Genesco Inc (GCO) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Genesco Inc (GCO) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 16, 2026, GCO is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5171 stocks scored that day.
Genesco Inc is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $401M.
For GCO, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 54.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 35.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.0%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How GCO ranks among 5171 stocks
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Genesco Inc (GCO) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Retail-Shoe Stores peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | GCO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $401M | – |
| P/E Ratio | 9.37x | – |
| P/B Ratio | 0.75x | – |
| EPS | $3.96 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $49.26 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $224.86 | – |
| FCF/Share | $6.82 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | GCO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | 4.5% | – |
| Gross Margin | 47.5% | – |
| Operating Margin | 2.3% | – |
| EBT Margin | 2.2% | – |
| Tax Rate | 9.2% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | GCO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.58x | – |
| Quick Ratio | 0.32x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 1.80x | – |
| Financial Leverage | 2.80x | – |
| Interest Coverage | 129.2x | – |
| Working Capital | $250M | – |
Cash Flow
| Metric | GCO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $134M | – |
| Free Cash Flow | $74M | – |
| Capital Spending | -$60M | – |
| OCF Growth YoY | 69.2% | – |
| FCF Growth YoY | 293.1% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 3.0% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 2.5% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | GCO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.63x | – |
| Receivables Turnover | 61.3x | – |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.4x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 10.0x | – |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 6 days | – |
| Days Inventory | 154 days | – |
| Payables Period | 62 days | – |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 98 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | GCO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $2.43B | – |
| Operating Income | $48M | – |
| SG&A Expense | $1.10B | – |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.28B | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | GCO | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 11M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $676M | 45.2% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $57M | 3.8% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $40M | 2.7% of assets |
| Inventory | $540M | 36.1% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $962M | 64.3% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $210M | 14.1% of assets |
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Genesco Inc (GCO) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Genesco Inc (Retail-Shoe Stores): 4 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Genesco Inc (GCO) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Genesco Inc (GCO) stock forecast?
On Oct. 16, 2026, GCO is rated Neutral: its 90-day Total forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5171 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Genesco Inc stock predictions?
For GCO, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 54.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 35.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Genesco Inc forecasts updated?
Genesco Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Genesco Inc's industry peers?
4 issuers in our coverage, GCO included, share the SEC industry code Retail-Shoe Stores. The largest are: Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT), Shoe Station Group Inc (SHOE), Designer Brands Inc. (DBI).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.