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GCO Stock Forecast: Genesco, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Aug 2026
$39
+2.41% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Genesco, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $40 — +2.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 95 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$424.5M
Ticker Nerd rank
95 / 100
Median analyst target
$40
Analysts covering
4
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+4.5%
1M
+18.0%
YTD
+58.0%
1Y
+65.6%
From 52W high
−8.4%
From 52W low
+78.3%
$22
$43
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

GCO stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Genesco, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Aug 2026
95 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Issuance
91
Momentum
84
Accruals
81
Growth
79
Revisions
69
Value
67
Quality
62
Size
56
Volatility
28

Issuance (91): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Volatility (28): The share price moves around a lot.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Genesco, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.

Wall Street

GCO stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on GCO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$25$30$35$40$45Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26GCOHigh $45Median $40Low $36

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says4 analysts
1 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Low $36Median $40High $45

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +2.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
27 May 2026Seaport GlobalDowngradeNeutral
9 Mar 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold
5 Dec 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold
29 Aug 2025JefferiesMaintainsHold
29 Aug 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold
26 Aug 2025Seaport GlobalUpgradeBuy
5 June 2025Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold
28 May 2025Truist SecuritiesInitiatesHold
21 May 2025JefferiesMaintainsHold
5 Mar 2024B. Riley SecuritiesDowngradeNeutral
15 Dec 2023B. Riley SecuritiesInitiatesBuy
4 Dec 2023Seaport GlobalDowngradeNeutral
28 Mar 2023Seaport GlobalUpgradeBuy
30 Aug 2022Seaport GlobalDowngradeNeutral
18 Jan 2022Seaport GlobalInitiatesBuy
6 Apr 2020SusquehannaMaintainsPositive
13 Mar 2020BairdMaintainsNeutral
21 Jan 2020CL KingUpgradeBuy
9 Dec 2019BairdMaintainsNeutral
9 Sept 2019Pivotal ResearchUpgradeBuy

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Estimates

GCO analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+6.5%
Analysts raising
4
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Genesco, Inc. (GCO) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
20.7×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.2×

Cheaper than 94% of US stocks

Price / book
0.8×

Cheaper than 79% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
12.1×

Cheaper than 32% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
2.8%

Higher than 36% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
2.8%

Higher than 40% of US stocks

Gross margin
47.0%

Higher than 60% of US stocks

Operating margin
−5.3%

Higher than 29% of US stocks

Net margin
0.8%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
3.7%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.2%

Higher than 52% of US stocks

Dividend yield

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

GCO vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelApparel Retail
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
GCOGenesco, Inc.$424.5M
95
SHOEShoe Station Group, Inc.$412.7M
61
CALCaleres, Inc.$434.5M
44
LELands' End, Inc.$367.2M
53
ZUMZZumiez, Inc.$331.9M
80
SFIXStitch Fix, Inc.$522.9M
83
CTRNCiti Trends, Inc.$556.4M
86
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News

Latest GCO news & analysis

Should Value Investors Buy Genesco (GCO) Stock?

Zacks Investment Research · 30 July 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published an article asking whether value investors should buy Genesco (GCO) stock, outlining its methodology that focuses on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, as well as value, growth, and momentum trends.

Why it matters — GCO watchers would care because Zacks' assessment framework can influence investor perception of the stock's value proposition.

Is Genesco (GCO) Stock Outpacing Its Retail-Wholesale Peers This Year?

Zacks Investment Research · 27 July 2026neutral

The article examines Genesco's year-to-date stock performance compared to its retail-wholesale sector peers, including a comparison with Signet (SIG).

Why it matters — Investors monitoring Genesco would be interested in how its performance stacks up against both direct competitors and the broader sector.

Genesco Announces schuh Leadership Transition

Business Wire · 27 July 2026neutral

Genesco announced a leadership transition at its schuh subsidiary, with Tomas Petersson appointed as President following the retirement of Colin Temple.

Why it matters — A GCO watcher would care because schuh is a key brand within Genesco's portfolio, and a change in its top leadership could impact the segment's strategy and performance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about GCO stock

What is the GCO stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Genesco, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $40, with estimates ranging from $36 to $45. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is GCO stock a buy right now?

Of the 4 analysts covering Genesco, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Genesco, Inc. 95 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank GCO?

As at 1 Aug 2026, Genesco, Inc. ranks 95 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (91 of 100).

Will GCO stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +2.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Genesco, Inc. 95 out of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the GCO stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Genesco, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for GCO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $36 to $45 over the next 12 months.

How has GCO stock performed over the past year?

Genesco, Inc. returned +65.6% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Genesco, Inc. do?

Genesco Inc. is a retail holding company with a strong focus on the footwear and apparel sector.

What is the latest news on GCO?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 30 July 2026): "Should Value Investors Buy Genesco (GCO) Stock?". Zacks Investment Research published an article asking whether value investors should buy Genesco (GCO) stock, outlining its methodology that focuses on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, as well as value, growth, and momentum trends.

Company

About Genesco, Inc.

Genesco Inc. is a retail holding company with a strong focus on the footwear and apparel sector. It primarily operates through various retail concepts, including Journeys, Schuh, and Johnston & Murphy, which cater to different demographic segments ranging from youth to executives. The company's retail stores are strategically located in shopping centers and malls across North America and Europe, providing accessibility and brand visibility to a diverse customer base. Genesco also holds a significant presence in the wholesale market, distributing a variety of footwear brands to other retail outlets. The company emphasizes a multi-channel approach, integrating online and offline sales to maximize consumer reach and engagement. By focusing on both fashion-forward trends and classic designs, Genesco maintains relevance in a competitive market landscape. Established in 1924 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Genesco's longstanding heritage supports its ongoing adaptability and influence within the global footwear and apparel industry.

CEO Ms. Mimi Eckel Vaughn · 4,800 employees · United States · https://www.genesco.com