GCOConsumer Cyclical · Apparel RetailThe 4 Wall Street analysts covering Genesco, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $38 — +4.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 86 of 100 as at 26 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Growth (85): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.
Volatility (40): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on GCO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +4.1% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sept 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | $40 → $38 |
| 27 May 2026 | Seaport Global | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 27 May 2026 | Seaport Global | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 9 Mar 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 5 Dec 2025 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 26 Aug 2025 | Seaport Global | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 5 June 2025 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 28 May 2025 | Truist Securities | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 21 May 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 5 Mar 2024 | B. Riley Securities | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 15 Dec 2023 | B. Riley Securities | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 4 Dec 2023 | Seaport Global | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 28 Mar 2023 | Seaport Global | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 30 Aug 2022 | Seaport Global | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 18 Jan 2022 | Seaport Global | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 6 Apr 2020 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 13 Mar 2020 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 21 Jan 2020 | CL King | Upgrade | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
GCO appears in the Radar on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 27 Oct 2026, Genesco, Inc. returned +17.1% against +13.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 59% of US stocks
Cheaper than 93% of US stocks
Cheaper than 78% of US stocks
Cheaper than 31% of US stocks
Higher than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 29% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Genesco, Inc. has a market value of $400.2M and an enterprise value of $927.9M.
Revenue in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $2.4B. The latest quarter shrank 3.0% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $41.6M, a 1.7% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $4.00.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 July 2026: $73.8M, after $60.2M of capital spending.
Genesco, Inc. spent $0.0 on share buybacks in the twelve months to 31 July 2026.
Trailing P/E: 9.6×; forward P/E: 12.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Genesco, Inc. employs 4,800 people — $507K of revenue per employee.
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Wall Street started the week mixed: the Dow edged higher, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped amid rising oil prices and technology pullbacks. The headline identifies five low-leverage stocks, but the excerpt does not name them.
Why it matters — The excerpt provides broad market context but does not mention Genesco, so it offers no company-specific information for GCO watchers.
The article compares Genesco (GCO) and Genuine Parts (GPC) with their sector performance so far this year.
Why it matters — It gives GCO watchers a sector-relative performance comparison, though the excerpt does not state the results.
Zacks Investment Research highlights five low-leverage stocks that offer manageable debt, solid earnings growth, and financial resilience as US Treasury yields cool. Genesco, Inc. is among the stocks featured in this list.
Why it matters — A GCO watcher would care because the inclusion of Genesco among low-leverage stocks signals that its balance-sheet strength and earnings growth are drawing positive attention as Treasury yields ease.
Genesco announced the launch of a Wrangler Footwear Collection, with a Fall 2026 collection bringing Wrangler's iconic heritage to footwear. The launch was announced from Nashville, Tennessee via Business Wire.
Why it matters — This brand partnership could broaden Genesco's footwear offerings and strengthen its product portfolio.
Genesco Inc. (GCO) presented at the Goldman Sachs Global Consumer and Retail Conference, and a transcript of the presentation was published by Seeking Alpha.
Why it matters — A GCO watcher would care because management's remarks at the conference could offer insight into the company's current strategy and outlook.
The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Genesco, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $38, with estimates ranging from $36 to $45. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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. 86 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 26 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 26 Oct 2026, Genesco, Inc. ranks 86 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 Growth (85 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +4.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Genesco, Inc. 86 out of 100 as at 26 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
Genesco, Inc. returned +17.1% over the 12 months to 27 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Genesco Inc. is a specialty retailer and wholesaler of branded footwear, apparel, and accessories.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 13 Oct 2026): "Bet on These 5 Low-Leverage Stocks Amid Technology Pullbacks". Wall Street started the week mixed: the Dow edged higher, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slipped amid rising oil prices and technology pullbacks. The headline identifies five low-leverage stocks, but the excerpt does not name them.
Genesco Inc. is a specialty retailer and wholesaler of branded footwear, apparel, and accessories. The company operates through four core business segments: Journeys Group, Schuh Group, Johnston & Murphy Group, and Genesco Brands Group. Its portfolio serves a broad customer base, including teens, young adults, affluent professionals, and shoppers seeking licensed lifestyle footwear across physical stores and digital channels. Genesco’s retail banners and brand partnerships cover youth-focused fashion footwear, premium men’s and women’s apparel and accessories, and wholesale distribution of licensed footwear under well-known labels. With a focus on footwear-led merchandising and omnichannel retail execution, Genesco plays an important role in the specialty retail market by connecting brand owners, consumers, and retail partners across North America and the United Kingdom.
CEO Ms. Mimi Eckel Vaughn · 4,800 employees · United States · https://www.genesco.com
