Wall Street Zen upgrades Genesco stock as target stays USD 36.00

Published on 10/20/2026 at 21:48 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Genesco reported USD 529.86 million revenue in the second quarter. Genesco stock costs EUR 32.60 on October 20, 2026 at 9:42 p.m. CEST.

Analyst upgrade and operating figures

Wall Street Zen upgraded Genesco from Hold to Buy on October 19, 2026.
Second-quarter revenue reached USD 529.86 million against USD 527.26 million expected.
Genesco stock stood at EUR 32.60 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026 at 9:42 p.m. CEST.

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Genesco Inc. (US3715321028) drew a fresh analyst upgrade on October 19, 2026, when Wall Street Zen moved its rating from Hold to Buy, as reported by MarketBeat. The same report put the consensus target at USD 36.00. Genesco stock was trading at EUR 32.60 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026 at 9:42 p.m. CEST.

Revenue beat estimates in the second quarter

Genesco reported second-quarter revenue of USD 529.86 million, compared with a consensus estimate of USD 527.26 million, according to MarketBeat on October 19, 2026. The difference was USD 2.60 million, or 0.49 percent above the estimate. Adjusted earnings per share were a loss of USD 0.83, compared with a consensus loss of USD 1.37.

Stock remains below its yearly high

The NYSE quote stood at USD 36.78 on October 20, 2026 at 3:48 p.m. ET. Genesco's market capitalization was USD 398.0 million, while its 52-week range was USD 21.93 to USD 43.60. The price was 15.64 percent below the 52-week high and 67.67 percent above the low.

What does the USD 36.00 target imply?

The consensus target of USD 36.00 was 2.12 percent below the USD 36.78 NYSE quote at the cited time. MarketBeat reported five covering firms, including two Strong Buy ratings and three Hold ratings, while Genesco's fiscal 2027 guidance was USD 2.00 to USD 2.40 in earnings per share.

Footwear remains the operating anchor

Genesco describes itself as a footwear-first company with more than 1,230 retail stores and branded e-commerce sites, according to its corporate website at Genesco. Its portfolio includes Journeys, Little Burgundy, Schuh, Johnston and Murphy, and Genesco Brands Group.

Price and investor reference

For investors in Germany, the euro quotation was EUR 32.60 at Lang & Schwarz on October 20, 2026 at 9:42 p.m. CEST. On the NYSE, Genesco stood at USD 36.78 on October 20, 2026 at 3:48 p.m. ET.

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