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Jan 28, 2023

Genesco Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Genesco's Q4 2023 results were reported, revealing flat net sales compared to the previous year but a 5% increase in comparable sales and a 15% rise in e-commerce sales.

Key Takeaways

Genesco Inc. reported essentially flat net sales of $725 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. However, the company saw a 5% increase in comparable sales and a 15% increase in e-commerce sales. GAAP EPS was $3.23, while non-GAAP EPS was $3.061.

Net sales were $725 million, essentially flat compared to last year, but increased 7% over Q4FY20.

Comparable sales increased by 5%, with stores up 1% and direct sales up 21%.

E-commerce sales rose by 15% compared to Q4FY22 and 57% compared to Q4FY20, representing 25% of retail sales.

GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $3.23, compared to $4.41 last year.

Non-GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $3.061, compared to $3.48 last year.

Total Revenue
$725M
Previous year: $728M
-0.4%
EPS
$3.06
Previous year: $3.48
-12.1%
Gross Margin
46.4%
Previous year: 48.9%
-5.1%
Direct-to-consumer sales
25%
Gross Profit
$337M
Previous year: $356M
-5.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$48M
Previous year: $321M
-85.0%
Free Cash Flow
$59M
Previous year: $68.4M
-13.7%
Total Assets
$1.46B
Previous year: $1.56B
-6.8%

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Forward Guidance

For Fiscal 2024, the Company expects sales to be flat to up 2%, or down 1% to up 1%, excluding the 53rd week this year, compared to FY23. Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations are expected to be in the range of $5.10 to $5.90, with an expectation that earnings per share for the year will be near the mid-point of the range. Guidance assumes no further share repurchases and a tax rate of 26%.

Positive Outlook

  • Sales to be flat to up 2%, or down 1% to up 1%, excluding the 53rd week this year, compared to FY23
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $5.10 to $5.90.
  • Expectation that earnings per share for the year will be near the mid-point of the range.
  • Guidance assumes no further share repurchases
  • Guidance assumes a tax rate of 26%

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