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    Joseph Civello

    Vice President and Equity Research Analyst at Truist Securities

    Joseph Civello is a Vice President and Equity Research Analyst at Truist Securities specializing in the coverage of large-cap consumer and retail stocks. He covers companies such as Nike, Deckers Outdoor, Under Armour, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Academy Sports & Outdoors, with a performance track record of 36% success rate and an average return of -8.2% per rating based on TipRanks data, including a notable 75.7% return on Dick's Sporting Goods in one of his top calls. Civello has issued over 120 stock ratings and target price changes at Truist since at least 2023, and previously held analytical and securities roles at other financial institutions. He is registered with FINRA and maintains relevant securities licenses, supporting his expertise and standing in the equity research community.

    Joseph Civello's questions to DICK'S SPORTING GOODS (DKS) leadership

    Joseph Civello's questions to DICK'S SPORTING GOODS (DKS) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Joseph Civello of Truist Securities inquired about how customer traffic at House of Sport and Fieldhouse stores compares to the chain average and the expected future dynamics between ticket and transactions. He also asked about the scaling of the DICK'S Media Network.

    Answer

    CFO Navdeep Gupta declined to provide specific traffic metrics but expressed strong enthusiasm for the overall performance and community engagement of the new store formats. President & CEO Lauren Hobart described the DICK'S Media Network as a long-term growth and margin driver, highlighting its unique access to live youth sports via GameChanger, but noted it is still in the 'early innings' and did not provide financial projections.

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    Joseph Civello's questions to GENESCO (GCO) leadership

    Joseph Civello's questions to GENESCO (GCO) leadership • Q2 2026

    Question

    Joseph Civello asked for an update on the performance and scaling of new and reintroduced brands at Journeys and questioned how improved product access might affect long-term ticket and transaction trends.

    Answer

    Mimi Vaughn, Chairman, President & CEO, stated that new brands are crucial for validating Journeys in emerging categories like lifestyle running and enhancing trend relevancy, noting they become revenue drivers over time. She highlighted that product elevation and a stronger athletic assortment are increasing average selling prices (ASPs), and unlike in past cycles, today's consumer is willing to pay higher prices for "must-have" items.

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    Joseph Civello's questions to GENESCO (GCO) leadership • Q1 2026

    Question

    Joseph Civello of Truist Securities inquired about the drivers of Journeys' Q1 strength, asking about the impact of new athletic brand relationships and the current trends in the vulcanized footwear category.

    Answer

    CEO Mimi Vaughn explained that while new brands like HOKA and Saucony are important for validating Journeys' strategy, the Q1 comp was driven by existing brand strength. She confirmed that the vulcanized category remains pressured, but robust growth in athletic and casual footwear is more than offsetting this weakness.

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    Joseph Civello's questions to OXFORD INDUSTRIES (OXM) leadership

    Joseph Civello's questions to OXFORD INDUSTRIES (OXM) leadership • Q1 2026

    Question

    Joseph Civello from Truist Securities asked about the 4% growth in the wholesale channel, how this result compared to internal expectations, and the outlook for the second half of the year based on conversations with retail partners.

    Answer

    Chairman and CEO Tom Chubb stated the company was pleased with the wholesale growth, viewing it as a sign of brand strength in a competitive environment. CFO and COO Scott Grassmyer clarified that performance tracked to expectations, with a strong spring order book but a more conservative outlook for the year's second half, noting that specialty stores remain more challenged than department stores.

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    Joseph Civello's questions to OXFORD INDUSTRIES (OXM) leadership • Q1 2025

    Question

    Joseph Civello from Truist Securities asked about the 4% growth in the wholesale channel, seeking context on how this performance compared to internal expectations and what conversations with retailers suggest for the second half of the year.

    Answer

    Chairman, CEO & President Tom Chubb stated that the company was pleased with the wholesale growth, viewing it as a sign of brand strength in a competitive department store environment. EVP, CFO & COO Scott Grassmyer confirmed that the results were in line with expectations, noting a solid spring order book but a more conservative outlook for the second half, particularly within the challenged specialty store channel.

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