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Feb 01, 2020

Genesco Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Genesco's Q4 2020 results were reported, with EPS exceeding expectations and comparable sales increasing by 1%.

Key Takeaways

Genesco reported flat net sales of $678 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, but GAAP EPS increased to $2.49 and non-GAAP EPS increased to $3.09. Comparable sales increased by 1%, driven by a 19% increase in direct sales.

Net sales were $678 million.

Comparable sales increased 1%.

GAAP EPS from continuing operations increased to $2.49 vs. $1.53 last year, up 63%.

Non-GAAP EPS from continuing operations increased to $3.09 vs. $2.18 last year, up 42%.

Total Revenue
$678M
Previous year: $675M
+0.3%
EPS
$3.09
Previous year: $2.18
+41.7%
Gross Margin
46.9%
Previous year: 46.7%
+0.4%
Direct-to-consumer sales
16.6%
Previous year: 13.7%
+21.2%
Operating Margin
6.7%
Previous year: 7.5%
-10.7%
Gross Profit
$317M
Previous year: $316M
+0.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$81.4M
Previous year: $167M
-51.4%
Free Cash Flow
$106M
Previous year: $169M
-37.2%
Total Assets
$1.68B
Previous year: $1.18B
+42.3%

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Forward Guidance

For fiscal year 2021, the company anticipates a total sales increase of 3% to 6%, including sales from the Togast acquisition, and comparable sales to decrease by 1% to increase by 2%. Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations are projected to be in the range of $4.90 to $5.40.

Positive Outlook

  • Total sales to increase 3% to 6% including sales from the recent Togast acquisition.
  • Comparable sales to be down 1% to up 2%.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $4.90 to $5.40
  • Earnings for the year will be near the midpoint of the range.
  • Details regarding guidance assumptions will be discussed in the conference call.

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