Key Points
- Insider sale: Director Chris Visser sold 9,974 shares at an average of $22.21 on April 1 for $221,522.54, trimming his stake by 18.65% to 43,500 shares (≈$966,135).
- $40 million share repurchase approved (about 10.2% of outstanding shares), and the company topped quarterly estimates with $1.16 EPS on $291.31M revenue while guiding Q1 2026 EPS of $0.77–$0.87.
- The stock trades near $21.61 with a market cap of ~$366.7M; Wall Street's consensus rating is "Hold" with a $18 target and analysts forecast -$0.12 EPS for the fiscal year.
Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ:ZUMZ - Get Free Report) insider Chris Visser sold 9,974 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, April 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $22.21, for a total value of $221,522.54. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 43,500 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $966,135. This trade represents a 18.65% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link.
Zumiez Trading Down 2.0%
Shares of ZUMZ stock opened at $21.61 on Friday. The company's fifty day moving average price is $23.92 and its 200-day moving average price is $23.88. The stock has a market cap of $366.72 million, a PE ratio of 25.13 and a beta of 0.95. Zumiez Inc. has a 12 month low of $11.31 and a 12 month high of $31.70.
Zumiez (NASDAQ:ZUMZ - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly 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 company had revenue of $291.31 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $289.24 million. Zumiez had a net margin of 1.44% and a return on equity of 3.91%. Zumiez's quarterly revenue was up 4.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.78 EPS. Zumiez has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.770-0.870 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Zumiez Inc. will post -0.12 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Zumiez announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program on Wednesday, March 11th that authorizes the company to repurchase $40.00 million in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization authorizes the apparel and footwear maker to purchase up to 10.2% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are generally an indication that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
A number of brokerages have 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. B. Riley Financial reaffirmed a "neutral" rating on shares of Zumiez in a research report on Friday, December 5th. Weiss Ratings reissued a "hold (c)" rating on shares of Zumiez in a research report on Friday, March 27th. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Zumiez from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Saturday, March 14th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to data from MarketBeat, Zumiez has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $18.00.
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Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Paradigm Capital Management Inc. NY raised its stake in shares of Zumiez by 478.0% in the second 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 during the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its holdings in Zumiez by 6.4% in the 4th quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 645,849 shares of the apparel and footwear maker's stock worth $16,824,000 after buying an additional 38,956 shares in the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. raised its position in Zumiez by 45.9% in the 2nd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 562,252 shares of the apparel and footwear maker's stock worth $7,455,000 after buying an additional 176,835 shares during the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. lifted its stake in Zumiez by 15.3% during the 4th quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 516,049 shares of the apparel and footwear maker's stock valued at $13,443,000 after acquiring an additional 68,569 shares during the period. Finally, Towle & Co. lifted its stake in Zumiez by 76.8% during the 3rd quarter. Towle & Co. now owns 412,501 shares of the apparel and footwear maker's stock valued at $8,089,000 after acquiring an additional 179,163 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 95.45% of the company's stock.
About Zumiez
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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.
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