Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks Research

Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) was downgraded by stock analysts at Zacks Research from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report issued on Wednesday,Zacks.com reports.

Other analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. B. Riley Financial restated a “neutral” rating on shares of Zumiez in a research report on Friday, December 5th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Zumiez in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Wall Street Zen cut shares of Zumiez from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, January 25th. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat.com, Zumiez presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $18.00.

Zumiez Stock Performance

ZUMZ stock opened at $23.44 on Wednesday. Zumiez has a one year low of $11.31 and a one year high of $31.70. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $25.15 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $23.60. The company has a market capitalization of $397.31 million, a PE ratio of 48.83 and a beta of 0.87.

Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March 12th. The apparel and footwear maker reported $1.16 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.08 by $0.08. Zumiez had a return on equity of 2.33% and a net margin of 0.94%.The business had revenue of $291.31 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $289.24 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.78 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 4.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Zumiez has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.770-0.870 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Zumiez will post -0.12 EPS for the current year.

Zumiez announced that its Board of Directors has approved a stock buyback program on Wednesday, March 11th that permits the company to buyback $40.00 million in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization permits the apparel and footwear maker to buy up to 10.2% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are usually an indication that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider Chris K. Visser sold 10,043 shares of Zumiez stock in a transaction on Monday, December 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $29.34, for a total transaction of $294,661.62. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 44,303 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,299,850.02. This trade represents a 18.48% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Travis Smith sold 9,175 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $28.36, for a total transaction of $260,203.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 22,954 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $650,975.44. This represents a 28.56% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 26,537 shares of company stock valued at $762,797 in the last three months. Insiders own 21.20% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Paradigm Capital Management Inc. NY grew its position in shares of Zumiez by 478.0% during the 2nd quarter. Paradigm Capital Management Inc. NY now owns 768,691 shares of the apparel and footwear maker’s stock worth $10,193,000 after purchasing an additional 635,691 shares in the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. grew its stake in Zumiez by 6.4% in the fourth quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 645,849 shares of the apparel and footwear maker’s stock worth $16,824,000 after purchasing an additional 38,956 shares in the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. increased its position in Zumiez by 45.9% during the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 562,252 shares of the apparel and footwear maker’s stock worth $7,455,000 after acquiring an additional 176,835 shares during the period. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its holdings in Zumiez by 15.3% during the fourth quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 516,049 shares of the apparel and footwear maker’s stock worth $13,443,000 after buying an additional 68,569 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Towle & Co. grew its holdings in shares of Zumiez by 76.8% during the third quarter. Towle & Co. now owns 412,501 shares of the apparel and footwear maker’s stock valued at $8,089,000 after buying an additional 179,163 shares during the last quarter. 95.45% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Zumiez

Here are the key news stories impacting Zumiez this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat on both EPS and revenue; gross margin improved ~200 bps and comps were up, supporting improved profitability. This underpins management’s message that margins are expanding. Q4 Results Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: Company issued strong Q1 FY2026 guidance (EPS $0.770–0.870 vs. street’s negative estimate) and raised revenue outlook above consensus — a clear near-term upside surprise that should support earnings revisions.
• Positive Sentiment: Board approved a $40 million share repurchase program (up to ~10.2% of shares), signaling confidence in the stock and reducing share count over time. Repurchase Plan
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary highlighting margin expansion views and a playing-it-through pullback may prompt some buy-side interest; some analysts view the recent weakness as a buying opportunity. SA Opportunity Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Zumiez was mentioned in broader market coverage as futures pulled back on geopolitical headlines — this is a market-wide headwind rather than company-specific news. Market Futures / Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: The full Q4 earnings call transcript is available for investors who want management color on inventory, merchandising and margin drivers — useful for modeling but not new data by itself. Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research downgraded Zumiez from “strong-buy” to “hold,” which can pressure sentiment and potentially trigger short-term selling from investors tracking that shop-rated signal. Zacks Downgrade

Zumiez Company Profile

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.