GCOConsumer Cyclical · Apparel RetailThe 4 Wall Street analysts covering Genesco, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $40 — +14.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 94 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. 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
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.
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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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +14.1% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 9 Dec 2019 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 Sept 2019 | Pivotal Research | 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.
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.
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 40% of US stocks
Cheaper than 94% of US stocks
Cheaper than 81% of US stocks
Cheaper than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 34% of US stocks
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Higher than 59% of US stocks
Higher than 27% of US stocks
Higher than 49% of US stocks
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Higher than 52% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Italy's Monte dei Paschi di Siena approved twin bids for rival Banco BPM and wealth manager Banca Generali as a countermove to fend off a hostile takeover approach from larger rival Intesa Sanpaolo.
Why it matters — This banking-sector M&A item is unrelated to Genesco's retail operations, so it carries no direct bearing for GCO watchers.
Seeking Alpha upgraded Genesco to a soft "Buy," citing revenue growth and improved profitability driven by management's strategic changes, with comparable sales strength at Journeys and Johnston & Murphy and a valuation discount to peers on EV/EBITDA and operating cash flow metrics.
Why it matters — The upgrade highlights that GCO's strategic shifts are translating into improved financial performance and that its valuation may be attractive relative to industry peers.
Genesco announced it will report its second quarter fiscal 2027 financial results and hold a conference call on September 3, 2026, according to a Business Wire release from Nashville, Tennessee.
Why it matters — GCO watchers will want to know the scheduled date for the company's quarterly earnings release and conference call.
Genesco announced that Chief Strategy and Digital Officer Parag Desai is retiring, as disclosed in a Business Wire release from Nashville. The announcement was made by the company regarding the executive's departure.
Why it matters — A GCO watcher would care because the retirement removes a senior executive responsible for the company's strategic and digital initiatives.
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.
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.
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. 94 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, Genesco, Inc. ranks 94 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).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +14.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Genesco, Inc. 94 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 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 +29.7% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Genesco Inc. is a retail holding company with a strong focus on the footwear and apparel sector.
The most recent item we track (Reuters, 21 Aug 2026): "Who controls whom in Italy's latest banking M&A chess game". Italy's Monte dei Paschi di Siena approved twin bids for rival Banco BPM and wealth manager Banca Generali as a countermove to fend off a hostile takeover approach from larger rival Intesa Sanpaolo.
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