Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) Releases Q2 2026 Earnings Guidance

Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) updated its second quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. 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.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

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

Zumiez Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ ZUMZ traded up $0.43 during trading on Thursday, hitting $23.54. The company had a trading volume of 168,606 shares, compared to its average volume of 163,575. The company has a market cap of $406.30 million, a P/E ratio of 27.37 and a beta of 0.97. Zumiez has a 52 week low of $11.41 and a 52 week high of $31.70. The business’s 50-day moving average is $23.66 and its 200 day moving average is $24.82.

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

Zumiez declared that its board has authorized a stock repurchase 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 repurchase up to 10.2% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are often an indication that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Zumiez news, insider Chris K. Visser sold 9,974 shares of Zumiez stock in a transaction that occurred 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 transaction, the insider directly owned 43,500 shares in the company, valued at approximately $966,135. The trade was a 18.65% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 24.30% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Zumiez

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Virtu Financial LLC purchased a new position in Zumiez during the 4th quarter worth approximately $273,000. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV grew its holdings in shares of Zumiez by 3.6% during the 4th quarter. Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADV now owns 11,312 shares of the apparel and footwear maker’s stock valued at $295,000 after acquiring an additional 394 shares in the last quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp grew its holdings in shares of Zumiez by 83.8% during the 4th quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp now owns 69,666 shares of the apparel and footwear maker’s stock valued at $1,862,000 after acquiring an additional 31,754 shares in the last quarter. Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Zumiez during the 4th quarter valued at $259,000. Finally, Zacks Investment Management purchased a new position in shares of Zumiez during the 4th quarter valued at $203,000. 95.45% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.