Zumiez

ZUMZ

Market cap $425M

Zumiez is upgraded to a soft "buy" as operational performance and profitability improve despite ongoing store closures. Revenue and comparable store sales have grown, with 2025 revenue at $929.1M and private label penetration reaching a record 30%. ZUMZ boasts a strong balance sheet, ending 2025 with $160.6M in cash and no debt, supporting stability and flexibility.

LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ: ZUMZ) today announced it will report fiscal 2026 first quarter results on Thursday, June 4, 2026, following the closing of regular stock market trading hours. The Company will hold a conference call that day at 5:00 p.m. ET to review the results.

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

U.S. stock futures fell on Friday following Thursday's lower close. Futures of the major benchmark indices were down.

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.