Genesco Inc. (GCO) Stock Forecast
GCO analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.50 / 5 from 4 analysts
- Price target
- $39.67 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +6.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- December 3, 2026 EPS estimate $0.94
- 52-week range
- $21.95 – $42.72
GCO analyst ratings
4 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
GCO price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
GCO earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $0.93 | $0.91 | $0.94 | $0.79 | +17.4% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.36 | $2.30 | $2.40 | $1.45 | +62.9% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $2.95 | $2.50 | $3.35 | $2.36 | +24.9% | 4 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
GCO revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $591.2M | $591.0M | $591.5M | −4.0% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.38B | $2.38B | $2.39B | −2.1% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $2.44B | $2.39B | $2.48B | +2.4% | 4 |
GCO EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
GCO revenue: reported and forecast
GCO EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $1.19 | $1.19 | $1.19 | $1.19 | $0.93 | −22.2% | 0 up · 4 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.36 | +5.0% | 3 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $2.86 | $2.86 | $2.86 | $2.87 | $2.95 | +3.1% | 3 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
GCO earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; GCO beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from GCO
4 analysts cover Genesco; their consensus rating is buy (3.50 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $39.67, 6.9% above the latest close of $37.10. Analysts expect earnings of $2.36 per share for FY2027, +62.9% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $2.95 per share on revenue of $2.4 billion. Genesco beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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GCO forecast FAQ
What is Genesco's price target?
The average analyst price target for Genesco is $39.67, 6.9% above the latest close of $37.10.
Is Genesco a buy, hold or sell?
Of 4 analysts covering Genesco, 1 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Genesco's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.36 per share for FY2027 (range $2.30 to $2.40); for FY2028 the estimate is $2.95.
What is Genesco's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $2.4 billion, growth of −2.1%; for FY2028 it is $2.4 billion.
When does Genesco report earnings?
Genesco is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on December 3, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.94.
Does Genesco usually beat earnings estimates?
Genesco reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.