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

Last close, 5 Oct 2026
$36
+2.47% on the day

The 4 Wall Street analysts covering Genesco, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $38 — +6.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 87 of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$376.5M
Ticker Nerd rank
87 / 100
Median analyst target
$38
Analysts covering
4
Revenue$529.9M−3.0% y/y
Operating income$12.6M
Net income$3.5M
Free cash flow$60.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 July 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+2.2%
1M
−0.4%
YTD
+44.0%
1Y
+18.1%
From 52W high
−16.5%
From 52W low
+62.5%
$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 3 Oct 2026
87 / 100

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
Issuance
82
Revisions
69
Quality
66
Momentum
65
Accruals
62
Value
59
Size
57
Volatility
32

Growth (85): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.

Volatility (32): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

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
$20$25$30$35$40$45Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26GCOHigh $45Median $38Low $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.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says4 analysts
1 Buy3 Hold0 Sell
Low $36Median $38High $45

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +6.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
4 Sept 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold$40 → $38
27 May 2026Seaport GlobalDowngradeNeutral—
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—

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

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. GCO appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

GCO vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 5 Oct 2026, Genesco, Inc. returned +18.1% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

GCO vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
708090100110120130140Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26GCOS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

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
+5.0%
Analysts raising
3
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
9.0×

Cheaper than 60% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.2×

Cheaper than 94% of US stocks

Price / book
0.7×

Cheaper than 80% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
11.6×

Cheaper than 31% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−3.0%

Higher than 23% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−3.0%

Higher than 33% of US stocks

Gross margin
51.4%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Operating margin
−3.1%

Higher than 29% of US stocks

Net margin
1.7%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
7.8%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.1%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

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.

Key statistics

Genesco, Inc. (GCO) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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 $376.5M and an enterprise value of $904.2M.

  • 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 11.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 9.0×; forward P/E: 11.8× — 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.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 July 2026 · market figures as at 5 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

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.$376.5M
87
JILLJ.Jill, Inc.$371.4M
91
CTRNCiti Trends, Inc.$399.8M
70
SFIXStitch Fix, Inc.$348.7M
59
SHOEShoe Station Group, Inc.$341.6M
40
CALCaleres, Inc.$421.7M
67
LELands' End, Inc.$314.4M
56

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Genesco, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest GCO news & analysis

5 Low-Leverage Stocks to Buy as US Treasury Yields Cool Down

Zacks Investment Research · 28 Sept 2026neutral

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 Launches Wrangler Footwear Collection

Business Wire · 15 Sept 2026positive

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.

Are Investors Undervaluing Genesco (GCO) Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Sept 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research published an article asking whether investors are currently undervaluing Genesco (GCO). The piece discusses the firm's Zacks Rank system, which focuses on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, while also considering value, growth, and momentum trends to identify strong stocks.

Why it matters — The article signals that analysts are evaluating whether GCO's current valuation presents an opportunity, which could draw attention to the stock among investors following the company.

Buy 5 Apparel & Shoes Stocks Striding Ahead in 2026 for Steady Returns

Zacks Investment Research · 9 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlighted GCO among five apparel and footwear stocks positioned for growth through 2026, citing solid demand, digital expansion and innovation as supporting factors.

Why it matters — The article places Genesco in a favorable group of apparel and footwear names, signaling constructive sector conditions as investors assess GCO's growth prospects.

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 $38, 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. 87 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank GCO?

As at 3 Oct 2026, Genesco, Inc. ranks 87 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).

Will GCO stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +6.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Genesco, Inc. 87 out of 100 as at 3 Oct 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 +18.1% over the 12 months to 5 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Genesco, Inc. do?

Genesco Inc. is a specialty retailer and wholesaler of branded footwear, apparel, and accessories.

What is the latest news on GCO?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 28 Sept 2026): "5 Low-Leverage Stocks to Buy as US Treasury Yields Cool Down". 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.

Company

About Genesco, Inc.

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