Footwear News & Analysis

Genesco (GCO) Reports Q2 Revenue of $530 Million, Guidance Raised

On September 3, Genesco (GCO) reported Q2 revenue of $530 million, a 3% decrease from the previous year. The company significantly reduced its adjusted operating loss to $8 million from $14 million and raised full-year earnings guidance. Journeys saw a 2% increase in comparable sales for its eighth consecutive positive quarter, while Johnston & Murphy reported a 4% rise. However, Schuh's comparable sales fell 9%, leading to a revised expectation of a 2% decline in total sales for the full year, impacting ordinary investors through adjusted financial forecasts.