13F Pro Quality Score

54.8/100

Rank #1,302 of 2,962 stocksTOP 50%

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Revenue Growth

53.6/100

Profitability

47.7/100

Balance Sheet

58.7/100

Earnings Quality

80.4/100

Free Cash Flow

35.8/100

Institutional Flow

34.4/100

Revenue Scale

66.1/100

Dilution Risk

75.1/100
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GCO Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

Data updated 2026-09-11

AI stock analysis and institutional research for GENESCO INC (GCO), a Consumer Discretionary sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores GCO at 54.8/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,302 of 2,962 stocks — the top half of the AI-ranked universe. GCO scores in the top quartile across earnings quality (80.4). Areas of concern include institutional flow (34.4) and free cash flow (35.8), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), GENESCO INC reports quarterly revenue of $529.9M, net income of $3.5M, an operating margin of 0.7%. Top institutional holders of GCO by reported 13-F value include PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, BlackRock, DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS, based on the most recent SEC filings. GCO trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 18498. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate GCO daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for GENESCO INC directly from SEC EDGAR. GENESCO INC's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 30 and 55 since 2021, currently 54.8 — an improving long-term trajectory across 68 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

Fun facts about GENESCO INC

Quirks, history, and lore behind GCO — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

  • 1
    The Basics
    A U.S. consumer discretionary company listed on the NYSE, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, focused on specialty retail.
  • 2
    The Numbers
    Annual revenue in the neighborhood of $2 billion, operating hundreds of retail stores across North America — mostly in malls and strip centers.
  • 3
    The History
    Founded in the early 20th century, the company spent decades evolving from a general retailer into a focused operator of footwear and apparel chains.
  • 4
    The Secret
    It doesn't make shoes — it sells them, running a portfolio of branded retail concepts that each target a distinct slice of the footwear market.
  • 5
    The Lore
    Its stable of banners includes Journeys, a mall staple beloved by teenagers, plus licensed brands aimed at workwear and western footwear fans.
  • 6
    The Giveaway
    If your kid has ever begged you for Vans or Converse at a mall kiosk, you've probably been inside a Journeys store — the crown jewel of this Nashville-based shoe-retail group.
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Revenue

Q2 2026

$529.9M

Net Income

Q2 2026

$3.5M

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$60.0M

Operating Margin

Q2 2026

0.7%

ROIC

Q2 2026

2.5%

D/E Ratio

Q2 2026

0.03

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Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+4.8% YoY
$2.44BFY 2026
FY23 $2.38BFY24 $2.32BFY25 $2.33BFY26 $2.44B

Net Income

+168.8% YoY
$13.0MFY 2026
FY23 $72.0MFY24 $-16.8MFY25 $-18.9MFY26 $13.0M

Operating Income

+24.3% YoY
$17.3MFY 2026
FY23 $93.2MFY24 $-13.5MFY25 $13.9MFY26 $17.3M

EPS (Diluted)

+171.8% YoY
$1.25FY 2026
FY23 $5.66FY24 $-1.50FY25 $-1.74FY26 $1.25

Total Assets

+4.3% YoY
$1.39BFY 2026
FY23 $1.46BFY24 $1.33BFY25 $1.34BFY26 $1.39B

Total Debt

$3.4MFY 2026
FY23 $44.9MFY24 $34.7MFY25 $0.00FY26 $3.4M

Op. Cash Flow

+65.9% YoY
$145.8MFY 2026
FY23 $-164.9MFY24 $94.8MFY25 $87.9MFY26 $145.8M

Free Cash Flow

+79.0% YoY
$83.7MFY 2026
FY23 $-224.8MFY24 $34.5MFY25 $46.8MFY26 $83.7M

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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of GENESCO INC (GCO) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Consumer Discretionary sector (listed on NYSE). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for GCO are available on the GCO stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing. GCO is classified as a small company.

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