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Jan 29, 2022

Genesco Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Genesco's Q4 2022 performance exceeded expectations, driven by strong sales growth and profitability.

Key Takeaways

Genesco Inc. reported a 14% increase in net sales to $728 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. GAAP EPS was $4.41, while non-GAAP EPS increased to $3.48. The company repurchased $52 million in stock during the quarter.

Net sales increased 14% year-over-year to $728 million.

GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $4.41, while Non-GAAP EPS from continuing operations increased to $3.48.

The company repurchased $52 million in stock.

Gross margin increased by 310 basis points compared to the fourth quarter of last year.

Total Revenue
$728M
Previous year: $637M
+14.3%
EPS
$3.48
Previous year: $2.76
+26.1%
Gross Margin
48.9%
Previous year: 45.8%
+6.8%
Gross Profit
$356M
Previous year: $292M
+21.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$321M
Previous year: $215M
+49.0%
Free Cash Flow
$68.4M
Previous year: $100M
-32.0%
Total Assets
$1.56B
Previous year: $1.59B
-1.6%

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Forward Guidance

For Fiscal 2023, the Company expects sales to be up 2% to 4%, compared to FY22 and adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $7.00 to $7.75, with an expectation that earnings per share for the year will be near the mid-point of the range.

Positive Outlook

  • Sales to be up 2% to 4%, compared to FY22

Challenges Ahead

  • Assumes no further share repurchases and a tax rate of 27% to 28%

Revenue & Expenses

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