Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) Updates 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 guidance of -0.230–0.080 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share 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.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

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

Zumiez Trading Down 25.9%

Shares of ZUMZ stock opened at $17.39 on Friday. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $23.59 and a 200 day moving average of $24.78. The stock has a market cap of $300.15 million, a P/E ratio of 20.95 and a beta of 0.97. Zumiez has a twelve month low of $11.41 and a twelve month high of $31.70.

Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, June 4th. The apparel and footwear maker reported ($0.82) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.81) by ($0.01). The company had revenue of $193.35 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $191.02 million. Zumiez had a net margin of 1.54% and a return on equity of 4.24%. The firm’s revenue was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted ($0.66) earnings per share. Zumiez has set its Q2 2026 guidance at -0.230–0.080 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Zumiez will post 0.94 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, insider Chris K. Visser sold 9,974 shares of Zumiez stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 1st. The stock was 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 in the company, valued at approximately $966,135. This trade represents a 18.65% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 24.30% of the company’s stock.

More Zumiez News

Here are the key news stories impacting Zumiez this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zumiez posted a 4.0% increase in comparable sales and said operating loss improved to $15.2 million, showing the business is still generating better sales momentum even in a tough retail environment.
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue came in at $193.35 million, above the consensus estimate, and the company cited another quarter of positive comps, which supports the case that core demand is stabilizing.
• Neutral Sentiment: Management and commentary focused on balance sheet strength, which could help the company navigate discretionary spending pressure and macro uncertainty. Article: Zumiez: Balance Sheet Strength Offsets Discretionary Spending Pressures
• Negative Sentiment: EPS missed expectations slightly, with Zumiez reporting a loss of $0.82 per share versus estimates for a $0.81 loss, reinforcing concerns that profitability remains weak.
• Negative Sentiment: The bigger drag on the stock was Q2 guidance: Zumiez forecast EPS of -$0.23 to -$0.08 and revenue of $210 million to $215 million, both below Wall Street expectations, signaling pressure may continue in the next quarter.

Institutional Trading of Zumiez

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in Zumiez in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Quarry LP acquired a new stake in Zumiez in the third quarter valued at approximately $54,000. Quantbot Technologies LP acquired a new stake in Zumiez in the second quarter valued at approximately $71,000. Aquatic Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in Zumiez in the third quarter valued at approximately $148,000. Finally, State of Wyoming acquired a new stake in Zumiez in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $169,000. 95.45% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.