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Oct 28, 2023

Genesco Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Genesco's Q3 2024 performance was impacted by softened demand in October, ERP system implementation disruptions, and a delayed fall selling season, leading to results below expectations.

Key Takeaways

Genesco Inc. reported a 4% decrease in net sales to $579 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2024. GAAP EPS was $0.60, and non-GAAP EPS was $0.57. The company faced challenges including softened demand and ERP implementation disruptions, but saw sequential improvement in Journeys and record sales in Schuh and Johnston & Murphy.

Net sales decreased by 4% to $579 million compared to Q3FY23.

Comparable sales were down 4%, with store sales down 7% and direct sales up 8%.

E-commerce sales accounted for 21% of retail sales, up from 18% in the previous year.

GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $0.60, compared to $1.66 last year.

Total Revenue
$579M
Previous year: $604M
-4.1%
EPS
$0.57
Previous year: $1.65
-65.5%
Gross Margin
48.1%
Previous year: 48.7%
-1.2%
Direct-to-consumer sales
21%
Gross Profit
$278M
Previous year: $294M
-5.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$21.7M
Previous year: $32.1M
-32.5%
Free Cash Flow
-$12.8M
Previous year: -$30.6M
-58.0%
Total Assets
$1.49B
Previous year: $1.54B
-2.9%

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Forward Guidance

Genesco expects sales to be down 1% to 2% and adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $1.50 to $2.00 for fiscal year 2024.

Positive Outlook

  • Total comps are currently running positive.
  • Experienced a strong start to the holiday season.
  • Strategic initiatives and specific efforts to elevate Journeys in the marketplace.
  • Cost reduction and store closure plans.
  • Revised Fiscal 2024 outlook reflects a somewhat more conservative view for other businesses.

Challenges Ahead

  • Consumer shopping behavior remains choppy.
  • Plan to increase promotional activity, especially at Journeys, for the remainder of the holiday season to be more competitive and drive sales in this environment.
  • Revised Fiscal 2024 outlook reflects increased promotional activity.
  • Sales expected to be down 1% to 2%, or down 2% to 3% excluding the 53rd week this year, compared to Fiscal 2023
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $1.50 to $2.00, with an expectation that EPS will be near the mid-point of the range

Revenue & Expenses

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