a percentage of sales to 39.1% compared with 40.5% last year. The decrease as a percentage of sales compared to Fiscal 2025 primarily reflects decreased occupancy costs and selling salaries, along with other expenses as part of our cost savings initiatives.


Genesco’s GAAP operating income for the fourth quarter was $51.3 million, or 6.4% of sales in Fiscal 2026, compared with $46.1 million, or 6.2% of sales in the fourth quarter last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items in the fourth quarters of both Fiscal 2026 and 2025, operating income for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2026 was $55.9 million compared to $47.9 million last year. Adjusted operating margin was 7.0% of sales in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2026 and 6.4% in the fourth quarter last year.


The effective tax rate for the quarter was 6.4% in Fiscal 2026 compared to 25.8% in the fourth quarter last year. The adjusted tax rate, reflecting Excluded Items, was 27.4% in Fiscal 2026 compared to 23.8% in the fourth quarter last year. The higher adjusted tax rate for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2026 compared to the fourth quarter last year primarily reflects a higher expected tax rate for Fiscal 2026 versus Fiscal 2025 due to the impact of the valuation allowance in certain jurisdictions and additional global minimum tax under the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Pillar Two framework. The divergence between the effective tax rate and the adjusted tax rate is due to income tax law changes under the OBBBA in Fiscal 2026, which we have excluded from the adjusted tax rate in Fiscal 2026.


GAAP earnings from continuing operations were $47.5 million in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2026 compared to $33.6 million in the fourth quarter last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items, fourth quarter earnings from continuing operations were $40.2 million, or $3.74 per share, in Fiscal 2026, compared to $35.8 million, or $3.26 per share, in the fourth quarter last year.


Full Year Review


Net sales for Fiscal 2026 increased 5% to $2.4 billion compared to $2.3 billion in Fiscal 2025. The net sales increase for Fiscal 2026 reflected a 6% increase in comparable sales, including a 6% increase in same store sales and a 4% increase in e-commerce comparable sales, and a favorable foreign exchange impact, partially offset by 42 net store closings and decreased wholesale sales.


Overall sales for Fiscal 2026 compared to Fiscal 2025 increased 7% at Journeys and 4% at Schuh, partially offset by a decrease of 4% at Genesco Brands, while sales at Johnston & Murphy were flat. On a constant currency basis, Schuh sales were flat for Fiscal 2026.


Gross margin for Fiscal 2026 was 46.3% compared with 47.2% last year. Adjusted gross margin for Fiscal 2026 decreased 90 basis points as a percentage of sales compared to last year. The decrease as a percentage of sales compared to Fiscal 2025 is due primarily to increased promotional activity at Schuh and lower margins at Genesco Brands related to the exit of licenses and ongoing tariff pressure. Gross margins were flat for both Journeys and Johnston & Murphy for Fiscal 2026.


Selling and administrative expenses for Fiscal 2026 decreased 120 basis points as a percentage of sales to 45.2% compared to 46.4% last year. The decrease as a percentage of sales compared to Fiscal 2025 reflects decreased occupancy costs and selling salaries along with other expenses as part of our cost savings initiatives.


Genesco’s GAAP operating income for Fiscal 2026 was $17.3 million, or 0.7% of sales, compared to $13.9 million, or 0.6% of sales last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items in Fiscal 2026 and 2025, operating income was $26.6 million in Fiscal 2026 compared to $18.9 million last year. Adjusted operating margin was 1.1% of sales in Fiscal 2026 and 0.8% of sales last year.


The effective tax rate was -5.4% in Fiscal 2026 compared to 309.6% last year. The adjusted tax rate, reflecting the Excluded Items, was 29.9% in Fiscal 2026 compared to 27.7% last year. The higher adjusted tax rate for Fiscal 2026 compared to Fiscal 2025 reflects a higher expected tax rate for Fiscal 2026 versus Fiscal 2025 due to the impact of the valuation allowance in certain jurisdictions and additional global minimum tax under the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s Pillar Two framework. The divergence between the effective tax rate and the adjusted tax rate is due to income tax law changes under the OBBBA in Fiscal 2026 and recording a $26.3 million U.S. valuation allowance in Fiscal 2025, both of which we have excluded from the adjusted tax rate in Fiscal 2026 and 2025.


GAAP earnings from continuing operations were $13.3 million in Fiscal 2026 compared to a loss from continuing operations of $19.5 million last year. Adjusted for the Excluded Items in Fiscal 2026 and 2025, tax law changes under OBBBA in Fiscal 2026 and the U.S. valuation allowance in Fiscal 2025, earnings from continuing operations were $15.4 million, or $1.45 per share, in Fiscal 2026, compared to $10.3 million, or $0.94 per share, last year.


Cash, Borrowings and Inventory


Cash as of January 31, 2026 was $105.4 million, compared with $34.0 million as of February 1, 2025. Total debt at the end of the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2026 was $3.4 million compared with zero at the end of last year’s fourth quarter. Inventories increased 2% on a year-over-year basis reflecting increased inventory for Journeys and Johnston & Murphy, partially offset by decreased inventory at Genesco Brands, while inventory at Schuh was down on a constant currency basis.


Capital Expenditures and Store Activity


For the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2026, capital expenditures were $10 million, related primarily to retail stores and other initiatives. Depreciation and amortization was $13 million. During the quarter, the Company opened six stores and closed 15 stores. The Company ended the quarter with 1,236 stores compared with 1,278 stores at the end of the fourth quarter last year, or a decrease of 3%. Square footage was down 2% on a year-over-year basis.


Share Repurchases


The Company did not repurchase any shares during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2026. The Company repurchased 604,531 shares for $12.6 million, or $20.79 per share, during Fiscal 2026. The Company currently has $29.8 million remaining on its expanded share repurchase authorization announced in June 2023.


Fiscal 2027 Outlook


Vaughn concluded, “We have clear plans in place to drive continued improvement in Fiscal 2027. Our top-line guidance reflects another year of overall positive comparable sales growth, offset by store closures and license transitions in our branded footwear group. The projected increase in our bottom line is being driven by another year of increased profitability at Journeys, improvement at Johnston & Murphy and higher gross margins, primarily at Schuh, as we reduce the business’ dependency on promotions and focus on returning to a full price, full margin sales model.”


For Fiscal 2027, the Company:



Expects positive comparable sales of 1% to 2%



Expects total sales to be down 1% to flat compared to Fiscal 2026 including a reduction in sales of approximately $30 million net due to the exit of licenses and approximately $30 million related to net store closures



Expects adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $1.90 to $2.30 2



Guidance assumes no further share repurchases and a tax rate of 30% for Fiscal 2027 but due to the valuation allowance, the tax rate for the first three quarters 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 fourth quarter results on its website, www.genesco.com, in the investor relations section. The Company's live conference call on March 6, 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.




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2A 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.







Safe Harbor Statement


This release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding future sales, earnings, operating income, gross margins, expenses, capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization, tax rates, store openings and closures, cost reductions, 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, changes in public safety and health requirements, 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 Russia-Ukraine war, the conflict in Israel and the surrounding areas; and other sources of market weakness in the locations in which we operate; the effectiveness of the Company's omnichannel initiatives; 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; risks related to public health and safety 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; retained liabilities associated with divestitures of businesses including potential liabilities under leases as the prior tenant or as a guarantor of certain leases; 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, including as a result of 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; 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 1,230 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 inspired by 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 INC.



Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations



(in thousands, except per share data)



(Unaudited)










 




Quarter 4

Quarter 4






Jan. 31,






% of







Feb. 1,






% of











 






2026






Net Sales







 






2025






Net Sales









Net sales

$






799,941






100.0






%







$






745,949






100.0






%









Cost of sales

 






432,849






54.1






%







 






396,312






53.1






%









Gross margin(1)

 






367,092






45.9






%







 






349,637






46.9






%









Selling and administrative expenses

 






312,448






39.1






%







 






301,775






40.5






%









Asset impairments and other, net(2)

 






3,321






0.4






%







 






1,745






0.2






%









Operating income

 






51,323






6.4






%







 






46,117






6.2






%









Other components of net periodic benefit cost

 






148






0.0






%







 






86






0.0






%









Interest expense, net

 






416






0.1






%







 






802






0.1






%









Earnings from continuing operations before













income taxes

 






50,759






6.3






%







 






45,229






6.1






%









Income tax expense

 






3,237






0.4






%







 






11,676






1.6






%









Earnings from continuing operations

 






47,522






5.9






%







 






33,553






4.5






%









Gain from discontinued operations, net of tax(3)

 






89






0.0






%







 






828






0.1






%









Net Earnings

$






47,611






6.0






%







$






34,381






4.6






%















 



Basic earnings per share:









Before discontinued operations

$






4.60








$






3.13










Net earnings

$






4.60








$






3.20
















 



Diluted earnings per share:









Before discontinued operations

$






4.43








$






3.06










Net earnings

$






4.44








$






3.13
















 



Weighted-average shares outstanding:









Basic

 






10,339








 






10,736










Diluted

 






10,729








 






10,981
















 



(1) Includes a $1.3 million gross margin charge in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2026 for inventory write-down in Genesco Brands Group related to license exits.




(2) Includes a $3.3 million charge in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2026 which includes $2.9 million for costs associated with information technology transformation and $0.4 million for asset impairments.




Includes a $1.7 million charge in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025 which includes $0.9 million for asset impairments and $0.8 million for severance.








(3) The gain from discontinued operations in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025 includes a $1.2 million pretax gain from insurance proceeds related to legacy environmental matters.









 



GENESCO INC.



Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations



(in thousands, except per share data)



(Unaudited)










 




Fiscal Year Ended

Fiscal Year Ended






Jan. 31,






% of







Feb. 1,






% of











 






2026






Net Sales







 






2025






Net Sales









Net sales

$






2,436,096






 






100.0






%







$






2,325,062






 






100.0






%









Cost of sales

 






1,309,246






 






53.7






%







 






1,228,249






 






52.8






%









Gross margin(1)

 






1,126,850






 






46.3






%







 






1,096,813






 






47.2






%









Selling and administrative expenses

 






1,101,468






 






45.2






%







 






1,079,653






 






46.4






%









Asset impairments and other, net(2)

 






8,068






 






0.3






%







 






3,235






 






0.1






%









Operating income

 






17,314






 






0.7






%







 






13,925






 






0.6






%









Other components of net periodic benefit cost

 






625






 






0.0






%







 






367






 






0.0






%









Interest expense, net

 






4,098






 






0.2






%







 






4,250






 






0.2






%









Earnings from continuing operations before income















taxes

 






12,591






 






0.5






%







 






9,308






 






0.4






%









Income tax expense (benefit)(3)

 






(685






)






0.0






%







 






28,820






 






1.2






%









Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 






13,276






 






0.5






%







 






(19,512






)






-0.8






%









Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax(4)

 






(7






)






0.0






%







 






622






 






0.0






%









Net Earnings (Loss)

$






13,269






 






0.5






%







$






(18,890






)






-0.8






%















 



Basic earnings (loss) per share:









Before discontinued operations

$






1.28






 








$






(1.80






)










Net earnings (loss)

$






1.28






 








$






(1.74






)
















 



Diluted earnings (loss) per share:









Before discontinued operations

$






1.25






 








$






(1.80






)










Net earnings (loss)

$






1.25






 








$






(1.74






)
















 



Weighted-average shares outstanding:









Basic

 






10,366






 








 






10,836






 










Diluted

 






10,624






 








 






10,836






 
















 



(1) Includes a $1.3 million gross margin charge in Fiscal 2026 for inventory write-down in Genesco Brands Group related to license exits and a $1.8 million gross margin charge in Fiscal 2025 related to a distribution model transition in Genesco Brands Group.




(2) Includes an $8.1 million charge in Fiscal 2026 which includes $3.9 million for store restructuring, $2.9 million for costs associated with information technology transformation, $0.7 million for asset impairments and $0.6 million for severance.




Includes a $3.2 million charge in Fiscal 2025 which includes $1.8 million for severance and $1.4 million for asset impairments.








(3) Includes a $26.2 million U.S. valuation allowance in Fiscal 2025.



(4) The gain from discontinued operations in Fiscal 2025 includes a $1.2 million pretax gain from insurance proceeds related to legacy environmental matters.









 



GENESCO INC.



Sales/Earnings Summary by Segment



(in thousands)



(Unaudited)











 





Quarter 4

Quarter 4







Jan. 31,






% of







Feb. 1,






% of












 






2026






Net Sales







 






2025






Net Sales









Sales:










Journeys Group


$






527,119






 






65.9






%







$






478,114






 






64.1






%









Schuh Group


 






153,746






 






19.2






%







 






141,155






 






18.9






%









Johnston & Murphy Group

 






93,414






 






11.7






%







 






91,501






 






12.3






%









Genesco Brands Group

 






25,662






 






3.2






%







 






35,179






 






4.7






%









Net Sales


$






799,941






 






100.0






%







$






745,949






 






100.0






%









Operating Income (Loss):










Journeys Group


$






60,206






 






11.4






%







$






43,152






 






9.0






%









Schuh Group


 






928






 






0.6






%







 






5,637






 






4.0






%









Johnston & Murphy Group

 






6,465






 






6.9






%







 






6,555






 






7.2






%









Genesco Brands Group(1)

 






(1,958






)






-7.6






%







 






1,391






 






4.0






%









Corporate and Other(2)


 






(14,318






)






-1.8






%







 






(10,618






)






-1.4






%









Operating income


 






51,323






 






6.4






%







 






46,117






 






6.2






%









Other components of net periodic benefit cost

 






148






 






0.0






%







 






86






 






0.0






%









Interest, net


 






416






 






0.1






%







 






802






 






0.1






%
















 



Earnings from continuing operations before
















income taxes


 






50,759






 






6.3






%







 






45,229






 






6.1






%









Income tax expense


 






3,237






 






0.4






%







 






11,676






 






1.6






%









Earnings from continuing operations

 






47,522






 






5.9






%







 






33,553






 






4.5






%









Gain from discontinued operations, net of tax(3)

 






89






 






0.0






%







 






828






 






0.1






%









Net Earnings


$






47,611






 






6.0






%







$






34,381






 






4.6






%
















 



(1) Includes a $1.3 million gross margin charge in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2026 for inventory write-down in Genesco Brands Group related to license exits.




(2) Includes a $3.3 million charge in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2026 which includes $2.9 million for costs associated with information technology transformation and $0.4 million for asset impairments.




Includes a $1.7 million charge in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025 which includes $0.9 million for asset impairments and $0.8 million for severance.








(3) The gain from discontinued operations in the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025 includes a $1.2 million pretax gain from insurance proceeds related to legacy environmental matters.










 



GENESCO INC.



Sales/Earnings Summary by Segment



(in thousands)



(Unaudited)











 





Fiscal Year Ended

Fiscal Year Ended







Jan. 31,






% of







Feb. 1,






% of












 






2026






Net Sales







 






2025






Net Sales









Sales:










Journeys Group


$






1,494,649






 






61.4






%







$






1,398,922






 






60.2






%









Schuh Group


 






500,022






 






20.5






%







 






479,891






 






20.6






%









Johnston & Murphy Group

 






320,199






 






13.1






%







 






320,208






 






13.8






%









Genesco Brands Group

 






121,226






 






5.0






%







 






126,041






 






5.4






%









Net Sales


$






2,436,096






 






100.0






%







$






2,325,062






 






100.0






%









Operating Income (Loss):










Journeys Group


$






60,490






 






4.0






%







$






26,345






 






1.9






%









Schuh Group


 






(4,545






)






-0.9






%







 






10,199






 






2.1






%









Johnston & Murphy Group

 






4,588






 






1.4






%







 






8,416






 






2.6






%









Genesco Brands Group(1)

 






(66






)






-0.1






%







 






6,806






 






5.4






%









Corporate and Other(2)


 






(43,153






)






-1.8






%







 






(37,841






)






-1.6






%









Operating income


 






17,314






 






0.7






%







 






13,925






 






0.6






%









Other components of net periodic benefit cost

 






625






 






0.0






%







 






367






 






0.0






%









Interest, net


 






4,098






 






0.2






%







 






4,250






 






0.2






%
















 



Earnings from continuing operations before income








taxes


 






12,591






 






0.5






%







 






9,308






 






0.4






%









Income tax expense (benefit)(3)

 






(685






)






0.0






%







 






28,820






 






1.2






%









Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 






13,276






 






0.5






%







 






(19,512






)






-0.8






%









Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax(4)

 






(7






)






0.0






%







 






622






 






0.0






%









Net Earnings (Loss)


$






13,269






 






0.5






%







$






(18,890






)






-0.8






%
















 




(1) Includes a $1.3 million gross margin charge in Fiscal 2026 for inventory write-down in Genesco Brands Group related to license exits and a $1.8 million




gross margin charge in Fiscal 2025 related to a distribution model transition in Genesco Brands Group.









(2) Includes an $8.1 million charge in Fiscal 2026 which includes $3.9 million for store restructuring, $2.9 million for costs associated with information technology transformation, $0.7 million for asset impairments and $0.6 million for severance.








Includes a $3.2 million charge in Fiscal 2025 which includes $1.8 million for severance and $1.4 million for asset impairments.




(3) Includes a $26.2 million U.S. valuation allowance in Fiscal 2025.




(4) The gain from discontinued operations in Fiscal 2025 includes a $1.2 million pretax gain from insurance proceeds related to legacy environmental matters.










 




GENESCO INC.




Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets




(in thousands)




(Unaudited)









 








 






January 31, 2026







February 1, 2025









Assets








Cash and cash equivalents


$






105,405







$






34,007









Accounts receivable


 






39,825







 






48,865









Inventories


 






433,878







 






425,224









Other current assets(1)


 






39,408







 






100,660









Total current assets


 






618,516







 






608,756









Property and equipment


 






237,656







 






228,022









Operating lease right of use assets


 






472,815







 






438,273









Goodwill and other intangibles


 






37,326







 






34,922









Other non-current assets


 






26,665







 






25,563









Total Assets


$






1,392,978







$






1,335,536














 



Liabilities and Equity








Accounts payable


$






156,735







$






168,077









Current portion operating lease liabilities


 






119,216







 






124,010









Other current liabilities


 






100,391







 






87,695









Total current liabilities


 






376,342







 






379,782









Long-term debt


 






3,379







 






-









Long-term operating lease liabilities


 






398,788







 






361,079









Other long-term liabilities


 






47,425







 






47,705









Equity


 






567,044







 






546,970









Total Liabilities and Equity


$






1,392,978







$






1,335,536














 



(1) Includes prepaid income taxes of $66.0 million at February 1, 2025.









 



 
GENESCO INC.
 


 
Store Count Activity
 


 










 
 


 










 
 


 


Balance






 






 






 






Balance






 






 






 






 






Balance





 


 


02/03/24






Open






Close






 






02/01/25






 






Open






Close






 






01/31/26





 


 
Journeys Group

1,063






7






64







1,006







8






49







965





 


 
Schuh Group

122






4






2







124







1






7







118





 


 
Johnston & Murphy Group

156






1






9







148







14






9







153





 


 
Total Retail Stores

1,341






12






75







1,278







23






65







1,236





 


 










 
 


 










 
 



 
GENESCO INC.


 
Store Count Activity


 






 


 






 


 


Balance






 






 






 






Balance








 


11/01/25






Open






Close






 






01/31/26








 
Journeys Group

974






2






11







965








 
Schuh Group

119






0






1







118








 
Johnston & Murphy Group

152






4






3







153








 
Total Retail Stores

1,245






6






15







1,236








 






 



 
GENESCO INC.
 


 
Comparable Sales
 


 









 
 


 


Quarter 4


Fiscal Year Ended
 


 



Jan. 31,






 






Feb. 1,






 






 






Jan. 31,






 






Feb. 1,





 


 



2026






 






2025






 






 






2026






 






2025





 


 
Journeys Group


12%







14%








9%







6%





 


 
Schuh Group


3%







2%








0%







-2%





 


 
Johnston & Murphy Group


2%







0%








0%







-2%





 


 
Total Comparable Sales


9%







10%








6%







3%





 


 









 
 


 
Same Store Sales


9%







6%








6%







0%





 


 
Comparable E-commerce Sales


8%







18%








4%







12%





 


 










 





 











Schedule B







Genesco Inc.


Adjustments to Reported Earnings from Continuing Operations


Three Months Ended January 31, 2026 and February 1, 2025










 


The Company believes that disclosure of earnings and earnings per share from continuing operations and operating income 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 4

Quarter 4




January 31, 2026

February 1, 2025





Net of
Per Share


Net of
Per Share


In Thousands (except per share amounts)

Pretax
Tax
Amounts

Pretax
Tax
Amounts


Earnings from continuing operations, as reported



$






47,522






 






$






4.43






 








$






33,553






 






$






3.06






 















 


Gross margin adjustment:










Charges related to distribution model transition


$






-






 






-






 






 






0.00






 







$






-






 






12






 






 






0.00






 







Inventory write-down related to exit of licenses


 






1,253






 






913






 






 






0.09






 







 






-






 






-






 






 






0.00






 







Total gross margin adjustment


$






1,253






 






913






 






 






0.09






 







$






-






 






12






 






 






0.00






 















 


Asset impairments and other adjustments:










Asset impairment charges


$






478






 






365






 






 






0.03






 







$






890






 






678






 






 






0.06






 







Store restructuring charges


 






-






 






34






 






 






0.00






 







 






-






 






-






 






 






0.00






 







Costs associated with information technology transformation

 






2,843






 






2,086






 






 






0.19






 







 






-






 






-






 






 






0.00






 







Severance


 






-






 






6






 






 






0.00






 







 






855






 






668






 






 






0.06






 







Total asset impairments and other adjustments


$






3,321






 






2,491






 






 






0.22






 







$






1,745






 






1,346






 






 






0.12






 















 


Income tax expense adjustments:










One big beautiful bill impact



 






(11,899






)






 






(1.11






)








 






-






 






 






0.00






 







U.S. valuation allowance



 






-






 






 






0.00






 








 






(7






)






 






0.00






 







Tax impact share based awards



 






743






 






 






0.07






 








 






(134






)






 






(0.01






)







Other tax items



 






399






 






 






0.04






 








 






1,038






 






 






0.09






 







Total income tax expense adjustments



 






(10,757






)






 






(1.00






)








 






897






 






 






0.08






 















 


Adjusted earnings from continuing operations (1) and (2)



$






40,169






 






$






3.74






 








$






35,808






 






$






3.26






 















 


(1) The adjusted tax rate for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2026 and 2025 is 27.4% and 23.8%, respectively.










 


(2) EPS reflects 10.7 million and 11.0 million share count for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2026 and 2025, respectively, which includes common stock equivalents in both periods.



Genesco Inc.


Adjustments to Reported Operating Income and Gross Margin


Three Months Ended January 31, 2026 and February 1, 2025






 




Quarter 4 - January 31, 2026




Operating
Asset Impair
Adj Operating


In Thousands

Income (Loss)
& Other Adj
Income (Loss)


Journeys Group


$






60,206






 






$






-






$






60,206






 







Schuh Group


 






928






 






 






-






 






928






 







Johnston & Murphy Group


 






6,465






 






 






-






 






6,465






 







Genesco Brands Group


 






(1,958






)






 






1,253






 






(705






)







Corporate and Other


 






(14,318






)






 






3,321






 






(10,997






)







Total Operating Income


$






51,323






 






$






4,574






$






55,897






 







% of sales


 






6.4






%







 






7.0






%











 


Depreciation and amortization




 






13,097






 







Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA")(1)

$






68,994






 







% of sales




 






8.6






%











 






 




Quarter 4 - February 1, 2025




Operating
Asset Impair
Adj Operating


In Thousands

Income (Loss)
& Other Adj
Income (Loss)


Journeys Group


$






43,152






 






$






-






$






43,152






 







Schuh Group


 






5,637






 






 






-






 






5,637






 







Johnston & Murphy Group


 






6,555






 






 






-






 






6,555






 







Genesco Brands Group


 






1,391






 






 






-






 






1,391






 







Corporate and Other


 






(10,618






)






 






1,745






 






(8,873






)







Total Operating Income


$






46,117






 






$






1,745






$






47,862






 







% of sales


 






6.2






%







 






6.4






%











 


Depreciation and amortization




 






13,004






 







Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA")(1)

$






60,866






 







% of sales




 






8.2






%











 


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





Quarter 4


In Thousands

Jan. 31, 2026
Feb. 1, 2025


Gross margin, as reported


$






367,092






 






$






349,637






 







% of sales


 






45.9






%






 






46.9






%










 


Inventory write-down related to exit of licenses


 






1,253






 






 






-






 







Total gross margin adjustments


 






1,253






 






 






-






 










 


Adjusted gross margin


$






368,345






 






$






349,637






 







% of sales


 






46.0






%






 






46.9






%















Schedule B







Genesco Inc.


Adjustments to Reported Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations


Fiscal Year Ended January 31, 2026 and February 1, 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.









 









 



Fiscal Year Ended

Fiscal Year Ended



January 31, 2026

February 1, 2025




Net of
Per Share


Net of
Per Share


In Thousands (except per share amounts)
Pretax
Tax
Amounts

Pretax
Tax
Amounts


Earnings (loss) from continuing operations, as reported


$






13,276






 






$






1.25






 








$






(19,512






)






($






1.80






)














 


Gross margin adjustment:









Charges related to distribution model transition

$






-






 






-






 






 






0.00






 







$






1,750






 






1,345






 






 






0.12






 







Inventory write-down related to exit of licenses

 






1,253






 






913






 






 






0.09






 







 






-






 






-






 






 






0.00






 







Total gross margin adjustment

$






1,253






 






913






 






 






0.09






 







$






1,750






 






1,345






 






 






0.12






 














 


Asset impairments and other adjustments:









Asset impairment charges

$






737






 






552






 






 






0.05






 







$






1,384






 






1,054






 






 






0.09






 







Store restructuring charges

 






3,891






 






2,904






 






 






0.27






 







 






-






 






-






 






 






0.00






 







Costs associated with information technology transformation

 






2,843






 






2,086






 






 






0.20






 







 






-






 






-






 






 






0.00






 







Severance

 






597






 






435






 






 






0.04






 







 






1,851






 






1,426






 






 






0.13






 







Impact of additional dilutive shares

 






-






 






-






 






 






0.00






 







 






-






 






-






 






 






0.03






 







Total asset impairments and other adjustments

$






8,068






 






5,977






 






 






0.56






 







$






3,235






 






2,480






 






 






0.25






 














 


Income tax expense adjustments:









Tax impact share based awards


 






743






 






 






0.07






 








 






588






 






 






0.05






 







One big beautiful bill impact


 






(5,216






)






 






(0.49






)








 






-






 






 






0.00






 







U.S. valuation allowance


 






-






 






 






0.00






 








 






26,243






 






 






2.39






 







Other tax items


 






(322






)






 






(0.03






)








 






(804






)






 






(0.07






)







Total income tax expense adjustments


 






(4,795






)






 






(0.45






)








 






26,027






 






 






2.37






 














 


Adjusted earnings from continuing operations (1) and (2)


$






15,371






 






$






1.45






 








$






10,340






 






$






0.94






 














 


(1) The adjusted tax rate for Fiscal 2026 and 2025 is 29.9% and 27.7%, respectively.









 


(2) EPS reflects 10.6 million and 11.0 million share count for Fiscal 2026 and 2025, respectively, which includes common stock equivalents in both periods for adjusted earnings from continuing operations. The loss from continuing operations for Fiscal 2025, as reported, excludes common stock equivalents.



Genesco Inc.


Adjustments to Reported Operating Income and Gross Margin


Fiscal Year Ended January 31, 2026 and February 1, 2025






 




Fiscal Year Ended January 31, 2026




Operating
Asset Impair
Adj Operating


In Thousands

Income (Loss)
& Other Adj
Income (Loss)


Journeys Group


$






60,490






 






$






-






$






60,490






 







Schuh Group


 






(4,545






)






 






-






 






(4,545






)







Johnston & Murphy Group


 






4,588






 






 






-






 






4,588






 







Genesco Brands Group


 






(66






)






 






1,253






 






1,187






 







Corporate and Other


 






(43,153






)






 






8,068






 






(35,085






)







Total Operating Income


$






17,314






 






$






9,321






$






26,635






 







% of sales


 






0.7






%







 






1.1






%











 


Depreciation and amortization




 






53,325






 







Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA")(1)

$






79,960






 







% of sales




 






3.3






%











 






 




Fiscal Year Ended February 1, 2025




Operating
Asset Impair
Adj Operating


In Thousands

Income (Loss)
& Other Adj
Income (Loss)


Journeys Group


$






26,345






 






$






-






$






26,345






 







Schuh Group


 






10,199






 






 






-






 






10,199






 







Johnston & Murphy Group


 






8,416






 






 






-






 






8,416






 







Genesco Brands Group


 






6,806






 






 






1,750






 






8,556






 







Corporate and Other


 






(37,841






)






 






3,235






 






(34,606






)







Total Operating Income


$






13,925






 






$






4,985






$






18,910






 







% of sales


 






0.6






%







 






0.8






%











 


Depreciation and amortization




 






52,464






 







Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA")(1)

$






71,374






 







% of sales




 






3.1






%











 


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





Fiscal Year Ended


In Thousands

Jan. 31, 2026
Feb. 1, 2025


Gross margin, as reported


$






1,126,850






 






$






1,096,813






 







% of sales


 






46.3






%






 






47.2






%










 


Inventory write-down related to exit of licenses


 






1,253






 






 






-






 







Charges related to distribution model transition


 






-






 






 






1,750






 







Total gross margin adjustments


 






1,253






 






 






1,750






 










 


Adjusted gross margin


$






1,128,103






 






$






1,098,563






 







% of sales


 






46.3






%






 






47.2






%








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
Low Guidance




Fiscal 2027
Fiscal 2027




Net of Tax
Per Share
Net of Tax
Per Share


Forecasted earnings from continuing operations


$






27.8






 






$






2.55






 






$






23.0






 






$






2.12






 












 


Asset impairments and other adjustments:







Asset impairments and other matters


 






6.6






 






 






0.61






 






 






7.0






 






 






0.64






 







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(9.4






)






 






(0.86






)






 






(9.4






)






 






(0.86






)







Total asset impairments and other adjustments (1)


 






(2.8






)






 






(0.25






)






 






(2.4






)






 






(0.22






)












 


Adjusted forecasted earnings from continuing operations (2)

$






25.0






 






$






2.30






 






$






20.6






 






$






1.90






 












 


(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 tax rate for quarters 1-3 will be in the range of approximately 7% to 8%.


(2) EPS reflects 10.9 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.


 

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Genesco Financial Contact

Jason Ware, Vice President, Investor Relations

jware@genesco.com


Genesco Media Contact

Claire S. McCall, Director, Corporate Relations

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Original: Genesco Inc. Reports Fiscal 2026 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results