GCO (Genesco) Institutional Ownership: 84.49% (As of Aug. 14, 2026)

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GCO Genesco Inc GCO
74 GF Score
Price $35.50
GF Value $30.78
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Genesco Institutional Ownership?

Genesco GCO +0.97% 74 Institutional Ownership is 84.49% as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates GCO with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $30.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Genesco's institutional ownership is 84.49%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Genesco's Insider Ownership is 22.41%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Genesco's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 91.14%.

Genesco Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Genesco's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Genesco Institutional Ownership Chart

Genesco Historical Data

The historical data trend for Genesco can be seen below:

2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30 2026-07-31
Institutional Ownership 39.52 39.56 38.27 38.83 39.19 42.34 43.33 43.14 43.44 44.25
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Genesco Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 84.49% mean?
Genesco (GCO) has a Institutional Ownership of 84.49% as of Aug. 14, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors.
Is Genesco's Institutional Ownership too high?
Genesco's current Institutional Ownership is 84.49%. Overall, Genesco has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genesco's Institutional Ownership compare to CAL and SHOE?
Genesco's Institutional Ownership of 84.49% can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Institutional Ownership for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Institutional Ownership should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. Genesco's current Institutional Ownership is 84.49%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genesco stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesco (GCO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $30.78, compared to a current price of $35.50 — trading 15.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 84.49%. Genesco's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genesco (GCO), the current Institutional Ownership is 84.49% as of Aug. 14, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Genesco (GCO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesco stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $35.50 is trading 15.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.78. GuruFocus considers Genesco to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for GCO:

  • Institutional Ownership: 84.49%
  • GF Value™: $30.78 vs. price of $35.50 (15.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the GCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Genesco Business Description

Other Exchanges GN8:Germany
Address 535 Marriott Drive, Nashville, TN, USA, 37214
Genesco Inc sells footwear, headwear, sports apparel, and accessories. It has four reportable business segments. The Journeys Group generates the highest revenue, encompassing the Journeys, Journeys Kidz, and Little Burgundy brands, along with e-commerce and catalog sales. The Schuh Group targets teenagers and young adults aged 16 to 24, focusing on casual and athletic footwear. The Johnston & Murphy Group operates retail shops and factory stores across the United States. Finally, the Genesco Brands Group designs and sources licensed footwear for brands like Levi's, Dockers, and G.H. Bass. The brands of the company are: Journeys; Journeys Kidz; Little Burgundy; Schuh; Johnston & Murphy; and Genesco Brands Group.
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