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Genesco Inc. sells footwear, headwear, sports apparel, and accessories through four main 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.

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Editor&#8217;s Note: The EPS estimate for Q1 has been corrected
Genesco Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCO#NYSE">GCO</a>), on Wednesday, reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/06/b45766387/genesco-inc-reports-fiscal-2026-first-quarter-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">mixed first-quarter 2026 results</a> and reaffirmed fiscal 2026 EPS guidance.
The company reported an adjusted loss per share of $2.05, beating the street view of $2.09 loss. Quarterly sales of $473.973 million (increased 4% year over year) were above the analyst consensus estimate of $465.30 million.
Net sales were driven by a 5% increase at Journeys, 4% at Schuh, and 7% at Genesco Brands, partly offset by a 3% decline at Johnston &amp; Murphy.
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Comparable sales rose 5%, with stores up 5% and e-commerce up 7%. On a constant currency basis, Schuh sales rose 1%.
The first quarter&#8217;s gross margin fell to 46.7% from 47.6% a year ago, mainly due to brand mix shifts at Journeys and Schuh, promotions at Schuh, and lower margins from product liquidations at Genesco Brands.
Genesco reported a GAAP operating loss of $28.1 million, or 5.9% of sales, down from $32.1 million, or 7%, a year ago. On an adjusted basis, the loss narrowed to $27.9 million from $30.0 million, with the operating margin improving to a loss of 5.9% of sales from a loss of 6.5% in the first quarter last year.
As of May 3, 2025, Genesco held $21.7 million in cash, up from $19.2 million a year earlier. Total debt rose to $121 million from $59.4 million, mainly due to a 15% inventory increase to support higher demand at Journeys.
Genesco repurchased 604,531 shares for $12.6 million, or $20.79 per share, during the quarter. Under its expanded buyback program, announced in June 2023, it has $29.8 million remaining.
In the first quarter, capital expenditures totaled $19 million, mainly for retail stores and other projects. The company opened four new stores and closed 26, ending the quarter with 1,256 stores. This represents a 5% decrease from 1,321 stores at the end of the first quarter last year. Overall square footage also decreased by 3% year-over-year.
Mimi E. Vaughn, Genesco&#8217;s Board Chair, president, and CEO, said, &#8220;While an already choppy consumer environment has become more pronounced recently from the increased uncertainty due to tariffs, our diversified sourcing and mitigation actions position us well to manage the current tariff impact. In addition, our strong strategic positioning and track record of evolving our businesses in the face of market disruptions are giving us confidence in successfully navigating the current environment.&#8221;
&#8220;Today, we are reiterating our full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $1.30 to $1.70, incorporating the impact of current tariffs. Although there is ongoing external market uncertainty, we know our businesses are strong, and we are making investments in product, stores, and marketing across all brands to drive growth,&#8221; commented Sandra Harris, Genesco&#8217;s Senior VP of Finance and CFO.
For fiscal 2026, Genesco reaffirmed its expectation of adjusted diluted EPS between $1.30 and $1.70 versus the consensus estimate of $1.47, factoring in current tariffs.
Total sales are now projected to rise 1%–2%, up from prior guidance of flat to 1%, due to favorable foreign exchange. Comparable sales range outlook narrowed to up 2% to 3% versus the prior range of up 2% to 4%, with no additional share buybacks assumed and a 29% tax rate.
Price Action: GCO shares are trading higher by 1.39% to $22.66 at last check Wednesday.
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Genesco Acknowledges 'More Pronounced' Tariff Impact, Stands By Guidance (CORRECTED)

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CORRECTION: Genesco Reported On June 4th, Q1 Adj. EPS $(2.05) Beats $(2.09) Estimate, Sales $473.97M Beat $465.30M Estimate

Truist Securities analyst Joseph Civello maintains Genesco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCO#NYSE">GCO</a>) with a Hold and raises the price target from $23 to $25.

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Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Genesco, Raises Price Target to $25

Genesco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCO#NYSE">GCO</a>) affirms FY2026 Adj EPS guidance from $1.30-$1.70 to $1.30-$1.70 vs $1.47 analyst estimate..

Genesco Affirms FY2026 Adj EPS Guidance of $1.30-$1.70 (Including Tariff Impact) Vs $1.47 Est

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• Genesco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCO#NYSE">GCO</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $2.00 per share on revenue of $465.30 million. 
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Truist Securities analyst Joseph Civello initiates coverage on Genesco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCO#NYSE">GCO</a>) with a Hold rating and announces Price Target of $23.

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Truist Securities Initiates Coverage On Genesco with Hold Rating, Announces Price Target of $23

Jefferies analyst Corey Tarlowe maintains Genesco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCO#NYSE">GCO</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $27 to $24.

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Shares of retail stocks are trading higher after the US and China agreed to a temporary reduction in most tariffs on each other's goods. A reduction in tariffs could alleviate supply chain uncertainty and macroeconomic uncertainty and help boost consumer sentiment.

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<li>Four Seasons Education (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FEDU#NYSE">FEDU</a>) stock fell 38.6% to $5.2 during Tuesday's regular session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $10.9 million. </li>
<li>MKDWell Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKDW#NASDAQ">MKDW</a>) stock decreased by 25.0% to $0.39. The company's market cap stands at $7.2 million. </li>
<li>Genesco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCO#NYSE">GCO</a>) stock declined by 12.99% to $16.75. The company's market cap stands at $184.8 million. </li>
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Shares of companies within retail, apparel, and e-commerce industries are trading lower amid heavy selling pressure as markets react to President Trump's tariff announcements, which may hamper consumer spending.

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The most oversold stocks in the consumer discretionary sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is below 30</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Here's the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">JJill Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JILL#NYSE">JILL</a>)</h3>
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<li>On March 19, J.Jill posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings. Claire Spofford, President and Chief Executive Officer of J.Jill, Inc. stated, &#8220;Fiscal 2024 performance is a testament to our disciplined operating model as we delivered on our objectives while strengthening our balance sheet, implementing robust total shareholder return strategies and investing in new store growth and systems. Although this year was not without challenges as we continued to navigate a dynamic macro environment, I am proud of all that the team has accomplished enabling us to continue to drive strong cash generation supporting the recent increase of the quarterly dividend and ongoing investment in growth strategies and capital priorities." The company's stock fell around 25% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JILL">52-week low of $17.82</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 23.6</li>
<li>JILL Price Action: Shares of JJill dipped 7.5% to close at $18.03 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest JILL <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">news</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">PVH Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PVH#NYSE">PVH</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>On March 19, UBS analyst Jay Sole maintained PVH with a Buy rating and lowered the price target from $172 to $160. The company's stock fell around 18% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PVH">has a 52-week low</a> of $62.94.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 26.9</li>
<li>PVH Price Action: Shares of PVH fell 0.7% to close at $64.83 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the trend in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">PVH stock</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Genesco Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCO#NYSE">GCO</a>)</h3>
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<li>On March 7, the company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $3.26, missing the street view of $3.31. Quarterly sales of $745.949 million (increased 1% year over year) missed the analyst consensus estimate of $784.85 million. Mimi E. Vaughn, Genesco's Board Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Our performance was led by Journeys as the strategic growth initiatives we've implemented over the past 12 months fueled strong full priced selling and mid-teens comp growth." The company's stock fell around 42% over the past month and has a 52-week<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GCO"> low of $20.09.</a></li>
<li>RSI Value: 24.4</li>
<li>GCO Price Action: Shares of Genesco fell 3.1% to close at $22.04 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential breakout in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">GCO shares</a>. </li>
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Shares of retail, apparel, and ecommerce stocks are trading lower amid recession worries due to uncertainty regarding tariffs and trade policy. Additionally, consumer spending is expected to be impacted, which is weighing on the industry.

U.S. stock futures declined on Monday after a small bout of relief on Friday as indices neared the correction zone. Futures of all four benchmark indices fell in premarket trading.
President Donald Trump, on Sunday, did not rule out the possibility of a recession this year. Acknowledging the potential of short-term turbulence from his economic agenda, he expressed confidence in future prosperity. In a Fox News interview, he said, &#8220;I hate to predict things like that&#8221; and called the changes being brought about by his administration as &#8220;very big.&#8221;
Meanwhile, China responded with retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods including its largest import from the U.S. — Soybeans.
Investors will watch out for the inflation data slated to be released this week on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.24%, while the two-year yield was at 3.94%. According to the CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>, there is a 97% chance that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged for the March meeting.
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, fell in premarket on Monday. SPY lost 1.03% to fall at $570.00 level, and QQQ declined 1.12% to $486.26, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From The Last Session
Utilities, information technology, and energy sectors led Friday&#8217;s U.S. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/03/44212927/dow-gains-over-200-points-but-records-weekly-loss-fear-among-investors-eases-but-greed-index-remains-in-extreme-fear-zone">stock gains</a>, pushing the Dow Jones over 200 points higher. However, consumer staples and financials declined, countering the broader market&#8217;s positive trend. 
Despite Friday&#8217;s rally, all major indices recorded weekly losses: the S&amp;P 500 fell 3.1%, its worst week since September, the Dow dropped 2.4%, and the Nasdaq tumbled 3.5%. Last week, Nasdaq 100 entered the correction territory on Friday, falling nearly 10% from its last high, which eased to 9.1% after Friday&#8217;s sessions, whereas the S&amp;P 500 was 6.1% lower from its last record.
Economic data revealed a mixed picture, with February&#8217;s jobs report showing a moderate increase of 151,000 jobs, below expectations, and a surprise rise in the unemployment rate to 4.1%.
In company news, Genesco Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCO#NYSE">GCO</a>) shares plummeted over 16% on disappointing earnings, while American Public Education Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APEI#NASDAQ">APEI</a>) shares surged 22% on strong results.
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<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>0.70%</td>
<td>18,196.22</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.55%</td>
<td>5,770.20</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.52%</td>
<td>42,801.72 </td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.43%</td>
<td>2,075.48</td>
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Insights From Analysts
According to the Yardeni Research&#8217;s QuickTakes by Ed Yardeni and Eric Wallerstein, &#8220;Anything is possible in Trump World.&#8221;
&#8220;We can&#8217;t rule out the possibility that a bear market started on Feb. 20, the day after the S&amp;P 500 rose to a record high. It could be like the &#8216;flash crashes&#8217; that occurred during 1962 and 1987. It could happen quickly and reverse just as quickly. So the selloff could provide buying opportunities, especially in overvalued names that are now less so,&#8221; the note stated.
According to the note, Trump administration&#8217;s rapid-fire policy initiatives are stress-testing the economy, which has been remarkably resilient so far, and raising fears of a recession.
The current bull market, which began in October 2022, has entered its third year. According to Ryan Detrick, the chief market strategist at Carson Research, it is normal to see some fluctuations in the third year of a bull market.
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&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1898930376824803647?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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While the conflict around tariffs has raised the speculation of a slowdown and recession, Louis Navellier of Navellier &amp; Associates had a contrarian view. According to him, &#8220;The anxiety over tariffs may be holding back some consumers, but I want to assure you that I do not expect most tariffs to be inflationary. As an example, the tariffs that have been imposed on China are expected to be suppressed by Chinese deflation as well as a weak Chinese yuan.&#8221;
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep on this week:
<ul>
<li>No data is scheduled to be released on Monday.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Tuesday, February&#8217;s NFIB optimism index data will be released at 6:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>January&#8217;s job openings data will be out by 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Wednesday, February&#8217;s core and headline consumer price index data will be out by 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Monthly U.S. federal budget data for February will be announced at 2:00 p.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Thursday, the initial jobless claims data for the week ended March 8 will be released at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The core and headline producer price index data for February will also be announced at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>On Friday, the preliminary consumer sentiment data for March will be released by 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>BioNTech SE ADR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNTX#NASDAQ">BNTX</a>) slipped 1.06% in premarket on Monday ahead of its earnings, which will be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report earnings of 58 cents per share on revenue of $1.15 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) dropped 1.44% as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of $1.49 per share and revenue of $14.40 billion after the closing bell.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Mission Produce Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVO#NASDAQ">AVO</a>) was down 0.33% ahead of its earnings, which will be released after the closing bell. Analysts expect it to report earnings of 3 cents per share on revenue of $285.50 million.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Vail Resorts Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTN#NYSE">MTN</a>) was flat at -0.01% as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of $6.31 per share on revenue of $1.14 billion after the closing bell.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>) jumped by 3.33% following a report on Friday suggesting activist investor, Mantle Ridge, built a more than $1 billion stake in the company.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>) declined 1.41% despite posting a year-on-year rise in its February 2025 revenue. The sales fell on a monthly basis from January by 11.3%.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Checkpoint Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CKPT#NASDAQ">CKPT</a>) surged 66.40% after Sun Pharma acquired the company for up to $355 million, securing FDA-approved cancer drug UNLOXCYT.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Sharps Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STSS#NASDAQ">STSS</a>) zoomed 62.15% after providing business updates. The company raised $20 million, cleared its debt and expanded in Hungary. Also signed a five-year, $50 million syringe deal with a U.S. supplier, which is set to begin revenue generation in the second half of 2025.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading lower in the early New York session by 0.04% to hover around $67.02 per barrel.
The gold spot index was up by 0.28% to $2,903.10 per ounce. Its last record high was at $2,956.37 per ounce. The Dollar Index was down 0.20% at the 103.628 level.
Asian markets closed mixed on Monday as Australia's ASX 200, Japan's Nikkei 225, and South Korea's Kospi index advanced, whereas China's CSI 300, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index declined. European markets were lower in trade.
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed some improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Extreme Fear&#8221; zone on Friday.
U.S. stocks settled higher on Friday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 200 points during the session. However, the index recorded losses last week.
The S&amp;P 500 recorded its worst week since September, falling 3.1% last week. The Dow declined 2.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite tumbled 3.5% during the week.
On the economic data front, the February jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released Friday, showed a moderate increase in employment and also a slight increase in the unemployment rate.
The U.S. economy added 151,000 jobs in February, up from a downwardly revised 125,000 in January, but below expectations of 160,000, as tracked by Trading Economics. The unemployment rate ticked unexpectedly higher to 4.1%, above the 4.0% expected.
Genesco Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCO#NYSE">GCO</a>) shares dipped over 16% on Friday after the company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results. American Public Education Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APEI#NASDAQ">APEI</a>) shares surged 22% after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with utilities, information technology and energy stocks recording the biggest gains on Friday. However, consumer staples and financial stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed higher by around 223 points to 42,801.72 on Friday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.55% to 5,770.20, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.70% at 18,196.22 during Friday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNTX#NASDAQ">BNTX</a>), Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) and Vail Resorts Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTN#NYSE">MTN</a>) today.
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At a current reading of 20.5, the index remained in the &#8220;Extreme Fear&#8221; zone on Friday, versus a prior reading of 17.8.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Dow Gains Over 200 Points But Records Weekly Loss: Fear Among Investors Eases But Greed Index Remains In 'Extreme Fear' Zone

U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite falling over 1% on Friday.
The Dow traded down 0.65% to 42,302.29 while the NASDAQ dipped 1.16% to 17,860.03. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.90% to 5,686.92.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Energy shares rose by 1.6% on Friday.
In trading on Friday, financial shares dipped by 1.4%.
Top Headline
The February jobs report from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, released Friday, showed a moderate increase in employment and also a slight increase in the unemployment rate.
The U.S. economy added 151,000 jobs in February, up from a downwardly revised 125,000 in January, but below expectations of 160,000, as tracked by Trading Economics. The unemployment rate ticked unexpectedly higher to 4.1%, above the 4.0% expected.
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<li>Willdan Group, Inc. &nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLDN#NASDAQ">WLDN</a>) shares shot up 19% to $38.46 after the company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY25 guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Shares of SUNation Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUNE#NASDAQ">SUNE</a>)got a boost, surging 136% to $0.4176. SUNation Energy named James Brennan to fill the role of CFO, effective immediately, in addition to his role serving as COO.</li>
<li>American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APEI#NASDAQ">APEI</a>) shares were also up, gaining 18% to $22.62 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
</ul>
Equities Trading DOWN
<ul>
<li>Genesco Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCO#NYSE">GCO</a>) shares dropped 22% to $25.16 after the company reported worse-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Shares of Acurx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACXP#NASDAQ">ACXP</a>) were down 29% to $0.4601 after the company announced a $1.1 million registered direct offering.</li>
<li>BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAI#NYSE">BBAI</a>) was down, falling 21% to $3.3250 after the company reported downbeat quarterly financial results.</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.9% to $66.95 while gold traded up 0.4% at $2,937.80.
Silver traded down 0.8% to $33.075 on Friday, while copper fell 0.5% to $4.7815.
Euro zone
European shares were mostly lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.40%, Germany's DAX 40 fell 1.60% and France's CAC 40 dipped 1.05%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 0.01%, while London's FTSE 100 rose 0.03%.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed lower on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei dipping 2.17%, China's Shanghai Composite Index falling 0.25% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index falling 0.57%, India's BSE Sensex falling 0.01%.
Economics
<ul>
<li>The U.S. economy added 151,000 jobs in February, up from a downwardly revised 125,000 in January, but below expectations of 160,000, as tracked by Trading Economics.</li>
<li>The unemployment rate ticked unexpectedly higher to 4.1%, above the 4.0% expected.</li>
<li>Average hourly earnings for all employees increased by 0.3% to $35.93, representing a 4.0% increase over the past 12 months.</li>
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All three major indices were red in Friday&#8217;s midday trading, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 down 1% and 1.24%, respectively, and on track for their worst weeks since September 2024. The Nasdaq fell into correction territory on Friday after dropping more than 10% below<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44196560/bessent-describes-economic-detox-period-as-us-shifts-to-trump-policies"> its peak in February. </a>
Tariff announcements and uncertainty roiled markets throughout the week. President Donald Trump on Thursday suspended <a href="http://Namrata Sen Canadian PM Justin Trudeau Retaliates With 25% Tariffs On US Goods Amid Escalating Trade War (CORRECTED) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a 25% tariff on $155 billion worth of U.S. goods. This decision comes as a direct response to the 25% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Canadian goods, as reported by BNN Bloomberg. 3/7/2025, 4:05 AM">all tariffs</a> on products covered by the North American trade agreement until April 2, though it had little effect on market volatility.
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"The stock market is moving in lockstep with tariff headlines, and that is likely to keep volatility very elevated for the foreseeable future, as the market does not like uncertainty," said Glen Smith, chief investment officer at GDS Wealth Management, per CNBC. 
"While we expect the market to find its footing and recover from the tariff-driven selloff, investors should brace for continued choppiness until these uncertainties clear," Smith added. 
The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note dipped to the 4.23% mark on Friday after a softer-than-expected February <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44189725/unemployment-rate-ticks-higher-in-february-us-economy-adds-fewer-jobs-than-expected">jobs report</a> added to concerns of a slowing U.S. economy. The BLS nonfarm payrolls report showed the U.S. added 151,000 jobs in February, below market expectations of 160,000, as tracked by Trading Economics. The unemployment rate ticked unexpectedly higher to 4.1%, above the 4.0% expected. 
The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) rose 0.6% to $90.94. 
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell back below $90,000 after President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve on Thursday. The President&#8217;s crypto summit will be held at the White House later on Friday with the potential for additional catalysts for cryptocurrencies.
Wall Street now looks ahead to next week&#8217;s inflation data, JOLTS job openings report and preliminary figures for the Michigan consumer sentiment index. 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Friday's Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Price</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>17,822.68</td>
<td>-1.38%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,680.26</td>
<td>-1.01%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,261.60</td>
<td>-0.74%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,036.80</td>
<td>-1.44%</td>
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According to Benzinga Pro data:
<ul>
<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) dropped 0.84% to $567.87. </li>
<li>The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) was down 0.61% at $423.31. </li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) slid 1.17% to $482.49. </li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) was down 1.35% to $202.50.</li>
<li>The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) fell 2.28% to $201.35.&nbsp;</li>
<li>The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) rose 1.28% to $87.06.&nbsp;</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers&nbsp;</h1>
Broadcom, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) shares moved higher Friday after the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AVGO#:~:text=Broadcom%20Shares%20Jump,intelligence%20chip%20selloff.">company reported</a> better-than-expected first-quarter financial results and strong forward guidance.
Stocks reacting to company earnings reports included:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Costco Wholesale Corp.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>) </li>
<li>Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HPE#NYSE">HPE</a>) </li>
<li>Funko, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNKO#NASDAQ">FNKO</a>) &nbsp;</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>) </li>
<li>Reliance Global Group, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RELI#NASDAQ">RELI</a>) </li>
<li>Serve Robotics Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SERV#NASDAQ">SERV</a>) </li>
<li>Algonquin Power &amp; Utilities Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AQN#NYSE">AQN</a>) </li>
<li>Genesco Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCO#NYSE">GCO</a>) </li>
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Companies reporting on Monday include: 
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<li>Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) </li>
<li>Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTN#NYSE">MTN</a>) </li>
<li>Asana, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASAN#NYSE">ASAN</a>) </li>
<li>BioNTech SE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNTX#NASDAQ">BNTX</a>) </li>
<li>Grupo Supervielle S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUPV#NYSE">SUPV</a>) </li>
<li>Hesai Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSAI#NASDAQ">HSAI</a>) </li>
<li>Redwire Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDW#NYSE">RDW</a>) </li>
</ul>
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Genesco Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCO#NYSE">GCO</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading lower on Friday.</a>
The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $3.26, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/b44187355/genesco-inc-reports-fiscal-2025-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">missing the street view of $3.31</a>. Quarterly sales of $745.949 million (increased 1%&nbsp;year over year) missed the analyst consensus estimate of $784.85 million.
Comparable sales increased by 10%, with stores growing by 6% and e-commerce rising by 18%. E-commerce sales accounted for 30% of retail sales, compared to 27% last year. 
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Fiscal fourth quarter gross margin was 46.9%, up 60 basis points compared with 46.3% last year. The increase was primarily due to lower markdowns at Journeys and improved margins at Genesco Brands and Johnston &amp; Murphy, partially offset by increased promotional activity at Schuh.
Adjusted operating margin was 6.4% of sales, compared with 5.2% in the year-ago period.
Mimi E. Vaughn, Genesco&#8217;s Board Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, &#8220;Our performance was led by Journeys as the strategic growth initiatives we&#8217;ve implemented over the past 12 months fueled strong full priced selling and mid-teens comp growth.&#8221;
&#8220;At the same time, sales trends at Schuh and Johnston &amp; Murphy further improved with fourth quarter comps for both businesses reaching the highest level of the year,&#8221; Vaughn added.
Cash as of February 1 was $34.0 million, compared with $35.2 million as of February 3, 2024. Total debt at the end of the fourth quarter was zero compared with $34.7 million at the end of last year&#8217;s fourth quarter.
Genesco said it achieved the higher-end of its target run-rate range of $45 to $50 million in total expense savings through the cost reduction program that began in fiscal 2024.
Inventories increased&nbsp;12%&nbsp;year over year, reflecting increased inventory for Journeys, Johnston &amp; Murphy, and Genesco Brands, partially offset by a decrease at Schuh.
Outlook: For Fiscal 2026, the company expects total sales to be flat to up 1% compared to fiscal 2025 including a foreign exchange negative impact of approximately $14 million and closed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">store impact of approximately $30 million.</a>
Genesco sees FY26 adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations in the range of $1.30 &#8211; $1.70 versus $2.35 estimate.
Price Action: GCO shares are trading lower by 19.6% to $26.06 at last check Friday.
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