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Genesco reports Q1 sales beat, raises FY2027 EPS outlook; launches $40-50M cost program
GENESCO INC
- Net sales of $487M rose 3% YoY; comparable sales increased 2% with 3% same-store growth.
- Journeys comparable sales +5%, Johnston & Murphy +7%; Schuh declined 9% due to promotion pullback.
- GAAP operating loss improved to $15.4M from $28.1M; adjusted EPS loss of $2.18 per share.
- Full-year adjusted EPS guidance raised to $2.00-$2.40 from prior $1.90-$2.30.
- Company announces new cost reduction program targeting $40-$50M in savings by fiscal 2029.