Zumiez

ZUMZ

Market cap $412M

Zumiez beats Q4 earnings estimates as strong North America comps and holiday sales drive revenue and margin growth.

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Zumiez is upgraded to a buy following strong Q4 results and a recent 20% pullback, offering an attractive entry point. Margin expansion and disciplined inventory management drove 49% EPS growth, with gross margin up 200 bps and operating margin up 140 bps. ZUMZ maintains a debt-free balance sheet, robust cash flow, and has authorized a $40M buyback, targeting at least a 6% share count reduction in 2026.

Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Zumiez (ZUMZ) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.16 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.08 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.78 per share a year ago.

Fourth Quarter North American Comparable Sales Increased 5.5% Fourth Quarter Gross Margin Increased 200 Basis Points to 38.2% Fourth Quarter Earnings Per Share Increased 48.7% to $1.16 Board Approves New Stock Repurchase Authorization

Zumiez highlights balance-sheet strength with $104.5M in cash, no debt, ongoing buybacks and disciplined inventory management.

Zumiez's North America business posts 10% y/y comps growth in Q3 and is set to drive most of the company's sales and profit growth at the end of the fiscal 2025.

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