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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Genesco's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $249 Mil.
Genesco's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Oct. 2025 ($218 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($266 Mil) but then
declined
from Jan. 2026 ($266 Mil) to Apr. 2026 ($249 Mil).
Genesco's annual retained earnings
declined
from Jan. 2024 ($297 Mil) to Jan. 2025 ($266 Mil) and
declined
from Jan. 2025 ($266 Mil) to Jan. 2026 ($266 Mil).
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
Genesco Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genesco's Retained Earnings can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
Genesco (GCO) has a Retained Earnings of $249 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors.
Is Genesco's Retained Earnings too high?
Genesco's current Retained Earnings is $249 Mil. 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 Retained Earnings compare to CAL and SHOE?
Genesco's Retained Earnings of $249 Mil 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 Retained Earnings for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Retained Earnings 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 Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Genesco and its competitors. Genesco's current Retained Earnings is $249 Mil. 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 $35.14 — trading 14.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is $249 Mil. 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 Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Genesco (GCO), the current Retained Earnings is $249 Mil as of Apr. 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 $35.14 is trading 14.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $30.78.
GuruFocus considers Genesco to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GCO:
Retained Earnings: $249 Mil
GF Value™: $30.78 vs. price of $35.14 (14.2% above fair value)
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 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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