Genesco director Gregory Sandfort acquires $251,524 in stock

Published 20/03/2025, 21:10
Genesco director Gregory Sandfort acquires $251,524 in stock

Gregory Sandfort, a director at Genesco Inc . (NYSE:GCO), recently acquired 10,974 shares of the company’s common stock. The purchase, made on March 20, 2025, was valued at approximately $251,524, with a price per share of $22.92. The purchase price sits near the stock’s 52-week low of $20.09, with InvestingPro analysis indicating the stock is currently undervalued. Following this transaction, Sandfort holds a total of 26,754 shares in the company. The shares were acquired indirectly through Sandfort Investments III, LLC. Genesco Inc., based in Nashville, Tennessee, operates in the retail shoe store sector. With a market capitalization of $246 million, the company maintains strong liquidity with a current ratio of 1.6. According to InvestingPro data, analysts have set a target price of $27 per share, and the company shows a robust free cash flow yield of 21%.

In other recent news, Genesco Inc. reported its fourth-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2025, which fell short of analysts’ expectations. The company posted an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.26, narrowly missing the forecasted $3.30. Revenue also came in below expectations, totaling $746 million compared to the anticipated $780.43 million. Despite a 10% year-over-year revenue increase, the earnings miss contributed to a significant market reaction. Genesco ended the fiscal year with a positive net cash position and $103 million in free cash flow. The company experienced a 10% rise in comparable sales, bolstered by a 6% increase in store sales and an 18% jump in digital sales. The firm reported a gross margin improvement of 60 basis points. Looking forward to fiscal 2026, Genesco anticipates overall comparable sales growth of 2-4% and plans capital expenditures between $50 million and $65 million, with intentions to remodel 70 Journeys stores.

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