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Feb 03, 2024

Genesco Q4 2024 Earnings Report

Genesco reported a 2% increase in net sales for Q4 2024, driven by e-commerce growth and strong performances from Schuh and Johnston & Murphy, but earnings were impacted by winter storms and higher expenses at Journeys.

Key Takeaways

Genesco Inc. reported a 2% increase in net sales to $739 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, compared to $725 million in the prior year. GAAP EPS was $1.84, while non-GAAP EPS was $2.59. The company faced challenges due to a shift in consumer shopping behavior and disruptive winter storms, which impacted earnings.

Net sales increased by 2% to $739 million, driven by a 14-week period compared to 13 weeks in Q4FY23.

Comparable sales decreased by 4%, with store sales down 7% and direct sales up 5%.

E-commerce sales represented 27% of retail sales, compared to 25% in the previous year.

GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $1.84, and non-GAAP EPS was $2.59.

Total Revenue
$739M
Previous year: $725M
+1.9%
EPS
$2.59
Previous year: $3.06
-15.4%
Gross Margin
46.3%
Previous year: 46.4%
-0.2%
Direct-to-consumer sales
27%
Previous year: 25%
+8.0%
Gross Profit
$342M
Previous year: $337M
+1.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$35.2M
Previous year: $48M
-26.7%
Free Cash Flow
$108M
Previous year: $59M
+82.7%
Total Assets
$1.33B
Previous year: $1.46B
-8.7%

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Forward Guidance

Genesco expects total sales to decrease 2% to 3% in fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2024, with adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $0.60 to $1.00.

Challenges Ahead

  • Total sales are expected to decrease 2% to 3% compared to Fiscal 2024.
  • Sales are expected to be down 1% to 2% excluding the 53rd week in Fiscal 2024
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations are expected to be in the range of $0.60 to $1.00
  • Guidance assumes no further share repurchases
  • Guidance assumes a tax rate of 26%

Revenue & Expenses

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