Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) Releases Q2 2026 Earnings Guidance

Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) issued an update on its second quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of -0.230–0.080 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.090. The company issued revenue guidance of $210.0 million-$215.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $218.4 million.

Zumiez Stock Up 1.6%

Shares of NASDAQ ZUMZ traded up $0.37 during midday trading on Thursday, hitting $23.48. The stock had a trading volume of 217,604 shares, compared to its average volume of 163,679. The business’s 50 day moving average is $23.66 and its 200-day moving average is $24.82. The company has a market cap of $405.26 million, a P/E ratio of 27.30 and a beta of 0.97. Zumiez has a 52 week low of $11.41 and a 52 week high of $31.70.

Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, March 12th. The apparel and footwear maker reported $1.16 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.08 by $0.08. The firm had revenue of $291.31 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $289.24 million. Zumiez had a net margin of 1.44% and a return on equity of 3.91%. The business’s revenue was up 4.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.78 earnings per share. Zumiez has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.770-0.870 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Zumiez will post 0.94 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Zumiez declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a share buyback plan on Wednesday, March 11th that authorizes the company to buyback $40.00 million in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the apparel and footwear maker to buy up to 10.2% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are usually an indication that the company’s leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of research analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Zumiez from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 11th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Zumiez in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Finally, Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Zumiez from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, March 14th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $18.00.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, insider Chris K. Visser sold 9,974 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, April 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $22.21, for a total transaction of $221,522.54. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 43,500 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $966,135. This trade represents a 18.65% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Insiders own 24.30% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Zumiez

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Virtu Financial LLC purchased a new position in Zumiez during the fourth quarter valued at $273,000. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV lifted its position in Zumiez by 3.6% during the fourth quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 11,312 shares of the apparel and footwear maker’s stock valued at $295,000 after purchasing an additional 394 shares during the last quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp lifted its position in Zumiez by 83.8% during the fourth quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp now owns 69,666 shares of the apparel and footwear maker’s stock valued at $1,862,000 after purchasing an additional 31,754 shares during the last quarter. Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. bought a new position in Zumiez during the fourth quarter valued at $259,000. Finally, Zacks Investment Management bought a new position in Zumiez during the fourth quarter valued at $203,000. 95.45% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Zumiez

Zumiez, Inc (NASDAQ: ZUMZ) is a specialty retailer offering apparel, footwear, accessories and hardgoods targeted at the action-sports lifestyle market. With a focus on skateboarding, snowboarding, BMX and streetwear, the company stocks a mix of leading third-party brands—such as Vans, Nike SB, DC Shoes and The North Face—alongside proprietary private-label merchandise. In addition to traditional fashion items, Zumiez stores carry hardware and equipment tailored to board sports, supporting both amateur and enthusiast consumers.

Originally founded in 1978 in Seattle, Washington, by Tom Campion, Gary Haakenson and Steve Brosvik, Zumiez opened its first branded retail location in 1988.